Quick summary
- Michael J. Fox posted a birthday tribute to his youngest daughter, Esmé, on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
- Esmé turned 25. The post was a carousel of five photos on his Instagram account.
- The photos include a childhood family shot, the New York Marathon and her graduation.
- Fox wrote that she had been “many people over the last quarter century”, all of them “fabulous”, according to EntertainmentNow.
Michael J. Fox used Instagram on Tuesday to wish his youngest daughter a happy 25th birthday, sharing five photos of her that are rarely seen in public. EntertainmentNow reported the tribute, which went to the actor’s 2.7 million followers.
What Michael J. Fox shared for Esmé’s birthday
The carousel moves through her life in order, according to EntertainmentNow’s description. The first image is from her childhood and shows her standing between her parents. The second shows her running the New York Marathon while her father cheers from the side. The third is a post-race moment, with Esmé wrapped in a poncho and enjoying a drink after finishing.
The last two pictures jump ahead. One shows her as a teenager in a dress, and the final one shows her in her graduation outfit.
Fox’s caption used her nickname. “Ezzie, you’ve been many people over the last quarter century…all of them fabulous! Happy birthday, I love you so much!” he wrote, ending with an orange heart.
Who is Esmé Fox?
Esmé Annabelle Fox is the youngest of four children Fox has with his wife, actress Tracy Pollan. According to EntertainmentNow, citing People, the couple’s other children are son Sam, 37, and twin daughters Aquinnah and Schuyler, 31. Fox is 65 and Pollan is 66.
The same report says Esmé graduated from Duke University in 2025 with a degree in global culture studies and literature, plus a minor in journalism and visual media. EntertainmentNow describes her as a private person who has lived mostly outside the spotlight, which is why a post like this stands out.
How fans responded
The comments filled quickly with birthday wishes. Several followers called the photos lovely, and one described the first image as a beautiful family photo. Another, clearly a Back to the Future viewer, wrote “Happy Birthday Ezzie Mcfly”, a nod to Fox’s best-known role as Marty McFly.
Another commenter said she looks like both of her parents. EntertainmentNow’s own reading of the post was warm too, closing with its wishes for a good day with her family and friends.
What happens next
Nothing formal is scheduled. This was a family birthday post, and neither Fox nor Esmé has announced anything further. Fans who want more from the actor can follow his Instagram account, or browse everything we publish about Michael J. Fox. For background on his career, see our profile Michael J. Fox: From Palmerstown to Shrinking and the story of how he nearly lost Family Ties over his height.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Michael J. Fox’s youngest daughter?
Esmé turned 25 on Tuesday 3 November 2026, according to EntertainmentNow.
How many children do Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan have?
They have four: Sam, twins Aquinnah and Schuyler, and Esmé, per the EntertainmentNow report citing People.
What did Michael J. Fox write in the birthday post?
He called her “Ezzie”, said she had been many people over the last 25 years and that all of them were fabulous, and told her he loves her.
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