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Hollywood Dads Share Their Best Advice on Father's Day

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Jun 19, 2022 6:31 PM
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Tom Brady

"My biggest fan was my dad and he was someone that encouraged me to never think that I couldn't accomplish something. I'd say to all the parents out there, don't ever tell your kids they can't do something. Whatever they think they can accomplish, go for it, and find something you love and work your ass off to make it happen. I think that would be a very fulfilling thing in life." —NFL quarterback and dad to Jack, Benjamin and Vivian, while promoting Hertz "Let's Go" campaign


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Nick Lachey

"My dad was one of those dads that was never afraid to show us how much he loves us. I try to extend that to my kids. I tell them how much I love them and that I'm always there for them. I pull out the dad jokes left and right." —Love Is Blind host and dad to Phoenix, Camden and Brooklyn, while partnering with McCormick Grill Mates


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Luke Bryan

"My dad once said, 'Life is precious, and you only get one go around, so go chase your dreams so you can never regret not taking a chance.' He really encouraged me to chase my dreams, which ultimately was the best advice I could have ever received." —American Idol judge and dad to Thomas and Tatum


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Ant Anstead

"The best advice I would give to another dad is to instill the importance of hard work and sharing into your children. Don't just keep the fruits of that labor to yourself, but instead, encourage them to give. Share it, because by giving, it multiplies everything more." —Celebrity IOU Joyride star and dad to Amelie, Archie and Hudson


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Kevin Hart

"Time waits for nobody. My little family has grown. I'm a father of four and you look up one day and they're teenagers. It's something that you blink and it just changes. Cherish every single moment that you possibly can. Hold on to those memories. They act as fuel to your life. You'll never really understand it until you get to a certain point where you look back at it and just go wow." —Celebrity Game Face host and dad to Heaven, Hendrix, Kenzo and Kaori


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Nick Jonas

"The main thing my father told us is be kind to the people on the way up because on the rocky moments on the way down, they'll be there for you. We tried to live that way and walk in humility and just know that there's tons of people in the world who are very talented who have not been given some of the shots that we've been given. We try to take advantage of that to really show how appreciative we are." —Jonas Brothers member and dad to Malti, while speaking at Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation's charity boxing night


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Bobby Flay

"Always have the most difficult conversations with your children. It may be embarrassing and uncomfortable for both parties from time to time, but when they need you most, they'll come to you for sage advice and encouragement because they know they can talk to you about anything." —BBQ Brawl star and dad to Sophie 


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"If you are thinking of having kids, get lots of sleep and save lots of money! If you already have kids, then you know parenting takes patience and lots of love, but it is definitely one of the most rewarding things you will ever achieve. I think it's important to be present in as many moments as you can and eliminate all the distractions because time goes by so quickly! One day you are in the toy store looking for the latest toy, the next day you are looking for colleges. Live in the moment of being a parent!" —Photographer and dad to Dannielynn


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Nick Cannon

"Always embrace who you are and lean into the man that you're growing to be. If you care about other people's opinion, then you're other people's prisoner. Just lean into it and God will provide the opportunity for me to continue to be the best father I can be. As a father, as the patriarch, you have to be the one that's solid and firm in who you are because you have to then encourage and inspire the rest of the household. If you are unsure and uncertain, then who's gonna lead the way?" —Singer and dad to Moroccan, Monroe, Golden "Sagon," Powerful Queen, Zion, Zillion and Zen


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Michael Bublé

"My dad taught me that we won't be remembered by our words, but by our deeds and that life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." —Singer and dad to Noah, Elias and Vida


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Guy Fieri

"I tell new dads all the time to soak up all the love coming in. It's an incredible amount of work and effort to raise kids. It's exhausting and wildly more expensive than anyone ever tells you. But the love, the hugs, the laughs! The joy and sublime feeling of being loved back. Nothing in life prepares you for that kind of love." —Food Network star and dad to Hunter and Ryder, raising nephew Jules


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Sean Lowe

"Show affection daily and always say, 'I love you.' Those three words will change your child's life forever. The confidence injected into a child when they know they are loved unconditionally by their father is life changing." —The Bachelor star and dad to Samuel, Isaiah and Mia


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Rob Lowe

"I think a lot of advice is leading by example. My father, at 83, still works, still goes to the office, is still practicing law. I think I inherited that work ethic and value of work and drive. I think that's my biggest takeaway for sure." —Actor and dad to John and Matthew, while partnering with Atkins


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Russell Dickerson

"My dad has always been my no. 1 fan, so I've learned from him how important and special it is to have that constant support and encouragement to chase your dreams! Try to slow down and soak up every moment of being a dad, and you will crush it." —"She Likes It" country singer and dad to Remington


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Drew Scott

"I can read and take workshops and try to learn every single thing I possibly can about raising a child. But at the end of the day, it's not worth stressing over. Enjoy every moment and don't let the fear of the unknown keep you from connecting with your partner or baby. You'll figure it out." —Property Brothers star and dad to Parker


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Taylor McKinney

"Be patient. Take the time to answer your kids no matter how many times they ask you something. They're learning. Remember they're always watching. Set the example. Love them!" —Teen Mom OG star, stepdad to Bentley, dad to Maverick and Jade


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Jephte Pierre

"The best advice my father ever gave me was, 'See what happens.' As simple as it seems, it gave me the courage to try many different things. Just try your best and be open to learning and fixing past mistakes." —Married at First Sight star and dad to Laura


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Chris Lane

"My dad always preached to my brother and I to not get outworked. Outwork everybody and treat everybody great. I think that's stuck with me. Playing college baseball, you definitely have to work hard and I think this career is something else. There's so many artists and everybody's fighting for the same spots at the end of the day. I think he just instilled in my brother and I hard work and always have that mentality to keep working." —Country music singer and dad to Dutton, while partnering with My GM Rewards Card 


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DJ Khaled

"The love from our kids is so pure and so amazing. To all the dads out there, enjoy the love from your family. Share the joy back with your kids and your Queen and let that pure love energy glow and shine. Embrace it! It's what keeps us going. It's not about us. It's about our kids and our Queen." —DJ, producer and dad to Asahd and Aalam


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Ben Napier

"The best advice I would give to a new father would be to take a breath, because even when things are extremely hard and you're so tired, you will miss it." —Home Town star and dad to Helen and Mae


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Arie Luyendyk Jr.

"Parenting is one of the hardest jobs you'll ever have, but the important part is to know that children are the reflection of ourselves. The most important part of being a great parent is to be a great example. If you have a strong foundation as a couple, everything flows down to the kids. My priority has always been my relationship with my wife and that makes me a better father!" —The Bachelor star and dad to Alessi, Senna and Lux


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Tauren Wells

"The best advice I'd give another dad would be to spend as much time looking in your kids eyes as possible. It makes a world of difference for them and for us!" —Joy in the Morning singer and dad to Kanaan, Lawson, Navy and Banner


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Maks Chmerkovskiy

"There's a huge difference between just being around your children and actually being present. Quality time is the most important part of a child's upbringing." —Dancing With the Stars pro and dad to Shai


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Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino

"When times are tough, this too shall pass. And when times are good, know that this too shall also pass. But the secret is to remain grateful through it all." —Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star and dad to Romeo


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