Michael J. Fox, the acclaimed actor, considers fatherhood his most treasured role. He has been married to Tracy Pollan for over 30 years, and together they have four children. Fox humorously told Reader’s Digest that at times it feels like they have five.
Fox stresses the importance of always being there for his kids: “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.”
Since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991, Fox has often praised his children for their empathy and resilience. His Instagram frequently showcases his close relationship 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, while his twins, Aquinnah and Schuyler, have careers in media and education.
His youngest, Esmé, is a student at Duke University. Fox also remains deeply committed to Parkinson’s research, having raised over $2 billion for the cause.
