Greg Gutfeld, known for his sharp wit and bold commentary on his late-night Fox News talk show, recently opened up about a major life shift: becoming a father at the age of 60.
In a candid personal essay for Fox News, the host shared how his journey into parenthood has forced him to reevaluate the self-focused lifestyle he had long embraced.
Reflecting on his past, Gutfeld described himself as having “mastered the art of being selfish,” a mindset he credited with playing a significant role in his professional success. However, he acknowledged that this approach is no longer sustainable now that heโs responsible for someone else.
โSo becoming a parent at my age is forcing me to learn things many of you learned in your 20s, 30s and 40s โ that you have to think about someone else. And for me, that’s tough,โ he admitted.
The birth of his daughter Mira, whom he shares with wife Elena Moussa, 42, in December, has transformed his world. Gutfeld noted that their home life has undergone a complete change since Miraโs arrival.
Despite the challenges of becoming a first-time parent later in life, he expressed a deep sense of purpose and acceptance. โOnce you have a kid, you can’t regret anything you did before that because to change the past would erase the possibility of that child,โ he wrote.”
Gutfeldโs honest reflections highlight the emotional and practical adjustments that come with late-in-life parenthood, a topic rarely explored by public figures with his level of openness.
In July 2024, Greg Gutfeld and his wife, Elena Moussa, made a big moveโboth literally and symbolicallyโwhen they purchased a $10.5 million loft in SoHo, New York, according to Realtor.com.
In his recent essay, Gutfeld expressed deep admiration for his wifeโs strength throughout the pregnancy and delivery. He described the experience as a โnine-month tour of dutyโ saying, โAnd for that reason, we should treat moms like conquering heroes.โ
On an episode of The Five, Gutfeld admitted that fatherhood doesnโt come naturally to him. He described himself as being โterrible at everything. I give emotional support, but Elena is pretty hands-on and keeps me away from it,โ he shared.