'It's a Girl!': Don Johnson, 72, & Wife of 23 Years Had Gender Reveal Party
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Don Johnson, 72, and his wife Kelley, 53, just had a baby shower. Their whole family united for this exciting moment, including five children and Don's ex-wife Melanie Griffith.
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The actor's wife and ex-wife have very close bonds.
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Don's big family is his first priority. He became sober only because of his children and wife.
Don Johnson, 72 in 2022, met his second wife, Kelley Phleger, 53 in 2022, while attending a mutual friend's birthday party. At the time, the actor was starring in the role of Nash Bridges, a San Francisco cop, in the mid-1990s.
The star and the former teacher fell in love and married in 1999. Later that year, the couple had their first child together, daughter Grace, before they expanded their offspring years later.
Don Johnson and Kelley Phleger at the LACMA Art + Film Gala honoring Barbara Kruger and Quentin Tarantino on November 1, 2014, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
In 2002, the pair welcomed a son, Jasper, and in 2006, their lastborn son, Deacon, was born. On November 26, 2022, Kelley took to her Instagram account to share some exciting news.
Alongside a video that showed family members, including their children, standing outside lighting flares to reveal the gender of a baby, "The Watchmen" actor's wife shared that someone was expecting a child but didn't explain if it was her and Don or if they were going to be grandparents.
The event saw the family lined up holding flares that flamed pink to signify they were having a baby girl. On the lawn, the words "Boy or girl?" were visible, and the family was excited with the revelation, with Kelley also noting in her post:
"It’s a GIRL!!!!"
Fans were also thrilled by the news regardless of who was expecting the child, with one person congratulating the family, saying the news was "absolutely fabulous." The person thought having a new baby girl on the way was exciting.
Someone else congratulated whoever would be the parents, while a third person thought there was nothing as exciting as welcoming a new baby girl. One unexpected person who was at the event was Don's ex-wife.
Why Did Don's Ex-wife Melanie Griffith Attend the Gender Reveal?
Don's first ex-wife, Melanie Griffith, with whom he shares a daughter, Dakota, was invited to the gender reveal. On November 28, 2022, the actress shared several Instagram images from the event.
She noted how they'd had family moments during the occasion and shared how grateful she was for each person. The star revealed how they'd shared memories, laughter, and love, with the photos showing how the group bonded over posing for pictures, eating, and playing games.
The blended family came together, with Don, Kelley, and Melanie coming together to spend the day happily united with their children. Kelley left a comment on Melanie's post showing how they didn't have any negativity towards each other.
Melanie Griffith and Kelley Phleger with their children at the film premiere of "Piglet's Big Movie" on March 16, 2003, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Don's wife, 23 years in 2022, shared how they'd had "so much fun" and noted their family was "everything!" She also revealed how their game night was the highlight of the gathering because everyone was competitive, and she celebrated her "team" with Melanie winning.
He [Don Johnson] shared how he was a perfect example of what people could attain when they regained sanity in their spirits and bodies.
Melanie Griffith, Don Johnson, and Kelley Phleger at Revlon's Annual Philanthropic Luncheon on September 27, 2016, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
While Don was a present and loving father in 2022, that wasn't always the case with the actor. In the past, the star struggled with some personal issues he had to overcome before being his best self.
How Did Don's Family Make Him a Sober Man and Doting Father?
During a 2019 interview, Don revealed how he overcame alcoholism and became sober because of domestic bliss. He recalled a day when he returned home after "running wild" and hanging with his friends on the weekend, stating:
"I walked in, and there was this wonderful little scene of Madonna and child at the breakfast table. And that's when it hit me."
The star managed to keep a close bond with Dakota and Jesse, his son born in 1982 with actress Patti D'Arbanville. However, a friend said he was "trying to make up for lost time" with the two older children.
The source revealed how he was an involved and doting father to his three younger children. Nothing made the actor happier than having all his offspring together, and Don's most important job lately was being a good role model.
The "Miami Vice" star said he did what he could to ensure young people understood how drugs could destroy their lives. He shared how he was a perfect example of what people could attain when they regained sanity in their spirits and bodies.
His journey to becoming serene and at peace with himself was long. Don revealed he didn't struggle with any more vices in his life, but with a grin, he said the only one was his five children.
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