Dave Grohl breaks silence on viral 'photo of baby daughter'

Musician Dave Grohl
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Dave Grohl has addressed recent viral social media claims allegedly showing a photograph of a child he fathered outside his marriage. The Foo Fighters star, 55, admitted earlier this week to being unfaithful to his wife Jordyn Blum, who he shares three children with.

Following his surprise confession, a post on Instagram claiming to show his new daughter - named Roxie Junie Grohl - quickly became the talk of the internet. Dave, however, via a representative, has now informed TMZ that the post is nothing but a stunt.

The original post appeared on Instagram under the username @valeriegreyston on Wednesday, featuring an image showing a perfectly kept hand cradling a newborn's, complete with a lengthy description. The caption read: "My sweet Roxie Junie Grohl, being your mama has already been the most incredible experience of my life.

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"Every day, I fall more in love with you and this new role. Your dad was by my side throughout the entire pregnancy, ensuring we were both looked after, and I'm so thankful for his love and support.

"I'm new to this whole baby mama thing, but I promise to always do my best for you. As much as I want to share my joy with the world, I also need to protect our privacy at this time. I'm glad that everyone knows about you, though, because you are such a special part of my life.

"PS Roxie, every time I look at you, I see so much of your dad in your face - it's like a little reflection of him in the tiniest, most beautiful way. From the shape of your eyes to the way your little nose crinkles when you smile, you are truly a Grohl through and through.

"It's amazing how much of him is already shining in you. Your dad is so proudly that you carry on his family's spirit, and I can already tell you have that same strength and kindness in you. You're a perfect blend of us both, but seeing those little reminders of him in you makes my heart melt every time. You are our little legacy, we couldn't be prouder. Thank you so much for your love and support guys! Rock on! ".

Dave took to X, previously known as Twitter, earlier this week to confess his unfaithfulness. He admitted: "I've recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her. I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness. We're grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved, as we move forward together."

Dave's present marriage to Jordyn represents his second attempt at matrimony after an earlier marriage to photographer Jennifer Leigh Youngblood. They tied the knot in 1994, but their partnership ended in 1997 following a separation that commenced the year before.

According to The Guardian, Dave acknowledged that his "admitted infidelities [led] to his divorce" with Jennifer as a contributing element to their collapse. Reflecting on his first marriage, Dave was quoted in 1999: "I was 25, my wife was even younger. We weren't ready to get married. I miss her a tonne, she's the funniest goddamn weirdo you ever met in your life."

Additionally, he commented: "Absolutely adorable. It would have been better had we not got married. But you live and you learn."