Dave Grohl has insisted that a viral post claiming to be a photo of the son he fathered outside his marriage is fake.
The 55-year-old Foo Fighters hitmaker shocked fans when he revealed he had become a father to a baby girl outside of his union with wife Jordyn Blum.
And after an Instagram post claiming to be his newborn daughter, named Roxie Junie Grohl, went viral, a rep for Dave told TMZ that is false
The post was first shared by user @valeriegreyston on Wednesday and showed her own hand holding that of a newborn baby, with a lengthy caption.
The caption read: ‘My sweet Roxie Junie Grohl, being your mom has already been the most amazing experience of my life.
Dave Grohl has insisted that a viral post claiming to be the son he fathered out of wedlock is fake
An Instagram post claiming to be his newborn daughter, named Roxie Junie Grohl, went viral, but a rep for Dave told TMZ that it’s fake.
‘I fall more in love with you and this new role every day. Your dad was by my side throughout my pregnancy, making sure we were both well taken care of, and I am so grateful for his love and support.
“I’m new to being a new mom, but I promise to always do my best for you. As much as I want to share my joy with the world, I also need to protect our privacy right now.
‘I’m glad everyone knows about you, because you are a very special part of my life.
‘PS: Roxie, every time I look at you, I see so much of your father in your face. It’s like a tiny reflection of him, in the tiniest, most beautiful way.
‘From the shape of your eyes to the way your little nose wrinkles when you smile, you’re a Grohl through and through.
“It’s amazing how much of him shines through you already. Your father is so proud that you’re carrying on his family’s spirit, and I can already tell you have that same strength and kindness in you.
You are a perfect mix of both, but seeing those little reminders of him in you makes my heart melt every time.
“You guys are our little legacy, we couldn’t be more proud. Thank you so much for your love and support guys! Keep it up!”
This comes after it was reported that Dave had already hired a divorce lawyer prior to his confession of infidelity (the singer is pictured with wife Jordyn in 2013).
This comes after it was reported that Dave, 55, had already hired a divorce lawyer prior to his cheating confession.
Earlier in August, Jordyn, who has been married to the rocker since 2003, may have hinted at some marital tension when she opted not to wear her engagement ring on a seemingly tense outing together in Los Angeles.
Though the pair were spotted walking down the sidewalk together, Grohl and Blum couldn’t have looked more disconnected as he smoked a cigarette and she remained glued to her phone.
They kept several feet of distance between each other as they walked down the street in their all-black ensembles.
It is not known whether the musician had already informed his wife that he had cheated on her and impregnated another woman when the images were taken on August 1.
On Wednesday, a source said People that Grohl had hired a divorce lawyer prior to his social media announcement.
This comes just one day after he confessed to welcoming a daughter with an unidentified woman in a statement posted on Instagram.
The statement read: “I recently became the father of a new daughter, born out of wedlock. I plan to be a loving and understanding father to her.
“I love my wife and children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness. We appreciate your consideration for all the children involved, as we move forward together.”
Grohl and Blum, 48, met in 2001 and have been married since 2003, sharing three daughters: Violet, 18, Harper, 15, and Ophelia, 10.
Blum previously worked as a model and television producer.
Before the news broke, the couple’s eldest daughter appeared to deactivate her Instagram.
The rock star, who has often been described as a “family man,” has spoken about the importance of his family in interviews over the years.
In 2007, Grohl told The Guardian: “[My wife]Jordyn and[my daughter]Violet are anchors that keep me from completely disappearing.”
Speaking to TIME in 2012, she said her family “changed everything I do.”
He added: “It’s changed everything I do. When you have children, you see life in a different light. You feel love more deeply and maybe you’re a little more compassionate. It’s inevitable that that’s reflected in your songwriting.”
Grohl divorced his first wife, Jennifer Leigh Youngblood, in 1997 after admitting to cheating on her.
While little is known publicly about Blum, People reported that she once appeared on the cover of Teen, after being discovered in a supermarket when she was 12 years old.
Grohl and Blum, 48, met in 2001 and have been married since 2003. They have three daughters: Violet, 18, Harper, 15, and Ophelia, 10 (pictured in 2018).
Blum is said to have been working as a producer at MTV when she met the frontman.
But Grohl told Elle in 2007 that he wasn’t ready for a serious relationship when they met and stopped calling Blum after a few dates.
He shared: ‘After three months, I had an epiphany and called her again. She picked up the phone and said, ‘Oh, I never thought I’d hear from you again.’
Blum has collaborated with Foo Fighters several times, including on the band’s 2002 video for White Limo, where he made a cameo appearance.
He also co-directed Foo Fighters’ 2002 music video for Walking a Line.
News of Grohl’s infidelity comes after he was last seen with Blum at Wimbledon in July.