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Hot celebrity dads we’re crushing on

We have been crushing on the fabulous dads in Hollywood. From acting to singing and public representation; these dads are adored by women, and never fail to serve. To get in on the dads making our hearts grow fonder, we’ve given you our top five!

Pharrell  

 

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Many did not know Happy singer-songwriter Pharrell had a child until recent years. The loved 49 year-old’s son, Rocket Ayre – allegedly inspired by Elton John’s song Rocket Man, has a son with wife, Helen. And in 2010, Pharrell took the cake when he wrote the song, Rocket’s Theme, that featured on the Despicable Me movie soundtrack when his son was born.

John Legend

 

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Best known as ‘the man to steal the women’s heart’, won by Chrissy Teigen, Legend currently has two kids with a third on the way. After dedicating the song Never Break to his wife in 2020 at the Billboard Music Awards, following the loss of their son, Jack; the All of me artist has worked the dad-game so effortlessly and left us swooning!

Swizz Beats 

 

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From releasing some the greatest music in history to sharing his amazing family, Swizz Beats always does it right. Reigning with five kids – two from Alicia Keys, this dad has topped our charts. Certainly not leaving music behind, he has waved the way forward for his beautiful kids.

Idris Elba

 

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Two kids later, British actor and DJ Idris Elba is on the hot list. With many not knowing about Elba’s two kids – son and daughter – who are not from his current wife, he has still managed to show his utmost love towards them. In a recent circulation on socials, Elba exclaimed how sad he was after his daughter not being able to land the role in Beast, starring alongside him. But mentions their bond remains as strong as ever.

Evan Ross

 

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Diana Ross’s son, Evan Ross, has been acing the dad-role since day one. Having two kids with celebrity Ashley Simpson, he also plays paramount father figure to her older son. Having four siblings as a role model, Evan ticks all our boxes.

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