My dad set the barre high for the men in my life. He was kind, caring and loyal--but not just to his family. He treated friends, coworkers and strangers with the same respect.
As his only daughter, he made me feel like the apple of his eye. The rules seemed a little more relaxed with me than with my brother, and I could always count on his unconditional love. I truly believe that his support and positive example shaped me into the woman I am today.
Watching fathers with their baby daughters never fails to melt my heart. I delight in seeing how their new reserves of attentiveness and emotional availability bring out the best in them as the relationship grows. It reminds me of the special bond I had with my "dear ol' dad," which is how my father often referred to himself.
In honor of Father's Day on Sunday, we'd like to celebrate Hollywood's newest dads and daughters. Check out the adorb pics and videos of Channing Tatum, Kanye West and Kevin Jonas with their own baby girls. Plus, if you're looking for something special for your father or the father-like figure in your life, we've also assembled softening and soothing skincare products formulated specifically for men. Each brand promotes no animal testing practices.
Enjoy your special day with dear ol' dad!
CHANNING TATUM
Photo courtesy Peabody Awards
Channing Tatum and his wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum received a special delivery in June 2013--baby girl Everly.
KEVIN JONAS
Photo courtesy Paige's Concerts
Daughter Elena Rose came into the world last February to proud parents Kevin Jonas and his wife Danielle.
KANYE WEST
Photo by rodrigoferrari
The first child of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, daughter North West, arrived in June 2013.
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Think pink: Chris Hemsworth welcomed the arrival of a baby daughter last month.
Don't confuse Chris Hemsworth with his younger beefcake brother Liam "The Hunger Games" Hemsworth. The elder Aussie hottie has taken Hollywood by storm with blockbuster hits such as "Snow White & the Huntsman," "The Avengers" and "Thor." His domestic life also made headlines this year when he became a first-time father. Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky welcomed the arrival of daughter India Rose on May 11. She's clearly a daddy's girl, as he proclaimed to the press, "She's the cutest thing ever."
There's something super sexy about fatherhood. Not only does it tame the wildest bachelors (think Matthew McConaughey and Ben Affleck), but it also shows a softer side to men--especially when they have daughters. When David Beckham welcomed the arrival of his first baby girl after having three sons, the soccer superstar proudly announced, "Harper is so beautiful."
In honor of Father's Day this Sunday, we've put together a video tribute to several top pops in Hollywood. May their sons and daughters continue to enlighten and enrich their lives. Plus, if you're looking for something special for the father in your life, we've also included a selection of the lastest skincare products formulated especially for men. Enjoy!
Hunky homebody: Matthew McConaughey finally settled down this month when he married longtime girlfriend Camila Alves, mother of his son Levi and daughter Vida.
From cad to dad: Ben Affleck broke a lot of hearts during his bachelor days, but the current ladies in his life (mom Jennifer Garner, and daughters Violet and Seraphina) melt his heart, along with the arrival of baby boy Samuel last February.
My three sons (and daughter): Super dad David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham dote on their sons Cruz, Brooklyn and Romeo. But daddy's little girl, daughter Harper Seven born last July, holds a special place in his heart.
America's got talented twins: "America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon and his wife Mariah Carey doubled their pleasure and family with the births of "Roc & Roe" son Moroccan and daughter Monroe.
Blockbuster dad: Although rumors continue to circulate that his marriage might be on the rocks to Jada Pinkett Smith, "Men in Black 3" star Will Smith still openly gushes about his three children--Willow, Jaden and Trey.
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