Michael J. Fox, the award-winning actor, regards fatherhood as his most cherished role. Married to Tracy Pollan for over 30 years, they have four children together. Fox humorously mentioned to Reader’s Digest that it sometimes feels like they have five.
Fox stresses the importance of always being available for his children: “Always be available to your kids.
Because if you say, ‘Give me five minutes, give me 10 minutes,’ it’ll be 15, it’ll be 20. And then when you get there, the shine will have worn off whatever it is they wanted to share with you.” Diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991, Fox commended his children for their empathy and resilience.
His Instagram often showcases his close bond with them. On Mother’s Day 2022, he wrote to Pollan, “Our children are beautiful, sensitive, intelligent, empathetic, independent, compassionate, adventurous, lovely people. That’s your fault.”
Fox’s eldest son, Sam, works in entertainment, and his twins, Aquinnah and Schuyler, have careers in media and education. His youngest, Esmé, is a student at Duke University. Fox continues to dedicate his life to Parkinson’s research, raising over $2 billion.
