Paul McCartney's Grandkids: Meet The Eight Lucky Kids Who Have The Former Beatle As Their Grandpa

Hey there! Let’s talk about one of the most iconic musicians in history: Paul McCartney. The legendary "Jet" singer isn’t just a rock star; he’s also a devoted family man who loves spending quality time with his grandkids. Paul, a former member of the Beatles, is now a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren—four from his daughter Stella McCartney and four from his daughter Mary McCartney. Keep reading to discover more about these incredible kids and their famous grandpa.

Meet Paul McCartney’s Eight Grandchildren

Paul McCartney’s journey into grandfatherhood began back in 1999 when his daughter Mary welcomed her first child with her then-husband, Alistair Donald. That child, Arthur Donald, became Paul’s first grandchild. The couple went on to have another son, Elliot Donald, in 2002. However, their marriage ended in 2007, but the bond between Paul and his grandsons remained as strong as ever.

Mary didn’t stop there. In 2008, she started a new chapter with her then-boyfriend, Simon Aboud, and they welcomed their first child together, Sam Aboud. Love bloomed, and the couple tied the knot in 2010. A year later, they were blessed with another son, Sid Aboud. These additions to the family made Paul’s heart swell with pride and joy.

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On the other side of the family, Stella McCartney also became a mom to four beautiful children. She married Adidas Chief Creative Officer Alasdhair Willis in 2003, and their first child, Miller Alasdhair James Willis, was born in 2005. The couple expanded their family in 2006 with the arrival of their daughter, Bailey Linda Olwyn Willis. Their son, Beckett Robert Lee Willis, followed in 2008, and their youngest daughter, Reiley Dilys Stella Willis, was born in 2010. Stella’s career as a fashion designer skyrocketed in the early 2000s, but her priority has always been her family. “I try to spend as much time with my kids as possible. I take them to school every morning, I do four different drop-offs,” she once said in an interview with Purple Dragon. “I have unconditional love for my kids, and they know I’m there for them no matter what.”

Paul McCartney’s Heartwarming Words About Being a Grandpa

Paul McCartney isn’t just a musical legend; he’s also a doting grandpa who cherishes every moment with his grandchildren. In 2019, he was inspired to write a children’s book titled Hey Grandude! after his grandkids playfully gave him the nickname. “The kids started calling me that for a joke, and I thought, ‘Well, it is kind of funny,’” Paul shared in a September 2019 interview with Medium. “It’s a nice old thing, so I wrote some stories about the character Grandude.”

Paul revealed that his grandchildren love the book and enjoy hearing stories about their “Grandude.” During a November 2019 interview with Virgin Radio, he opened up about the special bond he shares with Mary and Stella’s kids. “We spend quite a bit of time together. We don’t live near each other, but we go on holiday together, like Christmas,” he explained. “And in the summer, we’ll see each other. And then sometimes me and [my wife] Nancy pick them up from school. So that’s nice.”

Despite his global fame and countless accolades, Paul considers his family to be one of his greatest achievements. “I love them, and I love being a granddad,” he gushed. For Paul, nothing beats the joy of being surrounded by his loved ones and creating lasting memories with his grandchildren.