Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest adventures, and for some celebrities, that adventure began well into their 60s and 70s. While most people think of parenthood as a younger person’s journey, these famous faces proved that age is just a number.
From rock legends to Hollywood icons, these stars embraced fatherhood later in life and made headlines around the world. Their stories are surprising, heartwarming, and truly one of a kind.
1. Al Pacino
At 83 years old, Al Pacino became one of the oldest celebrities ever to welcome a newborn. His son, Roman Pacino, was born in June 2023 with his girlfriend Noor Alfallah.
Pacino is best known for iconic roles in films like The GodfatherScarface and .
Fans were genuinely surprised by the news, but Pacino embraced it with open arms. Becoming a dad at 83 shows that life can still surprise you at any age.
2. Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro welcomed his seventh child in May 2023 at the age of 79, making headlines worldwide. His daughter, Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro, was born with his girlfriend Tiffany Chen.
De Niro is one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, known for films like Raging BullGoodfellas and .
Announcing the news publicly, De Niro seemed genuinely thrilled. Having seven children across several decades of life is a remarkable and rare achievement for any person.
3. Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger became a father for the eighth time at 73 years old in December 2016. His son, Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger, was born with his then-girlfriend Melanie Hamrick.
Jagger is the legendary frontman of The Rolling Stones and one of rock music’s most enduring icons.
Having a baby at 73 while still performing worldwide made global news. Jagger reportedly took to fatherhood with the same energy he brings to the stage every night.
4. Charlie Chaplin
Long before modern celebrities made late fatherhood a trending topic, Charlie Chaplin was already doing it. His youngest child, Christopher James Chaplin, was born in 1962 when the comedy legend was 73 years old.
Chaplin had a total of 11 children across his lifetime.
Known for timeless classics like The Kid and Modern Times, Chaplin proved that creativity and love for family never fade with age. His story set an early example for others.
5. Billy Joel
Piano Man himself, Billy Joel, welcomed his daughter Remy Anne Joel in 2017 at the age of 71. She was born with his then-wife Alexis Roderick, making Remy his third child overall.
Joel is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with hits spanning five decades.
Fans were delighted to hear the news. Joel has spoken openly about how much joy Remy has brought into his life, calling fatherhood at this stage deeply meaningful and fulfilling.
6. David Foster
Music producer and songwriter David Foster welcomed a son, Rennie, at the age of 70 with his wife Katharine McPhee. Foster has won 16 Grammy Awards and produced albums for some of the biggest names in music, including Celine Dion and Michael Buble.
McPhee is 35 years younger than Foster, and the couple married in 2019. Their age difference drew attention, but the arrival of baby Rennie quickly shifted the conversation to one of joy and celebration.
7. Richard Gere
Richard Gere became a father again not once but twice in close succession during his late 60s and early 70s. He welcomed a child with his wife Alejandra Silva in February 2019 at age 69, and then again in April 2020 at age 70.
Gere is beloved for his roles in Pretty WomanAn Officer and a Gentleman and .
Gere has described fatherhood later in life as an unexpected blessing. He and Alejandra appear deeply committed to raising their children together.
8. George Lucas
The creator of Star Wars, George Lucas, welcomed his daughter Everest Hobson Lucas in 2013 when he was 69 years old. Everest was born via surrogate with his wife Mellody Hobson.
Lucas had previously adopted three children earlier in his life.
Stepping back from filmmaking allowed Lucas more time to focus on family. He has said that being a present father matters far more to him now than any box office success or Hollywood accolade ever could.
9. Ronnie Wood
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood surprised everyone in 2016 when he and his wife Sally Humphreys welcomed twin daughters, Alice Rose and Gracie Jane, at age 68. Wood had previously battled serious health issues, making the arrival of the twins feel even more special and uplifting.
The twins quickly became fan favorites on social media. Wood has credited his family with giving him renewed energy and purpose, describing the girls as the greatest gift of his later years.
10. Steve Martin
Steve Martin became a first-time father at 67 when his daughter was born in December 2012 with his wife Anne Stringfield. The notoriously private comedian kept the birth a complete secret for months, only confirming it when a magazine broke the story in early 2013.
Martin has since spoken warmly about how fatherhood changed his perspective on everything. For someone who spent decades making the world laugh, he says raising his daughter has brought him a quieter, deeper kind of happiness.
11. Nick Nolte
Actor Nick Nolte welcomed a daughter, Sophie Lane Nolte, in October 2007 at the age of 66. Sophie was born with his then-girlfriend Clytie Lane, and Nolte has spoken about how the experience completely reshaped his outlook on life and priorities.
Known for gritty roles in films like 48 Hrs. and Warrior, Nolte brought that same intensity to fatherhood. Friends say he became noticeably softer and more grounded after Sophie arrived in his life.
12. Clint Eastwood
Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood has fathered eight children in total, with his youngest, Morgan Eastwood, born when he was 66. He also had another child at 63, showing a long pattern of embracing fatherhood across many decades of his life and career.
Known for westerns and thrillers like Dirty Harry, Eastwood brought the same steady presence to parenting. Morgan has followed in her father’s footsteps and is now a television personality in her own right.
13. Hugh Hefner
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner welcomed his last son, Cooper Hefner, at the age of 65. Cooper was born with Hefner’s second wife, Kimberley Conrad, and has since grown up to become an entrepreneur and businessman in his own right.
Hefner fathered four children across his lifetime, each born in very different chapters of his colorful life. Cooper has been vocal about his complicated relationship with his father’s legacy while still honoring the family bond they shared.
14. Chris Noth
Best known for playing Mr. Big on Sex and the City, Chris Noth welcomed his second son, Keats, in 2020 at age 65. Keats was born with his wife Tara Wilson, who is significantly younger than him.
The couple had previously welcomed their first son, Orion, back in 2008.
Noth has described his sons as his greatest pride. Becoming a father twice in his 40s and 60s gave him two very different but equally meaningful experiences of parenthood.
15. Elton John
Sir Elton John became a father for the first time at 62 when son Zachary was born via surrogate in December 2010. His second son, Elijah, arrived in 2013 when Elton was 65.
Both boys were welcomed with his husband, filmmaker David Furnish.
Elton has called fatherhood the most transformative experience of his life. The music legend, known for hits like Rocket Man and Tiny Dancer, has said his sons gave him a reason to slow down and truly live.
16. Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum, the wonderfully eccentric star of Jurassic Park and The Grand Budapest Hotel, welcomed his first child at 62 and his second at 64 with his wife Emilie Livingston. Charlie Ocean arrived in 2015 and River Joe in 2017.
Goldblum has gushed about fatherhood in countless interviews, bringing the same wide-eyed enthusiasm he shows on screen. He has said watching his boys grow up has been more thrilling than any blockbuster movie he has ever appeared in.
17. Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria have built quite the large family together. Baldwin welcomed two children at age 62 and then his seventh and eighth children at 64, making him one of Hollywood’s most prolific later-in-life fathers.
Hilaria and Alec have seven children together in total.
Baldwin is well known for his role on 30 Rock and his many film appearances. Despite life’s controversies, his dedication to his large family has remained a consistent and visible part of his public persona.
18. Cary Grant
Old Hollywood charm never faded for Cary Grant, who became a father for the first and only time at 62 when daughter Jennifer Grant was born in 1966. Jennifer was born with his fourth wife, Dyan Cannon, and the two later divorced when Jennifer was just a toddler.
Jennifer Grant has spoken warmly about her father, describing him as loving and present despite their unusual family circumstances. Cary Grant remains one of cinema’s greatest legends, remembered both on screen and as a devoted dad.
19. Nikki Sixx
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx welcomed his fifth child, a daughter named Ruby, in July 2019 at 60 years old. Ruby was born with his wife Courtney Sixx, a model and lifestyle blogger.
Sixx had four children from previous relationships before Ruby arrived.
Known for his wild rock and roll lifestyle, Sixx has said that fatherhood has been the most grounding force in his life. Ruby’s birth marked a new chapter filled with more quiet mornings and less stage chaos than his earlier decades.
20. Bruce Willis
Action hero Bruce Willis became a father for the fifth time at 60 when daughter Mabel Ray Willis was born in May 2014 with his wife Emma Heming Willis. Mabel joined older sister Evelyn Penn, who was born just two years earlier in 2012.
Willis is best known for the Die Hard franchise and dozens of blockbuster films. Despite his later health struggles, his family has been a source of immense strength and love, with Emma often sharing touching moments publicly.