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Dave Grohl's Four Kids: Meet Violet, Harper, Ophelia, and His Youngest Daughter

by Tasha Mayberry

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Dave Grohl, the iconic drummer from Nirvana and frontman for the Foo Fighters, shares three daughters with his wife Jordyn Blum, and in September 2024, he welcomed a fourth daughter with another woman. Grohl and Blum married at their Los Angeles home on August 2, 2003, marking Blum’s first marriage and Grohl’s second, following his divorce from photographer Jennifer Youngblood in 1997. Their family began with the birth of Violet Maye in 2006, followed by Harper Willow in 2009, and Ophelia Saint in 2014. In a surprising twist, Grohl announced the arrival of his fourth daughter in September 2024, fathered with a different partner, through an Instagram post.

In a 2009 TIME magazine interview, Grohl discussed how fatherhood drastically altered his life and career, shifting his focus from extensive touring to spending quality time with his children, impacting his songwriting with deeper emotional connections and compassion.

Violet Maye Grohl, 18

Violet Maye, born on April 15, 2006, in Los Angeles, was named after Grohl’s maternal grandmother. Described by Grohl as “just perfect,” her arrival was first hinted at by Foo Fighters’ drummer Taylor Hawkins during an early 2006 MTV interview. By 2007, Grohl expressed to how fatherhood shifted his priorities from touring and partying to family-oriented concerns like sleep schedules and diaper rashes.

Harper Willow Grohl, 15

The couple’s second daughter, Harper Willow, named after Grohl’s great uncle Harper Bonebrake, was born on April 17, 2009. Her early brush with celebrity included a piano lesson from Paul McCartney, an anecdote Grohl shared with delight on The Graham Norton Show in 2021, emphasizing the surreal nature of McCartney playing in his home.

Ophelia Saint Grohl, 10

Grohl announced the expected arrival of their third daughter, Ophelia Saint, during the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Born on August 1, 2014, Ophelia made a memorable appearance alongside her father on the Nick Jr. show Ryan’s Mystery Playdate in 2019, highlighting Grohl’s playful and devoted father side.

Dave Grohl's fourth daughter

In 2024, Grohl disclosed the birth of his fourth daughter, born outside his marriage, expressing his commitment to being a supportive parent and seeking forgiveness from his family for the circumstances. His statement on Instagram underscored his dedication to family and his intent to mend the relationships affected by his actions.

Who Is Dave Grohl's Wife? All About Jordyn Blum

Grohl’s wife, Jordyn Blum, has been his partner for over two decades, sharing significant life events and parenting their daughters. Their 2003 wedding, attended by notable figures from the music industry, solidified their partnership which has witnessed both joyous family expansions and complex personal challenges. In 2024, as they navigated the implications of Grohl’s recent fatherhood news, the couple’s commitment to their family and each other remained a focal point of their public statements.