🕯 A Mother’s Influence, A Lasting Absence

In 2014, Greg Gutfeld experienced a heartbreak that reshaped his world—the passing of his beloved mother, Jackie. She wasn’t just family—she was his biggest supporter, his creative spark, and often, his co-conspirator in humor. During his early writing days, she even co-wrote a satirical advice column with him. Greg called her the kind of mom who made him believe he could be anything.

Her death left a deep mark, especially knowing she never got to meet the granddaughter Greg would welcome years later.

👶 A Miracle at Sixty

Fast forward to December 2024: at 60 years old, Greg and his wife Elena Moussa welcomed their first child—a daughter named Mira. The announcement came during Greg’s break from his show, and he couldn’t resist joking, “She has Elena’s eyes… and my rock-hard abs.”

But behind the laughter was something more profound. When asked what fatherhood meant to him, Greg responded with a quiet truth: “You can’t regret anything that came before her—because then she wouldn’t exist.” In that moment, he said, he let go of 60 years of regret.

🍼 Learning to Let Go

During his 46-day paternity leave, Greg didn’t pretend to be the perfect dad. He admitted he was “terrible at everything baby-related.” While Elena handled most of the parenting heavy-lifting, Greg leaned into his role as emotional support—and expert binge-watcher of Westerns.

With his usual honesty, he joked, “I was a selfish bastard for 60 years, and now… I’m free.” That freedom, he explained, didn’t come from escaping responsibility—it came from finally finding something bigger than himself.

🌱 From Grief to Growth

Greg’s journey is one of opposites—deep loss and unexpected joy. His mother’s absence remains a quiet sorrow, but Mira’s arrival brought a surge of renewal. It’s a rare kind of story: where grief doesn’t disappear, but where love helps make space for something new.