Ed Sheeran, the renowned singer-songwriter, has been basking in the joy of fatherhood with his two beautiful daughters, Lyra Antarctica and Jupiter. Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, have been open about their experiences as parents, sharing sweet moments and insights into their lives as a family of four.
A Life-Changing Experience
Becoming a father has had a profound impact on Sheeran’s life. In an interview with James Corden on The Late Late Show, he revealed how his lifestyle has changed since welcoming Lyra in August 2020. “I became a dad, and I feel like my lifestyle shift has changed. Instead of going to bed at six [a.m.], I’m getting up at four,” he said, adding that having a child has brought structure to his routine.
Sheeran also expressed his gratitude for the experience, stating, “It just feels like what life was meant to be. It’s great… I’m healthier than I’ve ever been. I’m exercising every day… I’m spending so much time at home making the record. Yeah, I feel like a human being. It’s good.”
Ed Sheeran’s 2 Daughters:
Lyra Antarctica, 3
Lyra, born in August 2020, is Sheeran’s first child with Seaborn. The singer announced the news on Instagram, sharing a heartwarming photo of tiny socks and a baby blanket. “Last week, with the help of an amazing delivery team, Cherry gave birth to our beautiful and healthy daughter — Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran,”
he wrote. “We are completely in love with her. Both mum and baby are doing amazing, and we are on cloud nine over here.”
Sheeran has been open about how he and Seaborn chose Lyra’s unique name. In an interview with Lorraine, he explained, “I realize some people think it’s quite a strange name… But my wife’s called Cherry, and she is the only Cherry that I’ve ever met, and I think that she’s the only Cherry that she’s ever met, and I quite like that.” He added that they wanted to give Lyra a name that was unique, so she would be the only one with that name.
Inspiration from Lyra
Sheeran’s song “Dusty” was inspired by his morning routine with Lyra. During a concert in Brooklyn, New York, he shared that he and Lyra listen to a different vinyl record every day while they eat breakfast.
“I would go to bed and cry myself to sleep and wake up at 6 [a.m.] with this ball of energy — this beautiful girl that’s jumping on me and being like, ‘Let’s listen to music and eat porridge!’ and I’m like ‘Yes, that’s exactly what I want to do,’ ” he told the crowd, referencing grieving the loss of his best friend, Jamal.
Jupiter, 2
Jupiter, born in May 2022, is Sheeran’s second child with Seaborn. The singer shared the news on Instagram, posting a photo of socks and a crocheted blanket. “We’ve had another beautiful baby girl. We are both so in love with her, and over the moon to be a family of four,” he wrote. However, at the time, the parents did not share their daughter’s name.
Sheeran wrote a heartfelt song, “Welcome to the World,” for Jupiter, which was included in his special Tour Edition of his album =. “Welcome to the world/I heard your heartbeat and lost every word/Just stood there quietly taking in the sound/Of our love,” he sings. The recording also features a tender moment between Sheeran and Seaborn while she was pregnant with Jupiter.
Being a Father of Two
In an “Ask Me Anything” segment on Good Morning America, Sheeran opened up about being a father of two. “Yeah, it’s great, I mean it’s like, it’s kind of every cliche that people say about parenting you know, you love both kids exactly the same but also completely differently,” he said, adding, “It’s great, I’m really enjoying being a father of two.”
FAQs
How old are Ed Sheeran’s daughters?
Lyra Antarctica is 3 years old, and Jupiter is 2 year old.
Why did Ed Sheeran name his daughter Lyra Antarctica?
He wanted a unique name for his daughter and was inspired by the constellation Lyra and the continent Antarctica, a special place he and Cherry visited.
