Simon Cowell has one son named Eric Philips Cowell.
English entrepreneur, television personality, and record executive, Simon Philip Cowell is not only an all-rounder when it comes to his career, but is also a dotting father to his 11-year-old son, Eric. Cowell is well-known for being the founder and sole owner of the British entertainment company Syco and for creating TV franchises such as X Factor and Got Talent. To add to his stardom, Cowell is also famous for judging competitive shows such as American Idol, The X Factor US, and America's Got Talent.
When was Eric Cowell born?
Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman’s son, Eric Philips Cowell was born on 14 February 2014. As of 2023, the entrepreneur’s son is 11 years old. Being the only child of Simon Cowell, the TV personality makes sure to shower immense love on his little one. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2022, Cowell opened up on how his son helped soften him up.
He said, "After I lost my parents, I genuinely felt ... I would never feel that kind of love for anyone ever again. I thought that was it ... until I saw the scan of him for the first time,” he said during an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2022. “From that moment I saw the scan, I was like 'That is it, I'm besotted.' Now I just cannot imagine my life without him. He's the most amazing thing that ever happened to me. I adore him."
Cowell and Silverman named their son after Cowell’s late father, Eric and the 11-year-old is very much interested in being in the music industry. As of 2023, Simon shared that his son's most recent ambition is to play drums in a rock band and audition for Britain's Got Talent. During his conversation with Entertainment Tonight, Cowell disclosed his son Eric’s future dream and said, “He’s now decided he's going to audition for Britain's Got Talent. I think he wants to be in a rock band. He loves Green Day.”
However, Britain’s Got Talent judge also joked, “That's going to be total torture. I mean, of all the things I've ever done, this will probably be the hardest, because he does play drums. [He's] going to drum and sing! I went, 'Oh God, no.'”
Does Simon Cowell have any more kids?
No, Simon Cowell has just one son. The English entrepreneur has also cleared that he is no where interested in having another kids and that he is happy with Eric alone. During a conversation with The Mirror, Cowell said, “I don’t think I will have more kids. I’m 58 and Eric is amazing. Cowell also added, “I was talking to Cheryl about this, it’s destiny, you look at the kids and why would you want to change anything else.”
FAQs
A. No, Simon Cowell is not married.
A. No, Simon Cowell does not have a daughter.
A. Simon Cowell is 63 years old as of 2023 as he was born on 7 October 1959.
