Michael J. Fox: A Star on Screen and a Devoted Dad at Heart
Beloved actor Michael J. Fox isn’t just known for his iconic film and television roles—he’s also a devoted family man with a deep love for fatherhood.
Fox shares four children with his wife of over 30 years, actress Tracy Pollan. And while four might seem like a handful, Fox once joked in an interview with Reader’s Digest that it sometimes feels more like five! Humor aside, he takes his role as a dad seriously—especially when it comes to being present. His parenting philosophy is simple but powerful: always make time to listen. “If you tell your kid to give you five minutes, those minutes can turn into 20,” he said, warning that the moment to truly connect might be lost. For Fox, being available for his children has never let him down.
Even after his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 1991, Fox remained a steady, supportive force in his family. In a 2009 interview, he spoke proudly about how his kids have grown up with compassion, resilience, and a grounded sense of what really matters in life—qualities that reflect the strength and love at the heart of their family.
