Here's a story you might not expect from the guy who used to make America squirm with his brutal honesty on American Idol. Simon Cowell, at 58, has transformed into a doting dad who's clearly smitten with his little boy, Eric. Even on the set of America’s Got Talent, Simon's fatherly instincts are on full display. Recently, during an audition, he playfully told a charming five-year-old named Sophie, "I want you to date my son, Eric. He’s gonna love you. You’re adorable!"
Simon Cowell's Journey to Parenthood
Simon’s newfound tenderness has left everyone, including himself, scratching their heads. "He’s madly in love with his son," a close insider exclusively told Closer Weekly in their latest issue, which is now available on newsstands. "Simon openly shares his deep feelings for Eric with his friends. He’s become this big softie when it comes to his boy." It’s a far cry from the Simon Cowell we once knew—sharp-tongued and unapologetically critical. But fatherhood has changed him in ways no one could have predicted.
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Raising Eric: Lessons in Manners and Kindness
If you remember Simon's cutting remarks from his American Idol days, you might be pleasantly surprised by the values he’s instilling in Eric. "We’ve taught him to share," Simon proudly reports, speaking about his son with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 40. "He says ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ Someone told me the other day, ‘He’s such a polite little boy.’ I couldn’t be prouder of that." It’s clear Simon wants Eric to grow up with respect and kindness, traits he might not have been known for in his younger years.
A Mutual Love Story
The affection between Simon and Eric is mutual. "Eric made Simon a card filled with hearts for Father’s Day," the insider shares, "and Simon was absolutely over the moon with it. When Eric jumps into his arms in the morning or when Simon comes home, it makes Simon beam with pride and joy." It’s moments like these that highlight just how much fatherhood has softened Simon Cowell, turning him into a man who finds happiness in the simplest of gestures.
Could There Be Another Addition to the Family?
While Lauren might be eager for a second child, Simon seems content with just Eric. "Lauren wants another baby," the insider confirms, "but Simon is perfectly happy with one. He’s very aware of his age, so whether Lauren can convince him, only time will tell." Regardless of what the future holds, one thing is certain: Simon has fully embraced the joys and challenges
