They’ve walked red carpets, won Oscars, topped music charts, and embraced fatherhood in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s — proving that being a dad later in life can be just as meaningful, rewarding, and life-changing. Some became first-time fathers in their retirement years — like Steve Martin at 67 — while others expanded already large families — like Mel Gibson at 61. These stories show us that fatherhood doesn’t have an expiration date. Explore 15 celebrity dads who welcomed children later in life, and see what they’ve shared about the experience — captured through 30 powerful photos.
In 2003, at age 58, Michael Douglas and his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones (then 33), welcomed their daughter, Carys Zeta Douglas, in Ridgewood, New Jersey. They were already raising their son Dylan, who was nearly 3.. Douglas was entering his third chapter as a father — already a dad to Cameron, his adult son from a previous marriage. In 2010, Douglas reflected on the shift fatherhood brought to his life:
“My career used to be the most important thing, followed by marriage, then children. Now, it’s completely reversed.”
“I never imagined starting a new family at this age, but the joy is real. Still, I wince when I realize I’ll be nearly 75 when my daughter turns 16. I won’t exactly be chasing the boys away.”
14. Mel Gibson
In 2020, at age 61, Mel Gibson became a father again. He and his partner of two years, Rosalind Ross, welcomed a baby boy. Already a father to eight children from previous relationships, Gibson was no stranger to parenting. But this new addition marked another chapter in his life — and an expansion of a family that spans generations.
13. Paul McCartney
At 61, Paul McCartney returned to fatherhood in 2003 when his then-wife Heather Mills gave birth to their daughter, Beatrice, three weeks early via C-section. The legendary Beatle embraced this new beginning, showing that parenting never really stops — even when your first child is already an adult.
12. Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum became a first-time father at 62, welcoming two sons with his wife, former Olympic gymnast Emilie Livingston. Goldblum described fatherhood as a deep, emotional journey: “Every emotion surfaces. You start reexamining how you live, what you model, and where you can grow. It’s a huge task — and a gift.” He often shares glimpses of his playful parenting moments on Instagram, letting fans in on his late-in-life fatherhood adventure.
11. Warren Beatty
In 2000, Warren Beatty and his wife Annette Bening welcomed their fourth child — a daughter — when Beatty was 63 and Bening was 41. Already parents to two daughters and a son, the couple’s growing family showed that love — and energy — can still thrive in later years.
10. Rod Stewart
In 2011, at age 66, Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster welcomed their son Aiden — calling him their “long-awaited arrival.” Aiden joined five-year-old big brother Alastair. For Stewart, it was his eighth child, and yet another chapter in his life as a loving — and very active — dad.
9. Steve Martin
The comedy icon became a first-time dad at 67, welcoming a daughter with his wife Anne Stringfield. Reflecting on becoming a parent later in life, Martin said: “It’s fantastic. You’re secure in life, your career is settled, and you have time.” “When I was younger, I was focused on myself and my work. Now, I just hang out at home, playing with my daughter — and loving every second.”
8. Larry King
In 2000, legendary talk show host Larry King welcomed his second son, Cannon Edward King, at age 66 with wife Shawn Southwick King. Their first son, Chance, was just a year old. Despite his demanding broadcasting schedule, King embraced this new chapter of fatherhood with joy.
7. Billy Joel
Already a father to adult daughter Alexa Ray (with Christie Brinkley), Billy Joel embraced fatherhood again in 2015 at age 66, when he and his wife Alexis Roderick welcomed daughter Della Rose. Two years later, they welcomed another daughter, Remy Anne, when Joel was 71. He said: “I love all of my girls. And poetic justice — I had all girls, of course! I’m really enjoying this part of life. I looked forward to it, and now it’s here.”
6. Richard Gere
In 2020, at age 70, Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra Silva welcomed their second son together. Their first son, Alexander, had arrived in 2018. Gere also has a son, Homer, from a previous marriage, and Silva has a son, Albert, from hers. Their peaceful family life on a ranch in New York occasionally makes rare appearances on social media, reflecting a quiet, grounded lifestyle.
5. Kelsey Grammer
By 2025, at age 70, Kelsey Grammer was preparing for baby number eight. He and his wife Kayte Walsh (46) were expecting their fourth child together. Best known for his role as Frasier Crane, Grammer seems to thrive in a home full of energy, children, and love.
4. Mick Jagger
At 73, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger welcomed his eighth child, Deveraux, with girlfriend Melanie Hamrick, then 29. Despite being a rock legend, Jagger embraced this new chapter with excitement. Hamrick frequently shares heartwarming photos of their life with Deveraux on Instagram.
3. Tony Randall
In 1996, at age 77, actor Tony Randall became a father again, welcoming his first child with wife Heather Harlan. A year later, they had a second child. He once joked: “When my kid’s 15 and wants to play ball in the yard, I’ll be 90!” Sadly, Randall passed away in 2004, when his children were just 6 and 7. But his late-in-life fatherhood was something he cherished deeply.
2. Robert De Niro
In 2023, at age 79, Robert De Niro surprised fans when he corrected a reporter who referred to him as a father of six — revealing he had just welcomed his seventh child. Known for keeping his personal life private, De Niro still embraced this unexpected new beginning with quiet pride.
1. Al Pacino
That same year, legendary actor Al Pacino, at 83, became a father again. He and girlfriend Noor Alfallah (29) welcomed their son, Roman Pacino — making Pacino one of the oldest Hollywood stars to embrace fatherhood. Alfallah shares glimpses of their life with Roman on her Instagram, where family moments occasionally appear between posts.
