Tobey Maguire Is a Proud Father of Two: More about His Kids Otis Tobias and Ruby Sweetheart Maguire

"Spiderman" actor Tobey Maguire is a doting dad to son Otis Tobias Maguire and daughter Ruby Sweetheart Maguire whom he shares with his ex-wife Jennifer Meyer.

Tobey Maguire will forever be ensconced in the imagination of millions as the boyish Peter Parker, the actor many consider the ultimate "Spiderman." Still, his favorite role by far is that of a doting dad to his two children.

Tobey Maguire's kids, Ruby Sweetheart Maguire and Otis Tobias Maguire, are the results of the actor's marriage to jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer. Even though they divorced, they are loving co-parents to their children.

Tobey Maguire is probably one of the best-known actors in the world thanks to the incredible success of his three "Spiderman" films set in the Marvel Universe.

The actor was born on June 27, 1975, on the outskirts of La La Land — Santa Monica, California — and started acting very young. At 14, he landed his first movie role in the 1989 film "The Wizard."

Over the next few years, Maguire's career blossomed, and he starred in several major films such as Gary Ross' "Pleasantville," "The Cider House Rules" opposite Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, and another Gary Ross film, "Seabiscuit."

Fans know everything about Maguire's work, but not as much is known about his personal life, his family, and his role as a father to two growing young people.

The Birth of His First Baby Ruby Sweetheart Changed Tobey Maguire

Maguire met Jennifer Meyer, the daughter of Universal studios head Ronald Meyer, in 2003. The couple became engaged in April 2006 and welcomed their

Ruby Sweetheart Maguire seven months later.

Maguire confessed that becoming a father transformed his life and his outlook. He revealed that even his professional decisions would be influenced by his need to be close to his child. He said:

"I love being a dad! I love my daughter…yeah, it’s definitely amazing! It’s like everybody says, all the clichés are true -- it’s indescribable and you just have to be there to understand it. You know, you don’t really get it until you’re there."

Maguire and Jennifer revealed that Ruby's unusual middle name is in honor of her grandmother, who always called her "sweetheart."

Tobey Maguire Misspelled His Son Otis's Name on His Birth Certificate to Prank His Wife

Maguire and Jennifer married in romantic Hawaii in 2007, and two years later, they welcomed their second child, a son named Otis Tobias Maguire. The family only revealed the baby's name a month after his birth, and Maguire's prank on his wife may have been the cause.

Maguire registered his son, but he brought back an extra form in which he'd deliberately misspelled little Otis' name and handed it to Jennifer. He revealed:

“We spell it Otis, but I spelled it Oatis on the form and brought it back to my wife and was acting very innocent. ‘Oh, I’m so excited! It’s official! Look,’ and I handed her the paper.”

Maguire is an adoring father and was once spotted out and about with Otis, then three years old. The adorable toddler was wearing a T-Shirt that proclaimed "Respect Your Mother" and carrying a red rose.

Leonardo DiCaprio Helped to Raise Tobey's Son and Daughter

One of Maguire's closest friends is actor Leonardo DiCaprio whom he met during a 1990 audition for a TV series, "Parenthood." DiCaprio got the lead, but the two actors became close friends.

One thing the two celebrities prove is that bitterness and anger don't have to sour the memories of an old love.

They went on to work together in 1993 in "This Boy's Life" with Robert DeNiro, and ten years later, they collaborated again in "The Great Gatsby." DiCaprio is a big star, but for the Maguire kids, he is Uncle Leo.

Uncle Leo is a firm favorite and always ready to help out. When the kids were younger, he'd even cut up their food and carry them when they got tired or had to cross a street.

Tobey Maguire and His Ex-wife Jennifer Work Hard to Keep Their Kids Happy after Their Divorce

In 2016, Maguire and Jennifer separated, and she filed for a divorce in 2020. Nevertheless, she referred to Maguire as her best friend and revealed the secret behind their amicable divorce. Jennifer

:

“Remember that you love your kids equally more than anything in the world and that you want the best for them, and if they see parents that don’t get along or fight, then they’re going to be unhappy, and nobody wants unhappy children.”

Jennifer has explained that, above all else, she and her ex-husband love their children. She described her relationship with Maguire as nurturing and supportive. The two often talk about their lives and discuss their parenting roles.

Maguire is, according to Jennifer, the best ex-husband, and their divorce was a "beautiful experience." The two celebrities prove that bitterness and anger don't have to sour the memories of an old love. After all, you don't have to be a couple to be a loving family.