Greg Gutfeld, the sharp-tongued, fast-witted host known for his edgy humor and no-filter commentary on Fox News, has entered a brand-new chapter in his life—one that even his most loyal fans didn’t see coming. At the age of 60, Gutfeld has become a father, and while he’s the first to admit it’s not easy, the experience has softened the famously sarcastic news personality in ways no one expected.

In a deeply personal essay penned for Fox News, Gutfeld offered a rare and vulnerable glimpse into his evolving world, reflecting on how becoming a dad has forced him to unlearn decades of self-focus and relearn what it means to truly care for someone else. “I’ve mastered the art of being selfish,” he confessed candidly. “But now, it’s not about me anymore.”

That moment of raw truth reveals what many are calling a total reinvention for Gutfeld. Known for poking fun at just about everything and everyone, he now finds himself pacing the floor at odd hours and learning to interpret his newborn daughter Mira’s cries like clues in a cryptic puzzle.

Mira was born in December, a moment that marked a seismic shift in both Gutfeld’s personal and professional life. “Once you have a kid, you can’t regret anything you did before,” he wrote. “Because to change the past would erase the possibility of that child.” His words echo what many parents come to realize—but for Gutfeld, the epiphany is tinged with the awe and awkwardness of someone discovering it later in life.

Gutfeld’s wife, Elena Moussa, has long stayed out of the public spotlight despite their high-profile careers. The couple has been together for over two decades, yet they’ve maintained a remarkable degree of privacy. That is, until now. In his essay, Gutfeld lovingly described Elena’s pregnancy journey as a “nine-month tour of duty,” lauding her strength, patience, and endurance. “For that reason,” he added, “we should treat moms like conquering heroes.”

The transformation in Gutfeld’s life has been more than emotional—it’s been literal. The couple recently upgraded their living space to accommodate their new arrival, purchasing a sprawling $10.5 million loft in New York City’s trendy SoHo neighborhood. The new home offers the room and comfort needed for their growing family, including space for their ever-popular French bulldog, Gus, who joined their household in 2022 and has become a recurring figure on Gutfeld’s Instagram.

Though known for his razor-sharp wit and zinger-filled monologues, Gutfeld didn’t miss a beat in using humor to announce the arrival of baby Mira. In true Gutfeld fashion, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), “See, that’s how you keep a secret. Thank you all for the nice words! See you in a few!” His tongue-in-cheek update was met with a flood of congratulations and well-wishes, proving just how many people were rooting for him—even if they never imagined this chapter was coming.

His co-host Dana Perino read a more elaborate statement from Gutfeld on The Five, in which he joked that his daughter had already inherited her mother’s beauty and his “rock-hard abs.” He quipped that Mira was in training for multilingual mastery and rigorous workouts, but then dropped a sweet and subtle punchline: “She’s already very observant and has asked if Jesse [Watters] wears a toupee.”

Despite his jokes, Gutfeld has admitted candidly on air that he’s “terrible at everything” when it comes to being a dad. It’s this honesty—blended with humility—that has struck a chord with fans. For someone who built his brand on unfiltered takes and no-nonsense opinions, this new version of Gutfeld—more emotional, more relatable—feels like a refreshing change.

His journey to fatherhood was hardly predictable. Gutfeld first met Elena in 2004 during a business trip to Portugal. At the time, he was an editor at Maxim UK, and she worked as a photo editor for Maxim Russia. In what sounds like a rom-com plot, he claims he knew from the moment he saw her that she was his future wife. He spent three days trying to talk to her, and just five months later, they were married. Even in a whirlwind romance, they managed to keep their relationship remarkably low-key—until now.

The couple’s loyalty to one another became especially evident in 2022, during the early days of the Russia-Ukraine war. Elena, born in Russia, had family living in Ukraine. When the invasion began, Gutfeld adjusted the shooting schedule of his show to make space for real-time updates and coverage of the crisis. Behind the scenes, he and his Fox News colleagues helped facilitate the evacuation of Elena’s mother, who was ultimately reunited with her daughter in an emotional moment captured on video. Gutfeld called his coworkers “heroes” for their support.

This deeply human side of Gutfeld—the man behind the snark—has been breaking through more and more. After years of poking fun at politics and media, his fans now get to see a man navigating late fatherhood with heart, humor, and humility.

Of course, his career isn’t slowing down. Gutfeld remains a mainstay at Fox News, hosting his namesake late-night show Gutfeld! and continuing to co-host The Five. His loyal audience still tunes in for his hot takes and one-liners, but they now view him through a slightly different lens—one shaped by sleepless nights, baby bottles, and a newfound respect for the little things in life.

In a world full of cynical news and bitter division, Greg Gutfeld’s leap into fatherhood offers a rare bright spot—a reminder that personal growth can come at any age, and love can transform even the most sarcastic of souls. Whether it’s diaper duty or writing bestsellers, Gutfeld is taking on the next chapter with gusto.

And to the surprise of many, Greg Gutfeld may have just found his most meaningful punchline yet: being called “Dad.”