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Ramsay's Fatherhood Fears: Haunted by Dad's Past
18 Feb
Summary
- Ramsay's father was an alcoholic and had a troubled relationship.
- He regrets prioritizing work over time with his four eldest children.
- He aims to be more present for his two youngest children.
In his new Netflix docuseries, Being Gordon Ramsay, the renowned chef reflects on a challenging upbringing marked by his father's alcoholism. Ramsay described his relationship with his father as 'torrid,' recalling a difficult period where he witnessed his father's struggles with alcohol. This past has significantly influenced his approach to fatherhood.
Ramsay, a father of six, also shared personal regrets about his parenting. He admitted that during the height of his career, he felt he prioritized work over being present for his four eldest children. He expressed a desire to have been more available for them.
The chef is now committed to being more present for his two youngest children, Oscar and Jesse. He aims to avoid the mistakes of his past, emphasizing the importance of being there for significant childhood moments.
The docuseries, which launched on Netflix on February 18, 2026, follows Ramsay as he undertakes a major culinary project in central London. It offers viewers a glimpse into both his professional endeavors and his family life with his wife, Tana, and their six children.
