Fatherhood is a transformative journey, and for a growing list of celebrities, Father’s Day 2025 marks an extra special milestone: their very first time celebrating the holiday as dads. From navigating sleepless nights to cherishing tender moments, these famous figures are embracing their new roles, often sharing glimpses of their experiences with the world.
Leading the list is pop superstar Justin Bieber, who welcomed his son, Jack Blues Bieber, with wife Hailey Bieber in August 2024. Since becoming parents, both Justin and Hailey have shared insights into their new life, balancing public attention with protecting their son’s privacy. Justin has posted sweet photos on Instagram showing moments bonding with baby Jack, often keeping the child’s face out of view.
While fatherhood brings immense joy, it also comes with challenges, particularly in the public eye. Recently, near Father’s Day, Justin Bieber was involved in a heated exchange with paparazzi in Malibu. During the confrontation, he emphatically stressed his identity as “a real man with a real family,” highlighting his wife and son while demanding respect and boundaries from photographers he felt were provoking him. He spoke about being “at his wit’s end,” emphasizing his love for his family and evenings, suggesting that this new focus on his private life as a father is paramount amidst ongoing public scrutiny about his well-being. This incident underscores how deeply his role as a father is impacting his life and public interactions. Hailey Bieber has also noted her surprise that public interest hasn’t waned even after their son’s arrival.
Beyond the Biebers, many other prominent figures across entertainment and sports are also experiencing the joys of their first Father’s Day in 2025, having welcomed children in the past year:
Milo Ventimiglia: The This Is Us actor and wife Jarah Mariano welcomed daughter Ke’ala Coral in January 2025, navigating fatherhood while rebuilding after a devastating home fire, stating his wife, baby, and dog were his priority.
Henry Cavill: The Man of Steel star and girlfriend Natalie Viscuso became parents to their first baby in January 2025, with Cavill finding fatherhood more gratifying than any superhero mission.
Logan Paul: The WWE personality and fiancée Nina Agdal welcomed daughter Esmé Agdal Paul in September 2024.
Zachary Levi: Shazam! actor and girlfriend Maggie Keating celebrated the arrival of son Henson Ezra Levi Pugh on April 2, 2025, a moment Levi had aspired to since childhood.
Luke Grimes: The Yellowstone star and wife Bianca Rodrigues welcomed their son in October 2024, with Grimes calling 2024 the “greatest year” thanks to his child’s birth.
Ed Westwick: The Gossip Girl alum and wife Amy Jackson welcomed their son, Oscar Alexander Westwick, on March 24, 2025.
Ben Higgins: The Bachelor alum and wife Jessica Clarke welcomed daughter Winona Elane Higgins in February 2025.
Colton Underwood: Another Bachelor alum, Colton and husband Jordan C. Brown became parents to son Bishop Colton Brown-Underwood on September 26, 2024.
Aaron Judge: The New York Yankees outfielder and wife Samantha Bracksieck welcomed daughter Nora Rose Judge on January 27, 2025.
Shohei Ohtani: The Dodgers baseball star and wife Mamiko Tanaka welcomed their baby girl, with Ohtani taking paternity leave in April 2025.
Justin Reid: The Kansas City Chiefs safety and girlfriend Marissa Rand welcomed daughter Cielle on January 20, 2025, with Reid calling fatherhood his “biggest victory.”
Aaron Tveit: The Broadway star and fiancée Ericka Yang welcomed a baby girl in November 2024.
Jett Puckett: Known online as “Pookie’s” husband, Jett and wife Campbell Puckett welcomed daughter Paloma in November 2024.
Matt Barnett: The Love is Blind alum and wife Amber Pike welcomed their baby girl in April 2025.
This Father’s Day marks a significant new chapter for these public figures, filled with the unique joys and responsibilities of first-time parenthood, often shared and navigated under the watchful eyes of fans and media alike.
