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.