14 Celebrities Proved That Age Is No Barrier When Becoming First-Time Dad After 50

Many people say that there is nothing happier than becoming a dad. It might be true because the feelings of bringing a child into this world are totally overwhelming. And some celebrities, who have experienced this moment, might totally agree with us. But have you ever wondered how did they feel when becoming first-time dads after 50? Are there any special emotions?
Luckily, some celebrities, who became fathers over 50, are supposed to have the answer. These celebs have gained fame and wealth for decades, but they realize their child is truly their fortune.
Today, we have compiled a list of 14 celebrities who became first-time dads after 50. Let’s look at their lovely stories and share those blessed moments with your friends!

#1 Jonathan Silverman

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In 2017, the "Weekend at Bernie's" actor, Jonathan Silverman became a dad at 51. He announced his daughter's birth on Instagram, "First we had each other. Then we had you. Now we have everything. Welcome to the world my sweet daughter," he said. He now shares a happy family with his wife Jennifer Finnigan.

#2 James Earl Jones

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The "The Empire Strikes Back" star James Earl Jones became a dad at 51 to his son, Flynn. It's so interesting that he had the famous line "I am your father" in that movie. He actually might reuse that statement when welcoming his son Flynn in 1982.

#3 Jeff Goldblum

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Jeff Goldblum became a dad at age 62. He shares two sons, Charlie and River Joe, who were born in 2015 and 2017 respectively, with his wife Emilie Livingston

#4 Hugh Grant

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Hugh Grant turned 51 years old when he welcomed his first child in 2011. Still, he has totally five children.

#5 David Letterman

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David Letterman became a father at the age of 56 years old. He welcomed his son Harry in 2003. Then, he proudly told the "Today" that he felt "most secure" when he stayed with his son.

"People always say, 'Well you're not going to be the kid's best friend,'" Letterman said. "And I say, 'Screw that! Look at me. How much longer am I going to be around?' I want to be your best friend."

#6 George Clooney

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George Clooney was 56 when he welcomed his twins Ella and Alexander with his wife, Amal, in 2017.

"I felt like I had a pretty full life. Then I met Amal and realized that my life had been pretty empty. And then when you throw these two kids in there, then suddenly you realize how incredibly empty it was." he said.

#7 Chris Noth

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Chris Noth became a father at the age of 53 when his wife, Tara Wilson gave birth to their first child, Orion, together in 2008. In addition, the couple welcomed their second child, Keats in 2020 when Noth was 65 years old.

#8 Andy Cohen

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Andy Cohen became a dad when his son, Benjamin Allen, was born in 2019 via surrogate. He named his son after his grandpa, Ben Allen.

#9 Sir Elton John

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Sir Elton John took the role of a father with his husband David Furnish at 63 via surrogate. The duo has two children: Zachary Jackson Levon and Elijah Joseph who was born in 2010 and 2013 respectively.

"I wanted my boys to know what I was like and what happened so that when I'm not here, they can read the book and read the truth," he told People in 2019.

#10 John Stamos

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At 54 years old, John Stamos was 54 when he welcomed his first son, Billy, with his wife, Caitlin McHugh. The son, who was born in 2018, is named Billy, after his dad.

#11 Steve Martin

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Steve Martin turned 67 years old when welcoming his daughter,  Anne Stringfield, who was born in 2012.

"If I'd had a child earlier, I would have been a lousy father, because I would have misplaced my attention on my career," he said to AARP in 2017.

#12 Anderson Cooper

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Anderson Cooper became a first-time father at 53 when he welcomed his son, Wyatt Morgan, in 2020. "He is sweet and funny, happy and kind, and I love him more than I ever thought possible," Cooper wrote in an Instagram post on his son's first birthday in April.

#13 Simon Cowell

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Simon Cowell took the role of a father when his girlfriend Lauren Silverman gave birth to their son, Eric on Valentine's Day in 2014.

"When you become a dad, something clicks in you," he said to the Daily Mail in 2019. "It's all about them ... You become very protective and importantly, part of the reason I changed everything in my life."

#14 Warren Beatty

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Warren Beatty and Annette Bening had the first of their four children when Beatty was 54. "That's the biggest thing that's ever happened to me, and their mother," Beatty said to People about his children in 2016. "That's bigger than fame, and it came not a moment too soon."