Being a father is an awesome responsibility and being a good father should be the goal of every father. There are many non-famous dads out there who are wonderful and we salute them. As for famous dads, we're happy to report that there are plenty of celeb dads giving it their all and we have pictures to prove it. We love that these dads aren't afraid to show the world how special their kids are to them.
More from MamásLatinas: Celebrity dads who are proud to be 'Girl Dads'
It's so wonderful to see these men be so open about their feelings toward their kids. Great dads model greatness for their kids. By being vocal about their affection for their kids, these men are teaching their children that the love between a father and child is something to be celebrated and displayed publicly. Not something that should be assumed and never demonstrated. So hats off to fathers like Aarón Díaz, Gabriel Soto, Alex Rodriguez, Eugenio Derbez, and all the other affectionate dads on our list of men who are the definition of dad goals.
John Legend is a doting dad.
On January 13, 2023, John and Chrissy Teigen welcomed their youngest child, Esti Maxine. In 2020, the couple suffered a pregnancy loss of a little boy they named Jack. They also have a daughter named Luna and a son named Miles. John may be an in-demand singer, but he never seems to spend much time away from his family.
Aarón Díaz is all smiles around his girls.
The Mexican actor shares two daughters with wife Lola Ponce. He and his girls like to spend time frolicking in the sunshine and water. Every time he shares pictures of himself with his girls, he is literally beaming.
Colombian singer Camilo is a papa of one!
Camilo and his wife Evaluna Montaner welcomed their first baby together in April 2022. Camilo shared some amazing images of their home birth experience and captioned the series as follows:
Indigo was born. God was present in every second of the birth in our home.
She is a happy and curious girl.
Evaluna is the strongest, most virtuous, and bravest woman who has walked this planet. All my respect, my service and my dedication to the queen of this house!
Thank you for all her messages, her prayers and the gushing of love and light that you have sent here!!
The Tribe grew ⛺️ ☁️
(Putting down the phone again to take another nap all 3)
Gabriel Soto is a papacito to two girls.
He’s considered a papacito by many, but the only two who can legitimately call him that are his daughters Elisa and Alexa, whom he shares with Geraldine Bazán. He posts the loveliest photos of himself and his little girls on social media.
Larry Hernández has five kids!
His kids names are Daleyza, Dalett, Dalary, Larry Jr., and Sebastián. He shares Daleyza, Dalary, and Dalett with Kenia Ontiveros. The singer isn’t shy about sharing pictures of himself enjoying life as a dad and letting the world know that he loves his kids.
There's no sweeter dad than Toni Costa.
Toni shares the most adorable relationship with his daughter, whom he shares with Adamari Lopez, Alaïa. The dad and daughter duo are so loving in the videos and photos he often shares of all the great time they spend together.
Marc Anthony adores his kids.
Marc Anthony has six kids and one on the way with new Nadia Ferreira. His kids are Arianna and Chase, whom he shares with Debbie Rosado; Cristian and Ryan, whom he shares with ex-wife Dayanara Torres; and twins Emme and Max, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez.
Chris Hemsworth is a fun dad.
He may be the mighty and powerful Thor to many adoring fans, but to his adoring kids, he's dad—and they are not shy about climbing all over him. Looks like his famous muscles are being put to good use.
The bond between Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and his girls is unbreakable.
The actor not only kicks butt on the big screen, but he also shows time and time again how great he is as a dad. He has three daughters and he refers to his two youngest as his "two little tornadoes."
Ricky Martin is great at what he does, but he absolutely shines as a father.
Matteo and Valentino became his absolute world ever since they came into his life, so he added another two to his brood since: Lucia and Renn. It's so beautiful to see his devotion to his kids whenever he shares a glimpse of his life as a dad.
Enrique Iglesias is absolutely glowing as a dad.
Anna Kournikova and Enrique have three children: Lucy, Nicholas, and Mary. Their children are absurdly cute and Enrique is an absurdly cute dad as well. He shares pics and videos of himself and his kids that are just so dang sweet.
Eugenio Derbez is getting a second chance at fatherhood.
While he has three adult kids already, being a father to Aitana has changed him in the best ways. He shared on Instagram that because of her, he gets a chance to be a better dad to her and her siblings and make up for his past mistakes.
Gerard Piqué showers his kids with love.
The soccer player isn't afraid to show affection for his sons, Sasha and Milan, on social media. He shares adorable videos on Instagram of himself spending time with his boys. Gerard and the boys' mom, Shakira, split up after 12 years together. Hopefully, the boys will still get to spend lots of time with their dad.
Will Smith has been one heck of a dad.
After the whole Oscars slap, the headlines surrounding Will Smith have been all about the controversy. But let's not forget that Will has always been a devoted father. He's given a look at his personal life on Instagram and his relationships with his three kids—Trey, Jaden, and Willow—are truly remarkable. He's taught them to be courageous, independent, and to have a mind of their own.
Alex Rodriguez lives for his two girls.
The former baseball player has previously gushed about his daughters and how his goal is to be the best dad he can be for them. The way he feels about him is palpable and he beams whenever he is around them. His girls, Natasha and Ella, know for sure that their dad loves them immensely.
Tom Brady considers himself very lucky.
The football star has two children with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen: Benjamin and Vivian. He also has a son, Jack, from a previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan. According to the caption on a photo he posted of himself, Gisele, and his three kids, he is "the luckiest dad in the world."
Tommy Mottola says his kids are the loves of his life.
The music executive constantly gushes on social media about wife, Thalía, and their two kids, Sabrina and Matthey. We can't blame him—they do seem to be living a charmed life. He also has two other kids, Sarah and Michael.
David Beckham is a wonderful father.
David and Victoria Beckham have four kids together: Brooklyn, Harper, Romeo, and Cruz. David has always been a doting father and both he and Victoria really seem to be the most incredible and loving parents to all their children. It's beautiful to see.
William Levy always look happy with his kids by his side.
Let's be honest, William Levy never looks bad, but he looks his best when he's got his two kids, Christopher and Kailey, by his side. It's like they infuse him with joy and it radiates from him through his smile.
Leo Messi's kids are his biggest fans.
When a video of his boys wearing the Argentina soccer jerseys and rooting for their dad hit Instagram, our hearts instantly melted. Our hearts also melted when we saw this picture of Leo with his three kids captioned: "The most beautiful thing I have ❤️."
Kanye West loves his kids very much.
When Kanye and Kim Kardashian split up, he bought a house across the street from her so that he could be close to his kids. They have four beautiful children together: North, Psalm, Saint, and Chicago. Say what you will about Ye, but his love for his children is undeniable.
Cristiano Ronaldo loves showing off his kids.
He might be super focused and serious on the soccer field, but he's all smiles when he's around his babies. In 2022, Cristiano and his girlfriend, Georgina Rodríguez, announced the passing of one of their newborn twins. "It is the greatest pain any parent can feel," they shared.
Mauricio Ochmann melts for his little girls.
The actor has two daughters, Lorenza and Kailani. By his own account, his two little princesses make him very happy and fill him with love. How could they not? Look at how cute the three of them are together!
James Rodriguez became a dad at a young age.
The Colombian soccer star has two children, Samuel and Salome. James was only 21 years old when he became the proud papa of Salome in 2013. Then in 2019, he welcomed his son Samuel. The former Real Madrid player clearly adores his little ones.
Jay-Z has opened up about what he feels is important in fatherhood.
"Feeling loved is the most important thing a child needs," Jay-Z said in an interview. "Not ‘Here’s this business that I’m going to hand over to you, that I’m creating for you.’ What if my child doesn’t want to be in music or sports? I have no idea, right? But as long as your child feels supported, and feels loved, I think anything is possible.”
