14 Male Celebrities Who Are Completely Nailing Fatherhood

Being a parent is already a tough job. Imagine doing it while being constantly under the public eye. But these male celebrities have proven that they can balance their career and their family lives really well. And even if we are used to seeing them portray challenging roles or superhero characters on screen, these dads turn into adorable softies when it comes to their kids.

1. Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum is a single father, but he makes sure he gives his 7-year-old daughter Everly all the love she needs. He revealed he paints his face and is rarely seen without a costume on to keep his little one entertained. He has admitted that he never knew how to braid hair or wear makeup, but he has learned it all for his daughter.

2. Dwayne Johnson

The 6’5″ retired professional wrestler and actor is a sweetheart to his daughters, Simone, Jasmine Lia, and Tiana, and is often seen spending time with them. His eldest daughter has followed in his footsteps by entering into the world of WWE, and he’s very supportive.

3. Jason Momoa

The Aquaman heartthrob is a daddy to Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa, and Lola Iolani Momoa; and stepfather to Zoë Kravitz. Despite being busy, Momoa says he is a P.E. coach for his children and takes them to skateboard on ramps, climb walls, throw tomahawks, and shoot bows and arrows often. He constantly makes an effort to be a better father.

4. Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds is candid about how much he loves being a dad. “It’s kind of made me a better person, I think,” he said. “But I sort of miss being horrible. I love it.” Blake Lively and Reynolds are the proud parents of 3 gorgeous girls — and another baby is currently on the way. Although the actor was enthused about becoming a father and how much he enjoyed it, he acknowledged that being a parent has its challenges. The actor stated,’’ I’m 100 percent girl dad. I love it. I absolutely love it.’’

5. Cristiano Ronaldo

The famous football player is actually a dad to 5 kids, including twins from surrogacy. Despite his busy schedule and training, the 37-year-old is often seen spending time with his kids and family.

6. John Legend

The American singer and philanthropist is a daddy to daughter Luna and son Miles, and pretty soon, to their third — and rainbow baby — too. Not only does he constantly share photos of him having cute playdates with his children, but he also doesn’t mind taking them to work.

7. Ricky Martin

The King of Latin Pop, Ricky Martin, has 4 children: a daughter and 3 sons with his husband, Jwan Yosef. He revealed that one time, when his son asked if he came from his belly, he told him that he was in his heart and is still there. His children are his favorite critics, and to him, fatherhood comes before anything else.

8. Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffery Dean Morgan married One Tree Hill star Hilarie Burton in 2019 and the couple has 2 babies together. Their daughter, George Virginia Morgan, is only 3, and the 55-year-old actor doesn’t mind becoming a kid with her and playing with makeup.

9. Henry Golding

Henry Golding talked about how hard it was for him to return to work after his daughter Lyla was born. “It was heartbreaking, and of course, you yearn for them. But you know, this is where I have to be. I have those college fees to look forward to paying, so I’ve got to make sure I put in my hard work when I can,” he said.

10. David Beckham

David and Victoria Beckham are the happy parents of 4 amazing children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and their daughter, Harper. And the soccer player loves being a father. “I think that’s what you learn as a father, you become less important, and it’s all about your children,” he said. "I think you mature faster with kids. You have important things to worry about, and life becomes about the kids.’’

11. Ryan Phillippe

Even though Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon separated years ago, he still loves their daughter, Ava, and son, Deacon, dearly. The ex-couple shares joint custody of the children and co-parent them during holidays.

12. Jimmy Fallon

The comedian and late-night host takes his job as a parent to his 2 adorable daughters with his wife, Nancy Juvonen, seriously. Fallon said, “When I didn’t have kids, if I heard a crying baby in the restaurant, I would think, ’Can you stop the crying and go around the block?’ Now I would say, ’Give me the baby — how can I help? I’ve been there.’” He said that fatherhood has made him even more sensitive. He’s always emotional when it comes to his daughters.

13. Jamie Dornan

Forget the reel life, in real life, Jamie Dornan goes the extra mile and dresses up as “Jenny” for his daughters. He also admitted that being a father has made him more hardworking and he does everything to make sure he can support his loved ones the way they deserve.

14. Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris of How I Met Your Mother, and his husband, David Burtka, have a twin boy and girl. Their kids are now 11 years old. He has said that he tries not to be too strict with his kids and has used different techniques to calm them down. “Being a parent is the single most challenging thing I’ve ever done and continue to do, but it’s also far and away the greatest joy in my life,” he wrote.

Which celebrity dad do you think would win the father of the year award?