Kelsey Grammer has become a father once again at the age of 70. The Frasier and X-Men actor welcomed his eighth child, a baby boy named Christopher, with wife Kayte Walsh, who is 46 years old. The actor shared the joyful news during his appearance on the Pod Meets World podcast hosted by Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong.
While discussing his memoir Karen: A Brother Remembers, which pays tribute to his late sister, Grammer revealed that his family had just grown. “We just had our fourth one, so it just became eight kids,” he said, adding, “It was like three days ago. Christopher that’s just joined the family.”
Grammer and Walsh are already parents to three children. They have a daughter Faith, 12, and sons Gabriel, 10, and James,
8. The Emmy-winning actor is also father to four other children from previous relationships: Spencer, 41, with first wife Doreen Alderman; Greer, 33, with Barrie Buckner; and Mason, 23, and Jude, 20, with ex-wife Camille Grammer.
News of the couple expecting their fourth child surfaced in June when the pair were photographed together in London. Walsh was seen in a long black dress highlighting her baby bump, while Grammer walked beside her in a navy polo and white shorts. The couple, who married in 2011, later appeared strolling through a park together, looking relaxed and content.
Earlier this year, Grammer had talked about his parenting journey in an interview with People magazine, admitting that fatherhood later in life has given him a new perspective. “I have neglected a couple of the kids in my life, especially the first two,” he said. “I’m trying to make up for a little of it now. I’m still their dad, so you can always have [a] chance to show up.”
The veteran actor also spoke about how his parenting style has evolved with time. “I probably should have been a little more clear and maybe less tolerant with the older ones,” he explained. “I’m pretty tolerant with the young ones, but I’m clear about how there’s certain expectations and certain ways to navigate through a social situation: keep it close to the vest and play it straight, and you’re going to be well-served in your life.” He added, “I’m a little more specific with them about doing their studies and being prepared. [I tell them], ‘What’s your job in life? Showing up.’”
