Even though Drew Carey might not have biological children of his own, he’s had plenty of experience being a father figure. The beloved host of Whose Line Is It Anyway? has embraced the role of stepdad to his ex-fiancée Nicole Jaracz's son, Connor. Drew has been a devoted presence in Connor's life, proving that love and fatherhood aren’t just about bloodlines. Keep scrolling to learn more about this incredible journey of parenthood.
Stepping Into Parenthood: Drew Carey and Connor
While Drew Carey hasn’t fathered any children biologically, he’s stepped fully into the role of dad to Nicole Jaracz’s teenage son, Connor. Nicole is Connor's biological mom from a previous relationship, but Drew has always treated Connor as his own. As the host of The Price Is Right, Drew has referred to Connor affectionately as his “son” and shown immense love and dedication to the young man.
Connor entered Drew's life when he and Nicole began dating in the mid-2000s. Unfortunately, their relationship ended in January 2012 after being engaged since 2007. Despite the breakup, Drew was adamant that it wouldn’t affect his relationship with Connor. He made it clear that Connor would always be a big part of his life, no matter what happened with Nicole.
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“He and Nicole still share a deep bond of love and affection for each other,” Drew’s rep told Us Weekly at the time. “Drew will continue to be very involved in Connor’s life.”
Connor and Drew Today: A Lasting Bond
Co-parenting can be tricky, but Drew and Nicole have managed to make it look seamless. Even years after their breakup, Drew showed his gratitude toward Nicole for bringing Connor into his life. In May 2016, the author of Dirty Jokes and Beer posted a heartfelt Mother’s Day message on Instagram for Nicole.
“Lifelong thanks and love and gratitude to Nicole for bringing this amazing guy into my life,” Drew wrote. “Happy Mother’s Day to you especially.”
Connor isn’t just a blessing to Drew—he’s also credited with helping Drew transform his life. In November 2009, Drew weighed over 250 pounds and was battling health issues like type-2 diabetes. Connor became the motivation Drew needed to get healthy and reclaim his life. “I couldn’t keep up with him,” Drew
