14 Stars Who Turned Out to Be Such Good Fathers That We Were Really Moved
Celebrity mothers are often surrounded with attention and hear a lot of praise from the public. But famous dads also deserve some credit. Despite their tight schedules, many of them are convinced: the time they spend with their kids is sacred. So, they happily attend sports games, rest on the beach, and spend quality time at home with their kids.
Dane DeHaan
“You’re not a baby, Bowie, you’re my friend”, the actor once wrote under a picture with his daughter. It seems that this is the best description of DeHaan’s relationship with his kids. Judging by the photos DeHaan shares on his Instagram page, he is happy to spend time with his 5-year-old, Bowie, and 2-year-old, Bert.
Ricky Martin
“I am the father of four children, three boys, and a girl who is the queen of the house and manipulates and controls us all. I am happy”, the star said. Even though taking care of 4 children together with his husband is a lot of work, Martin still has enough time for music.
Idris Elba
In 2018, People named the British actor the hottest man alive. But Elba might also be the best father. The loving dad of 2 kids once said, “I love being a dad; it’s one of the joys of life. In fact, you can take it all away from me tomorrow, but don’t take away my children.”
Jamie Oliver
The famous chef is an exemplary father because he cares not only about his kids but also about others. Oliver developed a program against child obesity. And his own 5 children also get plenty of attention and cook together with him.
James Van Der Beek
The star of Dawson’s Creek is a father of 6. It seems like an impossible task to find time for each child and still be an actor. But judging by his Instagram page, James Van Der Beek is doing great.
The actor says, “I think fatherhood changes you from the inside out. It’s not this thing where you think, ‘Oh, I have to be responsible, I have to take more on.’ You just want to, almost automatically.”
Enrique Iglesias
The singer is a happy father of 3, and no amount of difficulties about parenthood can scare him. Iglesias says, “I’m not sleeping, but I’m having a great time! I mean, I wouldn’t change it for nothing in the world.” He also shared that he takes an active part in taking care of his kids, including changing diapers and washing their bottles.
Jay-Z
Together with his wife Beyoncé, Jay-Z is raising 3 kids: daughter Blue Ivy and twins Sir and Rumi. Even though the family really values privacy and doesn’t share much from their private lives, from time to time, Jay-Z shows the fans photos of him spending time with his kids. For example, they love going to basketball games together.
Matt Bomer
“It’s the most profound gift and the most daunting challenge at times,” the star of White Collar says about parenthood. Together with his husband, he is raising 3 sons, the oldest of which is already 17. The actor always has time for his family.
Matthew McConaughey
52-year-old McConaughey, who was a bachelor for a long time, is raising 3 kids now, and seems to be feeling really comfortable in the role of a father and loving husband. Camila Alves wrote about her famous husband: “You are our compass, and to see the father that you are to our kids is a daily blessing.”
Stephen Amell
The star of Arrow first became a father in 2013, and since then, his life has changed quite a lot. But Amell is sure that all the changes are positive. “It’s awesome [being a dad]. What do you say? You just take them home, make sure they’re fed, sleep, changed, that’s it. This parenting stuff is easy.”
David Arquette
“Fatherhood the second time around is so great because I have learned from my past mistakes. Having Charlie fall asleep on my chest is the best part of my day. I love it. This whole experience has been amazing”, the actor shared about his fatherhood experience.
Aside from son Charlie, Arquette is also raising 5-year-old Augustus. His daughter Coco, from his first marriage to Courteney Cox, turned 18 this year.
Jason Derulo
Last year, the singer became a father when his girlfriend Jena Frumes gave birth to Jason King. Derulo is very serious about parenthood, and he really enjoys it.
He says that Jason King is starting to enjoy the public lifestyle. “It’s crazy. He loves being in front of the camera, and it’s like he almost turns on. He just really takes to it really well. Whenever you put the camera on him, he just turns it on and starts smiling. It’s exciting.”
Mark Zuckerberg
Together with his wife Priscilla Chan, the American businessman is raising 2 daughters — Maxima and August. Despite his enormous fortune, Zuckerberg is making sure not to spoil them. And they definitely get enough of their father’s attention.
Norman Reedus
Despite his very masculine roles in movies and series, the star of The Walking Dead is a loving husband and caring father. Reedus is raising a 3-year-old daughter together with his girlfriend, actress Diane Kruger.
What is parenthood for you — a job without days off or the best role of your life? Did your dad have an active role in your upbringing?