Benjamin Mascolo reflects on fatherhood after daughter Athena's birth

On 7 October 2025 Italian singer Benjamin Mascolo welcomed his daughter Athena, a moment he described as a profound emotional shift. In a video posted to social media he spoke openly about the joy of holding his newborn for the first time and the unexpected fears he felt about raising a girl, noting he had initially imagined parenting a son would be simpler.

Mascolo emphasized that raising Athena would teach him a new “language” of love without control, stressing the need to protect and support her while allowing her independence. He credited his partner Greta Cuoghi for sharing the experience and underlined the importance of respect, self‑value and freedom for his daughter. The singer also referenced his past struggles with drug use and a former relationship with actress Bella Thorne, framing his current role as father as a turning point toward greater responsibility and personal growth.