Earlier this week it was announced that Robert De Niro has become a father again at the age of 79.
The iconic actor shocked the world when he casually announced that he “just had a baby” in an interview – after his long-term girlfriend Tiffany Chen, who is believed to be 45, was spotted with a baby bump in March.
And while the announcement sent shockwaves around the world, older dads are certainly not a rarity in Hollywood or in the showbiz stratosphere, with ages reaching 89 at The Old Dads’ Club.
So which stars have chosen to clean diapers, mop up drool and sing lullabies as five-year-olds, sixties, seventies and eighties.
The latest: Robert De Niro confirmed that he welcomed a daughter with his partner Tiffany Chen, also revealing her name – Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro
His lover: Robert seen with martial arts trainer Tiffany in July 2022 in Formentera, Spain
BERNIE ECCLESTONE-89
Bernie, now 92, became a father of four at the age of 89 when he and his wife Fabiana Flosi, then 44, welcomed a son named Ace on July 1, 2020.
Ace is the first son of the former Formula 1 boss and the first child with Fabiana. He is also father to daughters Deborah, 68, Tamara, 38, and Petra, 34, from previous marriages.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN-73
The iconic movie star, who passed away on Christmas Day 1977, pioneered the old dads of Hollywood after welcoming his youngest son in 1962.
Charlie was 73 when Christopher Chaplin was born at Clinique de Mont Choisi in Lausanne, Switzerland. He shared the son with his fourth wife Oona O’Neill, with whom he had eight children.
Love: Bernie, now 92, became a father of four at the age of 89, when he welcomed a son named Ace on July 1, 2020 with his wife Fabiana Flosi, then 44
Way back: The iconic screen star, who died on Christmas Day 1977, pioneered Hollywood’s old dads after welcoming his youngest son in 1962
MICK JAGGER – 73
The Rolling Stones frontman, now 79, became a father for the eighth time when he and ballerina girlfriend Melanie Hamrick welcomed a son in December 2016.
He was 73 when Devereaux was born.
He is also the father of Karis, 52, Jade, 51, Elizabeth, 39, James, 37, Georgia, 31, Gabriel, 25, and Luke, 23.
BILLY JOEL – 71
Billy, now 74, was father to singer-songwriter Alexa Ray Joel, now 37, with ex Christie Brinkley when he welcomed daughter Della Rose with wife Alexa in 2015.
Then in October 2017, when he welcomed daughter Remy Anne.
Dad doesn’t preach: The Rolling Stones frontman, now 79, became a father for the eighth time when he and ballerina girlfriend Melanie Hamrick welcomed a son in December 2016
Here he is: Billy, now 74, was father to singer-songwriter Alexa Ray Joel, now 37, with ex Christie Brinkley when he welcomed daughter Della Rose with wife Alexa in 2015
RONNIE WOOD – 68
Despite being a grandfather of 10 and a father of five by the age of 68, Ronnie, now 75, welcomed twins with wife Sally in May 2016.
STEVE MARTIN – 67
At age 67, Steve, now 77, welcomed a daughter in 2012 with his wife Anne Stringfield.
Speaking about fatherhood in 2017, he said, “I think if I had had a child sooner, I would have been a bad father because I would have focused my attention on my career.”
The happy couple: Despite already being a grandfather of 10 and father of five by the age of 68, Ronnie, now 75, welcomed twins with wife Sally in May 2016
His love: At age 67, Steve, now 77, welcomed a daughter in 2012 with wife Anne Stringfield
GARY BUSEY – 65
Gary’s adventures in fatherhood are far reaching across the time scale.
The actor, now 78, welcomed son Luke with partner Steffanie Samoson in 2010 at the age of 65 – he previously had his eldest son William in 1971 and a daughter, Alectra, in 1995.
WARREN BEATTY-63
Warren, now 86, became a father again at age 63 when his superstar wife Annette Bening, whom he married in 1992, gave birth in 2000.
The couple are parents to Stephen, 31, Benjamin, 28, Isabel, 26, and Ella, 23.
CLINT EASTWOOD-63
Clint, now 92, was a father of six when he met his ex-wife Dina, with whom he welcomed their daughter Morgan in 1996, when he was 65.
MEL GIBSON-61
Mel, now 67, was with his wife Robyn for nearly 30 years while sharing seven children – before they split in 2009.
Months after the split, Mel announced that he and his model girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva were expecting a baby.
Baby daughter Lucia was born in October 2009, just five months before the couple’s relationship ended.
In 2015, he moved on to screenwriter Rosalind Ross and in January 2017, they welcomed Gibson’s ninth child, a son named Lars, when he was 61.
Dear Dad: Gary’s adventures in fatherhood are far reaching across the time scale
Pops: Mel, now 67, was with his wife Robyn for nearly 30 years while sharing seven children – before their split in 2009
AL PACINO – 61
Al, now 86, later became a father when he welcomed his first daughter Julie in 1989, and his twins Olivia and Anton in 2001 with partner Beverly.
PAUL MCCARTNEY-61
Paul, now 80, shared four children with his late wife Linda before meeting Heather Mills, whom he married in 2002.
A year later – at the age of 61 – he became a father to daughter Beatrice and later split acrimoniously with Heather.
Here he is! Warren, now 86, became a father again at age 63 when his superstar wife Annette Bening, whom he married in 1992, gave birth in 2000
Happy days: Al, now 86, later became a father when he welcomed his first daughter Julie in 1989, and his twins Olivia and Anton in 2001 with partner Beverly
EDDIE MURPHY – 59
Murphy, now 62, was 59 when he and Australian model girlfriend Paige Butcher welcomed their second child – his 10th child.
The actor is the father of nine other children with five women, including five children with his ex-wife Nicole Murphy.
MICHAEL DOUGLAS-59
Michael, now 78, became a father again at the age of 59 when he welcomed daughter Carys with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones in 2003.
He was already father to Cameron before he met Catherine in 1998 and later they had Dylan in 2000, followed by Carys.
Speaking of fatherhood later in life, Michael said, “I never expected to start a family at my age and have the pleasure of raising children.”
BRUCE WILLIS – 55
Bruce, now 68, who has three daughters from his marriage to Demi Moore, was 57 when he and his wife Emma Heming had daughter Mabel in 2012.
Two years later, the couple had daughter Evelyn in 2014.
Happy days: Michael, now 78, became a father again aged 59 when he welcomed daughter Carys with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones in 2003