Mark Anthony Became a Father of 7 Just Months After Tying the Knot With Nadia Ferreira
Updated June 20 2023, 12:20 p.m. ET
One of the most sought-after pop singers out there, Marc Anthony broke into the world of Latin music with a 1993 record, "Otra Nota," and he hasn't looked back since.
The creator of hit salsa tracks like "De Vuelta Pa' La Vuelta" and "Vivir Mi Vida" has achieved phenomenal success in his decades-long career. He shares twins with his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez — but what about his other relationships? How many kids does Marc Anthony have?
Marc Anthony welcomed baby number seven with wife, Nadia Ferreira.
Congratulations are in order for Marc and his wife, Nadia Ferreira, as they welcomed their first child together on June 18, 2023 (ironically, it was also Father's Day). The couple tied the knot in late January 2023, and less than a month later, the pair took to Instagram to reveal Nadia’s pregnancy with a preview of her baby bump.
In the caption, she described their unborn baby as the “best Valentine’s Day gift ever!”
After sharing the big news, Nadia’s comment section was flooded with best wishes from fans and fellow celebrities alike.
Marc and Nadia took their relationship public in 2022. Within months, the two were engaged. They married in Miami, Fla., in an intimate wedding at the Pérez Art Museum. While this is the first child that the couple has together, Marc has six other kids from previous relationships. Here’s what we know about them!
Marc Anthony has six kids from his previous relationships.
Marc started dating a Puerto Rican-American police officer named Debbie Rosado in 1993. They welcomed their first and only daughter, Ariana Anthony (aka Arianna Muñiz), in 1994. They also adopted a son, Chase.
The couple's relationship fell apart in the mid-1990s. Marc went on to date Dayanara Torres, an actor, model, and singer who was crowned Miss Universe in 1993. They got married on May 9, 2000, in Las Vegas. They welcomed their first son, Cristian Marcus, on Feb. 5, 2001.
Marc Anthony with son Ryan Adrian Muñiz (left) and Cristian Marcus Muñiz in 2016
Cristian was named after Mexican pop icon Cristian Castro, likely out of respect for the tradition initiated by Marc's parents, who named him after the Mexican singer Marco Antonio Muñiz.
Marc and Dayanara announced their split in July 2002, but they got back together a few months later. Their vow renewal ceremony was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Dec. 7, 2002. They welcomed a son, Ryan Adrian, on Aug. 16, 2003.
Marc and Dayanara broke up again in the fall of 2003, and this time, the decision was final. Dayanara filed for divorce in January 2004. The divorce was reportedly finalized on June 1, 2004.
Marc married Jennifer Lopez on June 5, 2004, at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif. They welcomed twins, Emme Maribel and Maximilian David, on Feb. 22, 2008.
Jennifer Lopez with twins Max and Emme in 2015
One of the best-known power couples, Marc and J.Lo embarked on numerous collaborations throughout their relationship. They released songs like "Por Arriesgarnos" and "Olvídame y Pega la Vuelta," a cover of Pimpinela's hit song. Meanwhile, J.Lo also invited Ariana, Marc's oldest child, to appear in the video of "Get Right," per MTV.
By April 2012, Marc and J.Lo had decided to part ways, and in June 2014, their divorce was finalized.
