It seems like everywhere you look, famous men are building bigger and bigger families. From Nick Cannon’s 12 kids to Elon Musk’s 14, it is hard not to notice the trend. But why are these stars, with their busy lives and countless resources, so obsessed with fathering so many children?

What is behind this growing phenomenon of famous men wanting large families? Let’s take a closer look.

The Fame and Fortune Factor

When you are a famous man with millions (or even billions) in the bank, things work a little differently. The usual pressures of life, like financial strain or limited time, don’t exactly apply. So, what does this mean for famous dads? It means that they are in a unique position to have as many kids as they want, without worrying about what it takes to raise them financially.

Nick / IG / TV host and actor Nick Cannon, 44, has fathered 12 kids with six different women. Cannon has been open about his desire to keep growing his family, claiming in a recent podcast appearance that he is “not done” yet.

But beyond the celebrity lifestyle, having kids seems to be a way for these famous men to leave a legacy. They are making heirs, and there’s something inherently powerful in that.

An Insatiable Need to Expand

It is not just about wealth or the ability to provide. There is something deeper at play. The idea of “legacy” is often brought up by these famous men when discussing their large families. Be it a desire to pass on their genes, make a mark on the world, or simply have a close-knit group of people around them, the need to expand seems almost insatiable.

Elon Musk, the billionaire behind companies like SpaceX and Tesla, has 14 kids with four different women. Musk has also been vocal about his belief that the world needs more children to prevent a global population decline.

So, for him, it is not just about fatherhood. It is about the future of humanity. The more kids, the better. While his perspective might be somewhat controversial, it shows that for some famous men, the need to have many children is about more than personal desire.

Is Hands-On Parenting Possible?

One of the most obvious questions here is: how hands-on can these famous men really be with their families? It is easy to get caught up in the glamour of having tons of kids when you have the resources to hire nannies, staff, and support. But at the end of the day, how involved are these fathers in the day-to-day parenting?

Culkin / IG / Take Kieran Culkin, for example. The “Succession” star recently joked during his Oscars speech about wanting two more children.

While it was likely said in jest, Culkin’s light-hearted comment about expanding his family raises a crucial point: Are these stars actually spending time with their children, or is it all just a publicity stunt?

The truth is, being a famous man with a massive family doesn’t necessarily mean you are actively involved in the upbringing of each kid. As we all know, fame comes with its own set of challenges.

The Pressure of Public Scrutiny

What is intriguing about famous men with big families is that they do it all in the public eye. While most parents experience the ups and downs of raising children privately, these stars have their every move scrutinized.

Take Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria, for example. They have seven kids together, and Baldwin often jokes about his desire to have even more.

Hilaria later shared her perspective on the matter, but the constant public pressure about family size can’t be easy. Still, it is clear that this sort of openness has become a trademark of famous men wanting to maintain an image of the “perfect family” while also fulfilling personal desires.