Foo Fighters frontman, Dave Grohl, made headlines recently after revealing he fathered a child outside of his marriage, admitting to infidelity. Grohl took to Instagram to share the news, expressing his intentions to be a loving and supportive parent to his new daughter, while also seeking forgiveness from his wife. The 55-year-old musician has been married to model and TV producer, Jordyn Blum, since 2003, and the couple shares three daughters together.
In his Instagram post, Grohl stated, “I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her. I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness. We’re grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved, as we move forward together.” This revelation comes after Grohl performed with the Foo Fighters at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium in July as part of their Everything or Nothing At All Tour.
Grohl’s marriage to Jordyn is his second, following his divorce from photographer Jennifer Leigh Youngblood in 1997. Reflecting on his first marriage, Grohl admitted, “I was 25, my wife was even younger. We weren’t ready to get married. I miss her a tonne, she’s the funniest goddamn weirdo you ever met in your life. Absolutely adorable. It would have been better had we not got married. But you live and you learn.”
The news of Grohl’s personal life has sparked discussions and garnered attention from fans and the media. Despite the challenges he faces, Grohl remains committed to his family and is working towards rebuilding trust and seeking forgiveness within his marriage. The musician’s openness about his struggles reflects a journey of self-reflection and growth, resonating with many facing similar personal dilemmas.