Tom Selleck is a proud dad both on TV and in real life! The Blue Bloods actor became a father when he adopted son Kevin Selleck during his first marriage to Jacqueline Ray.
Who Is Kevin Selleck?
Tom was married to his first wife, Jacqueline, from 1971 to 1982. During their marriage, he adopted Jacqueline’s son, Kevin, from a previous relationship.
According to Kevin’s IMDb page, he appeared in a 1987 episode of Magnum, P.I., in which his father starred as the titular character from 1980 to 1988. Additionally, Kevin also has a credit from his work on the Scream 2 soundtrack as a writer for “Eyes of Sand.” Kevin was a member of the band Tonic from 1993 to 1996.
In addition to Kevin, Tom is a dad to daughter Hannah Selleck, whom he welcomed with his second wife, Jillie Mack. Tom and Jillie have been married since 1987.
Tom admitted that juggling his Hollywood career and fatherhood wasn’t always easy.
“I think I’ve been a good dad. But you always think you missed opportunities,” he told People in April 2024. “I mean, when it comes right down to it, in our business the work comes first. You find a way to make that compatible, but…”
The TV star is overall very grateful for his experiences as an actor and as a father, saying , “I’ve had a very good life.”
Tom Selleck Is Close to His Kids
An insider told Closer about Tom’s relationship with his children amid his Hollywood stardom.