Simon Cowell Is A Doting Father To His Only Child But Won't Leave His Fortune To Him

Oct 20, 2021 by apost team

Simon Cowell is known for being one of the harshest and most critical judges on talent competition shows. He's a record executive, television personality and entrepreneur, and has also used his platform for the betterment of others, engaging in philanthropic activities over the years. "The X Factor," "Britain's Got Talent," "America's Got Talent," and "American Idol" are some of the most popular shows on Cowell's resume.

Cowell had always been surrounded by musical influences growing up, so it was no surprise when he entered the entertainment industry with a strong focus on the music business. He helped launch the careers of many musical artists and bands, such as One Direction and Little Mix, who all got their big break on his competition shows. The music mogul has played a hand in the business side of his own entertainment company, Syco Entertainment, and has also worked on the production side of many musical releases.

When he is not busy judging others on television or working with various musical artists, Cowell spends time with his family, which is made up of his longtime girlfriend Lauren Silverman and their adorable son Eric, who live together in their family home in Malibu, California. 

Although the happy couple is seen in a bright light now, the relationship started off a bit controversial. Despite the widespread media attention and the bad press they first received, Silverman and Cowell have persevered and are still together to this day. The two are very supportive of each other and have stayed by each other's sides through all of their ups and downs.

The news about Simon Cowell's current relationship first broke in 2013 when the world found out the TV villain was not only about to be a father but was in a long-term relationship. Even more shocking was that Cowell was having a baby with Lauren Silverman, who was still married to Andrew Silverman, one of Cowell's closest friends at the time.

Both Cowell and Silverman were unhappy in their relationships and secretly began an on-again, off-again affair with one another. They were forced to come clean about their love affair in 2013 when the American socialite became pregnant with Cowell's child. The news became a massive scandal as Silverman was still technically married at the time. Soon after the story became public, her then-husband filed for an "at-fault" divorce, citing her adultery with Cowell as the sole reason, according to the Daily Mail.

During an interview with The Mirror in 2013, Cowell admitted that he was not proud of how his relationship with Silverman began, especially considering the hurt that was caused as a result. "I regret that part," Cowell said. "But then of course you have a baby and you look at the baby and you kinda go, 'this is what happened from it.'"

Amid all the high-profile drama, Silverman gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Eric, on Feb. 14, 2014.

"My life has changed, but I am probably more focused on what I am doing now than I was a year ago," Cowell said. "Maybe because it puts things in perspective having two people in my life who I am responsible for."

Speaking to People magazine in May 2021, Cowell stated that his son was "the most amazing thing that ever happened to me. I adore him."

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According to Express, the first time Cowell saw his son Eric, he said, "this is the most magical moment of my life." 

The news outlet also reported that a source close to Cowell said:

"For once he was so happy he was speechless and he said he choked up completely as he ­cradled little Eric in his arms."

Cowell is certainly a loving father, and despite his harsher persona on TV, he seems to be all smiles with his son Eric.

In a 2021 episode of America's Got Talent, show host Terry Crews wanted to know if Cowell had spent more time with his son during lockdown. "If there was one good thing from this, it was that," Simon responded. "We're like best buddies."

People reported that, following his literally backbreaking accident last year, Cowell was also worried how his son would react to seeing him after the surgery:

"I was so embarrassed about coming home looking about 100 [years old] because I couldn't walk, and I have these metal rods in my back and these screws. I said, 'Lauren, I just don't know how to explain it to [Eric].' She obviously said something to him because he came in … and I was lying in bed and he said, 'Daddy, you're like Ironman,' and I thought that was the sweetest thing and it meant a lot."

Despite all his adoration for his son, Cowell has decided not to leave his fortune to him. He made that clear as early as 2013, when he spoke to the Mirror: 

"I don't believe in passing on from one generation to another. Your legacy has to be that hopefully you gave enough people an opportunity, so that they could do well, and you gave them your time, taught them what you know."

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