Greg Gutfeld, Fox News’ razor-tongued king of late-night, stepped back into the Gutfeld! spotlight on January 6, 2025, after a 46-day paternity leave that left fans buzzing with questions. At 60, the The Five co-host welcomed daughter Mira with wife Elena Moussa, 42, in December 2024, a life quake that’s reshaped the self-proclaimed “selfish” star. His return wasn’t just a TV comeback—it was a raw, reflective dive into fatherhood’s uncharted waters, revealing a softer Greg that’s got viewers stunned and rooting for more.
Known for skewering liberals and topping ratings—Gutfeld! hit 2.5 million viewers last year—Gutfeld’s absence sparked wild theories. Was he fired? Burned out? Dana Perino squashed rumors on The Five, announcing Mira’s arrival with a grin: “She’s got rock-hard abs!” Back on air, Gutfeld’s monologue mixed his signature snark with rare vulnerability. “I’ve mastered being selfish,” he admitted, “but Mira’s teaching me to unlearn it.” Fans lapped it up, one tweeting, “Greg’s dad glow is unreal!” Yet, behind the jokes, a deeper struggle simmered.
Fatherhood at 60 isn’t easy. Gutfeld, who met Moussa in Portugal in 2004, kept their pregnancy hush-hush until the end. He confessed to The Sun that Elena’s shouldered most baby duties—“I’m terrible at everything”—while he binged Yellowstone during leave in their $10.5 million NYC pad. “It’s not earth-shattering, but it’s humbling,” he said, hinting at sleepless nights and diaper fumbles. Moussa, a fashion stylist, remains his rock, their 20-year bond a quiet force amid his loud career.
The shift’s palpable. Gutfeld, once all-in on career—outranking Fallon and Colbert—now wrestles with new priorities. “You think about someone else,” he told viewers, a nod to Mira’s pull. Fans see it: “He’s still savage, but there’s heart now,” one posted on X. His Trump inauguration taping looms January 20, but Mira’s the real headline. Will fatherhood tame his edge? Unlikely—he’s already jabbing at Biden’s economy—but it’s adding depth that’s hooked 3 million nightly viewers.
This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a reinvention. Gutfeld’s not dodging fights, but he’s picking new ones: balancing Fox’s top shows with first steps and bottle feeds. Elena and Mira have cracked his armor, and fans can’t get enough of the guy who’s learning love trumps ratings. What’s next for this diaper-changing provocateur? America’s watching, and he’s just getting started.
