Celebrity Dads Who Raised Their Kids All Alone

1. Ricky Martin

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Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican musician and actor, best known for his hit single, 'Livin' La Vida Loca'. He is also a father to four children, Matteo and Valentino (who are twins), Lucia and Renn. All of his children were born via surrogate, and he shares custody of them, with his ex-husband Jean Yosef (the couple got divorced after six years of marriage).

2. Karan Johar

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Karan Johar is a well-known Indian filmmaker, television personality and Bollywood actor. Karan became a father to twins, Yash and Roohi (via surrogacy) in the February of 2017. Johar is not married, although there has long been rumours flying around the internet, about a secret relationship/wedding. Karan prefers to keep this element of his life relatively private, but his children are his pride and joy.

3. Tom Cruise

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Tom Cruise is a famous actor, well-known for his role in the 'Mission Impossible' franchise, and he is a father to three children: Connor, Isabella-Jane and Suri. Suri is his only biological child, whom he shares custody of, with his ex-wife Katie Holmes. His other children, Connor and Isabella-Jane, are his adopted children; whom he shares custody of with his other ex-wife Nicole Kidman.

4. Cristiano Ronaldo

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World-renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, is a father to six children: Cristiano Jr, Mateo and Eva (twins born via surrogacy), Alana Martina and Bella (whom he shares with current girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez). Unfortunately, the couple lost a baby son (twin of daughter Bella) during 2022, but they have expressed their desire to have at least seven children in total.

5. Tusshar Kapoor

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Tusshar Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer, who is the father to one child: Laksshay Kapoor. The actor decided to head down the route of IVF, and became a single father to Laksshay during 2016 (via surrogacy). Tusshar has never been married, and has shared that he doesn't wish to share his son with anyone else, at the moment in time (but is open to finding a life partner in the future).

6. Brad Pitt

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Actor Brad Pitt is well-known for his diverse acting career, and his relationship with ex-wife Angelina Jolie (whom he shares six children with). The pair have three biological and three adopted children, and they are: Maddox China (adopted), Zahara Marley (adopted), Pax Thien (adopted), Shiloh Nouvel and twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline. He has always been passionate about his children following their own passions and interests.

7. Usher

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R&B singer-songwriter Usher is a father to four children: Usher V, Naviyd Ely, Sovereign Bo and Sire Castrello. He shares Usher (Cinco) and Naviyd Ely with his ex-wife Tameka Foster, and he shares Sovereign Bo and Sire Castello with his current girlfriend: Jenn Goicoechea. The singer has always been very involved with his children's lives, and has never shied away from showing his love and appreciation for them.

8. Elton John

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Moving on, we probably come to one of the most famous performers within the world, Elton John. Elton is a father to two children: Zachary and Elijah (born via surrogacy). He shares his sons with long-time partner, David Furnish, and the couple used the same surrogate for both boys (although it is unclear whether Elton or David are their biological father).

9. Neil Patrick Harris

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Neil Patrick Harris is yet another celebrity, who has welcomed two children into the world, via surrogacy. Harris is a father to twins: Harper Grace and Gideon Scott, whom he shares with his husband David Burtka. Harris is the biological father to one of the twins, whilst Burtka is the biological father to the other. The pair are always ready to share their family's activities, and the twins' achievements.

10. Carlos Ponce

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Carlos Ponce is a Puerto Rican musician, actor, model and television personality, and is a father to four children: Giancarlo, Sebastian Joel, Siena Natasha and Savannah Ala (twin girls). He shares custody of all of his children, with his first wife Veronica Rubio. The couple divorced during 2010, and Carlos has since been in a relationship with Ximena Duque (Colombian actress), and married his partner (Mexican TV host) Karina Banda in 2020.

11. Michael Jackson

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Moving on to another famous performer, we come to Michael Jackson. Jackson was the father to three children: Paris, Prince and Bigi (Baby Blanket). Paris and Prince are the two children he shared with ex-wife Debbie Rowe, and Bigi was born via surrogacy (although the surrogate's identity has never been disclosed). All three children have grown up within the public eye, and have since stepped away from the spotlight.

12. Orlando Bloom

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Orlando Bloom is a famous British actor, known for his role in the 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' franchise. He is a father to two children: Flynn and Daisy Dove. Orlando shares his son Flynn with his ex-wife Miranda Kerr, and he shares daughter Daisy Dove with current partner Katy Perry. Bloom is known to be a doting father to both his children, and takes great pride in both his children.

13. Louis Tomlinson

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Former 'One Direction' member, Louis Tomlinson is a father to one child: Freddie. He shares his son with ex-partner Briana Jungwirth (a stylist within the US). Freddie was born in 2016, and lives with his mother in Los Angeles. Despite this, Louis still puts time aside for raising his son, and making memories with him away from the spotlight and public eye.

14. Antonio Banderas

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Spanish actor and filmmaker Antonio Banderas, is the father of one child: Stella Banderas, whom he shares with his ex-wife Melanie Griffiths. The couple divorced in 2015, and have raised Stella within a co-parenting arrangement. Stella has followed in her father's footsteps, and has pursued a career within acting, but she often stays away from the public eye.

15. Liam Neeson

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Northern Irish actor, Liam Neeson is the father to two children: Michael and Daniel, whom he shared with his ex-wife Natasha Richardson. Following the loss of his wife in 2009, Neeson was left alone to raise his two sons. Despite the death of his wife, he was able to raise his children into respectable young men, and they remain a credit to their parents.

16. Johnny Depp

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Johnny Depp is a world-renowned actor and musician, who is the father to two children: Lily-Rose and Jack. He shares his children with ex-partner Vanessa Paradis (the couple officially split during 2012). Although his son Jack stays away from the public eye, his daughter Lily-Rose has followed in his acting steps, and featured in a range of television shows and films (as well as modelling for designer brands).

17. Al Pacino

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Legendary 'Scarface' actor Al Pacino is the father to four children (three of which are adults). His children are: Julie Marie, Anton and Olivia (twins) and Roman. He shares Julie Marie with his ex-girlfriend Jan Tarrant. He shares the twins (Anton and Olivia) with his ex-partner Beverly D'Angelo, and has recently welcomed son Roman with his current partner, Noor Alfallah.

18. Jamie Foxx

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Actor and musician Jamie Foxx is a father to two daughters: Corinne and Annalise. He shares daughter Corinne with his ex-partner Kristin Grannis, and he shares youngest daughter Annalise with another ex-partner, Connie Kline. Corrine is currently a pursuing a career within the entertainment industry, and Annalise is yet to enter into the world of work (but she is often seen making public appearances with her dad).

19. Seal

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British singer-songwriter and producer Seal is the father to four children, whom he shares with ex-wife Heidi Klum. His children's names are: Henry, Johan, Lou Samuel and Leni (from Heidi's previous relationship, who Seal later adopted). Despite the couple being separated, Seal has remained a key part of their lives, and has continued to raise them within a co-parenting situation.

20. Colin Farrell

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Actor Colin Farrell is the father to two sons: James and Henry. He shares son James with his ex-girlfriend Kim Bordenave, and he shares Henry with a former co-star Alicja Bachleda-Curus. Farrell is not currently married or in a relationship, as he is focusing on raising his children (whilst remaining in the public eye/spotlight). He has always focused his time and energy on his children.

21. Nelly

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American rapper Nelly is a father to four children (two of which he adopted in 2005), and they're named: Chanelle, Cornell, Sydney and Shawn (adopted siblings). He shares Cornell and Chanelle with past relationships (their mothers aren't publicly known), and he adopted Sydney and Shawn from his sister, who sadly lost her battle with leukaemia in 2005.

22. James Marsden

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James Marsden is an American actor, and father to three children: Jack, Mary and William. He shares son Jack and daughter Mary, with his ex-wife Lisa Linde, and shares son William with ex-partner Rose Costa. Marsden has kept his children out of the public eye, and they will rarely make any public appearances with their dad. However, this doesn't stop him from being a nurturing parent.

23. Ryan Phillippe

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Ryan Phillippe is another American actor, and is the father to three children: Ava, Deacon and Kai. He shares daughter Ava and son Deacon, with his ex-wife Reese Witherspoon, and he shares son Kai with his ex-partner Alexis Knapp. Ava and Deacon are often considered doppelgängers of their parents, and spend more time within the public eye (in comparison to Kai).

24. David Arquette

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American actor David Arquette, known for his role in the 'Scream' franchise, is a father to three children: Coco, Charlie and Augustus. He shares daughter Coco with his ex-partner, Courteney Cox, and he shares sons Charlie and Augustus with his current wife, Christina McLarty. Arquette has succeeded in raising a blended family, within the public eye.

25. Lenny Kravitz

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American musician and actor Lenny Kravitz is the father of one child: Zoe, whom he shares with ex-partner Lisa Bonet. Since the couple's divorce in 1993, they have successfully raised Zoe into an exceptional young woman. Zoe has since pursued careers within acting, singing and modelling. She was raised within the public eye, and has always had the support of her parents.

26. Rick Moranis

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Rick Moranis is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer and producer, who is the father to two children: Mitchell and Rachel (who are twins). He shared the twins with this wife Ann Belsky, who unfortunately passed away in 1991 following a battle with breast cancer. Despite the loss of his wife, Moranis managed to raise his children out of the public eye.

27. Sean Combs (Puff Daddy)

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Sean (Puff Daddy) Combs is an American rapper, and father to seven children: Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, Love and D'Lila and Jessie (who are twins). Puff Daddy shares his children with four different women, but this doesn't diminish the love, care and attention that he provides them. Some of the children Sean has adopted, whilst others are from past relationships.

28. Dean Cain

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Dean Cain is an American actor, best known for his roles within the 'Superman' television franchise. He is the father to one child: Christopher, whom he shares with his ex-girlfriend Samantha Torres. He has full custody of his son, and has raised him (primarily) alone. Dean has never been married, and seems to be quite happy living a single life, accompanied by his son.

29. Shaquille O' Neal

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Basketball legend Shaquille O' Neal is a father to six children: Shareef, Shaquir, Myles, Me'arah, Amirah and Taahirah. He shares sons Shareef, Shaquir and Myles (from his ex-wife's previous relationship), and daughters Amirah and Me'arah, with his ex-wife Shaunie O' Neal. He shares daughter Taahirah, with his ex-girlfriend Arnetta Yardbourgh. Shaq has always been an attentive, and supportive father to all of his children.

30. Chris Pratt

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Chris Pratt is an American actor, best known for his role within Marvel's 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' franchise. He is a father to three children: Jack, Lyla Maria and Eloise Christina. He shares daughter Lyla Maria with his ex-wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, and he shares Jack and Eloise Christina with his second ex-wife, Anna Faris. Chris has raised his children within the public eye, and has never shied away from showing his affection for them.