New York, May 12, 2025 – Fox News host Greg Gutfeld, known for his sharp wit on The Five and Gutfeld!, recently took his newborn daughter, Mira, for a family photo shoot, but the event took an unexpected turn, leaving the internet buzzing with laughter and sympathy. The incident, which occurred over the weekend in a Manhattan studio, has fans of the 60-year-old television personality talking about his new role as a father.
Gutfeld and his wife, Elena Moussa, welcomed their first child, Mira, in December 2024, after 20 years of marriage. The couple, who met in 2004 while working for Maxim magazine, have largely kept their personal lives private, but Gutfeld’s recent paternity leave and return to Fox News in January 2025 have put his family in the spotlight. Eager to capture a cherished moment, Gutfeld scheduled a professional photo shoot with renowned photographer Melanie Dunea, who previously worked with The Five co-host Dana Perino on her book cover.
The session started smoothly, with Gutfeld, Elena, and Mira dressed in coordinated outfits—Gutfeld in a casual blazer, Elena in a chic white dress, and Mira in a tiny floral onesie. However, things quickly went awry when Mira, described by Gutfeld as having “a real set of healthy lungs,” began to cry inconsolably just as the photographer set up for the first shot. Gutfeld, still adjusting to fatherhood, attempted to soothe his daughter by singing a lullaby—a rendition of a heavy metal song by his favorite band, Power Trip. The unusual choice only made Mira wail louder, startling the studio staff.
In a moment of chaos, Mira grabbed Gutfeld’s glasses during a brief pause in her crying, flinging them across the room, where they landed in a prop bucket filled with glitter. The glitter exploded onto Gutfeld and Elena, covering them in a shimmering mess. “I looked like I just walked off the set of a bad 80s music video,” Gutfeld later quipped on Instagram, sharing a candid snapshot of the glittery disaster. The photo, showing a frustrated Gutfeld, a laughing Elena, and a surprisingly content Mira, has since gone viral, racking up over 500,000 likes.
The situation escalated further when the family’s French Bulldog, Gus, whom they adopted in 2022, joined the fray. Gus, who had been quietly napping in a corner, was startled by the commotion and ran through the glitter, leaving paw prints across the studio’s pristine backdrop. The photographer, Melanie Dunea, tried to salvage the shoot, but Gus’s antics and Mira’s continued fussiness made it impossible to get a single usable shot. Eventually, the family called it a day, leaving the studio in disarray but with a story to remember.
Fans and colleagues have reacted with amusement to the incident. The Five co-host Dana Perino commented on Gutfeld’s post, saying, “Welcome to parenthood, Greg! Mira’s already running the show.” Kat Timpf, a regular on Gutfeld!, added, “This is the most Greg thing ever—turning a photo shoot into a glitter explosion.” Viewers of Gutfeld’s shows have taken to social media, with one fan writing on X, “Mira might be the real star of Gutfeld! now—sorry, Greg!”
Despite the chaos, Gutfeld and Elena reportedly found humor in the situation. Sources close to the couple say they plan to try again for a family photo, this time without glitter or heavy metal lullabies. For now, the viral snapshot of their glitter-covered family has become a beloved moment for fans, showcasing Gutfeld’s journey into fatherhood with his signature humor.
As Gutfeld continues to balance his role as a new dad with his demanding career at Fox News, this photo shoot mishap has endeared him to viewers in a new way. Whether he’s sparring with guests on The Five or delivering satirical commentary on Gutfeld!, one thing is clear: Mira has already brought a new kind of chaos—and joy—to his life.