Greg Gutfeld, the quick-witted host of Gutfeld! and co-host of The Five on Fox News, is no stranger to chaos, whether it’s sparring on live television or dodging political curveballs. But on the eve of Father’s Day 2025, his five-year-old daughter, Lily, orchestrated a chaotic masterpiece that left their Manhattan home sparkling with glitter and Greg’s heart brimming with love. Determined to craft the “most epic” Father’s Day card for her dad, Lily’s secret project turned into a hilarious, messy, and deeply touching moment that revealed the softer side of a man known for his sharp tongue. This is the story of a little girl’s big ambition, a father’s quick reflexes, and a card that became a symbol of their unbreakable bond.
The Seed of a Grand Plan
Lily Gutfeld, with her mother Elena’s dark hair and her father’s mischievous grin, had been plotting Father’s Day for weeks. At five, she was bursting with ideas about how to make her dad—whom she proudly called “my superhero on TV”—feel special. Her kindergarten teacher had read a story about Father’s Day, sparking Lily’s determination to create something extraordinary. “Daddy deserves the biggest, best card ever!” she told her mother, Elena, her eyes shining with resolve.
Elena, a former model and fashion entrepreneur, was used to Lily’s big dreams. She agreed to let her daughter lead the project, offering supervision but keeping it a surprise from Greg. “It’s your show, Lily,” Elena said, handing her a box of art supplies. Lily’s plan was ambitious: a giant Father’s Day card, covered in glitter, paint, and love, that would outshine anything Greg had ever received. For days, she whispered her ideas to her stuffed bunny, sketching designs on scraps of paper and hiding them under her pillow. “It’s gotta be super-duper,” she told Elena, clutching a fistful of crayons.
Greg, meanwhile, was oblivious to the storm brewing. His week had been a whirlwind of late-night tapings, heated debates on The Five, and the usual grind of Fox News. Exhausted, he looked forward to Father’s Day as a chance to relax with Lily and Elena, maybe open a card or two, and catch a nap. Little did he know, his daughter was about to turn their living room into a glitter-fueled disaster zone.
The Secret Mission Begins
The night before Father’s Day, with Greg dozing on the living room sofa after a long day, Lily seized her moment. Armed with a cardboard sheet bigger than herself, she tiptoed into the room, trailed by Elena, who hovered at a safe distance with a mix of amusement and caution. Lily had raided the art supply closet, gathering colored paper, glue sticks, a jar of glitter, and—against Elena’s better judgment—a can of red paint left over from a school project. “This is gonna be awesome,” Lily whispered to herself, setting up her workstation on the coffee table.
The scene was a five-year-old’s dream: glitter scattered like confetti, paper scraps everywhere, and Lily’s tiny hands wielding a paintbrush with determination. She wanted the card to show Greg as a superhero, complete with a cape, because “that’s what Daddy is on TV.” Elena, perched on a nearby chair, kept an eye on the paint can, ready to intervene if things got out of hand. “Just be careful, sweetheart,” she said, but Lily was too focused to hear, her tongue poking out as she drew Greg’s spiky hair and glasses.
The card took shape slowly, with bold red letters spelling out “Super Dad”. She added a stick-figure Greg in a blue cape, soaring above a glittery cityscape, and a smaller Lily waving below. Glitter clung to everything—her hands, her pajamas, even her nose—but Lily was undeterred. “Daddy’s gonna love this,” she said, shaking the glitter jar for extra sparkle.
The Glittery Catastrophe Unfolds
Greg’s nap was interrupted by a clatter—the sound of the paint can tipping over. Groggy and disoriented, he stumbled into the living room, blinking at the sight before him. Lily, her face streaked with glitter, stood frozen, clutching the oversized card. “Daddy, don’t look! It’s a Father’s Day secret!” she shrieked, trying to shield the card with her small body. In her panic, she knocked the paint can again, sending a stream of red paint onto the cream-colored rug.
Greg, known for his quick reflexes on air, sprang into action. “The rug!” he yelped, diving to grab the can. But the floor was slick with spilled glue, and his foot slipped, sending him crashing to the ground in a cloud of glitter. He sat up, dazed, his jeans and T-shirt now shimmering like a disco ball. Lily’s eyes widened, her lip trembling as she realized the mess she’d caused. “I ruined Father’s Day,” she whimpered, clutching the soggy card.
Greg, seeing her distress, burst into laughter. “Ruined? Kiddo, you just turned me into Sparkle Dad!” he said, striking a pose with glitter cascading from his hair. Lily’s tears turned to giggles, but she wasn’t done. In a desperate attempt to “fix” the mess, she grabbed the glitter jar and dumped it over Greg’s head, declaring, “Now you’re the sparkliest dad ever!” The room erupted in chaos—glitter everywhere, paint seeping into the rug, and Elena doubled over, filming the scene on her phone. “This is the perfect Father’s Day gift,” she gasped between laughs.
Salvaging the Masterpiece
With the crisis averted by laughter, Greg helped Lily finish the card. He sat cross-legged on the floor, ignoring the glitter in his eyebrows, and guided her as she glued on final touches—a heart sticker, a wonky star, and more glitter, because “you can never have too much.” The card was a mess by adult standards: paint-smeared, slightly crumpled, with “BO SIEU NHAN” barely legible. But to Lily, it was a masterpiece, and to Greg, it was priceless.
When they were done, Greg held up the card, admiring the superhero Greg soaring above the glittery city. “You know what, Lil? This is the best card I’ve ever seen,” he said, pulling her into a hug. Glitter transferred to her pajamas, but neither cared. Elena, still chuckling, snapped a photo of the pair—Greg with a glitter-streaked face, Lily beaming with pride—and later posted it on X with the caption, “Super Dad and his glitter artist.” The post went viral, with fans raving about Greg’s dad game. One user wrote, “Gutfeld’s a superhero, but Lily’s the real MVP of Father’s Day!”
Greg insisted on displaying the card prominently, taping it to the living room door despite Elena’s raised eyebrow at the ruined rug. “This is art,” he declared, brushing glitter from his shoulder. The rug would need professional cleaning, and Greg spent days finding glitter in his hair, but the memory of Lily’s determination made it all worthwhile.
Sharing the Story
On Gutfeld! the following week, Greg recounted the tale, holding up a photo of the card for the audience. “My kid turned me into a human art project,” he quipped, pausing as laughter filled the studio. “I’m still picking glitter out of my socks, but let me tell you—Father’s Day is about these moments. The messy, hilarious, love-filled ones.” He grew serious for a moment, adding, “When your five-year-old thinks you’re a superhero, you don’t need anything else.”
The story resonated with viewers, who flooded X with their own Father’s Day anecdotes. “Gutfeld’s glitter disaster is peak dad life,” one fan wrote. Another commented, “Lily’s card is better than anything on cable news.” For Greg, the card was more than a funny story—it was a reminder of his most important role. At 60, he often joked about being an “old dad,” but Lily’s love made him feel invincible.
A Lasting Legacy
The glitter incident became Gutfeld family lore, retold with laughter at every holiday. The card, carefully preserved in a plastic sleeve, found a permanent home in Greg’s office, next to his vinyl records and awards. It was a testament to Lily’s creativity and Greg’s ability to embrace the chaos of fatherhood. The rug was eventually replaced, but Greg insisted on keeping a small glittery patch as a souvenir, much to Elena’s amusement.
Father’s Day 2025 was a celebration of love in its messiest, most joyful form. Lily’s card, with its smudged paint and heartfelt message, captured the essence of their bond—a father who’d dive into a glitter storm for his daughter, and a little girl who saw him as her superhero. As Greg returned to the studio, glitter still lurking in his jacket, he carried the warmth of that night, knowing no spotlight could outshine Lily’s love.
