Drake Bell Marks Father’s Day with Heartwarming Tribute
Drake Bell’s dad duties shine in a heartfelt salute as fans embrace nostalgic Drake & Josh
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First Father’s Day As A Dad
Drake Bell celebrated Father’s Day in style this weekend, sharing a tender Instagram snapshot alongside a simple but moving caption: “Happy Father’s Day to my best friend. Thank you for everything you’ve always done for me.” In the image, the former Nickelodeon star cradles his young daughter in a candid in-home moment, marking his first official Father’s Day since welcoming baby Lyla in October 2021.
Bell’s post quickly drew thousands of likes and a flood of supportive comments from fans and fellow celebrities. One follower wrote, “You were born to be a dad—so much love!” Another added, “That smile says it all. Happy first Father’s Day, Drake!” As he adjusts to life off-screen, Bell appears eagerly embracing his new role, trading in action figures for bedtime stories.
A Growing Family And New Milestones
Since marrying personal trainer Janet Von Schmeling in July 2021, Bell has kept much of his private life under wraps. But over the last year, glimpses of home life have become more frequent on his social feed. In one recent story, he could be seen teaching Lyla to giggle at peek-a-boo; in another, he shared a behind-the-scenes look at diaper duty.
Fatherhood hasn’t slowed Bell’s professional pursuits. In addition to voice roles in animated features like Ultimate Spider-Man, he’s continued writing and recording music, often featuring Lyla in his Instagram stories. In a May post, fans watched father and daughter share a quiet melody as Bell strummed his guitar in the living room.
Looking Back At ‘i Found A Way’: 20th Anniversary
While Bell savors this personal milestone, he’s also been tapping into nostalgia. This spring, he marked the 20th anniversary of his hit song “I Found a Way”—the catchy theme from Drake & Josh—by offering limited-edition, live-signed collector’s plaques through Streamily. In a May 2023 Instagram announcement, Bell encouraged fans to order their plaques before the May 11 cutoff and join him for a June 1 Instagram Live sign-along.
“ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to buy Drake Bell’s 20th Anniversary LIVE SIGNED Collectible Plaques!” he captioned on his page. “Order an autograph TODAY, get a shoutout, and watch him sign for you LIVE on-stream!” The plaques even play the song when scanned, adding a modern twist to a classic tune.
This dual celebration of fatherhood and career reflects Bell’s journey from child actor to proud parent. Whether he’s fielding toy phone calls from Lyla or meeting fans online to commemorate two decades of television magic, Bell seems to be hitting his stride on both fronts.
As the sun sets on another Father’s Day weekend, Drake Bell’s affectionate post reminds fans that even busy stars treasure quiet family rituals. With daughter in his arms and a career that keeps opening new chapters, Bell’s next moves—on screen and at home—are sure to keep followers tuned in.
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