To the world, Paul McCartney is known as the frontman of the legendary band The Beatles. The “Come Together” artist plays a much bigger role in the lives of his family, though, including being the dad of his five children, Heather McCartney, Mary McCartney, Stella McCartney, James McCartney and Beatrice McCartney.

The music icon has lived quite an amazing life thanks to an endless string of No. 1 hits and touring around the world, but nothing compares to his journey through fatherhood. “I love being a dad,” the “Hey Jude” musician told The Telegraph in January 2009. “My typical morning these days would be to get up at 6:30 a.m., make breakfast, get Beatrice up, get her dressed and watch some TV.”

Paul became a dad for the first time with his late wife, Linda McCartney, when they welcomed his older children, Mary, Stella and James. He also became the father of Linda’s daughter, Heather, having adopted her after the couple married in 1969.

Tragically, Linda died in April 1998 from breast cancer, and four years later, he moved on with his second spouse, Heather Mills. The duo expanded Paul’s family by welcoming their daughter, Beatrice, but Paul and Heather split after six years of marriage in 2008. In 2011, he married his third wife, Nancy Shevell.

Since the rocker doesn’t have a nanny, he does everything himself, including taking his daughter to school and picking her up every day. “I love every second of it and I’m not exhausted at all,” Paul gushed to the outlet. “People say, I’m up at 6:30 a.m., what is going on? But I genuinely love it. It’s a thrill bringing up a young kid. It’s such an education. I’m a different dad now, but it’s good.”

Other than Beatrice, who is still a teen, Paul’s kids have achieved a lot in their careers. Mary is a successful photographer and James has helped his father create some of his studio albums. He’s even released two EPs and studio albums of his own.

“Music has been important to me my whole life,” James told the Daily Herald in April 2017. “I love performing live, and it’s great fun. It can be nerve-wracking sometimes, mostly because I get so pumped up for it! Ultimately, though, when you look out at the audience and see them connecting with the music you’ve written, it’s all worth it. An amazing and beautiful experience.”

Scroll through the gallery below to learn all about Paul McCartney’s five kids!

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Heather Eastman McCartney

Heather is the daughter of Paul’s late wife, Linda, from a previous marriage. Heather was born on December 31, 1962. Though Paul isn’t her biological dad, Heather said the crooner has had a “lifelong influence” on her as she “considers [him] to be her father,” according to the McCartney family website.

Today, Heather is a prominent British potter and designer with art exhibitions all around the world, including ones in New York, Phoenix, Tokyo, Paris and Sydney. She’s also been featured in a few of her dad’s documentaries, including Wingspan and Let It Be, per IMDb.

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Mary McCartney

Mary is Paul’s first child with Linda, and she was born on August 28, 1969. She is an English photographer and vegetarian cookery writer, who has also appeared in 2001’s Wingspan, as well as 2012’s Who Shot Rock & Roll: The Film.

In terms of her personal life, Mary is married to her film director husband, Simon Aboud, and is the mom of their four kids: Arthur, Elliot, Sam and Sid. During a December 2022 interview with Closer, Mary admitted that she didn’t realize her parents were famous until she was older.

“When you’re within it, you don’t really notice it so much,” she explained.

She also revealed the valuable advice her father gave her that has stuck with her throughout her life.

“He said just follow your heart and try not to be swayed too much by what people think of you,” Mary said. “Have confidence in yourself and believe in yourself.”

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Stella McCartney

Stella made her arrival on September 13, 1971. The blonde beauty hasn’t had a hard time coming out from behind her father’s shadow as she is a major designer in the fashion world. According to her website, she “graduated from Central St Martins in 1995” and launched her eponymous fashion brand in 2001.

“Stella McCartney now operates 51 freestanding stores in locations including Manhattan’s Soho, London’s Mayfair and Brompton Cross, LA’s West Hollywood, Paris’ Palais Royal, Milan, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing,” the website reads. “Her collections are now distributed in 77 countries through 863 doors including specialty shops, and department stores, as well as shipping to 100 countries online.”

Aside from her profession, Stella is married to her husband, Alasdhair Willis, whom she married in 2003. The couple shares four kids: Miller, Bailey, Beckett and Reiley.

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James McCartney

James — who was born on September 12, 1977 — followed in the famous musical footsteps of his father. James is a British singer-songwriter who has worked with his dad in the past. Per reports, he has contributed to many solo albums by his parents, including Paul’s 1997 record Flaming Pie and Driving Rain, as well as Linda’s 1998 album Wide Prairie.

Unlike his sisters, James is not married and has no kids.

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Beatrice McCartney

Born on October 28, 2003, Beatrice is the youngest daughter of Paul and his only child with his second wife, ex Heather Mills. The adorable teen might not have a distinguished career or kids just yet, but she has learned how to play the saxophone.

While Beatrice still has time to figure out her career path, she did once reveal she may pursue a future as a marine biologist, per The Famous People.