“They’re the Reason I Breathe” — DWTS Co-Host Alfonso Ribeiro Gets Emotional About Family Life and Fatherhood

"Dancing With the Stars” co-host Alfonso Ribeiro has four children: Sienna, Alfonso “AJ” Lincoln, Anders Reyn, and Ava Sue. He recently shared his proud parenting moment with fans when he celebrated his son Anders’ achievements.

Ribeiro shared a photo on Instagram on May 20. The picture shows Anders posing in his baseball outfit, holding a baseball, and showing off his championship ring. In the caption, the actor gave context, writing, “So proud of Anders yesterday. After very little sleep he went out and played 3 great games. Won a championship ring and got player of the day.”

Alfonso Ribeiro Shares His Proud Parenting Moment

Ribeiro and his wife Angela Unkrich welcomed Anders, their second child (and his third), on April 30, 2015. Fans have reacted to Ribeiro’s post, praising his son’s achievements and reminding him to cherish the little things. “Enjoy it because you’ll miss it, I miss seeing my kid play ball and now my kid in Airforce,” a fan shared. “Awesome job Anders!!” another wrote.

The parents are proud of all of their children and celebrate their milestones on social media. For Anders’ birthday on April 30, 2021, Ribeiro gave insight into his personality with an Instagram post. “Happy Birthday to my little baby boy Anders. He is so special. Funny, loving, smart, cool, athletic, heart of gold, and just plain awesome. Love him so much,” he wrote in the caption.

Alfonso Ribeiro Shares His Thoughts On Fatherhood

In an interview with RedBook magazine in August 2013, the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actor shared his thoughts on being a father. “Being a parent is a responsibility, and I’ve always looked at that way,” he told RedBook magazine. “It’s my job to teach my children how to survive in this world, to show them the pitfalls and people they’ll deal with — both good and bad.”

In the same interview, he praised his wife, whom he married on October 13, 2012, calling her “super smart, beautiful, passionate, and a competitive person,” a trait she shares with him.

More recently, he praised her for how she is as a mother in a touching tribute posted on Instagram on May 11. “The care, the love, the attention for our family and especially our kids is always 100% and never any less,” she wrote in the caption. “She puts our family’s health before everything as she knows without it we really have nothing.”