Comedian Jim Gaffigan, 57, recently appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss his role as a father and his upcoming plans for Mother’s Day. Gaffigan and his wife, Jeannie, have five kids together – Marre, 19, Jack, 18, Katie, 14, Michael 12, and Patrick, 11.
During the interview, Kelly Clarkson, 42, joked about the hero status of mothers on Mother’s Day, to which Gaffigan responded, “the mother is the hero.” The conversation was light-hearted and humorous, highlighting the joys and challenges of parenting.
Gaffigan shared a joke about being a dad being similar to a backup quarterback in the NFL – always on the team but not always in the spotlight. He expressed the importance of fatherhood and the pressure that comes with it, but also embraced the humor in the situation.
In a previous interview with PEOPLE, Gaffigan mentioned raising his children in New York City and joked that it was a “huge mistake.” Despite the challenges, he acknowledged that his kids enjoyed growing up in the city but noted the changes that have occurred over the years.
