Michael J. Fox shared a heartfelt birthday message for his youngest child, Esme, on November 3, 2024. The actor took to Instagram to express his love and admiration for his daughter, who just turned 23 years old. Fox’s warm words were paired with a series of photos of Esme.

Michael J. Fox’s Instagram post featured a carousel of images of Esme. The first photo showed Esme standing outside a building, surrounded by colorful flowers and outdoor seating.

Another image showed her in a chic white dress with a sheer layer covered in rhinestones, accented by a statement flower necklace in earthy tones. The final photo showed Esme in casual attire, a white tank top and jeans, playing with a dog on the floor.

In her caption, Fox shared her deep affection for her daughter. “Esme, happy birthday to our Renaissance girl,” he wrote. “You do everything.” He added: “Your Dood loves you very much. Who doesn’t? Keep living your best life.

Fox’s wife, Tracy Pollanalso celebrated their daughter’s birthday. The actress posted her own tribute to Esme on Instagram. “I love you @esmeannabelle,” she wrote. “Happy Birthday!!! I love absolutely everything about you and I’m lucky to be able to explore the world with you! You are my heart.

Pollan and Fox, who have been married for more than three decades, often share glimpses into their family life. Together they have four children: Sam, 35, and twin daughters Aquinnah and Schuyler, 29, in addition to Esme.

Just a few days before Esme’s birthday, Michael J. Fox made a surprise revelation during a Back to the Future panel at Los Angeles Comic Con.

He shared that he wasn’t sure if his daughters had watched the iconic 1985 film that made him a household name. “I don’t know if my daughters saw it,” Fox admitted.

Reflecting on his role in the beloved sci-fi comedy, Fox opened up about the pressure he felt playing multiple characters in the film series. “We had expectations,” he said.

“We took this very seriously. We want to be big. Despite his uncertainty about his daughters’ familiarity with the film, Fox’s contributions to Hollywood remain widely celebrated.

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