Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner, Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake.Photo:sophie turner/instagram; justin timberlake/instagram
sophie turner/instagram; justin timberlake/instagram
From rocking out on stage to rocking their babies to sleep, these boy band stars might be heartthrobs to the masses but to their little ones, they’re just “Dad.“And while some of these boy band offspring are still learning to walk and talk, some are all grown up and following in their fathers' musical footsteps.To celebrate Father’s Day, see how these boy band members of today and years past have taken on fatherhood!
From rocking out on stage to rocking their babies to sleep, these boy band stars might be heartthrobs to the masses but to their little ones, they’re just “Dad.”
And while some of these boy band offspring are still learning to walk and talk, some are all grown up and following in their fathers' musical footsteps.
To celebrate Father’s Day, see how these boy band members of today and years past have taken on fatherhood!
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Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Malti.Priyanka Chopra/Instagram
This Jonas Brother became a Jonas father in 2022, when he and his wife,Priyanka Chopra Jonas, welcomed their daughterMalti Marie Chopra Jonasvia surrogate on Jan. 15.
While the first-time parents opted to keep their little girl’s face out of photos for the first year of her life, Malti made her first public appearance at her dad’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony for the Jonas Brothers in January this year. Since then, the proud parents have been less bashful about posting cute photos of their adorable daughter.
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Joe Jonas
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner.sophie turner/ instagram
Joe Jonas, like his two brothers and bandmates, isa proud girl dad. The middle Jonas Brother welcomed his first daughter, Willa, in 2020 with wifeSophie Turnerand in 2022, the couple became parents of two with the birth of their second little girl.
“It’s been amazing to be a dad and to learn every day more about myself and what that’s like,“Joe told PEOPLEabout becoming a family of four. “[We’re] living in a new city, and it’s a very exciting time. I’m very much looking forward to the future on all things.”
03of 23Kevin JonasKevin Jonas and family.Kevin Jonas/InstagramKevin Jonasbecame the first of his brothers to become a dad when he and his wife, Danielle Jonas, welcomed their eldest daughter, Alena, in 2014, then Valentina in 2016.The oldest Jonas shares many glimpses into his life as a dad including taking Valentinato get manicuresanddressing as a Pokémon Trainer for Halloweento complement his youngest’s Pikachu costume.The girls have also had the chance to catch their dad on stage with his brothers since the band reunited in 2019.“It’s been a blessing having them come out and be a part of it,“he told PEOPLEin October 2021. “It’s just so nice that we have the ability to have our family together.”
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Kevin Jonas
Kevin Jonas and family.Kevin Jonas/Instagram
Kevin Jonas/Instagram
Kevin Jonasbecame the first of his brothers to become a dad when he and his wife, Danielle Jonas, welcomed their eldest daughter, Alena, in 2014, then Valentina in 2016.
The oldest Jonas shares many glimpses into his life as a dad including taking Valentinato get manicuresanddressing as a Pokémon Trainer for Halloweento complement his youngest’s Pikachu costume.
The girls have also had the chance to catch their dad on stage with his brothers since the band reunited in 2019.
“It’s been a blessing having them come out and be a part of it,“he told PEOPLEin October 2021. “It’s just so nice that we have the ability to have our family together.”
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Louis Tomlinson
Louis Tomlinson and Freddie.Louis Tomlinson Instagram
Louis Tomlinson Instagram
Louis Tomlinsonis one of three of his former One Direction bandmates to have added “dad” to his already expansive resume.
Tomlinson, who, like the rest of former bandmates, has gone out on his own since they took a hiatus beginning in 2015,welcomed son Freddiein 2016.
“Meet my little lad, Freddie 👶,” the proud dad wrote alongside an adorable photo of himself carrying the newborn.
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Liam Payne
Liam Payne and Bear.Liam Payne/Instagram
Liam Paynejoined Tomlinson in the 1D dads club in 2017 when hewelcomed his son, Bear Grey, with the singer Cheryl.
While both parents have worked to maintain their son’s privacy and keep his face off social media, Payne told PEOPLE in 2020 that his little guy “looks exactly” like him.
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Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik.Zayn Malik Instagram; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Zayn Malik Instagram; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Zayn Malikbecame a dad in 2020 when he and then-girlfriend, Gigi Hadid,welcomed their daughter Khai.
“Her baba threw her the best party,” Hadid captioned a photo from the celebration which showed little Khai sporting a pink tie-dye dress and reaching for something on the table her cake was on.
Hadid and Malik have kept Khai’s face off social media and the supermodel evenasked the public to help in maintaining their daughter’s privacy.
07of 23Justin TimberlakeJustin Timberlake, Jessica Biel and their kids.Justin Timberlake InstagramFormer *NSYNC-erJustin Timberlakeshares two sons —Silas and Phineas— with his wife,Jessica Biel. The couple welcomed their first born in 2015 before becoming a family of four with the birth of Phineas in 2020.“Being a dad is better than I ever could have imagined,” Timberlake wrote as part of a Father’s Day post in 2021.
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Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel and their kids.Justin Timberlake Instagram
Former *NSYNC-erJustin Timberlakeshares two sons —Silas and Phineas— with his wife,Jessica Biel. The couple welcomed their first born in 2015 before becoming a family of four with the birth of Phineas in 2020.
“Being a dad is better than I ever could have imagined,” Timberlake wrote as part of a Father’s Day post in 2021.
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Lance Bass
Lance Bass, Michael Turchin and their twins.Jon Kopaloff/Getty
Lance Bassand his husband,Michael Turchin, are dads to twins Violet Betty and Alexander James, whom they welcomed via surrogate in October 2021.
Bass has since said that heloves “everything” about being a dad.
“Right now, my daughter finally took her first step, so that’s been something that’s so nice,” he said. “My son said his first word a month ago, but he hasn’t said it again. So all those little milestones are just so precious.”
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Joey Fatone
Izabel Araujo, Joey Fatone, Kloey Alexandra Fatone and Briahna Joely Fatone.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
10of 23Chris KirkpatrickChris Kirkpatrick and family.Courtesy Chris KirkpatrickChris Kirkpatrickand hiswife Karlywelcomed their son, Nash Dylan in 2017. When the little guy was 5 weeks old, the proud dad shared an adorable photo of the newborn sportingsome of his dad’s merch.“I think JC is his favorite,” he wrote alongside of Nash in a pint-sized *NSYNC t-shirt.Nash and his mom were also on deck to celebrate Kirkpatrick — and fellow former *NSYNC alums — as they were awarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.
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Chris Kirkpatrick
Chris Kirkpatrick and family.Courtesy Chris Kirkpatrick
Chris Kirkpatrickand hiswife Karlywelcomed their son, Nash Dylan in 2017. When the little guy was 5 weeks old, the proud dad shared an adorable photo of the newborn sportingsome of his dad’s merch.
“I think JC is his favorite,” he wrote alongside of Nash in a pint-sized *NSYNC t-shirt.
Nash and his mom were also on deck to celebrate Kirkpatrick — and fellow former *NSYNC alums — as they were awarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.
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Shawn Stockman
Shawn Stockman and his family.Shawn Stockman Instagram
Shawn Stockman Instagram
In May, the proud dadshared a tribute to his twin boysfor their birthday.
“We no longer have teenage boys!,” the musician wrote alongside a sweet family selfie. “The best and worst thing about being a parent is watching your kids grow up! Here’s to my two princes, I love y’all, and happy 20th!”
12of 23Nathan MorrisNathan Morris.Astrid Stawiarz/GettyNathan Morris is father to one son, a 26-year-old also named Nathan.
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Nathan Morris
Nathan Morris.Astrid Stawiarz/Getty
Astrid Stawiarz/Getty
Nathan Morris is father to one son, a 26-year-old also named Nathan.
13of 23Michael McCaryMichael McCary.Allen Berezovsky/GettyAccording to a 2016 episode ofHouse of Healing: Fix a Black Man’s Heart,the former Boyz II Men singer is a father of three.
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Michael McCary
Michael McCary.Allen Berezovsky/Getty
Allen Berezovsky/Getty
According to a 2016 episode ofHouse of Healing: Fix a Black Man’s Heart,the former Boyz II Men singer is a father of three.
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Howie Dorough
Howie Dorough with his wife and kids.Howie Dorough Instagram
Howie Dorough Instagram
Howie Doroughand his wife, Leigh, share two sons: James, 14 and Holden, 10.
In May, the Backstreet Boys singercelebrated his eldest’s birthdaywith a sweet tribute to his lookalike son.
15of 23Brian LittrellBrian and Baylee Littrell.Baylee Littrell/InstagramBrian Littrell’s son, Baylee, 20, has chosen to follow in his dad’s footsteps and embarked on a career in music. In 2019, he even served as an opening act for the Backstreet Boys on the road.“He definitely has had a huge impact and influence on my music. So does my mom, she can write some amazing music herself,”Baylee told PEOPLEof his dad and mom, Leighanne Littrell. “I always have their perspective. They’re always there for me if I ask, but they let me do my own thing, which I appreciate.”
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Brian Littrell
Brian and Baylee Littrell.Baylee Littrell/Instagram
Brian Littrell’s son, Baylee, 20, has chosen to follow in his dad’s footsteps and embarked on a career in music. In 2019, he even served as an opening act for the Backstreet Boys on the road.
“He definitely has had a huge impact and influence on my music. So does my mom, she can write some amazing music herself,”Baylee told PEOPLEof his dad and mom, Leighanne Littrell. “I always have their perspective. They’re always there for me if I ask, but they let me do my own thing, which I appreciate.”
16of 23Nick CarterNick Carter and his kids.Nick Carter InstagramNick Carterand his wife,Lauren Kitt, are parents to three kids: daughtersPearl, 2, andSaoirse Reign, 3, and sonOdin Reign, 7.The couple, who have spoken openly about their experience with miscarriages, thought they were set on two kids until Kitt found out she was pregnant with Pearl when she was already “about five and a half months” along.“With everything that 2020 has given to the entire world, I look at it as a blessing,” Carter said of thesurprise pregnancy at the time.
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Nick Carter
Nick Carter and his kids.Nick Carter Instagram
Nick Carterand his wife,Lauren Kitt, are parents to three kids: daughtersPearl, 2, andSaoirse Reign, 3, and sonOdin Reign, 7.
The couple, who have spoken openly about their experience with miscarriages, thought they were set on two kids until Kitt found out she was pregnant with Pearl when she was already “about five and a half months” along.
“With everything that 2020 has given to the entire world, I look at it as a blessing,” Carter said of thesurprise pregnancy at the time.
17of 23AJ McLeanAJ McLean and his daughters.Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesAJ McLeanis a dad of two, sharing daughters Elliott Jaymes, 10, and Lyric, 6, with hisnow-estranged wife, Rochelle.In April, the proud dad shared a glimpse into a weekend spent with his girls includinga daddy-daughter dance.“Daddy daughters dance tonight with my babies. So glad I’m home for this,” he wrote onInstagramalong with photos from their outing. “These are the memories I never want to forget and moments I don’t want to miss. Daddy loves you girls.”
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AJ McLean
AJ McLean and his daughters.Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Amy Sussman/Getty Images
AJ McLeanis a dad of two, sharing daughters Elliott Jaymes, 10, and Lyric, 6, with hisnow-estranged wife, Rochelle.
In April, the proud dad shared a glimpse into a weekend spent with his girls includinga daddy-daughter dance.
“Daddy daughters dance tonight with my babies. So glad I’m home for this,” he wrote onInstagramalong with photos from their outing. “These are the memories I never want to forget and moments I don’t want to miss. Daddy loves you girls.”
18of 23Kevin RichardsonKevin Richardson and family.Kevin Richardson InstagramKevin Richardsonis dad to sons Maxwell Haze, 9, and Mason, 15, whom he shares with wife, Kristin. In 2022, the family of fourchecked outMJthe musicalon Broadway.
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Kevin Richardson
Kevin Richardson and family.Kevin Richardson Instagram
Kevin Richardson Instagram
Kevin Richardsonis dad to sons Maxwell Haze, 9, and Mason, 15, whom he shares with wife, Kristin. In 2022, the family of fourchecked outMJthe musicalon Broadway.
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Joey McIntyre
Joey McIntyre and his kids.joey mcintyre/instgagram (2)
joey mcintyre/instgagram (2)
New Kids on the Block’sJoey McIntyreshares three kids with his wife, Barrett Williams: Griffin, 15, Rhys, 13, and Kira, 12.
“It was areally proud Dad momentfor me,” McIntyre said of the performance with his son who accompanied him on the piano for part of his set. “You know how they say the only way to get to Carnegie Hall is to practice, practice, practice? Well, that kid practiced, practiced, practiced and it showed.”
20of 23Donnie WalhbergDonnie Walhberg and his family.getty (2); instagramDonnie Wahlbergshares two adult sons, Xavier Alexander (right) and Elijah Hendrix (left) with ex Kimberley Fey and has also beenstepdad to Jenny McCarthy’s son, Evan(middle), since the pair tied the knot in 2014.
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Donnie Walhberg
Donnie Walhberg and his family.getty (2); instagram
getty (2); instagram
Donnie Wahlbergshares two adult sons, Xavier Alexander (right) and Elijah Hendrix (left) with ex Kimberley Fey and has also beenstepdad to Jenny McCarthy’s son, Evan(middle), since the pair tied the knot in 2014.
21of 23Danny WoodDanny Wood and his kids.danny wood/instagram (2)Danny Woodis the proud dad of three: son Daniel Jr., and daughters Vega and Chance.In 2016, Woodgave a shout out to his daughtersfor visiting the New Kids on the Block star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame writing, “My daughters, Chance and Vega made the pilgrimage to#nkotbwalkoffameI am the luckiest Father on the planet, my girls decided somewhere along the way they are proud second generation BH’s!”
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Danny Wood
Danny Wood and his kids.danny wood/instagram (2)
danny wood/instagram (2)
Danny Woodis the proud dad of three: son Daniel Jr., and daughters Vega and Chance.
In 2016, Woodgave a shout out to his daughtersfor visiting the New Kids on the Block star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame writing, “My daughters, Chance and Vega made the pilgrimage to#nkotbwalkoffameI am the luckiest Father on the planet, my girls decided somewhere along the way they are proud second generation BH’s!”
22of 23Jordan KnightJordan Knight.Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesNKOTB’s Jordan Knight isdad to two sons, Eric and Dante, whom he shares with his wife, Evelyn.
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Jordan Knight
Jordan Knight.Paras Griffin/Getty Images
Paras Griffin/Getty Images
NKOTB’s Jordan Knight isdad to two sons, Eric and Dante, whom he shares with his wife, Evelyn.
23of 23Michael CliffordMichael Clifford and Crystal Leigh.Crystal Leigh/InstagramWhile the 5 Seconds of Summer guitarist hasn’t fully forayed into fatherhood yet,Michael Clifford’s enthusiasm over the upcoming arrivalof he and wife Crystal Leigh’s, first child shows he’s going to ace the role.“I’m filled with excitement and also with nerves,“Clifford told PEOPLE. “I’ve been a dog dad for a long time, so I think I’m ready for a small human to take care of and communicate with conversationally after eight years of one-sided dog convos!”
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Michael Clifford
Michael Clifford and Crystal Leigh.Crystal Leigh/Instagram
While the 5 Seconds of Summer guitarist hasn’t fully forayed into fatherhood yet,Michael Clifford’s enthusiasm over the upcoming arrivalof he and wife Crystal Leigh’s, first child shows he’s going to ace the role.
“I’m filled with excitement and also with nerves,“Clifford told PEOPLE. “I’ve been a dog dad for a long time, so I think I’m ready for a small human to take care of and communicate with conversationally after eight years of one-sided dog convos!”
source: people.com
