Henry Winkler Is Spending His 'High Number' Birthday with His Grandchildren — and a Chocolate Mousse Cake! (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Henry Winkler.Photo:Andrew Eccles

Andrew Eccles

“I am having dinner with my children and my grandchildren,” the actor tells PEOPLE exclusively of his birthday plans. “I will blow out the candles on a chocolate mousse cake.”

Though he admits he doesn’t have a favorite birthday tradition, Winkler says he has a lot to be thankful for from this past year.

“The best birthday present came from this recent book tour,” he shares. “Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole, the 39th children’s book I have written with Lin Oliver, debuted on theNew York Timesbest selling children’s book list at No. 3.”

Henry Winkler with wife Stacey Weitzman and their kids Max, Zoe and Jed in 2016.Tibrina Hobson/Getty

Tibrina Hobson/Getty

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He continues, “And what is incredible is that I am able to continue to create the most wonderful memories from traveling all over the world, like I did this last year touringfor my memoir.No matter who we are or what we do, we are for the most part, all the same.”

Winkler hasn’t stopped moving in recent months, appearing everywhere fromThe Drew Barrymore Showand Kelly Ripa’sLet’s Talk Off Camerapodcastto the Emmy Awards,where he reunitedwith friend andHappy Dayscostar,Ron Howard.

Henry Winkler and wife Stacey Weitzman in 2020.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Last year, Winkler was onThe Viewfor his birthday; there, the hostspresented him with a cakethat featured hisHappy Dayscharacter Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli “jumping the shark” on a memorable episode from the series.

Though this year might be quieter, it is particularly meaningful for Winkler, he tells PEOPLE.

“Even though this birthday is a high number,” he says, “what gives me great comfort is that I am still being invited to have a seat at the table.”

source: people.com