Michael Strahan, the host of Good Morning America and beloved former NFL star, has made family a top priority his entire life. Despite his hectic life on TV, he never stops to think twice about taking himself out of the limelight for his family members. His recent life turned adorable—he became a first-time granddad. When baby Onyx, his very first grandkid, was born, there were new reasons for joy and adjustments in family balance.
A Grandfather for the First Time
Strahan’s oldest daughter, 33-year-old Tanita, welcomed her son, Onyx, last year. The news was met with overwhelming joy from the TV personality, who has embraced this new role with enthusiasm.
In a recent interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Strahan glowed with pride as he spoke about his grandson. “Five-month-old baby boy named Onyx,” he revealed enthusiastically. “My daughter’s doing great, the baby’s doing great. I’m thrilled.”
Grandfatherhood has been a life-altering experience for him. His close-knit family has become even tighter with the addition of the new member.
A Different Kind of Love
Strahan has long been a committed father to his four kids—Tanita, Michael Jr., and twins Isabella and Sophia. But even he acknowledges the affection for a grandchild as something different.
“You get to look at your grandbaby. They sent me one picture early today, and I’m like, ‘I love you SO much,'” he told Fallon. “I look at photos of my children, and I’m like, ‘I love YOU.’ There’s an extra little!” His self-deprecation brought the audience laughing.
The Advantages of Grandparenting
Strahan is loving being a grandfather and taking it easy. He is very happy because he has a nagging responsibility like he had as a parent. It is mainly because grandparenting lets him get the important things done first.
His lighthearted Grandparents communicate how much he enjoys the sport without the lifelong stress of parenthood.
Rushing to Meet Onyx
The moment Onyx was born, Strahan wasn’t about to let a second pass without showing up. The moment he finished working for FOX’s NFL on Sunday, he cut to the hospital to see his daughter and grandson.
He said it is awesome to be a grandfather. Lately, he said that when he passed by Fox , he told his grandchild that he would spoil him and then he would write him back to his parents.
The excitement of meeting his grandson for the very first time would be something he could never erase; from that moment on, he cherished every moment spent with him.
Choosing the Perfect Grandpa Nickname
One of the more entertaining parts of his new existence has been the argument over what Onyx will call him. “Everyone’s like, ‘What’s he going to call you?’ I don’t know,” he admitted.
Strahan even said he might hold a survey to determine the top nickname. A lighthearted suggestion? “Gap-pa” — a comedic reference to his iconic tooth gap.
Conclusion
Strahan has always been a family man, and with the birth of baby Onyx, his role has grown most wonderfully. He still manages to balance his successful career with his great love for his children and now his grandson.
“I am so blessed for my daughter Tanita and Calenta, her boyfriend,” he exclaimed, basking in the joy of his expanding family. Onyx, he went on, is a “wonderful addition” and has filled their lives with even more love.
As he adjusts to grandparenthood, one thing is for sure—Michael Strahan is taking to this new role with the same affection, humor, and dedication that he has always given his family.
