How I Met Your Mother Star Josh Radner Becomes A Father, Sends Emotional Message

Josh Radnor, who is cherished by fans around the world for his portrayal of Ted Mosby in the beloved sitcom How I Met Your Mother, has entered a beautiful new chapter in his life. At the age of 51, the actor and his wife, Jordana Jacobs, welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, a few months before publicly sharing the joyful news on social media.

Radnor took to Instagram on 4 February to post a bunch of heartfelt photos of his growing family, showing a few glimpses of life with their newborn. In his caption, he described the experience of becoming a parent as 'wild, beautiful, exhausting, and heart-opening,' and spoke with warmth about the small but meaningful moments he has already cherished with his son.

Family Life and the Arrival of Their Baby

Josh Radnor and Jordana Jacobs first made news as a couple before their transition into parenthood. The pair met in 2022, as per reports, and tied the knot in January 2024 in a beautiful ceremony set against light snowfall at Cedar Lakes Estate in Hudson Valley, New York. Radnor shared snapshots of their wedding on Instagram, describing the weekend as 'snowy bliss filled' and expressing gratitude for the loved ones who were present to celebrate with them. He wrote,

'I got married! Two weeks ago. In a *light* blizzard. It was an incredible overwhelming snowy bliss-filled weekend. So grateful to so many people I love for making the trip to @thesistersofcedarlakes to be with us. To @forgedinthenorth for the extraordinary pictures. To @samspector for the extraordinary suits. But most of all to Jordana. I can't believe my great good fortune that I get to call this extraordinary woman my wife.'

Now, in February 2026, Radnor revealed that he and Jordana had welcomed their first child, a baby boy, a few months prior to the announcement. In a very cute Instagram post accompanying a few images of his wife and son, Radnor wrote about the delight of watching his child as he wrote,

'So my wife and I had a baby a few months ago (!!) Here's what we know so far: His smile lights up the room. He's super observant and thoughtful. He gets hypnotized when I play him songs on the guitar. He thinks the word "baba ghanoush" is hysterical. He's a total delight, and Jordana and I are thrilled he's here.'

Moreover, Radnor's message was filled with warmth and honesty, as he thanked fans and listeners of his How We Made Your Mother podcast, which he cohosts with the show's creator Craig Thomas, for their support. The post went viral, getting well-wishes from colleagues and fans who were touched by his candid words on parenthood. Though they have chosen to keep personal details about their baby's name and exact birth date under wraps, Radnor's public message made it clear how he and Jordana are enjoying their new life as parents.

Remembering Ted Mosby and How I Met Your Mother

Josh Radnor's portrayal of Ted Mosby on How I Met Your Mother remains the defining role of his career. The show, which originally aired from 2005 to 2014, got a cult fan following along with its unique storytelling and incredible cast that included Neil Patrick Harris, Cobie Smulders, Jason Segel, and Alyson Hannigan. Radnor's character, the hopeless romantic architect Ted Mosby, who recounts the long path to meeting his children's mother, became an iconic character in modern television, earning a worldwide fan base who watch reruns of the sitcom even today.