Top 15 Hollywood Male Celebs Who Welcomed Kids Later in Life — 30

Whether becoming dads for the first time, like Steve Martin at 67, or expanding already large families, like Mel Gibson at 61, see which stars welcomed children later in life, and get a glimpse of their journeys through 30 telling photos.

15 – Michael Douglas

In 2003, Douglas, then 58, and his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, 33, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Carys Zeta Douglas, in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The couple was already raising their son, Dylan, who was 2.5 years old at the time.

For Douglas, it marked a third chapter in fatherhood, having an adult son, Cameron, from a previous marriage. In 2010, the actor opened up about how fatherhood had deeply changed him, revealing:

“My career was the most important thing in my life, followed by marriage and children. And it’s completely reversed now. I never anticipated starting a family and the joy of raising kids at my age.”

Douglas added, “I wince when I think I’ll be close to 75 when my daughter is 16. I’m not going to be able to physically chase the boys away.”

14 – Mel Gibson

In 2020, Gibson became a dad once more when he and his partner of two years, Rosalind Ross, welcomed a baby boy. At 61, the actor and director of “Hacksaw Ridge” was no stranger to fatherhood, having already fathered eight children from previous relationships.

13 – Paul McCartney

In 2003, McCartney returned to diaper duty at the age of 61. His second wife, Heather Mills, gave birth to their daughter via Cesarean section, three weeks ahead of schedule.

The former Beatle embraced the moment as a fresh start in his parenting journey, adding to his legacy as a devoted father.

12 – Jeff Goldblum

Goldblum became a first-time dad at 62, and the experience lit him up. With his wife Emilie Livingston, a former gymnast, he now raises two sons. For Goldblum, the emotional depths of parenting brought unexpected fulfillment.

“Every emotion comes up, and you are forced to examine everything that you model and could be better at. It’s a great task and opportunity,” he said, beaming over his late-in-life role as a parent.

Goldblum also gives fans sweet peeks into his family life through Instagram, where his warm and playful spirit shines through.

11 – Warren Beatty

In 2000, Beatty, then 63, and his wife, Annette Bening, 41, welcomed their fourth child — a baby girl. They were already parents to two daughters and a son when they added another to their bustling brood.

10 – Rod Stewart

In 2011, Stewart once again stepped into the nursery at 66, when his wife, Penny Lancaster, gave birth to their son Aiden.

The pair called him their “long-awaited arrival,” a little brother for five-year-old Alastair. For Stewart, Aiden was child number eight, extending the ever-growing Stewart clan.

9 – Steve Martin

Martin became a first-time dad at 67, welcoming a daughter with his wife, Anne Stringfield, whom he married in 2007. In 2016, he opened up about how the timing couldn’t have been better:

“Oh, it’s fantastic — you have all the time in the world. You’re all set and secure in life, and you’re not building your career, so you have a lot of time.”

The “Father of the Bride” star continued, “When I was younger, I was selfish and focused on my career. Now, I’m just hanging around the house playing with [my daughter]. It’s great.”

8 – Larry King

In 2000, King, then 66, and his wife, Shawn Southwick King, welcomed their second son, Cannon Edward King.

He joined big brother Chance Armstrong, who was just a year old. Despite his demanding CNN schedule, the broadcasting icon embraced this new chapter of fatherhood with open arms.

7 – Billy Joel

Already a dad to adult daughter Alexa Ray with Christie Brinkley, Joel took on fatherhood again later in life. In 2015, he and his wife, Alexis Roderick, welcomed Della Rose, followed by Remy Anne two years later, when Joel was 71.

Reflecting on being a dad to young girls, Joel shared, “I love all of my girls. And poetic justice, I had all girls, of course, but I’m really enjoying this a lot. It’s something I was looking forward to all my life, and here I am.”

His Instagram account often features heartwarming family moments alongside his music.

6 – Richard Gere

In 2020, Gere, then 70, and his wife, Alejandra Silva, welcomed their second son together at their peaceful ranch in Pound Ridge, New York. Their first child, Alexander, had been born in 2018.

Gere also has a son, Homer, with ex-wife Carey Lovell, while Silva brought a son, Albert, from a previous relationship into their blended family. Occasionally, Gere offers rare peeks into his quiet family life on social media, and so does Silva on her Instagram profile.

5 – Kelsey Grammer

By 2025, Grammer was preparing for yet another addition to his expanding family. At 70, it was revealed that the “Frasier” star and his wife, Kayte Walsh, 46, were expecting their fourth child together — bringing Grammer’s total to eight children. A full family life for one of TV’s most iconic voices.

4 – Mick Jagger

Fatherhood has always rocked on for Jagger. At 73, the Rolling Stones frontman and his partner, Melanie Hamrick, 29, welcomed their son, Deveraux — Jagger’s eighth child.

Hamrick offers fans occasional glimpses into their family life on her Instagram page, where she shares personal moments with their son.

3 – Tony Randall

In 1996, at 77, veteran actor Randall couldn’t wait to welcome his baby. Rehearsing for “A Christmas Carol” in New York, he envisioned fatherhood late in life, sharing:

“What I look forward to is when the kid is 15 and we go out in the yard to play ball. I’ll only be 90.”

Heartbreakingly, Randall passed away in 2004 at 84, leaving behind his daughter Julia, 7 at the time, and his son Jefferson, then 6. A bittersweet chapter in a legendary career.

2 – Robert De Niro

In 2023, the Oscar winner made headlines again — not for a film, but for becoming a father at 79. During an interview with ET Canada, he was asked about being a father of six.

De Niro then corrected the interviewer, revealing that he was actually a father of seven as he had just welcomed a bundle of joy.

1 – Al Pacino

Also in 2023, at a remarkable 83 years old, Pacino became a father once more. He and girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29, celebrated the birth of their son, Roman Pacino.

A representative confirmed the joyful news, making the Hollywood icon one of the most legendary names to embrace fatherhood in his 80s.

Alfallah gives followers occasional glimpses of their life with Roman on her Instagram profile, where she shares moments of her own alongside the couple’s family milestones.

From Oscar winners to rock icons, these famous faces prove that fatherhood isn’t bound by age — it’s shaped by love, timing, and the willingness to embrace a new chapter when the world least expects it.

Whether it’s a first-time dad at 67 like Steve Martin, or a film legend welcoming a newborn at 83 like Al Pacino, these men are rewriting the script on what it means to be a father later in life.