Elle King Celebrates Father’s Day With Love-Filled Tribute
The star hails Dan Tooker for excelling as chef, night feeder, boo-boo kisser and real MVP
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Elle King’s Father’s Day Love Note
In a tender Instagram message, singer-songwriter Elle King marked Father’s Day by honoring her partner, photographer Dan Tooker, as “the greatest Dad.” In the post, King writes, “Happy Father’s Day to the man who deserves the most! @tattooker you are the greatest Dad, personal chef, nighttime bottle, butt wiping, booboo kissing, super hero!” She goes on to call him her best friend, thank him for carrying their family through postpartum challenges and salute stepfathers everywhere. The heartfelt caption closes with: “I love you with all of my heart. Thank you for all that you do.”
Postpartum Partnership In The Spotlight
King’s shoutout to her partner isn’t just warm words on a holiday—she’s been candid about the roller-coaster of early parenthood. In April, she shared an emotional post recalling how their son Royal arrived unexpectedly early and triggered a bout of postpartum depression. In that Instagram entry (https://www.instagram.com/p/DIhTRvuvFGQ/), she reflected, “Amazing what we go through to create life. My partner and love @tattooker has carried us through.” King acknowledged the anxiety of social media’s relentless pace and praised Dan’s unwavering support through sleepless nights and emotional lows.
Baby Royal’s Arrival And Big Brother Lucky
The couple welcomed their second son, Royal Tooker, in late June. King celebrated his debut in another Instagram post: “Our family just got a little bit brighter. Welcome to the world Royal Tooker 💙” (https://www.instagram.com/p/DGnuh11ss7X/). Royal joins big brother Lucky, who King has described as “the kindest and loveliest big brother, but still my baby.” Together, the boys appear to be soaking up every moment with mom and dad, whether it’s feeding time or new milestones. King’s family photos capture Dan gently cradling newborn Royal while Lucky beams at the camera, embodying the joy of growing their brood.
Saluting Stepparents Everywhere
Beyond praising Dan’s hands-on approach—chef by day, night bottle feeder and boo-boo kisser by necessity—King reserved a special nod for her own stepdad experience. “Shoutout to step dads like mine!” she wrote, celebrating blended families and all the parents, biological or not, who step up daily. King’s own childhood included a move to New York with her mother and actor Rob Schneider, who became a supportive figure in her life. With this Father’s Day tribute, she highlights the vital role that nontraditional caregivers play in building strong family bonds.
King’s post arrives amid a busy stretch for the musician, who broke out with her 2015 hit “Ex’s & Oh’s” and continues to juggle touring with family life. But this weekend, it was all about Dan’s first-class parenting performance. As fans and fellow celebs flooded the comments with heart emojis and applause, it’s clear that King’s gratitude resonates widely—reminding everyone that when it comes to parenting, teamwork makes the dream work.
With her affectionate salute, Elle King closed out Father’s Day by lifting up the quiet heroes behind the scenes: the partners changing diapers at midnight, the cooks preparing meals, and the stepparents who expand the meaning of family. It’s a vivid snapshot of modern parenthood, complete with all its messy, magical moments.
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