16 Celebrity Dads Who Became Fathers After 50—Some After 80
Kelsey Grammer is one of the most recent celebrity fathers to have a child later in life, but he is far from the only one. While the National Center for Family and Marriage Research reports that the average age for becoming a dad is between 27 and 30, many celebrities have embraced fatherhood at much older ages. Some have even become fathers past the age of 65, proving that parenting can happen at any stage of life.
Kelsey Grammer's Family
Kelsey Grammer became a father for the eighth time when he welcomed his son Christopher with wife Kayte Walsh on October 27, 2025. The couple, married since 2011, already have three children together: Faith, 13, Kelsey Gabriel, 11, and Auden James, 8. Additionally, Grammer has adult children Spencer, Greer, Mason, and son Jude from previous relationships.
Al Pacino's Late Fatherhood
Hollywood icon Al Pacino welcomed a child with his 29-year-old girlfriend Noor Alfallah in the summer of 2023, though the couple has since separated. Pacino already had three grown children, including his oldest daughter Julie Marie with ex-girlfriend Jan Tarrant. He is also father to twins Anton and Olivia, with actress Beverly D'Angelo.
"Keeping up with an energetic toddler is hard enough in your 30s. We can't imagine it after retirement!"
These stories highlight that fatherhood has no set age limit and can bring joy and challenges at any life stage.
Author's summary: Many celebrities have become fathers well past the average age, showing that parenthood can flourish even in later years with energy and commitment.