Michael J. Fox may be known worldwide for his award-winning acting career, but if you ask him what role he cherishes most, he’ll tell you—being a dad.

Married to actress Tracy Pollan for over 30 years, Fox lights up when he talks about their family. Together, they’ve raised four children in a home filled with love, laughter, and what he jokingly calls “a five-kid household”—a nod to the lively chaos of parenting.

To Fox, being a good father isn’t about grand gestures—it’s about showing up. “Always be available to your kids,” he once said. “If you tell them ‘five minutes,’ it turns into 15. And by then, the magic of the moment they wanted to share is gone.” It’s a reminder to be present, even in life’s busiest moments.

Living with Parkinson’s disease since 1991, Fox has been open about how much strength and inspiration he draws from his children. He often shares glimpses of their bond on social media, especially on his Instagram, where it’s clear that family is the center of his world.

On Mother’s Day in 2022, he posted a tribute to Tracy that captured their shared journey in parenthood:
“Our children are beautiful, sensitive, intelligent, empathetic, independent, compassionate, adventurous, lovely people. That’s your fault.”

It was both a compliment and a testament to the quiet teamwork and deep love they’ve poured into raising their kids.

Through his honesty, humor, and unwavering devotion to family, Michael J. Fox continues to show us what really matters: being there for the people you love—fully, truly, and without delay.