“It’s a wonderful feeling when your father becomes not a god but a man to you - when he comes down from the mountain and you see he’s this man with weaknesses. And you love him as this whole being, not as a figurehead.” Actor comedian Robin Williams
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Robin Williams was father to Zachary Pym “Zak” Williams, 31, Zelda Rae Williams, 25 and Cody Alan Williams, 22.
“Being a husband and a father is a horrendous responsibility but it’s a beautiful opportunity as well. I’m always balancing the need to encourage the girls’ freedom and not impose on their journey with that primal need of the father and husband to protect and guide them every step of the way.” Singer songwriter Keith Urban
Keith Urban and his wife Nicole Kidman's first daughter Sunday Rose Kidman Urban was born in 2008. In 2010 second daughter Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, was born via a surrogate.
"{Having children is] a great mirror for yourself, for how you are, how you react. They make me a better person. It's the greatest thing I've ever taken on. I can't imagine my life without them." Actor Brad Pitt
Together with actor Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt has six children - three adopted children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, and three biological children, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne.
“Our kids understand that life won't always be perfect, that times get tough and that even great parents don't get everything right. More than anything, they just want us to be there-to be present, to care about their lives." President Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama has two daughters Malia Ann, born on July 4, 1998, and Natasha (known as Sasha), born on June 10, 2001.
"The feeling of your baby relaxing into sleep and being totally comfortable with you and knowing you’re a safe haven… to me that is just such a magical and beautiful thing." Actor Russell Crowe
The Gladiator star has two sons Charles Spencer Crowe, born 21 December 2003 and Tennyson Spencer Crowe born 7 July 2006.
“There was an incredible sense of emotion and elation as I walked around the Sydney Cricket Ground with my team-mates, holding hands with my children, James and Holly. I didn't feel the slightest sense of sadness about retiring. I knew I'd reached the end; my body told me that. And even more importantly, I'd realised that those special moments I was missing in the life and times of my family were too great ....” Cricketer Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath has two children, James and Holly, with his first wife Jane who died from breast cancer in 2008.
"When you become a parent, you look at your parents differently. You look at being a child differently. It's an awakening, a revelation that you have." Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman
Seymour Hoffman was father to a son Cooper born in 2003, and two daughters Tallulah born in 2006 and Willa in 2008.
"Your marriage goes to a whole new level. You not only fall in love with your wife in a new way, but you're forced to pull together. You have to become a united front." Actor Hugh Jackman
Jackman is father to two adopted children, daughter Ava Eliot Jackman and son Oscar Maximilian Jackman.
“I love every minute of fatherhood, staying up all night, changing nappies, kids crying, I find it really funny and inspiring. It connects you to the world in a new way.” Singer songwriter Elton John
Sir Elton John and David Furnish are father’s to Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, born to a surrogate mother December, 25, 2010 and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John, born to the couple by the same surrogate mother, January, 11, 2013.
"In my career there's many things I've won, and many things I've achieved, but for me my greatest achievement is my children and my family. It's about being a good father, a good husband, just being connected to family as much as possible." Soccer player David Beckham
At last count Beckham and his designer wife Victoria Beckham had four children, Brooklyn Joseph born 1999 in London, Romeo James born 2002 in London, Cruz David born 2005 in Madrid and daughter Harper Seven born 2011, in Los Angeles.
“Dads can show kids how to properly react to situations that some people answer with violence. I don’t think there’s any doubt the father is the most important role model for many boys.” Paul Roos AFL Coach
Roos has two sons, Dylan and Tyler. In 2008 Roos was named Australian father of the Year in recognition of his ability to balance the needs of his family with the responsibilities of managing a high-profile sports team.