While many assume that all fathers yearn for a boy when they become dads, there are plenty of dads who are beyond delighted to be fathers of adorable little girls. These dads go on to create a father-daughter bond that is a thing of beauty. And BTW, according to science, having daughters helps improve a man's career, extends his lifespan, and can make him a better husband. A 2017 study from Harvard Business School showed that a man's brain reacts differently when parenting little girls and that it makes him more empathetic.
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The passing of Kobe Bryant in January 2020 inspired a trend on social media of fathers proudly claiming their titles of being a "Girl Dad." The trend was inspired by how much the late NBA star loved being the father of four girls:Natalia, Gianna, Bianka, and Capri, and although people often questioned if he and his wife, Vanessa Bryant, would continue trying for a boy, he seemed more than content being surrounded by all of his girls.
There are so many other celebrity dads who only have daughters and are totally happy about it. Barack Obama, Alex Rodriguez, and The Rock are just a few of the superstar dads who are beyond proud to be #girldads. Scroll through to see which other famous men are proud to be fathers of daughters.
Erik Rubín has two daughters.
The Mexican singer and actor has been blessed with two glorious girls: Nina and Mia. The girls are about two years apart with Mia being the elder born in 2005 and Nina being born in 2007. Pretty soon they will have flown the nest and their papa will miss having them around terribly.
Iván Sánchez is the lucky dad of two.
The famous Spaniard is many things. He’s an actor, a model, and a film producer, but we’d bet good money that his proudest accomplishment is being the father of Jimena and Olivia, his two wonderful girls.
José Alberto 'El Güero' Castro has three darling daughters.
The Mexican producer and director, who also happens to be Veronica Castro’s baby brother, has three daughters. His girls are named Sofia, Regina, and Fernanda Castro. His girls are gorgeous.
Race car driver Martin Fuentes has five adorable daughters.
Race car driver Martin Fuentes and his wife, actress and model Jacqueline Bracamontes, have five adorable young daughters. And get this, they're all two years or fewer apart. Talk about having your hands full!
Kevin Jonas has two sweet little girls.
Musician and Jonas Brothers band member has two absolutely adorable curly-haired daughters named Valentina Angelina and Alena Rose, with his wife Danielle. We love it when he posts pictures of their fun family adventures.
Kobe Bryant was more than proud of his girls.
The basketball star might not have had a son who would follow his legacy, but he was sure that his daughter Gianna would be the future of women's basketball. Gigi, who also died in the helicopter crash with her dad in January 2020, was following in her father's footsteps with the sport. Videos and photos of Kobe with his other three daughters showed how much he beamed whenever he spent time with his four girls.
Barack Obama is the dad of two girls.
Malia and Sasha Obama practically grew up in front of our eyes and a smile usually spread across his face whenever they were around. They were just little girls when they entered the White House with the former president, but now they're all grown up.
Alex Rodriguez is a doting dad.
The former baseball star is often gushing and bragging about his love for his two girls, Ella and Natasha. When he shared this picture of his girls joining him on vacation, he wrote: "Look who showed up in Capri? Lucky guy❤️ #girldad #capri."
Jimmy Fallon is the proud father of two wonderful girls.
The comedian has two daughters with wife Nancy. His little girls, Frances and Winnie, are the too cute and Jimmy has no problem dorking out with them as you can see. He captioned this photo: "I could tell how embarrassed my wife was by our matching snowsuits by how fast she immediately volunteered to take the photo."
Matt Damon's house is run by girls.
The actor has a full house filled with women. He and his wife have three daughters together, and she has a daughter from a previous marriage whom he considers his own. That means he's not afraid to take on more responsibilities like a real man!
Bruce Willis had all girls.
The actor welcomed three girls during his marriage to Demi Moore. Rumer, Tallulah, and Scout were products of that marriage, but he also welcomed Evelyn and Mabel during his second marriage. He has a total of five baby girls. Lucky man!
Adam Sandler has two little ones!
The funny guy and his wife Jackie are proud parents to two daughters, Sunny and Sadie. If his parenting is anything like he is in the movies, the girls are alright! We bet they have a whole lot of fun together.
Jaime Foxx is a dad of two.
The actor knows that his little girls make for the best plus ones. Corinne Foxx and Annalise Bishop often attend award shows with their famous dad! They are both gorgeous and have great style, and he's always sure to show them off.
Russell Simmons is the dad to two gorgeous girls.
His marriage to model Kimora Lee Simmons resulted in the births of Ming Lee and Aoki Lee Simmons. The two young ladies are beyond beautiful and following in their mom's modeling footsteps. Their dad is their biggest fan.
Judd Apatow's daughters are full of talent.
The director and his wife, Leslie Mann, are the parents to Maude and Iris Apatow. The little ones began acting in their parents' movies from a young age and are now starting careers of their own. He must be so proud!
Travis Scott adores his Stormi.
The rapper became a dad in February 2018 when his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, gave birth to their first child—a little girl named Stormi. The little one always looks beyond happy whenever her talented dad is around, but now she has to share his attention with her baby brother who was born in 2022.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is one heck of a dad.
The actor has three girls and couldn't love that responsibility any more. He often shares photos of himself spending time with his girls. Check out the caption he wrote when he shared this photo. It's so sweet!
My two little tornadoes made my birthday so special ❤️❤️
I walked thru the door to a huge D.A.D. surprise made out of and they jumped in my arms in their little Polynesian dresses
Every man wants a son, but everyone man NEEDS a daughter.
(yes, that’s a massive pile of homemade birthday brownies and cookies that had no chance of survival once we blew these candles out )
Ryan Gosling knows a thing or two about girls.
The actor is in a home full of girls! Ryan and partner Eva Mendes welcomed two daughters together—Esmeralda and Amada—and he's often spotted running errands with them by his side.
Juan Soler's daughters are lovely.
The Argentine-Mexican actor has three daughters: Mia, Valentina, and Azul. And he now has and one granddaughter. He's one lucky dad and granddad and his girls are lucky to have his love and affection as well.
Lorenzo Méndez has two daughters.
The singer is a proud dad to two cute girls named Kaitlyn and Victoria from his relationship with Claudia Galván. Even if he's not with their mother, he is still a part of their lives, which is how it should be. The bond between parents and their children is supposed to be unbreakable.
José Luis Rodríguez has three gorgeous daughters.
El Puma is the dad to three ladies, Genesis Rodriguez, Liliana Rodríguez, and Lilibeth Morillo. How lucky is he to be surrounded by so much love? You can tell they bring a lot of fun to his home life.
Gabriel Soto is the most awesome dad.
We love to see his relationship with his two kids, Elissa Marie and Miranda Alexa. Even though his split from their mom Geraldine Bazán hasn't been easy, he has made it a point to be present for them no matter what.
Pedro Fernández has three daughters!
There are only girls in the Fernandez household. The singer is a dad to daughters Gema Guadalupe, Karina Fernández, and Osmara. That is a home full of love. We're sure the girls kept them busy when they were younger.
Aaron Díaz feels blessed to have his girls.
The Mexican actor and model is the proud papa of two gorgeous little girls. Regina and Erin definitely get some great genes from their handsome dad, and they look like they both have a lot of personality, too! The beach seems to be a favorite hangout spot for the famous dad and his girls.
Raúl De Molina's daughter is his pride and joy.
The Gordo y La Flaca host is the dad to his little girl, Mia. She is his only child and ever since she was born, she has been the center of his world. Now, in her early 20s, we're sure he's made sure she knows how treasured she is.
