Kelsey Grammer has added to his brood again after recently welcoming his eighth child, a son named Christopher, with his fourth wife Kayte Walsh.
The Frasier star, 70, announced his baby news while appearing on Monday’s episode of Pod Meets World.
The actor has built a large family over the years with his children spanning in ages from 42 to his newborn baby.
Kelsey recently admitted he is trying to be a more hands on father with his younger children after ‘neglecting’ the older ones.
Speaking to People, he said: ‘I have neglected a couple of the kids in my life, especially the first two.
‘I’m trying to make up for a little of it now. I’m still their dad, so you can always have [a] chance to show up.’
Spencer Grammer, 42
Kelsey’s first child, a daughter named Spencer (pictured), was born to his first wife Doreen Alderman, who he was married to from 1982 to 1990
In 2022, she starred alongside her father again in the TV film The 12 Days of Christmas Eve
In 2011, Kelsey became a grandfather when Spencer welcomed a son, Emmett, with her now ex-husband James Hekseth
Kelsey’s first child, a daughter named Spencer, was born to his first wife Doreen Alderman, who he was married to from 1982 to 1990.
Spencer followed her father into acting, appearing in animated series Rick and Morty and college show Greek.
Her first on-camera appearance was with an uncredited part on Cheers, which her father starred in at the time.
In 2022, she starred alongside her father again in the TV film The 12 Days of Christmas Eve.
‘He has been great about me being an actress,’ Spencer previously said of Kelsey. ‘He always tells me to follow my heart and to do things for the right reasons.’
In 2011, Kelsey became a grandfather when Spencer welcomed a son, Emmett, with her now ex-husband James Hekseth.
Greer Grammer, 33
Kelsey welcomes his second daughter Greer (pictured in September 2025) with hair and makeup stylist Barrie Buckner in 1992
In 2023, she participated in the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union strike which lasted for three months
Kelsey welcomes his second daughter Greer with hair and makeup stylist Barrie Buckner in 1992.
Greer became a beauty queen, entering her first pageant in 2008 and winning the title of Miss Teen Malibu. She went on to place top 10 in the Miss California Teen competition.
She competed again for the following years and finished in the top 10 each time.
Greer has also made acting appearances over the years including in the TV shows Awkward and iCarly.
In 2023, she participated in the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union strike which lasted for three months.
‘I’ve been a member for 10+ years and I can honestly say I have never felt more proud to be a member of this union than I did today,’ she wrote after a protest.
Greer recently landed a role on Paramount+’s rebooted Frasier series where she plays Roz Doyle’s daughter, Alice.
Mason Grammer, 24
Kelsey had two children with his ex-wife Camille Grammer. The first was daughter Mason who was born in October 2001 (pictured in 2019)
Mason has since launched a modelling career, posing for Harper’s Bazaar and walking the runway at New York Fashion Week (pictured walking for Malan Breton in 2022)
Mason graduated from Emerson College in 2024 (pictured with her mother Camille, centre left, and brother Jude, centre rigtht)
Kelsey had two children with his ex-wife Camille Grammer. The first was daughter Mason who was born in October 2001.
Kelsey and Camille divorced in 2010 after 13 years of marriage and Mason previously told how the split affected her.
‘It was the hardest time of my life. I changed a lot after that. I had to grow up faster because I had a lot more responsibilities,’ she told Genlux Magazine.
‘My dad wasn’t around, so I didn’t see him much, and my mom had such a hard time,’ before adding that she and her dad can now talk ‘about everything’.’
Mason graduated from Emerson College in 2024 and she has since launched a modelling career, posing for Harper’s Bazaar and walking the runway at New York Fashion Week.
Camille wished Mason a happy birthday on Saturday, writing: ‘Happy Birthday, my beautiful girl. You are the light in my life.
‘Watching you overcome challenges with such poise has been amazing. You’re strong, kind-hearted, and beautiful inside out. I couldn’t be prouder. Love you!’
Jude Grammer, 21
Kelsey and Camille’s second child, a son named Jude, was born via surrogate (pictured in 2019)
In 2023, Jude’s mother Camille revealed he was attending college as she wrote a post celebrating his 19th birthday
Kelsey and Camille’s second child, a son named Jude, was born via surrogate.
Camille previously told how Jude hopes to get into the entertainment industry one day, telling Page Six: ‘I know he wants to be like his dad, an actor.’
In another interview with The Daily Dish, she added: ‘I know he says he’d like to be an actor. He’s funny, he’s got a great personality — he’s got this natural comedic timing, he doesn’t have to work at it, he just has it.
‘So he might, we’ll see. I could see that with him. He’s very funny, he’s got a dry sense of humor, very witty.’
He was also happy with the idea of his father having more kids.
When Kelsey was asked about the possiblity of having children with his fourth wife Kayte, he said both Jude and Mason were ‘very, very cool about it’.
‘My son, Jude, especially, he’s like, ‘When are the kids coming?”
In 2023, Jude’s mother Camille revealed he was attending college as she wrote a post celebrating his 19th birthday.
‘I can’t believe you are 19?!?!! A birthday and you are moving into your dorm. Good luck in college. You are funny and kind. I’m so proud of you. I love you,’ she wrote.
Faith Grammer, 13
Kelsey’s married Kayte in 2011. Their first child, a girl named Faith, was born in July 2012 and their second, Kelsey Gabriel, two years later (pictured with Faith and Kelsey Gabriel in 2015)
Kelsey’s divorce from Camille was finalised in 2011 and he married Kayte the same year. Their first child, a girl named Faith, was born in July 2012.
The couple were expecting twins but confirmed in a statement they had ‘lost the little boy shortly thereafter’.
Speaking about her birth to People, Kelsey said: ‘I got to see her first, and she looked a little terrified. She smiled right at her mother.’
Kelsey Gabriel Grammer, 11
Two years after Faith’s birth, Kelsey and Kayte welcomed a boy, Kelsey Gabriel.
In a statement, Kelsey noted: ‘Our son will be called Gabriel as there is a tradition in our family of going by our middle names.’
Just two months after Gabriel was born, Kelsey admitted his birth had inspired him and Kayte to try for more children.
Kelsey also described his son as a ‘lovely kid’ and said he was ‘real easy and agreeable’.
Two years after Faith’s birth, Kelsey and Kayte welcomed a boy, Kelsey Gabriel
Auden James Grammer, 8
Kelsey and Kayte made good on their wish to have more children as their son Auden ‘James’ Ellis Grammer was born in November 2016.
In a statement, the couple revealed the story behind their son’s name.
‘The name was chosen to honour the great poet WH Auden, and James is after another great poet and singer James Taylor – two of our favorites,’ they explained.
They added that Ellis was Kelsey’s maternal great-grandfather’s name.
Christopher Grammer
Kelsey confirmed his son Christopher, his fourth child with Kayte, was born earlier this month
Kelsey confirmed his son Christopher, his fourth child with Kayte, was born earlier this month.
‘It was like three days ago. Christopher that’s just joined the family.’
It’s been four months since the Daily Mail confirmed Kelsey and Kayte, 46, were expecting, with a source saying the pregnancy ‘reignited’ the spark between them.
‘Kelsey is thrilled to finally have time to fully enjoy being a father all over again,’ a source told the Daily Mail.
‘This will be their fourth child together, and with Kelsey’s other children from his past marriages, their new bundle of joy will have so much love.’
‘After giving Frasier one last go, he has hung his hat up on that character and is ready for the next phase of his life. He is looking forward to embracing the hands-on parenting he missed in the past.’
