Joseph Kibler Cheers Baby Milo’s First Smiles

Actor Dad’s Heartwarming Update

Actor Joseph Kibler turned a gloomy afternoon into a moment of pure joy when he shared the first smiles from his son Milo, who just hit the seven-week mark. In an Instagram post on April 15, Kibler wrote, “It was a gloomy day over here but we got our first set of smiles from Milo and that brightened everything up! ❤️ our little guy is growing so fast. 7 weeks this week.” The caption quickly drew thousands of likes and heartfelt comments from friends and fans alike.

A Closer Look At The Moment

In the featured image, Kibler cradles his son in a cozy, overstuffed armchair by a softly lit window. Wrapped in a striped onesie, Milo beams up at his dad, tiny fists raised in delight. The contrast between the overcast sky outside and the warm expressions on their faces drives home the power of a child’s smile to lift spirits.

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Father-son Bonding Continues

This isn’t the first time Kibler has let followers in on his new life as a hands-on dad. In an earlier post, he joked about “Shoulder time and snackies with the little man,” assuring fans that Milo “is very secure — I got a wide shoulder and it’s one of his favorite resting spots. Really gets those burps out.” That snapshot showed Kibler wearing a relaxed tee as Milo nestles comfortably against him, proof that fatherhood is already full of small routines and tender rituals.

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Kibler’s ongoing photo diary highlights both his playful side and the deep bond he’s forming with his son. In another recent story post, he quipped, “Give me some water and a little snackie,” holding a baby bottle in one hand and Milo in the other.

From Film School To Fatherhood

Long before he was sharing parenting wins online, Kibler was immersed in the film world. A 2010 throwback shows him at the Los Angeles Film School (#throwback 📸: @crawleywood), where he studied the craft that led to on-screen roles and writing credits. Just last year, he celebrated making the top 10 finalists of the Emerging Screenwriters 2025 competition for his romantic comedy screenplay, The Way We Walk.

Now, he’s starring in the best role of his life — devoted dad. He’s said in comments that fatherhood has reshaped his creative priorities, inspiring him to pitch new family-friendly scripts down the line. Fans are already speculating that his next screenplay might feature baby Milo as the ultimate scene-stealer.

Social media followers flooded Kibler’s post with congratulations, emoji hearts, and stories of their own parenting milestones. One commenter wrote, “That grin says it all — he knows he’s loved!” while another teased, “Seven weeks in and you’re already a pro burp coach, Dad!”

As more celebrity parents chronicle life at home, Kibler’s warm, unfiltered updates stand out for their mix of humor and heart. He and his wife, actress Carey Leigh Cox, have managed to share tender moments online without drifting into oversharing. Instead, they let Milo’s personality shine — through every snuggle, snack, and smile.

Whether he’s scripting a rom-com or mastering the art of the perfect baby burp, Joseph Kibler is proving that both film and fatherhood require timing, patience, and a sense of wonder. And if that first smile is any indication, little Milo is already ready for his close-up.

Wrapping up these early weeks, Kibler’s message is simple: even the grayest days can brighten with the right co-star.

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Reshmi Das

 

Reshmi Das has over four years of experience as a content writer, covering parenting and films. She writes for Hollywoodjunction and Momjunction. Her interest in journaling and writing made this biotechnology postgraduate to take up content as her full-time profession.

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