Meet the Fosters: In addition to sharing son Rennie with Katharine McPhee, David Foster has daughters Allison Jones, Amy S. Foster, Sara Foster, Erin Foster and Jordan Foster from past relationships.
Every family has its own rhythm, and
David Foster
’s kids seem to be in harmony.
He has quite a few of them, too. The Grammy winner has five daughters—
Allison Jones
, 54;
Amy S. Foster
, 51;
Sara Foster
, 43;
Erin Foster
, 42; and
Jordan Foster
, 39—as well as one son, 3-year-old
Rennie Foster
.
“All five of them are great,” David told
People
about his adult daughters in January, later adding, “They’ve embraced Rennie and it’s actually great.”
The musician has spent several decades composing his happy family. Just 20 when his eldest Allison was born, David placed her for adoption, the two later reconnecting when she was an adult. Years later, he welcomed Amy with his first wife
B.J. Cook
as well as Sara, Erin and Jordan with his second wife
Rebecca Dyer
.
David
then
went on to tie the knot with
Linda Thompson
in 1991—becoming stepdad to her sons
Brandon Jenner
and
Brody Jenner
—followed 20 years later by
Yolanda Hadid
, who is mom to kids
Gigi
Hadid
,
Bella Hadid
and
Anwar Hadid.
However, those unions eventually ended, and after years spent solo, he began dueting with now-wife
Katharine McPhee
, whom he wed in 2019 and is mom to son Rennie.
“I think that I can offer one thing to Rennie even though I won’t be around when he’s 50 or 40 even, or 30 maybe,” the 74-year-old added to
People
in January 2023. “I think I can offer him wisdom from my 72 years on the planet. And maybe that’s not a bad trade-off. I hope so.”
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And if you’re wondering if any of David’s kids are still in touch with their former stepsiblings, Erin recently offered some insight.
“Gigi actually just DM’ed me last night saying she was starting to watch the show,” the
Nobody Wants This
creatorsaid on a September 2024 episode of
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen
. “The kids don’t get divorced, just the parents do.”
To learn more about David’s star-studded family, keep reading.
David Foster
David Foster
has many titles: musician, composer, producer. But to his six children, he’s also Dad.
“It’s just great being a dad,” the Grammy winner, who welcomed his youngest child
David is married to
“It’s more like, ‘Hey, there’s a shiny new thing over there…’” he said in the film, per
But when it comes to his relationship with Katharine, David reportedly added in the doc, “I’m very happy where I am.”
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Rennie
at age 71, told
People
in 2022. “It’s too cliché to say ‘Now I have more time,’ but I do: I have more time. Without any reflection on any of my other children, whom I all love equally, and equally as much as my son.”
Katharine McPhee
, with their union marking the fifth time he’s tied the knot. In his 2019 documentary
David Foster: Off the Record
, the songwriter looked back at his former relationships and reportedly described himself as a “runner” in the past.
Rolling Stone
. “‘This is not working, so it looks a lot better to me over there.’”
David grew up in a big family. In fact, he has six sisters. One of them is
And while the
“My son’s got a lot of not only music, but
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Jaymes Foster
, who welcomed son
Parker
with friend
Clay Aiken
in 2008.
American Idol
runner-up previously told E! the teen used to sing “all the time,” he noted Parker has since “chosen a different path” for his career. But if Parker ever wants to enter the music business, he can certainly turn to his famous family members for guidance.
Idol
in his veins,” Clay added. “His uncle is David Foster, the producer. So his aunt is Katharine McPhee.”
Allison Jones
David’s eldest child,
She now works as Director for The David Foster Foundation. As her bio notes, “Allison has an MBA from McMaster University and lives in Edmonton, Alberta with her husband
Christopher Morris/Corbis via Getty Images
Allison Jones
, was born when he was 20 and placed for adoption—with them reuniting when she was an adult.
Brent
, and their two children.”
B.J. Cook
David’s first marriage was to
They split in 1981. But in 2023, David and B.J. reunited when they were honored with a star on the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame StarWalk.
stilrockn42 / Instagram
B.J. Cook
, his bandmate in the groups The Hawks and Skylark. They wed in 1972, and he became stepfather to her daughter
Tamre Winger
. The following year, David and B.J. welcomed daughter
Amy S. Foster
.
Amy S. Foster
Like her mom and dad,
While Amy admitted to
“The relationship that I have with my dad is so great now,” she added to the outlet in 2020. “He’s not so stuck in his ways that he thinks that he’s intractable, that he doesn’t need to change. He’s evolving every day, and I love that.”
And when a social media user accused David of abandoning his older children, his second eldest daughter made it clear there was “absolutely no abandonment.”
In addition to being a songwriter, Amy is an author and the founder of a yarn label. She’s also a mother of three children:
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Amy S. Foster
—the S standing for their band Skylark—is a musician. In fact, she’s written songs for several artists, including
Michael Bublé
,
Rod Stewart
and
Destiny’s Child
.
People
growing up in Toronto away from David was “challenging,” she noted their bond later grew.
Eva
and
Mikaela
from her former marriage to
Simon Gillies
as well as
Vaughn
, whom she welcomed with husband
Matthew Freeman
.
Rebecca Dyer
David wed
“It takes becoming an adult to really appreciate what your mom has done for you,” Erin wrote in part of a birthday tribute to Rebecca in 2021. “In my twenties I ignored every piece of advice from her, rushed her off the phone, and basically told her to get a life. Every year of my thirties I need my mom more.”
Rebecca and David divorced in 1986, and he then wed
Instagram / Erin Foster
Rebecca Dyer
in 1982, and they welcomed daughters
Sara Foster
,
Erin Foster
and
Jordan Foster
, who’ve spoken about their bond with their mother.
Linda
Thompson.
Sara Foster
Born in 1981, Sara is the eldest daughter of David and Rebecca. And she and sister Erin do a lot together, including starring in
Earlier in her career, Sara appeared in the spin-off series
She’s also mom to daughters
“I don’t think I owe anyone anything honestly,” she wrote back on Instagram in September 2024. “But I love you guys.”
Daniele Venturelli/WireImage
Barely Famous
from 2015 to 2016, co-hosting the
The World’s First Podcast
and co-founding both apparel brand Favorite Daughter as well as venture capital investment firm Oversubscribed Ventures. Sara also served as an executive producer for Erin’s Netflix rom-com
Nobody Wants This
.
90210
as well as in movies like
D.E.B.S.
,
Demoted
and
The Big Bounce
.
Valentina
and
Josephine
, whom she shares with tennis player
Tommy Haas
. And while fans have been wondering if the parents, who wed in 2010, have split, Sara sent a reminder to anyone who felt like they deserved an explanation.
Erin Foster
Erin entered the world 18 months after Sara in 1982. In addition to creating
In May 2024, Erin welcomed a daughter
Charley Gallay/Getty Images
Nobody Wants This
and cofounding Favorite Daughter,
The World’s First Podcast
and Oversubscribed Ventures with Sara, the fellow
Barely Famous
alum has done some acting—with her credits including
Daddy Issues
,
Circle
and
Tell Me You Love Me
.
Noa Mimi Tikhman
with husband
Simon Tikhman
.
Jordan Foster
Jordan, born in 1985, is also in the family business—serving as the Style Director for Favorite Daughter. She’s also a stylist—who’s worked with stars like
Instagram / Jordan Foster
Ashley Graham
,
Aly Raisman
and
Lily Aldridge
—and raises kids
Otto
and
Juni
with husband
Tom Woodger
.
Linda Thompson
Linda has had several famous relationships.
In the 1970s, the former Miss Tennessee dated
At the time, Caitlyn was already a parent to
As Linda writes in her book
“Considering the length and depth of our union, I hold a deep conviction that David and I were meant to be together,” the
Linda and David wed in 1991 and co-wrote
Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic
Elvis Presley
. Then in 1981, she wed
Caitlyn Jenner
, who publicly came out as transgender in 2015. They finalized their divorce in 1986.
Burt Jenner
and
Cassandra Marino
from her past relationship with
Chrystie Scott
. She and Linda then welcomed sons
Brandon
Jenner
and
Brody Jenner
during their marriage. Caitlyn later wed
Kris Jenner
in 1991, becoming a stepparent to kids
Kourtney Kardashian
,
Kim Kardashian
,
Khloe Kardashian
and
Rob Kardashian
from the momager’s marriage to
Robert Kardashian
. Before Caitlyn and Kris split in 2013, they welcomed daughters
Kendall Jenner
and
Kylie Jenner
.
A Little Thing Called Life
, she met David in 1985 after her split from Caitlyn, and they continued to hang out in 1986, which is when she says he confessed his feelings for her and told her he was ending his relationship with Rebecca.
Hee Haw
alum wrote. “Even so, I’m not proud of how we first came together, but I am no longer embarrassed by it, either. I have allowed myself to be human and have long since forgiven myself, which is a step in the right direction toward healing.”
Whitney Houston
‘s “I Have Nothing” for
The Bodyguard
. However, they divorced in 2005.
Brandon Jenner
Brandon is Linda and Caitlyn’s oldest son, and David became his stepfather when he was a young child.
“David came into the mix, and David was very consistent throughout most of our childhood but definitely also very career-driven,” Brandon said in a 2021
Brandon, Brody, Linda and David starred on the 2005 reality TV series
Though Linda and David divorced that same year, it appears he and Brandon have remained on good terms. In fact, David attended the release party for Brandon’s record “Burning Ground” in 2016 and showed support for his 2024 song “The Feels”—writing on
Brandon is married to
Instagram / Brandon Jenner
YouTube video
with Linda. “We were stepkids, and he’s a very career-based guy and very passionate about that, so busy.”
The Princes of Malibu
, which also featured Brody’s costar on
The Hills
Spencer Pratt
.
Instagram
“Love this!!!”
Cayley Jenner
, with whom he shares twins
Bo
and
Sam
as well as daughter
Joan
. He is also dad to daughter
Eva
from his previous marriage to
Leah James
.
Brody Jenner
Brody is Linda’s youngest son with Caitlyn. And you’ve likely seen the reality star on your screen on more than one occasion.
In addition to starring on
Like Brandon, he’s appeared to still maintain a relationship with David. After Brody posted a
Sara and Erin have shared what it was like for them to watch David be a stepdad to Brody and Brandon.
“Our dad was raising other children. He wasn’t raising us,” Sara said on a 2019 episode of
David has also addressed how his relationship with Sara, Erin and Jordan has evolved.
“I missed a lot because I didn’t raise them,” he told
Erin added that, after some honest talks, they’ve gotten to a better place.
“Our narrative is that we’re all on the same side and we’ve all been mad at each other,” she
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The Princes of Malibu
, Brody appeared on
The Hills
, its revival
The Hills: New Beginnings
and
Bromance
. He also made cameos on
Keeping Up With the Kardashians
.
video
of his and
fiancée
Tia Blanco
‘s daughter
Honey
in July 2024, David commented on the sweet clip of the little one, “She is sooo darn cute!!!”
Kate Hudson
and
Oliver Hudson
‘s podcast
Sibling Revelry
. “He was raising Brandon and Brody.”
People
in 2020. “The geography was really tough. That was my own doing and a regret that I have, but it was what it was and there was no changing it. So I did the best I could, which was quite imperfect at times. Plus I worked so much.”
noted to the outlet
. “We’ve all forgiven each other. And we’re a family just like any other family.”
Yolanda Hadid
When it comes to the story of how David and
“I introduced them,” the real estate developer—who shares kids
Yolanda and David wed in 2011, and fans got glimpses into their marriage on her Bravo series. But after four years of marriage, the pair parted ways. They finalized their divorce in 2017.
Yolanda—now engaged to
“He lost his wingman, his partner in crime,” she wrote in her 2017 book
However, David has denied her condition led to the end of their union, with him
“The fact of the matter is that was not the reason I left,” David said in
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Global Lyme Alliance
Yolanda Hadid
met, it appears her ex-husband
Mohamed Hadid
played matchmaker.
Gigi Hadid
,
Bella Hadid
and
Anwar Hadid
with
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
alum— told
Vanity Fair
in 2017, “and he’s turned out to be one of the best stepfathers to my daughters. It’s a blessing.”
Joseph Jingoli
—has suggested her battle with Lyme disease affected her marriage to David.
Believe Me: My Battle With the Invisible
Disability of Lyme
Disease
, “and I feel as if he’s starting to get impatient with my recovery.”
saying in 2015
he was by Yolanda’s side “to the best of my ability as she battled with the complexities of her Lyme diagnosis.” But don’t ask him for his take on what led to the end of their time together.
David Foster: Off the Record.
“It was for a different reason, which
I will never disclose
, but it had nothing to do with her being sick.”
Gigi Hadid
During his marriage to Yolanda, David was stepfather to her kids Gigi, Bella and Anwar. And it looks like
“Gigi actually just DM’ed me last night saying she was starting to watch the show,” the
As for whether Erin is still in touch with Yolanda? “Not as much as the kids,” she continued, “because the parents get divorced.”
In addition to ruling the runway, Gigi is the founder of cashmere knitwear brand Guest in Residence. She’s also mom to
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Gigi is still in touch with his daughter Erin
.
Nobody Wants This
creator said on a September 2024 episode of
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen
. “The kids don’t get divorced, just the parents do.”
daughter
Khai
, whom she shares with her ex and
One Direction
alum
Zayn Malik
, and has struck up a
romance
with
Bradley Cooper
.
Bella Hadid
David has shared amicable moments with Gigi and Bella after his split from Yolanda, too. Like when he cheered the supermodels on at a 2016 fashion show.
“Step-Love with @gigihadid and @bellahadid,” he
David and Bella also shared a hug when
Along with modeling, Bella—who’s spoken about her
Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images
captioned
a snapshot of them giving him a peck on the cheek, adding the hashtag “#theykilledit.”
they ran into each other
at the 2018
Met Gala
, where he and Katharine made their red carpet debut.
own battle with Lyme disease
—is running her non-alcoholic beverage company Kin Euphorics as well as her fragrance brand Orebella. She is in a relationship with
Adan Banuelos
.
Anwar Hadid
Anwar is Gigi and Bella’s younger brother. And just like his sisters, he’s taken the modeling industry by storm. Anwar is also a musician, part of the
He was in a two-year relationship with
Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Oswald
band, and the cofounder of the jewelry brand Martyre.
Dua Lipa
before they
split in 2021
. Two years after their breakup, he sparked romance rumors with
Sophia Piccirilli
.
Katharine McPhee
Katharine and David’s relationship started off on a platonic note.
In fact, they met when she was a contestant on
But 11 years later—following her divorce from
Katharine and David
“I totally get the judgment initially, but things are never as they appear,” Katharine said on
Paul Archuleta/Getty Images
American Idol
and he was one of the show’s mentors back in 2006.
ex-husband
Nick Cokas
and his split from Yolanda—Katharine and David
sparked romance rumors
. While they initially
played coy about the dating speculation
, the
SMASH!
actress and the music arranger
got engaged
in 2018.
tied the knot in London
in 2019 and welcomed son Rennie two years later. And no, they’re not concerned with what people may think of their 34-year age gap.
Dr. Berlin’s Informed Pregnancy Podcast
in 2023. “And I’m in love with our love story, and that’s all that matters is that I’m in love with the love story.”
Rennie Foster
In February 2021, David and Katharine
“Progress,” David captioned a
While Rennie has traveled with his parents for their tour, it’s the day-to-day moments at home that Katharine truly cherishes.
“I just love everyday mundane things like picking up your kid from school,” she
Instagram
welcomed their son Rennie
. And if his early drumming skills are any indication, it looks like he’s already
inherited his mom and dad’s musicality.
video
of a then-2-year-old Rennie playing the drums, “time for some lessons I think.”
told E! News
in 2023. “To me, that is so fun because he says, ‘You’re back! You’re back!’ He’s so happy that I’m there, and that’s not gonna be forever that I get to do that.”