21 Celeb Dads Celebrating Their Very First Father’s Day This Year

Kimberly Wang
Jun 17, 2016

While Father’s Day might just be another Sunday in June to many, for new dads, this day has special meaning.

1. John Legend: The “All of Me” crooner and his supermodel/cookbook author/funny woman wife Chrissy Teigen welcomed daughter Luna Simone on April 14. Chrissy, who conceived via IVF, has been quoted saying, “I picked the girl from her little embryo. I picked her and was like, ‘Let’s put in the girl.’…I think he deserves a little girl. I think he deserves that bond.” Aww. (Photo via Raymond Hall/Getty)

2. Prince Carl Philip of Sweden: Sweden’s Jamie Dornan-lookalike prince (anyone else see it?) married former model/reality show personality Sofia Hellqvist in 2015, and this year, the royal couple welcomed their teeny son Prince Alexander of Sweden. (Photo via Erika Gerdemark/Kungahuset.se/Facebook)

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Lad and Dad

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3. Louis Tomlinson: The One Directioner became the first member of the band to be a father when his pal Briana Jungwirth gave birth to their son Freddie on January 21. The proud dad has since posted several squee-worthy pics on his social accounts of his little boy.

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I thought I knew a little about life, and then she came and I realized I knew nothing. I think one of the awesome things about being a new dad is feeling like you are learning how to do everything all over again for the first time. It honestly feels like Maiya is teaching me way more then I’m teaching her. Thank God for our women (@emilybaldoni ) who make it seem like we know what were doing! Also a big shout out to @bloomKIND for honoring dads and including us in the process. We get to wipe our babies butts too! Check out their new giveaway that celebrates how us dads and their little ones #bloomtogether- and share a photo like this to enter :) #dearmaiya #daddyhood #ballerinamaiya #8months

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4. Justin Baldoni: The Jane the Virgin star and his actress wife Emily Foxler are the doting parents of Maiya Grace, who was born June 27, 2015, and thereby missing Father’s Day last year by just six days. This one will be his first with his little girl!

5. Ben McKenzie:Gotham co-stars Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin surprised everyone when they announced they weren’t just dating, but also, that they were expecting! The couple welcomed Frances Laiz Setta on March 3, 2016. (Photo via Bryan Bedder/Getty)

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Welcome Boomer Robert Phelps into the world!!! Born 5-5-2016 at 7:21 pm !!! Healthy and happy!!! Best feeling I have ever felt in my life!!! @nicole.m.johnson and Boomer both healthy!!! #boomerphelps 📷 @boonestudios

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6. Michael Phelps: The Olympic gold medalist (he holds 18! — double the next medalist who has the most) and his former Miss California USA wife Nicole Johnson became first time parents with the birth of their son Boomer Robert on May 5.

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There's nothing better. Thanks for the photo @funkynate

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7. Brandon Jenner: Caitlyn Jenner’s son Brandon (big bro to newly-engaged Brody!) and his wife Leah took a page out of the traditional + gender-neutral baby name book when they named their daughter Eva James, born July 22, 2015. (Side note: Those lashes!!)

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Matching onesies. Dat ass. Merry Christmas to me.

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8. Andy Roddick: The retired tennis star who once held the title of World Number One Tennis Player added a new epithet to his name when his model/actress wife Brooklyn Decker gave birth to their son Hank on September 30, 2015: DADDY.

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Our intimate #Grammy viewing party tonight 🍼🍹@charleskelley

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9. Charles Kelley: The Lady Antebellum singer (and bro-in-law of Katherine Heigl. Yes, really!) will be ringing in Father’s Day with the help of his wife Cassie McConnell and their little one, Ward Charles, born February 11.

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How long until I have to tell my daughter "I'm not a real doctor, I just play one on TV"? #bringyourkidtoworkday #heartbeat #tbt #NBCHeartbeat #nbc

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10. Dave Annable: The Brothers & Sisters star and his former co-star (same show!) Odette Yustman walked down the aisle back in October of 2010, and they welcomed their little girl Charlie Mae in September of 2015. Aww.

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Co-chillin in Palm Spring with baby Aiya for some much needed R&R @aristailona

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11. Andrew Keegan: The ‘90s heartthrob-turned-community spiritual temple leader (we’re not joking) and his girlfriend Arista Ilona became parents to daughter Aiya Rose on March 15. “Our hearts are full of love, and we are thrilled to embrace our role as her parents,” Andrew said in a statement. That sun hat though.

12. Jeff Goldblum: The oldest new daddy on our list, actor Jeff Goldblum became a father at the age of 62 when his wife, former Olympic gymnast Emilie Livingston, had their baby boy Charlie Ocean on July 4, 2015. Yep, the Independence Day actor had his first kid on Independence day. (Photo via @emilielivingston)

13. Sam Claflin: The Me Before You actor and his wife Laura Haddock might have the best meet-cute ever: The actor saw her at an audition and just knew. “I called my agent, I said, ‘Mate, I am in love… I have just met the woman I want to marry.’” The secretive couple welcomed their baby in December, but they haven’t revealed the gender or name. Cheers to them anyhow! (Photo via Karwai Tang/Getty)

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I don't mind changing diapers and feeding him at all. #love

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14. Nick Carter: The Backstreet Boy is celebrating his first Father’s Day as a papa this year (*sound of millions of ‘90s teeny bopper hearts breaking*), after his wife Lauren Kitt gave birth to their son Odin Reign on April 19. Now that’s quite a name.

15. Mark Zuckerberg: The Facebook founder and his wife Priscilla Chan have been really open about their struggles with miscarriage and infertility — which is what makes Mark’s first Father’s Day so bittersweet. Daughter Maxima (or Max for short) was born on December 1, 2015. (Photo via Mark Zuckerberg/Facebook)

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From us to you #christmas

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16. Matt Dallas: The Kyle XY alum and husband, musician Blue Hamilton, became dads last year when they adopted two-year-old son Crow. Aside from being crazy photogenic on social media, this family certainly looks like they know how to have fun with each other.

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17. Cam Newton: Carolina Panthers QB and his longtime girlfriend Kia Proctor welcomed their baby boy Chosen Sebastian on Christmas Eve of 2015. The super private QB hasn’t shared any pics of his son on his social channels yet, but this photo of the athlete posted by his GF says plenty about how cute he must be as a father. FYI, Cam’s signature move on the field is dabbing — which is what he and his mini me are doing on his shirt.

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Good day Sunshine:-) #summerlovin #haveabeautifulday

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18. Kevin Durand: The 42-year-old Dark Angel actor is celebrating his first Father’s Day this year with the help of his wife Sandra Cho and their daughter, Amélie Moon, born August 30, 2015. Eeks, that might be the cutest name we’ve heard in a while!

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A+ shoulder workout.

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19. Kevin Zegers: The Gossip Girl hottie became a dad for the first time TWICE OVER when his wife Jaime Feld gave birth to twin girls in August of 2015. If that’s not adorable enough, wait ’til you hear their names: Zoë Madison and Blake Everleigh.

20. Brian Tee: Just look at those adorable matching smiles on the The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift actor Brian Tee and his baby girl Madelyn Skyler. His wife, actress Mirelly Taylor, gave birth August 10 and their little one is now nine months old.

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8months .looking 2 cool in daddy's hat.

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21. Evan Ross: The Hunger Games actor married Ashlee Simpson in a swoon-worthy wedding in the backyard of his mom Diana Ross’ Greenwich, Connecticut estate back in August of 2014, which made him stepdad to Ashlee’s son with Pete Wentz, Bronx Mowgli — but we’ll include Evan on the list anyway. The happy couple welcomed their daughter Jagger Snow on July 30, 2015.

Do you know any first time dads this Father’s Day? Tweet them this article and tag us @BritandCo!

Even Natalie Portman Isn't Above A Post-Divorce Hairdo

Celebrity breakups are never fun to hear about (hello, Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum 😭), but sometimes they seem to give entertainers a boost of personal and creative inspiration. Case in point — Natalie Portman's divorce has given her an almost femme fatale edge. We last saw her in Lady in the Lake, but she recently stepped out with a new hairstyle that's reframed her face!

What new hairstyle does Natalie Portman have?

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On October 28, Natalie Portman turned heads when she stepped onto the red carpet at the 68th Ballon D'Or Ceremony at Theatre Du Chatelet in Paris. She's traded in the long balayage hair she's been wearing for a shorter dark brown bob that rests slightly below her chin. Though the silk press may be in style, Natalie allowed her curls to shine and seemed to wear eye makeup that mirrors her new hair color.

The actress also shared a pictureof herself next to Aitana Bonmatí and a clearer view of her hairstyle is visible. She didn't mention anything about it, opting to keep the focus on Bonmatí's achievement instead. "Hero 🙌 Congratulations Aitana Bonmatí on your Ballon d’Or award! It was such an honor to be there with you and to celebrate all you’ve done for women’s football." her caption says.

Even if Natalie doesn't care to address this new style, we think it's perfect for her!

When did Natalie Portman announce her divorce from Benjamin Millepied?

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Prior to getting divorced, sources say Natalie tried her best to reconcile things in her marriage to Benjamin. But, it seems like some things — like infidelity — are hard to move past. "She didn’t give up on [her marriage] lightly. But it became pretty apparent toward the end of last year that her heart had gone out of it," one person told US Weekly. Apparently Natalie started noticing a trend in her ex-husband's behavior prior to his bombshell affair because another source told the outlet that the ballet dancer "would sometimes not return home and was taking work trips that didn’t add up."

This ultimately led Natalie to file for divorce, but it was done "quietly," according to PEOPLE's report in March 2024. Not only that, but the news outlet is reporting that the divorce proceedings are officially over! A source said, "It was initially really tough for her, but her friends rallied around her and helped get her through the worst of it." Natalie's apparently "come out the other side of it stronger and is finding joy in her family, friends and work."

Why did Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied get divorced?

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Although Natalie Portman didn't 100% address what happened, fans have long speculated that Benjamin's alleged cheating mishap was the cause of their marriage's demise. Page Six reported the couple were struggling to deal with the ballet dancer's romantic interest in the "glamorous young climate activity Camille Étienne." At the time, a source told the outlet Natalie and Benjamin were trying to hold things together. "They have not split and are trying to work things out. Ben is doing everything he can to get Natalie to forgive him. He loves her and their family."

How long were Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied married?

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Natalie Portman and her ex-husband Benjamin Millepied were married for 11 years prior to walking away from "happily ever after," (via People). They also have two children together, Aleph (12) and Amalia (7).

We're always sad when couples breakup, but we love to see that Natalie's moving on with her life and showing that she's willing to embrace something new — like her shorter bob!

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Yikes! Apparently Gisele Bündchen Didn't Actually Tell Tom Brady About Baby No. 3

Gisele Bündchen is a household name, no matter who her partner is — but it's no secret the supermodel made waves when she split from her football star husband, Tom Brady, in 2022. It's clear she's not holding on to the past, though. After dating Joaquim Valente for the past two years, the couple is officially expecting their first child together! Here's everything we know about Gisele's growing family!

Is Gisele Bündchen pregnant?

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Yes! According to PEOPLE, an inside source told the outlet that the 44-year-old supermodel is officially expecting her third child. This is her first baby with current boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. The source said, "Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in their life and they're looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family."

Who is Gisele Bündchen's boyfriend?

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Joaquim Valente is a jiu-jitsu professional at his family-owned studio, Valente Brothers. The 34-year-old continues a decades-long tradition of teaching this martial art to future generations — and his girlfriend!

These two have been linked together since 2022, but didn't start officially dating until June 2023 according to PEOPLE. In 2024, a source also told PEOPLE that this wasn't "a serious love affair," but the tides have clearly turned since then.

In March 2024, Gisele The New York Times, “This is the first time I am seeing someone that was a friend of mine first." She then noted, “It’s very different. It is very honest, and it’s very transparent.” She also was quick to deny that there was any overlap with her ex-husband, stressing that these types of rumors happen "to a lot of women" who "have the courage to leave an unhealthy relationship."

As for the most current state of Gisele and Joaquim's relationship? A source told Page Six, “Their chemistry together has always been there and they have a lot in common. They've been in love for a while." That being said, sources also told Page Sixthat they don't think the pair will get married "anytime soon." Despite Gisele being "thrilled" to welcome another child, her friends tell the outlet that the couple will just "live together for now."

Regardless, we're also thrilled for these two, and we hope their new child brings them so much joy!

How many kids does Gisele Bündchen have?

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Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady have two children together — Bejamin Rein (14) and Vivian Lake (11). According to Page Six, a source says that these two "really like" Joaquim Valente, as he's been living with them in Miami "for a while." We just know these two will be fabulous siblings to the new little one, given the way they show so much love to their parents!

When did Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady get divorced?

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Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady officially divorced in 2022. However, according to Page Six, this all started back in 2020 when Tom wouldn't retire from the NFL — and according to a source from PEOPLE, their problems date back as long as 10 years! Regardless, it's clear Gisele's moved on to a new chapter in her life. Good for her!

Has Tom Brady said anything about Gisele Bündchen's new pregnancy?

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While sources told TMZthat Gisele Bündchen told Tom Brady about her pregnancy before the news broke to the general public, other sources told Page Sixthat he only just found out "very recently" — and apparently, he didn't find out from Gisele. Sources explained to Page Six that the ex-spouses "talk when they have to." So I guess this situation didn't exactly qualify as having to talk...

Tom hasn't made an official statement about Gisele's pregnancy, but he did take to Instagram on October 28. The former football star posted an image of the sunset, three hearts, and The Chicks' cover of "Landslide." The Stevie Nicks original is all about the changes life brings, so Tom's seemingly alluding to the changes coming in his own life.

Whatever happens next, we hope that this modern family navigates this new chapter with grace and love!

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Luke Wasn’t The Best Stepfather For Rory — Max Was

If you love Gilmore Girls, then there's a very good chance you really love Luke Danes. Not only is he handsome, but his snarky realism is the perfect balance for Lorelai's chaotic, emotional idealism. But even though Luke is Lorelai's perfect match, one Reddit user thinks that there's another GG character who would make the ultimate stepdad for Rory: Max Medina.

  • While Luke was the perfect match for Lorelai, fans think Max would have been a better stepdad for Rory.
  • Max was honest and a great communicator.
  • He also would have helped Rory during that Gilmore Girls season 5 spiral.

Do Lorelai and Max get married on Gilmore Girls?

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Lorelai and Max are engaged during Gilmore Girls season 1, but Lorelai ends up calling off the wedding. But while we're over the moon when Lorelai and Luke finally get together, some GG fans wish Max had stayed in Rory's life.

"I’m just going go say it — if Lorelai had ended up with Max, Rory would have been a much more successful adult," Reddit user @StregaCagna says. While Max wasn't Lorelai's perfect match, his particular mix of honesty and kindness would have been so good for Rory. "Those traits, combined with his background as an English teacher, would have meant he absolutely would have been straight with Rory on so many things. Like, can you just imagine how he would have reacted to Jess? Logan? Her dropping out of Yale? Her floating around in her 30s?"

Honestly, if the Gilmores (Richard and Emily included) didn't tiptoe around so many issues, and felt comfortable being vulnerable and honest with each other about the hard stuff, I think a lot of the characters' problems would have been solved. And Max's ability to tell the truth in love would have been a breath of fresh air! He wouldn't have let Rory get away with anything (remember how he doesn't let her take the Shakespeare test when she's late to school?), but that also means she'd develop an insane sense of trust with him.

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"I think she would have written her book when she did, but instead of being the Editor of the Stars Hollow Gazette, she would have been, like, the most popular English professor at Wesleyan who had a strong professional network and also wrote for The Atlantic and The New Yorker," @StregaCagna continues.

Of course, there's absolutely nothing wrong with small town papers — I love my small town paper! The root of Rory's issue is that she just completely stopped chasing her dreams, which seems to lead her to an unhappy adulthood. She's dating Paul (whom she can never remember), she's having an affair with Logan (who's engaged to someone else, ick), and she's become the kind of journalist who falls asleep on the job and doesn't have pitches prepared. I can't help but wonder if some structure during her teenage years would have set her up on a different path.

"I will never forget the scene where she’s interviewing [Max] and says she really wanted him to be her step father," user @StruggleDesigner8307 says. "She wanted that father figure and Max was so great."

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I do think Rory's friendship with Paris (one of the greatest TV choices of all time) gives her some of that structure and drive, but it doesn't really balance out the way that Richard, Emily, and even Lorelai spoil her. And when you're not used to loving constructive criticism, unloving criticism hurts all the worse. Yes, I'm talking about Mitchum Huntzberger.

"I’ll always be sad that Rory lost out on yet another great father figure when she was saddled with Chris," user @wrenhawkeye says of Max's exit from the show. "A lot of people don’t understand that her spiral to Mitchum’s words wasn’t just because Rory’s 'weak' or whatever misogynistic BS. It’s because Rory has real problems with male validation since her father abandoned her. It also doesn’t hurt that Mitchum was a titan in his field."

GG fans know about THAT Gilmore Girls season 5 arc like the back of their hand, but this whole discussion is giving me more compassion for Rory than I've felt before. Because to be 20 and to hear you're supposedly not good enough for your life's one dream is hard — and to spiral to that degree after a man who has no stake in your life criticizes you just proves Rory put her entire identity into being a journalist. But you know who would have given Rory encouragement while reminding her she's more than just a writer? Max.

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I can totally see a Gilmore Girls where Max stayed in Rory's life and offered her guidance on basically everything: boys, college applications, her career aspirations, and even drama with Paris. And I'm not the only one.

"I think they would have stayed in touch past high-school and college," @synalgo_12 says, "and he would be one of the people she'd thank in her work or would be part of her list of mentors or 'influenced by' had she ever gotten her own Wikipedia page or biography."

Somebody call Amy Sherman-Palladino because this is the Gilmore Girls spinoff we need!

​Why did Max Medina leave?

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Max ends up leaving Gilmore Girls after Lorelai calls off their wedding. While he sticks around through seasons 2 and 3, and still has an insane amount of chemistry with Lorelai, the last time we see him is in season 3 episode 19 (coincidentally, right before Rory's life really goes off the rails in my opinion).

While we're talking about THAT GG season 5 arc, read why This Gilmore Girls Season 1 Moment Proves Rory Really DIDN'T Have What It Takes To Be A Journalist.

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