Becoming a dad is a life-changing experience at any age, but some famous men have taken fatherhood to a whole new level by welcoming babies well into their 60s, 70s, and even beyond. From rock legends to Hollywood icons, these celebrities prove that age is just a number when it comes to starting or growing a family.
Their stories are surprising, heartwarming, and sometimes even a little jaw-dropping. Get ready to meet 15 celebrity dads who showed the world that it is never too late to hear the pitter-patter of little feet.
1. Al Pacino
One of Hollywood’s greatest actors made headlines in 2023 when Al Pacino welcomed son Roman at the age of 82. That made him one of the oldest celebrity dads in recent memory.
Back in 2001, he had already surprised fans by becoming the father of twins, Anton James and Olivia, at age 61.
Pacino has never shied away from living life on his own terms, and fatherhood has clearly been a big part of that journey.
2. Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro welcomed his seventh child, daughter Gia, in April 2023 at age 79. Most people are thinking about retirement at that stage of life, but De Niro was busy changing diapers instead.
He had also become a dad for the sixth time back in 2011, when he was 68 years old.
Known for his intense acting roles, De Niro brings that same passionate energy to being a father of a large, blended family.
3. Mick Jagger
At 73, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger proved he still had plenty of rock and roll spirit left when he welcomed son Deveraux in December 2016. Deveraux became his eighth child, making Jagger one of the most prolific celebrity dads around.
The age gap between his oldest and youngest children is more than 50 years.
Jagger reportedly stays active and healthy, which may explain how he keeps up with a toddler while still touring the world.
4. Richard Gere
Richard Gere became a dad twice in back-to-back years during his late 60s and early 70s. He welcomed son Alexander in February 2019 at age 69, then welcomed son James in April 2020 at age 70.
Both boys are with his wife, Alejandra Silva, whom he married in 2018.
Gere has spoken openly about how becoming a father again later in life has brought him a renewed sense of purpose and pure happiness.
5. Bernie Ecclestone
Formula 1 billionaire Bernie Ecclestone became a father at the extraordinary age of 89, making him arguably the oldest celebrity dad on this list. His son Ace was born in July 2020, a fact that shocked people around the globe.
Ecclestone had three daughters from previous relationships, but Ace marked a completely new chapter in his long life.
Whether you find it inspiring or surprising, there is no denying that Ecclestone rewrote the rulebook on late-in-life fatherhood in a dramatic way.
6. David Foster
Award-winning music producer David Foster and his wife, singer Katharine McPhee, welcomed son Rennie in 2020 when Foster was 70 years old. Foster already had five daughters from previous relationships, so Rennie was his first son.
The couple married in 2019, and their age difference of 35 years made them one of Hollywood’s most talked-about pairs.
Foster has said that being a dad again keeps him young at heart and gives his daily life a fresh, exciting meaning.
7. George Lucas
Star Wars creator George Lucas welcomed daughter Everest in August 2013 at age 69 with his wife Mellody Hobson. Everest joined two older adopted daughters, making the Lucas household a full and lively place.
Lucas had stepped back from directing by then, giving him more time to focus on family life.
It is pretty cool to think that the man who invented a galaxy far, far away gets to experience the everyday magic of raising a young child all over again.
8. Billy Joel
Piano Man Billy Joel became a dad again not once but twice in his 60s. He welcomed daughter Della Rose in 2015 at age 66, and then daughter Remy Anne arrived in 2017 when Joel was 68.
Both girls are with his ex-wife, Alexis Roderick.
Joel, who had daughter Alexa Ray from his earlier marriage to Christie Brinkley, clearly loves being a father. Fans have spotted him at school events and local outings, showing he is a very hands-on dad.
9. Ronnie Wood
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and his wife Sally Humphreys welcomed twin daughters, Gracie Jane and Alice Rose, in May 2016 when Wood was 68 years old. Having twins at that age is a double dose of late-life fatherhood that very few people could handle.
Wood has credited his healthier lifestyle choices for giving him the energy to keep up with two active girls.
He has shared sweet family photos on social media, showing a softer, more tender side of the rock legend.
10. Steve Martin
Comedy legend Steve Martin became a first-time father at age 67 when daughter Mary was born in December 2012. Martin had been married to writer Anne Stringfield since 2007, and the couple kept the pregnancy completely private.
The world only found out about Mary after she was already born.
For a man who spent decades making audiences laugh, fatherhood seemed to bring him a quieter, more personal kind of joy that he clearly did not want to share with the spotlight right away.
11. Clint Eastwood
Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood welcomed his youngest child, daughter Morgan, in December 1996 when he was 66 years old. Morgan is one of eight children Eastwood has had across several relationships throughout his life.
She has followed in his footsteps, pursuing an acting career of her own.
Eastwood is famous for playing tough, stoic characters on screen, but by all accounts, fatherhood has always revealed a warmer, more grounded side of the man behind the legend.
12. Rod Stewart
Rock icon Rod Stewart welcomed his eighth child, son Aiden Patrick, in February 2011 at age 66 with wife Penny Lancaster. Stewart is famously proud of his large family and has spoken many times about how much he loves being surrounded by his kids.
Aiden joined a big group of siblings from Rod’s previous relationships.
Stewart’s energetic stage presence seems to carry right into his home life. He has been spotted coaching youth soccer and cheering loudly from the sidelines for his boys.
13. Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum, known for his wonderfully quirky personality, became a dad for the first time at age 62 when son Charlie Ocean was born in July 2015. Then came son River Joe in April 2017 when Goldblum was 64.
Both boys are with his wife, gymnast Emilie Livingston, whom he married in 2014.
Goldblum has gushed in interviews about how fatherhood completely transformed his world. He calls it the greatest role he has ever had, and that is saying something for a man with such a wild filmography.
14. Elton John
Music superstar Elton John welcomed son Zachary Jackson Levon via surrogate in December 2010 at age 62, alongside his husband David Furnish. A second son, Elijah Joseph Daniel, followed in January 2013.
Elton has said that becoming a father was the best thing that ever happened to him, even more than his legendary music career.
The couple is known for being incredibly devoted parents, often skipping high-profile events to stay home and focus on raising their two boys in a loving environment.
15. Mel Gibson
Actor and director Mel Gibson welcomed his ninth child, son Lars Gerard, in January 2017 at age 61 with girlfriend Rosalind Ross. Lars joined a very large family that spans several decades and multiple relationships.
Gibson has said he finds fatherhood to be a grounding and humbling experience, no matter how many times he goes through it.
Having nine kids is no small feat, and Gibson seems to embrace the beautiful chaos of a big, multigenerational family with plenty of warmth and humor.