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FAMILY UPDATE: What Happened to Rod Stewart’s 8 Children? The Truth Behind the Headlines
Rod Stewart isn’t just a rock legend — he’s also the proud father of eight children, each from different chapters of his remarkable and often complex personal life. While fans have long been fascinated by his music career, many are now wondering: What happened to Rod Stewart’s eight children? Where are they now, and what kind of relationship do they have with their famous father?
Over the years, Stewart has been open about his ups and downs as a parent, admitting that balancing fame and family wasn’t always easy. “I made mistakes,” he once said. “I wasn’t always there when I should’ve been. But I’ve tried to make up for that.”
Rod’s first child, Sarah Streeter, was born in 1963 and placed for adoption. For many years, they had no contact, but in recent years, they’ve slowly rebuilt a relationship. Sarah has spoken publicly about the healing process, calling it “emotional but worth it.”
With his first wife, Alana Stewart, Rod had two children: Kimberly and Sean. Both have lived in the public eye — Kimberly as a model and television personality, and Sean as a musician and actor. Though they’ve had their struggles, particularly with substance abuse and fame pressure, both have remained close to their father.
From his relationship with model Kelly Emberg came daughter Ruby, a singer-songwriter who has carved out a successful career in her own right. She shares a creative bond with her father and has even joined him onstage in recent years.
Rod also has four children with his current wife, Penny Lancaster: Renee and Liam (from his second marriage to Rachel Hunter), and sons Alastair and Aiden with Penny. Alastair, a competitive swimmer, and Aiden, the youngest, are still growing up under the spotlight of their father’s fame but are said to be Stewart’s pride and joy.
Despite the challenges that come with a large, blended family, sources close to the Stewarts say Rod has worked hard in recent years to be present, involved, and emotionally supportive. Family gatherings are frequent, and he often shares proud moments on social media.
The story of Rod Stewart’s eight children is one of reconnection, redemption, and real love — proving that even rockstars can grow into family men.