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Nick Jonas on being “blessed” to be a father
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Nick Jonasopened up during an interview on theTodayshow about hisnew outlook on lifeafter thebirth of his firstborn,Malti Marie, in January 2021.
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Nick Jonas on how becoming a parent has been a “magical season”
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“It’s pretty wild. She’s the best. It’s just been a magical season of our life,” said the musician. “But it’s a blessing to have her home. It’s been wonderful.”
03of 12Nick Jonas on his newfound perspective as a fatherAlberto E. Rodriguez/GettyNick spoke withVarietyin the wake of theUvalde school shootingand explained howthe tragic event hits even hardernow that he’s a father.“The weight of everything is much more intense,” Nick said. “I think it’s now about trying to be as present as possible and as thoughtful as you can be for your family, but also for other people’s journeys.““I’m so grateful for [Malti] and the wonderful perspective of being a parent,” added the singer.
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Nick Jonas on his newfound perspective as a father
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Nick spoke withVarietyin the wake of theUvalde school shootingand explained howthe tragic event hits even hardernow that he’s a father.
“The weight of everything is much more intense,” Nick said. “I think it’s now about trying to be as present as possible and as thoughtful as you can be for your family, but also for other people’s journeys.”
“I’m so grateful for [Malti] and the wonderful perspective of being a parent,” added the singer.
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Nick Jonas on his daughter being “a gift”
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05of 12Nick Jonas on his first Father’s DayIn honor of his first-ever Father’s Day, Nick shared a sweet Instagram post showing off his “little girl” for thesecond time.The photo showcased the daddy-daughter duo from their backside as Nick gently held Malti Marie. The singer sported custom dad sneakers with her initials printed on the heel of one shoe and “Dad” written on the other.“Thank you@priyankachoprafor the incredible Father Daughter sneakers and for making me a daddy I love you so much,” Nick captioned the photo. “Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and caretakers out there. ❤️ 📸
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Nick Jonas on his first Father’s Day
In honor of his first-ever Father’s Day, Nick shared a sweet Instagram post showing off his “little girl” for thesecond time.
The photo showcased the daddy-daughter duo from their backside as Nick gently held Malti Marie. The singer sported custom dad sneakers with her initials printed on the heel of one shoe and “Dad” written on the other.
“Thank you@priyankachoprafor the incredible Father Daughter sneakers and for making me a daddy I love you so much,” Nick captioned the photo. “Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and caretakers out there. ❤️ 📸
06of 12Joe Jonas on what he’s learned from his daughterJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicDuring an interview withCBS This Morningin May 2021,Joe Jonasrevealed an important lessonhe’s learned as a new dad to daughterWilla, whom he welcomed with wifeSophie Turnerin July 2020. “Naps are nice. All around,” he teased.
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Joe Jonas on what he’s learned from his daughter
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During an interview withCBS This Morningin May 2021,Joe Jonasrevealed an important lessonhe’s learned as a new dad to daughterWilla, whom he welcomed with wifeSophie Turnerin July 2020. “Naps are nice. All around,” he teased.
07of 12Joe Jonas on spending time with his “gorgeous” daughtersophie turner/ instagramThe singer continued to rave onCBS This Morningabout his “gorgeous” daughter and the “amazing” extra time he’s been able to spend at home with her and Sophie.“It’s been forced time at home — I’m always on the go, I’m always moving and traveling and touring,” Joe said. “To be in one place for a solid amount of time and having my feet on the ground and be with my family, my immediate family, is time I don’t think I’ll get back. I’m so thankful and grateful.”
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Joe Jonas on spending time with his “gorgeous” daughter
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The singer continued to rave onCBS This Morningabout his “gorgeous” daughter and the “amazing” extra time he’s been able to spend at home with her and Sophie.
“It’s been forced time at home — I’m always on the go, I’m always moving and traveling and touring,” Joe said. “To be in one place for a solid amount of time and having my feet on the ground and be with my family, my immediate family, is time I don’t think I’ll get back. I’m so thankful and grateful.”
08of 12Joe Jonas on being excited for the birth of his second childJoe Jonas and Sophie Turner.Kevin Mazur/GettyJoe opened up in the cover story ofPEOPLE’s June 2022 issueabout the uncertainty he’s feelingamidthe arrival of his second child.“You really don’t know what to expect. I think [I’m] maybe a little less nervous [this time], but I’m just excited,” the singer said about his growing family. “It’s such an amazing part of life.”
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Joe Jonas on being excited for the birth of his second child
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Joe opened up in the cover story ofPEOPLE’s June 2022 issueabout the uncertainty he’s feelingamidthe arrival of his second child.
“You really don’t know what to expect. I think [I’m] maybe a little less nervous [this time], but I’m just excited,” the singer said about his growing family. “It’s such an amazing part of life.”
09of 12Kevin Jonas on “not pushing” his kids towards music careersdanielle jonas/ instagramKevinand his brothers grew up in the spotlight, but the musician told PEOPLE that he wouldnever force his daughtersinto the entertainment industry if they didn’t want to.“If she told me she wanted to be in the music industry or the entertainment business one day, I would help her fulfill her dreams,” Kevin said of his firstborn Alena Rose, whom he welcomed with wifeDaniellein February 2014.He made sure to add, “But only if they were her dreams and not mine. I’d tell her the good and the bad, but I would never push her.”
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Kevin Jonas on “not pushing” his kids towards music careers
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Kevinand his brothers grew up in the spotlight, but the musician told PEOPLE that he wouldnever force his daughtersinto the entertainment industry if they didn’t want to.
“If she told me she wanted to be in the music industry or the entertainment business one day, I would help her fulfill her dreams,” Kevin said of his firstborn Alena Rose, whom he welcomed with wifeDaniellein February 2014.
He made sure to add, “But only if they were her dreams and not mine. I’d tell her the good and the bad, but I would never push her.”
10of 12Kevin Jonas on watching daughter Alena grow upThe Jonas Family.daniellejonas/InstagramWhen Alena turned one, Kevin gushed to PEOPLE about themajor milestones she had already accomplishedat the time.“She’s walking — that’s new! It’s pretty crazy,” said the singer. “She gets up on her own without holding on to anything. It just happened overnight! Everybody would say to me, ‘It’s going to go so fast,’ and I used to hate that. It’s really true.”
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Kevin Jonas on watching daughter Alena grow up
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When Alena turned one, Kevin gushed to PEOPLE about themajor milestones she had already accomplishedat the time.
“She’s walking — that’s new! It’s pretty crazy,” said the singer. “She gets up on her own without holding on to anything. It just happened overnight! Everybody would say to me, ‘It’s going to go so fast,’ and I used to hate that. It’s really true.”
11of 12Kevin Jonas on bringing his daughters to his concertsKevin Jonas and daughter Alena.danielle jonas/ instagramKevin admitted to PEOPLE in October 2021 that his daughter Alena loves school so much thatnothing will prevent her from missing a day.“I said, ‘Hey Alena, you want to skip school tomorrow and come with dad to the concert?’ " the musician recalled. “She said, ‘No, dad, I have school tomorrow.’ I don’t know if I would’ve had the same response as an almost 8-year-old!”
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Kevin Jonas on bringing his daughters to his concerts
Kevin Jonas and daughter Alena.danielle jonas/ instagram
Kevin admitted to PEOPLE in October 2021 that his daughter Alena loves school so much thatnothing will prevent her from missing a day.
“I said, ‘Hey Alena, you want to skip school tomorrow and come with dad to the concert?’ " the musician recalled. “She said, ‘No, dad, I have school tomorrow.’ I don’t know if I would’ve had the same response as an almost 8-year-old!”
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Kevin Jonas on his “rockstar” daughters
Danielle and Kevin with Alena and Valentina.Kevin Jonas Instagram
TitledThere’s a Rock Concert in My Bedroom, the book highlights the power of music and family.
“Now our daughters, Alena and Valentina, enrich our lives in ways we could have never anticipated,” Kevin told PEOPLE in September 2021. “The love and care they show each other on a daily basis inspired this story and we are so proud to share how these girls not only uplift us and each other, but are creative, caring rock stars in their own right.”
source: people.com
