11 Hot Daddies You Need to Follow on Social Media
Watch this clip of Daddy Gianluca Vacchi dancing.
Whenever a word is thrust into the current zeitgeist it can quickly become fodder for interpretation. Thats's the case with "daddy," a word which has been around for hundreds of years and has now become slang, especially on social media and in meme culture. "Daddy" has come to mean hot older man, often times with swag. Still, despite that interpretation, there is also something called "daddy energy," which can apply to a man of any age as long as they give off a certain vibe.
But this isn't a lesson in linguistics, this is a celebration of mature men on social media who are all about giving that vibe. Whichever way you define the term, these guys are also interesting enough to periodically check on. So scroll through their feed if you like to see if they make your heart flutter as much as they do ours beyond the parental definition of the word.
Eric Rutherford
This handsome Michigan native is a ray of sunshine online. His signature smile precedes him as he takes you along to the many happenings that fill his day. From premieres to grand openings, Eric is a man about town who is never out of fashion, unless he is showing off his superb physique. His posts always feel like they are directed at you personally, and there is a reason for that.
"Social media can take many shapes, express an unlimited amount experiences, and connect millions of individuals while doing so," Eric told New York Lifestyles Magazine in 2020. "We are creating relationships with those people that we follow and who follow us."
Idris Elba
As someone once said to me, "I would love it if Idris Elba would just read me a bedtime story." That's the kind of daddy vibe this Hollywood superstar gives off. With his new action movie "Luther: The Fallen Sun," just released on Netflix, and a new "Sonic the Hedgehog" series coming to Paramount Plus, it is a wonder how this 51-year-old still manages to update his social media. But luckily for us, his team does, and that means plenty of shots of him doing things that celebrities do while we look on proudly admiring his success.
Brehan Murphy
Model Brehan Murphy is the outdoorsy type who seems more at ease in the cold waters of an Alpine ice bath than sitting in front of a fireplace. That makes sense because this daddy is a sports enthusiast; having been a ski instructor before a modeling agent discovered him. What's more, Brehan knows how to swing a bat, he was a baseball player who did some coaching for the Hamburg Stealers in Germany. Today this gorgeous older man updates his Instagram with action shots, photos from his portfolio and pics of his favorite places to be which is usually outdoors doing something daring.
Gianluca Vacchi
@gianlucavacchi Feliz domingo😉 Happy sunday 🕺
This hot Italian isn't letting his age slow him down. By the looks of his TikTok uploads, he is more energetic than ever. This tatted-up daddy is far from sedentary; he always seems to be dancing or cavorting to music in the background. That makes perfect sense, because he is also a DJ. What's more amazing is Gianluca's body. It is as if it hasn't changed since his 20s. If you become one of his over 27 million followers, you will see why: He runs with a parachute on his back, skates down roadways, and can lift himself from a supine position to an upright one without upper-body assistance.
Garrett Swann
@thegarrettswann Travel cozy #travel #style #comfort Ube & I are jetting off @bananarepublic @bealphx @converse #fyp ♬ The Best Time - Infraction Music
Hot daddy Garrett Swann's motto is "have swimsuit, will travel." Lucky for us, there are plenty of pictures of him doing both on his social media feed. But Garrett isn't just a thirst trap, he is also an actor, journalist, and entrepreneur. Now in his 50s, this globe-trotting silver fox gets better looking with age. Although his husband Bennett gets him all to himself, we lucky internet users can ogle from afar, which, like Garrett, never gets old.
Gael Nicolas
@monsieur50ans #fy #fyp #fypシ #fypage #viral #viraltiktok #videoviral #challenges_tiktok #me #meme #memes #summervibes #silverfox #over40 #over50club #mylife #sugardadd #love #pourtoi #foryou #foryoupage ♬ Balader - TikTok Speed Version - Soolking & Niska
The word "daddy" holds the same meaning in any language. Self-proclaimed "papy," Gael Nicolas proudly wears that moniker via hashtags within his social media uploads. This expertly coiffed 44-year-old French model has a great body and loves to show it off. His physique stems from hard work and training as a former classical dancer at the Ecole Supérieure de Danse Cannes-Rosella Hightower in France. Gael serves his followers plenty of shirtless videos and lifestyle content which, as they say in French, adds to our "joie de vivre."
Benjamin Kuhnmund
With all the masculine charm of a rock star, Benjamin might be the epitome of hot "daddy energy." This 36-year-old model gets bonus points for having a full back tattoo and left-arm sleeve. Although his photos depict him as a lone wolf, it's easy to fantasize that we are the ones he comes home to every night after another great outdoor adventure and asks about our day.
Lee Pace
Actor Lee Pace is another celebrity daddy on this list. Known for his roles in "The Hobbit" and "Guardians of the Galaxy," this 44-year-old is not lacking for adventure. What is fun about Lee's social media is that he doesn't appear to acknowledge that he is a daddy, and that makes him ten times more attractive. With plenty of thirst traps and screwball antics, Lee has that fun-loving persona that aims straight for our hearts.
Chal Harn
Writer and artist Chal Harn never seems to have pants on. That's great for his fans, because this Bangkok daddy's body is exquisite. The photos in his social media cache resemble art-style books on the male form rather than an Instagram library. Chal is also a dog lover and photographer. And for those who want to get a little more personal with this finely sculpted Adonis, he does have an OnlyFans account.
Joshua Lanakila Mangauil
The world's most famous Hawaiian mahu daddy who first appeared on HBO's "We're Here" back in 2021 is still making us swoon on social media. In the episode, Josh expressed how much of the Earth's resources, especially food, are important to him. His feed is filled with announcements of activism, traditional seasonal ceremonies, and some personal updates that include his overgrown garden. As much as we like to throw around the phrase "Earth Mama," Josh proves that it has a daddy, too.
Pedro Pascal
Perhaps the most recognized daddy on this list is the one and only Pedro Pascal. From protecting an adorable Jedi baby in "The Mandalorian" to similarly watching over the teenage spitfire, Ellie, in "The Last of Us," Pedro has certainly pushed the word "daddy" into the online vernacular. You won't find hot and heavy thirst traps on his page, but you will get candid on-set photos, adorable selfies, and plenty of LGBTQ+ support. He's probably the most well-known daddy since Blanche Devereaux's father on "The Golden Girls." Only, we won't have to sit in the shade of an old magnolia sipping mint juleps to enjoy him.