Everything to Know About Rod Stewart's Kids
Rod Stewart has a lot of kids—and some of them are closer in age to his grandchildren than they are to each other.
He told Parade in 2010 that he became a better father in the 1990s when he deliberately focused more on his family than his music.
"I was working hard at my career when my eldest Kimberly and Sean were born. That was 30 years ago and I was still struggling, so consequently I didn't see as much of those two as I would like to have. But I think they would probably say Dad's made it up since," he said, adding that he didn't mind doing diaper duty when he wasn't touring.
The British crooner is well aware of the age differences between his kids and how it impacts his parenting, explaining to People in November 2021, "I have to be several different fathers because of the different age groups of my kids. You really have to treat all of them as individuals with individual problems."
He added, "All the [older] kids went through their little bad period of drinking too much and dabbling in drugs—except for Liam; I don't think he ever did—but they all came out on the other side. As a dad, I've learned to listen and not blow my top."
As for what brings the "Maggie May" singer the most joy in life, it's Rod Stewart's kids and wife.
"I couldn't ask for anything better," he told People. "What makes me happiest now is seeing all my kids and my wife with big smiles on their faces."
Aww! Get to know Rod Stewart's children and why make him so happy.
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Does Rod Stewart have children?
And how! Stewart is a father to eight children.
Who Rod Stewart's kids' names?
Sarah Streeter
Sarah was born in November 1963 to ex-girlfriend Susannah Boffrey.
Kimberly Stewart
Kimberly was born Aug. 20, 1979 to ex-wife Alana Stewart.
Sean Stewart
Sean was born Sept. 1, 1980 to ex-wife Alana Stewart.
Ruby Stewart
Ruby born June 17, 1987 to ex-girlfriend Elly Emberg.
Renee Stewart
Renee was born June 1, 1992 to ex-wife Rachel Hunter.
Liam Stewart
Liam was born Sept. 5, 1994 to ex-wife Rachel Hunter.
Alastair Wallace Stewart
Alastair was born Nov. 27, 2005 to Penny Lancaster.
Aiden Patrick Stewart
Aiden was born Feb. 16, 2011 to Penny Lancaster.
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How many biological children does Rod Stewart have?
Stewart has eight biological children.
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How old was Rod Stewart when he fathered his last child?
When Stewart's youngest child, son Aiden, was born on Feb. 16, 2011, the rocker was 66 years old.
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What happened to Rod Stewart's first child?
Stewart's eldest child, daughter Sarah Streeter, was born in November 1963. Stewart placed her up for adoption, as he was an impoverished teenager when she was born and didn't feel equipped to care for her.
"She was put up for adoption when I was 17 or 18, I think," he said on The Joy Behar Show in 2010 (via People). "I was absolutely stone broke … and so she was put up for adoption."
Since then, Stewart and Streeter have bonded, and she holds no resentment towards him.
"There's no anger there. I never was angry about what happened really, just sad," she told The Daily Mail. "But now I'm older, I see things differently and realize that it has been as difficult for him over the years as it has been for me. Now we're at the start of a new chapter, and that's wonderful."
Stewart concurred, telling Behar that he and Streeter have grown closer since her adoptive parents died.
"I never felt like I was her dad, because I didn't take her to school, change her nappies, there was no paternal thing there," he admitted. "But I'm trying."
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Which daughter did Rod Stewart give up for adoption?
Stewart gave up daughter Sarah Streeter for adoption when he was 18 years old. They've since developed a relationship.
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How old was Rod Stewart when he fathered his first child?
Stewart was 18 when he fathered Sarah Streeter.
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Who are the mothers of Rod Stewart's children?
Stewart shared Streeter with ex-girlfriend Susannah Boffrey.
He and his first wife, Alana Stewart, share daughter Kimberly and son Sean. He and ex-girlfriend Elly Emberg are parents to daughter Ruby, while he shares daughter Renee and son Liam with ex-wife and former supermodel Rachel Hunter.
Stewart and wife Penny Lancaster are parents to sons Alastair and Aiden.
He previously told Parade that he imparts some wisdom from his legendary love life into his kids when he can, specifically about breakups.
"They're not bumps in the road. You have to go through all those things in life ... These are all learning experiences that make you a better man in the end," he said. "If there's one thing I've learned about women, which I try to pass on to my boys, it’s listening. Listen to the other side of the story first." Amen!
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How many grandchildren does Rod Stewart have?
Stewart has three grandchildren so far.
His first grandchild, Delilah, was born to erstwhile reality starlet Kimberly Stewart and actor Benicio Del Toro in 2011.
On May 9, 2023, Ruby Stewart and her fiancé Jake Kalick welcomed a baby boy named Otis.
Days later, Liam Stewart welcomed a son named Louie with his girlfriend, Nicole Artukovich.