At 60 years old, Greg Gutfeld, the sharp-tongued host of Fox News’ Gutfeld! and a staple on The Five, has taken on his most unexpected role yet: fatherhood. In December 2024, Gutfeld and his wife, Elena Moussa, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Mira, into their $10.5 million New York City loft. Known for his irreverent humor and biting satire, Gutfeld is now navigating diaper changes, sleepless nights, and the quest to be the “funniest dad” Mira could ever imagine. His journey is a hilarious blend of self-deprecation, heartfelt moments, and a determination to raise his daughter with laughter and love. Here’s how the late-night king is tackling fatherhood—and why it’s the talk of the town.

The Surprise of a Lifetime

For Gutfeld, becoming a dad at 60 was as shocking as one of his show’s punchlines. He’s been open about his “selfish” life before Mira, filled with late-night tapings, book tours, and a French bulldog who ruled the roost. When Elena, 42, broke the news of her pregnancy, Gutfeld quipped that he was the first one who needed a diaper change—out of sheer panic. “I thought my biggest challenge at 60 would be keeping up with my dog’s energy, not a newborn’s,” he joked on The Five upon his return in January 2025.

The couple’s whirlwind romance began in 2004 when they met in Portugal. Gutfeld, smitten, knew Elena was “the one” within days. They married five months later, building a life of travel, work, and their beloved bulldog, Gus. Children weren’t part of the plan—until Mira came along. Gutfeld describes the moment he held his daughter as “a reset button on 60 years of bad decisions.” With his trademark wit, he added, “Suddenly, all my regrets vanished. Well, except for that perm in the ’80s.”

Preparing to Be the “Funniest Dad”

Gutfeld’s approach to fatherhood is as unconventional as his comedy. He’s determined to make Mira laugh, even if it means turning every parenting mishap into a stand-up routine. “I’m not going to be the dad who’s good at braiding hair or packing lunches,” he admitted. “But I’ll be the one who makes her giggle when she’s cranky.” His preparation for fatherhood has been a comedy of errors, from fumbling with baby bottles to accidentally buying dog treats instead of diapers during a late-night grocery run.

To get ready, Gutfeld leaned into what he knows best: humor. He’s been workshopping “dad jokes” for Mira, even though she’s too young to get them. “Why did the baby go to therapy? Too many bottle issues!” he tested on his co-hosts, who groaned in mock horror. He’s also been reading parenting books—sort of. “I got through half of What to Expect When You’re Expecting before I switched to Yellowstone reruns,” he confessed. His co-host Jesse Watters called him out, asking what he did during his 46-day paternity leave. Gutfeld’s response? “I became an expert in Taylor Sheridan’s cinematic universe. That’s parenting prep, right?”

Elena, a former model and stylist, has been the real MVP, according to Gutfeld. “She’s got the patience of a saint and the organizational skills of a general,” he said. While Elena handles the logistics, Gutfeld’s job is to keep the mood light. One night, when Mira wouldn’t stop crying, he improvised a lullaby about tax cuts and liberal tears, which, to his surprise, worked. “I’m basically the Pied Piper of conservative comedy now,” he bragged.

A New Home for a New Chapter

To prepare for Mira, Gutfeld and Elena upgraded their lifestyle. In July 2024, they purchased a sprawling 2,200-square-foot loft in Soho for $10.5 million, complete with enough space for baby gear, Gus’s toys, and Gutfeld’s collection of vintage punk records. “I told Elena we needed room for Mira’s future drum set,” he joked. “She’s going to be a rock star, not a folk singer.” The loft, with its sleek design and city views, is a far cry from the chaotic newsroom where Gutfeld spends his days.

But the transition hasn’t been seamless. Gus, their French bulldog, is struggling to share the spotlight. “He’s been side-eyeing Mira like she stole his throne,” Gutfeld said. One morning, Gus swiped a pacifier and hid it under the couch, leading to a household-wide search. Gutfeld turned it into a bit for his show, complete with a mock “wanted” poster for the jealous pup. Fans ate it up, flooding social media with memes of Gus as the “disgruntled older sibling.”

Fatherhood’s Unexpected Lessons

Beneath the jokes, Gutfeld’s journey into fatherhood has brought profound changes. He’s been candid about the emotional weight of losing his mother just before Mira’s birth, a bittersweet moment that underscored life’s cycles. “It’s like the universe handed me a script rewrite,” he said. “One chapter ends, another begins.” Holding Mira, he felt a clarity he hadn’t expected. “Someone told me you can’t regret anything before your kid’s birth because it all led to them. Sixty years of chaos, and I’d do it all again for her.”

Gutfeld’s also learning to balance his public persona with private life. Known for his provocative takes on everything from politics to pop culture, he’s softening—just a bit—for Mira. “I’m still going to roast liberals,” he said, “but maybe I’ll save the really spicy stuff for when she’s in college.” His co-hosts on The Five have noticed a shift. Dana Perino, who read Gutfeld’s heartfelt statement about Mira’s birth, said, “He’s still Greg, but there’s a new twinkle in his eye. It’s adorable.”

The Funniest Dad in Training

Gutfeld’s vision of being the “funniest dad” involves more than just one-liners. He’s planning to introduce Mira to his world of comedy, music, and mischief. “I’m going to teach her to heckle bad movies by age 5,” he vowed. He’s already imagining family outings to comedy clubs (kid-friendly ones, he clarified) and writing a children’s book called Why Taxes Are Scary: A Bedtime Story. Elena, ever the voice of reason, has vetoed that idea—for now.

He’s also embracing the chaos of parenting with a comedian’s resilience. When a diaper blowout derailed a Zoom call with his producers, Gutfeld laughed it off, saying, “This kid’s already got better timing than half my guests.” His ability to find humor in the messiness has endeared him to fans, who’ve sent him baby gifts ranging from tiny Gutfeld! T-shirts to a onesie that says “Future Libertarian.”

What’s Next for the Gutfeld Family?

As Gutfeld settles into fatherhood, he’s not slowing down professionally. He’s back hosting Gutfeld! and The Five, with a new Fox Nation game show, What Did I Miss?, in the works. But Mira is his top priority. “I’m 60, so I’ve got to make every moment count,” he said. “I want her to grow up knowing her dad was a goofball who loved her to pieces.”

Elena, meanwhile, is keeping the family grounded. “She’s the CEO of this operation,” Gutfeld said. “I’m just the court jester.” Together, they’re navigating the challenges of late-in-life parenting, from sleepless nights to the occasional dog-baby rivalry. Gutfeld’s advice to other older parents? “Have a kid. It’s like a time machine that makes you feel 30 again—until you try to get off the couch.”

Why Everyone’s Talking

Greg Gutfeld’s leap into fatherhood at 60 is a story of surprises, laughs, and love. His quest to be Mira’s funniest dad is classic Gutfeld: bold, irreverent, and deeply human. Whether he’s botching diaper duty or penning lullabies about tax reform, he’s proving that age is just a number when it comes to making a child smile. As he balances late-night TV with late-night feedings, fans can’t get enough of his hilarious, heartfelt journey. And with Mira as his muse, Gutfeld’s comedy is only getting sharper—and sweeter.