After six years of marriage, Ricky and his former partner, Jwan Yosef, announced their separation in 2023. Despite parting ways, the couple expressed their mutual dedication to maintaining a stable and loving environment for their children.\n

In a joint\u00a0statement, Ricky and Jwan affirmed that they would end their marriage \u201cwith love, respect, and dignity for our children,\u201d sharing their hopes for a healthy family dynamic built on peace and friendship.\n\n

They stressed that their priority was to ensure that their kids \u2014 daughter Lucia and son Renn \u2014 continued to grow in a supportive and respectful atmosphere. While the former couple share their two youngest children, the Puerto Rican star also has teenage twin sons from a previous relationship.\n\n

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Becoming a dad had always been a deeply personal journey for Ricky. In past interviews, the singer opened up about the complexities he faced while grappling with his desire for children.\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor many years I dreamt of being a father,\u201d he\u00a0said, acknowledging the struggle he faced while he was a closeted gay man.\n\n\n\n

He worried that his\u00a0dream of fatherhood\u00a0might never come to be as adoption was \u201cvery difficult\u201d for gay men in some countries. Ricky eventually turned to surrogacy, finding it a fulfilling path to realizing his wish for children.\n\n

Meet Ricky Martin\u2019s Twins\n\n
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Ricky became a father following the birth of his twin boys, Matteo and Valentino, in August 2008. The boys were first introduced to the world through a heartwarming magazine feature that captured Ricky\u2019s joy and wonder at becoming a parent.\n\n
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The singer, who was hands-on from the start, spoke openly about the profound happiness that came with his new role. \u201cI\u2019m so happy!\u201d he\u00a0said\u00a0at the time, describing fatherhood as a spiritual experience.\n\n
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Matteo Martin, captured circa 2009, showed an early curiosity and energy that his father, Ricky Martin, cherished during those early parenting days. As one of Ricky\u2019s twin sons, Matteo\u2019s childhood was filled with love and hands-on care from his devoted dad.\n\n\n
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As one of Ricky\u2019s beloved twin sons, Valentino Martin\u2019s, captured circa 2009, early years were filled with love and attention from his devoted father, who cherished every milestone along the way.\n\n\n
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Ricky Martin with his twin sons, Valentino and Matteo, during a relaxed day by the beach in Miami on August 18, 2009. As a hands-on father, Ricky embraced every moment with his boys, cherishing these early years.\n\n\n
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Ricky Martin shared a playful beach day with his twins. The family enjoyed the simple joy of sun and sand, marking an early memory in Ricky\u2019s journey as a dedicated dad.\n\n\n
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Ricky Martin walked along the Miami shore with his sons, Valentino and Matteo. The tender beach moment highlighted Ricky\u2019s deep connection with his boys as he embraced fatherhood wholeheartedly.\n\n\n
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\u201cEverything they do, from smiling to crying, feels like a blessing,\u201d he\u00a0shared, brimming with pride. From the very beginning, the singer took an active approach to parenting his twins. Declining to hire a nanny, he handled every detail himself, relishing the early bonding moments.\n\n
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He was even present in the delivery room during their birth, experiencing a flood of emotions as he held Matteo and Valentino skin-to-skin for the first time.\n\n
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Describing those precious moments, Ricky recalled how he was filled with nervous excitement as he held his newborn sons, soaking in every detail. It was, as he described, \u201cthe most beautiful feeling,\u201d with family members by his side, equally moved by the\u00a0experience.\n\n
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Now, Matteo and Valentino have grown into teenagers with ambitions and interests of their own. The\u00a0twins\u00a0seem to be following in their famous father\u2019s footsteps, each developing distinct passions within the entertainment world.\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Matteo is drawn to the arts, displaying a budding interest that Ricky wholeheartedly supports. Meanwhile, Valentino, more tech-focused, dreams of becoming a YouTuber, eager to make his mark in the digital world.\n\n
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Ricky Martin, accompanied by his sons Matteo and Valentino, and then-partner Jwan Yosef, attended the premiere of \u201cRogue One: A Star Wars Story\u201d on December 10, 2016, in Hollywood. The twins, now much older, have grown into young adults with unique personalities.\n\n\n
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Ricky Martin attended the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on February 10, 2019, in Los Angeles, with one of his twin sons by his side. The father-son duo showcased a stylish bond on the red carpet, hinting at the close relationship that continues to grow as his boys mature.\n\n\n
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Jwan Yosef and Ricky Martin attended the 23rd Annual Human Rights Campaign National Dinner on September 28, 2019, in Washington, DC, with Matteo and Valentino. The twins showed their budding individuality, reflecting Ricky\u2019s support for each child\u2019s unique expression.\n\n\n
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Ricky, understanding the importance of encouragement, has been there to cheer them on. Recalling his own journey into the spotlight, the South American musician shared how his father supported his artistic aspirations, a gesture he now mirrors with his sons.\n\n
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\u201cI have the experience. I will clean the path for them,\u201d Ricky\u00a0said. As for their father\u2019s work, Matteo and Valentino have no reservations about giving their famous dad candid feedback, from critiquing his new music to commenting on his performances.\n\n
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Known for being \u201cpicky,\u201d the boys don\u2019t hold back when they feel\u00a0his work\u00a0could be stronger, but their praise is just as meaningful. When they heard a recent single and approved, Ricky knew he had struck a chord.\n\n
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The singer once joked about his twins\u2019 blunt critiques, recalling how they\u2019d\u00a0say\u00a0things like, \u201cDad, yesterday was better than today,\u201d or \u201cToday was a little bit weak, Dad,\u201d showing a dynamic where respect and honesty flow both ways in the Martin household.\n\n\n\n
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In 2023, Ricky took to Instagram to share a touching clip that captured the moment his twins joined him on stage during a live performance. \u201cWhat a beautiful surprise! When my twins jumped on stage with me for the first time in Locarno, Switzerland,\u201d the caption\u00a0read\u00a0in part.\n\n
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\u201cThey are big boys now,\u201d\u00a0one social media user\u00a0commented.\u00a0\u201cBeautiful boys !!\ud83d\ude0d,\u201d\u00a0another\u00a0added. A third\u00a0typed,\u00a0\u201cWhat????? Arent they like 3 years old??? Omg!!!\ud83d\ude0d [sic].\u201d\n\n
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Valentino and Matteo Martin joined their father, Ricky Martin, at the premiere of \u201cPalm Royale\u201d on March 14, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California. Now young adults, the twins showcased their distinct styles alongside Ricky.\n\n\n
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Welcoming Lucia and Renn\n\n\n\n
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Ricky\u2019s family expanded once more with the birth of his daughter, Lucia, in 2018. Arriving a decade after her older twin brothers, Lucia was a special addition to the Martin family, becoming the singer\u2019s first daughter.\n\n
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\u201cWe are beyond happy to announce that we have become parents to a beautiful and healthy baby girl, Lucia Martin-Yosef. [\u2026] Both her beautiful brothers, me and Jwan have fallen in love with Lucia,\u201d Ricky\u00a0shared\u00a0in part on social media.\n\n
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The \u201cLivin\u2019 La Vida Loca\u201d singer was overjoyed, sharing how the unique bond between a father and daughter instantly touched him. He lovingly\u00a0put it, \u201cThey just gravitate towards you. They\u2019re Daddy\u2019s little girl. It\u2019s real.\u201d\n\n
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In 2021, Ricky took to Instagram to share a series of photos and a clip of him and Lucia playing on a beach, capturing their sweet\u00a0daddy-daughter bond.\n\n
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In 2019, the Puerto Rican star and his then-husband welcomed Renn, making him the third son in Ricky\u2019s family. While much of his life has remained private,\u00a0Renn\u2019s arrival\u00a0was another joyful milestone for Ricky, adding a sense of completeness to his family.\n\n\n\n
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In 2020, Ricky shared a colorless snap of his little boy, and one person\u00a0commented,\u00a0\u201cBeautiful precious baby. You have a beautiful family.\u201d\u00a0Another\u00a0wrote,\u00a0\u201cOh my! How sweet he is!\u201d\u00a0and a third\u00a0added,\u00a0\u201cHe\u2019s definitely gonna look a lot like you when he grows up.\u201d\n\n
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With four children in his life, Ricky feels his family is now complete. Joking that he\u2019s \u201cdone\u201d\u00a0having children, Ricky has found contentment in raising his two sets of sons and his cherished daughter.\n\n
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In August, Ricky posted a rare snap of his youngest children, capturing sweet moments of him and his kids playing together. \u201cPapi = the ultimate theme park ride\u2014 no ticket required. \ud83c\udfa2\ud83d\ude02 #papiday,\u201d the caption\u00a0read.\n\n
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Ricky Martin\u2019s\u00a0journey into fatherhood has shaped his life in profound ways, bringing him joy, growth, and a loving family that remains his top priority. Through every change, from his early days with Matteo and Valentino to welcoming Lucia and Renn, Ricky has embraced each moment with dedication.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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