Marc Anthony Expecting 8th Child with 4th Wife Nadia Ferreira

The singer is growing his family again, with his first child with Nadia and his 8th overall.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 4:07pm

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Marc Anthony, the 57-year-old singer, is expecting his 8th child with his fourth wife, 26-year-old Nadia Ferreira. The couple announced the pregnancy on their third wedding anniversary, revealing that their 2-year-old son Marco will be a big brother. Anthony has a total of 7 other children from three previous relationships, including twins Emme and Max with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez.

Why it matters

Marc Anthony's ever-growing family highlights the complex dynamics of blended families in the entertainment industry. Despite his busy music career, Anthony has expressed regret over not being as present as he would have liked with his older children, and this new pregnancy suggests he is making an effort to be more involved as a father.

The details

Anthony and Ferreira, a former Miss Universe Paraguay, married in January 2023 in Miami. Less than three weeks after the wedding, they announced they were expecting their first child together. Their son Marco was born in June 2023. Now, on their third wedding anniversary, the couple revealed Ferreira is pregnant again. In addition to Marco, Anthony has 6 other children ranging in age from 2 to 31 from three previous relationships, including twins Emme and Max with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez.

  • Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira married on January 28, 2023.
  • They announced Ferreira's first pregnancy less than 3 weeks after their wedding, in February 2023.
  • Their son Marco was born on June 12, 2023.
  • On January 28, 2026, the couple announced Ferreira's second pregnancy, on their 3rd wedding anniversary.

The players

Marc Anthony

A 57-year-old singer who is expecting his 8th child and 2nd with his fourth wife, Nadia Ferreira.

Nadia Ferreira

A 26-year-old former Miss Universe Paraguay who is Marc Anthony's fourth wife and is pregnant with their second child together.

Jennifer Lopez

Marc Anthony's ex-wife, with whom he has twins Emme and Max.

Debbie Rosado

Marc Anthony's ex-girlfriend, with whom he has two children - Arianna and Chase.

Dayanara Torres

Marc Anthony's ex-wife, with whom he has two children - Cristian and Ryan.

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What they’re saying

“What a huge gift life has given us. God is great...Marquito is going to be a big brother.”

— Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira (Instagram)

“I have a wonderful family, a wonderful wife. Marquito is a year and a half. I'm just enjoying this stage of my life.”

— Marc Anthony (E! News)

“If you learned anything after all these years, it's whatever they want, whatever they say.”

— Marc Anthony (E! News)

What’s next

The couple has not shared any details about when their second child together is due.

The takeaway

Marc Anthony's growing family highlights the complexities of blended families in the entertainment industry, as the singer continues to expand his brood with his fourth wife while maintaining relationships with his older children from previous relationships.