How many children does Rod Stewart have? What we know as singer’s son says celebrity kids are “f*cked up”

Music icon Rod Stewart is known for his decades-long career in the industry as well as being the father of eight kids. The subject of celebrity children was highlighted recently when his son, Sean Stewart, made the news by saying to the Daily Mail that celebrity kids are "f*cked up."

The now 80-year-old Stewart has eight children with five different partners. His children, now known to be between the ages of 14 and 61, have had careers in entertainment, sports, and business.

His oldest daughter, Sarah Streeter, was born in 1963 to Stewart and his then-girlfriend, Susannah Boffey. According to an article by People Magazine, Sarah was adopted and raised by a different family due to some difficult situations back then, but she was able to find her biological father when she was older.

Kimberly Stewart, who is the daughter of Rod Stewart and his ex-wife Alana Stewart, was born in 1979. She is now an actress, model, and entrepreneur. She’s the owner of The Realm, a luxury lifestyle organization.

Kimberly’s younger brother, Sean Stewart, born in 1980, has worked in reality television and the fashion industry. Most recently, Sean made headlines for opening up about what it was like to grow up as the son of a rock star.

Rod Stewart’s daughter Ruby Stewart, who was born in 1987 to the model Kelly Emberg, is now a musician like her father. She was part of the country duo The Sisterhood and has continued to follow a solo music path.

Another daughter of Stewart’s, Renee, was born in 1992 to ex-wife Rachel Hunter. She trained in dance and has since built a career as a professional dancer and yoga teacher.

Liam Stewart took a different route from his siblings. Born in 1994, he is a professional ice hockey player who played on teams in the U.S. and U.K. In 2024, Liam wed his long-term partner, Nicole Artukovich.

Rod Stewart’s two youngest children, Alastair Wallace and Aiden Patrick, are with his current wife, Penny Lancaster. Alastair, who was born in 2005, has recently taken up modeling.

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Rod Stewart’s son talks about the struggles of celebrity children

Rod Stewart’s son Sean Stewart’s recent remarks on the struggles of being a child of a celebrity have revived discussions online of the challenges of growing up in public with fame.

He has been open about his challenges with ADHD and dyslexia, telling how he was bullied as a child and called “Stupid Stewart.” He also spoke about how easy it was for him to get hold of substances as a teenager, but insists that his latest rehab stay has nothing to do with substance abuse (GB News).

Sean called being the child of a well-known musician "a curse and a hindrance" because many children of famous people are subject to unrealistic expectations and social pressures, as per Daily Mail.

He called it the “Rock 'n' Roll Royalty Curse,” in which the children of rock stars enjoy their parents’ access to elite lifestyles but are also burdened with feelings of isolation and scrutiny.