Rod Stewart Has An Enlightened Relationship With His Absolutely Massive Family
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Rod Stewart has admitted it's hard to keep up with his ever-growing family - but he also believes it's beyond worth it. By 2000 the rock star had joined the elite group of celebs with more than five kids. The 72-year-old father of eight has always been open about his love for family. He's worked hard to ensure he has a strong relationship with each of his children.Of all Rod's adjustments, he said the most important one has been to not "blow his top" when his children make mistakes. He's learned to be patient and understanding with his children, and intern has developed fantastic relationships with them individually. Here's what his relationship looks like with each of his children.
9 Rod Stewart Is 'Several Different Fathers' To His Eight Children
According to Us Weekly, Rod Stewart has admitted that being a father to his eight children can be challenging. He says that he has to adjust to being a different father for each of his children, as their needs vary depending on age. "You really have to treat all of them as individuals with individual problems."
Rod has also blended his family seamlessly, with none of his children feeling less than the others. The star lives three minutes from all three of his exes, making sure to keep things as copasetic between them as possible for the sake of their children.
8 Rod Stewart Placed His First Daughter, Sarah Streeter, Up For Adoption
Rod's first daughter, Sarah Streeter, was born when the rock star was just a teenager. At the time, he and his girlfriend decided to give up their daughter. The couple couldn't afford to raise her and knew she would have a better life elsewhere. When Sarah turned 21, she was able to access the records of her adoption.
She went to Rod's recording studio and told the receptionist that she was his daughter. Her dimpled chin and strikingly similar nose made her a dead-ringer for Rod. He couldn't turn her away, and soon, the two developed a beautiful relationship. Sarah admitted being intimidated by her dad's stardom. It took time and some adjustment, but Sarah can see Rod as just a dad to her now.
7 Rod And His Daughter Kimberly Alana Stewart Are Very Close
Kimberly is Rod's first child with his first wife, Alana Stewart. Born in Los Angeles, Kimberly spent her life between the gold coast of America and London, England. She's done a bit of acting but is known for being a socialite. Her most recent business endeavor has been a closet organizing business, with her dad being one of her clients. Kimberly and her father have a great relationship, with Rod going out of his way to ensure he supports his daughters endeavors.
Kimberly was also linked in Scott Disick this past year. The socialite would be a welcomed change to Scott's usual taste in girlfriends half his age. Kimberly is a mother as well, with a child close in age to Scott's children with Kourtney Kardashian.
6 Does Rod Stewart See His Son Sean Roderick Stewart Often?
Sean is Rod's first son and second child with his first wife, Alana Stewart. Rod and Sean have always been very close. There are pictures of the rock star with a baby Sean rocking out on stage at one of his 80s concerts. Despite divorcing Sean's mother, Rod remained a constant presence in his son's life. He credits his father with much of his confidence in life, especially his ability to hit on a woman successfully.
Rod has been open about not being as present in Sean and Kimberly's younger lives as much as he wishes he could have been. The Grammy winner was in debt to the IRS in the late 70s, so he spent much time touring during Sean and Kimberly's younger years. But he's been sure to make up for a lost time, getting together with his children as much as he can during his ofttimes.
5 Rod Has Performed With Daughter Ruby Stewart
Ruby Stewart was born to model Kelly Emberg in 1987. Kelly and Rod dated for a time after his split from Alana but never married. Rod ensured to stay present in Ruby's life after the breakup. His daughter recently posted on her Instagram that she doesn't know where she would be without her dad.
According to People, Ruby modeled for a brief time but has spent most of her adult life pursuing her music career. She even inherited her father's vocal talents, joining him in 2020 to sing a rendition of Forever Young at a festival her dad headlined in Chile.
4 Rod's Daughter Renee Cecili Stewart Is A Dancer
Renee is Rod's first daughter with his ex-wife, Rachel Hunter. Renee is a freelance dance artist and yoga instructor who has also dabbled in modeling. While she doesn't often talk about her relationship with her father, the two are clearly close. She joined her entire family this summer for a trip to Italy. The group was all smiles, ecstatic to spend time together as a family.
3 Who Is Liam McAlister Stewart?
Liam is Rod's second son and second child with Rachel Hunter. Originally from London, the 28-year-old is a stellar ice hockey player. Currently, he plays for the Milton Keynes Lighting in the Northern Illinois Hockey League. He's close with his younger brothers, Alastair and Aiden.
2 Rod Stewart Has Had Hard Conversations With Son Alastair Wallace Stewart
Alastair has been taking up in his mother Penny Lancaster's footsteps, entering the modeling world. The 16-year-old snagged a massive modeling campaign in Milan for the Italian brand Palm Angels in the summer of 2022. He also reportedly loves football and swimming.
1 Aiden Patrick Stewart Is Rod Stewarts Youngest
The youngest of Rod's eight children, Aiden was born in 2011. The 11-year-old is a great dancer and can be spotted with his older siblings occasionally. Rod loves spending time with his sons, often featuring them on his social media profiles. When talking about his family to People Magazine, Rod said, "I couldn't ask for anything better. What makes me happiest now is seeing all my kids and my wife with big smiles on their faces."
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