8 Celebrities Who Had Kids After 50, with One Almost 90!
Many of them became parents for the first time.
Often, we overlook the privilege of being able to be a parent. It's a distinct advantage of modern society that medical science enables people to defer having children while focusing on personal growth and career aspirations.
These eight celebrities demonstrate that it's entirely possible to attain professional success and start a family later in life.
Janet Jackson (50)
As the youngest of the ten Jackson children and sister to Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson carved out a successful career for herself, earning five Grammys along the way. Juggling a flourishing career in music and television, Janet welcomed her first son, Eissa, in 2017.
Simon Cowell (52)
Simon Cowell is the creative mastermind behind such iconic TV shows as The X Factor and the Got Talent franchise, as well as the man who gave the world One Direction. He was so busy with show business that he didn't start his own family until he met Lauren Silverman. They had their first son, Eric, in February 2014.
George Clooney (56)
George Clooney, best known for his leading role in the Ocean's Friends franchise, boasts an impressive filmography. Given his extensive career in film and television, it's no surprise that starting a family took a backseat. He welcomed his first children, a pair of twins, with his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, in June 2017.
Jeff Goldblum (63)
Jeff Goldblum, known for his roles in such blockbuster franchises as Jurassic Park and Independence Day, became a father for the first time in July 2015, when his wife Emilie Livingston gave birth to their son.
Steve Martin (67)
Actor and Grammy-winning musician Steve Martin didn't become a father until December 2012 when his wife Anne Stringfield gave birth to their daughter.
Mick Jagger (73)
The founder and lead singer of the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, had his eighth child with Melanie Hamrick in 2016 when he was already in his early seventies.
Tony Randall (78)
Acclaimed actor Tony Randall, winner of six Golden Globes and an Emmy, had his first child in 1997 with Heather Harlan, who was fifty years his junior.
Bernie Ecclestone (89)
Formula One founder Bernie Ecclestone had a son with his fourth wife, Fabiana Flosi, in July 2020, just a few weeks shy of his ninetieth birthday.
These examples serve as a reminder that it's never too late to start a family. So, if you're single, don't stress out about it: there's plenty of time left on the clock.