Michael J. Fox, who has been married to Tracy Pollan for over 30 years, cherishes fatherhood above all. They have four children, and Fox humorously says it sometimes feels like five and
He emphasizes the importance of being available to his kids, advising parents not to delay their attention, as it can cause children to lose interest in sharing.Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, Fox praises his children’s empathy and resilience. On Mother’s Day 2022, he publicly credited Pollan for raising “beautiful, sensitive, intelligent, empathetic, independent, compassionate” children. His eldest son, Sam, works in entertainment, while his twins, Aquinnah and Schuyler, are in media and education, and his youngest, Esmé, is a Duke University student.Beyond his family, Fox is dedicated to Parkinson’s research, having raised over $2 billion for the cause.