Danielle Fishel's 2 Kids: All About Sons Adler and Keaton

Mar. 15, 2025

Danielle Fishel and Jensen Karp. ; Danielle Fishel’s kids Adler and Keaton.Photo:Danielle Fishel Instagram

Danielle Fishel Instagram

Danielle Fishel’s life has gotten a lot sweeter since welcoming her kids, Adler Lawrence Karp and Keaton Joseph Karp.

After theBoy Meets Worldactress and her husband, Jensen Karp, married in 2018, the couple started a family with the birth of their son Adler in June 2019. Although there were a few bumps in the road at the beginning due tomedical reasons, he made a quick recovery and is now often spotted enjoying different sports likebasketballand catching glimpses ofhis mom’s career.

Still, she’s spoken about her parenthood journey and juggling it with her evolving work in Hollywood. Although she admitted to feeling “mom guilt” after Adler’s birth, it was an easier transition after Keaton was born, and since then, Fishel has continued learning new lessons along the way.

“I want my kids to look at the way I lived my life and say, ‘Mistakes, flaws, whatever. It was fine,' " she toldRomper. “‘She was pursuing her authentic self and pursuing what was good for her and for the greater good of the family. And I want to emulate that, too.’ ”

Here’s everything to know about Danielle Fishel’s kids, Adler and Keaton.

Adler Lawrence Karp, 5

Danielle Fishel with her son Adler, husband Jensen Karp, Mickey Mouse and her mom Jen FIshel.Danielle Fishel Instagram

Fishel and Karp welcomed their first child, son Adler Lawrence Karp, on June 24, 2019. The coupleexclusively told PEOPLEthat his middle name was an homage to Karp’s late father.

TheGirl Meets Worldstar announcedon Instagramthat he arrived one month early, and unfortunately, there were complications upon his birth, including fluid build-up in his lungs. After 21 days of receiving medical care in the neonatal intensive care unit, whichinvolved a procedureto help the healing process, Adler was well enough for his parents to take him home.

Over the next few weeks, Fishel also shared otherheartfelt behind-the-scene momentswith her son, like him meeting her former costarsBen SavageandSabrina Carpenterfor the first time.

Danielle Fishel’s son Adler.Danielle Fishel Instagram

Fast forward, when the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the U.S. in 2020, the actress expressed her appreciation for him in honor of his first birthday.

“You have been an endless joy in an otherwise dark year,“she captioneda photo of him. “Thanks for making it easy to get out of bed at 5:50a every day because I know I have your smile waiting for me. And coffee.”

Apart from his mom and dad, Adler also shared a special connection with his late maternal grandfather Joseph, who was affectionally called Papa Joe.According to Fishel, the two had “a wonderful relationship,” and Alder would often imitate him while playing pretend.

Keaton Joseph Karp, 3

Danielle Fishel’s son Keaton Karp and her husband Jensen Karp.Danielle Fishel Instagram

Fishel and Karp expanded their family with the addition of their second child, Keaton Joseph Karp, on Aug. 29, 2021.

“Adler is a super(hero) big brother and @jensenkarp and I arethrilled to have him home, healthy and safe, with us,” she concluded the Instagram post.

Early on, her second son wasready to be on the moveand in no time,he was walkingaround the house trying to keep up with his older brother.

Danielle Fishel’s son Keaton.Danielle Fishel Instagram

“Keaton absolutely thinks everything Adler does is funny and wonderful, and he can’t take his eyes off him,” Fishel toldParents. “I love watching them together. I can’t wait to see how they grow together.”

Speaking to Romper, the entrepreneur opened up about what a big adjustment it was to go from one kid to two. Now, it seems like Fishel and her husband have gotten into a rhythm with their children.

From time to time, she posts sneak peeks of their daily family life, complete witharcade games, and the married couple also take the holidays to publiclycelebrate each other.

“Happy Mother’s Day to the best Boy Mom in the world, @daniellefishel,” Karp wroteon Instagramin 2023. “As much as our sons are gifts to us, she is the true gift to them.”

source: people.com