Mel Gibson, a New York native of Irish ancestry, spent his childhood in Sydney, Australia. His parents moved to the region to avoid having their children forced into the army.

Unlike some fantastic performers who were bitten by the acting bug at an early age, Gibson never considered a career in the entertainment industry. Instead, he desired a career in journalism or the culinary arts.

Following his sister’s encouragement, he auditioned for a theater school. That’s when he started creating history. While in Australia, the actor appeared in plays before moving on to TV shows and, eventually, films.

After participating in “Mad Max” and “Gallipoli,” he received two Australian Film Institute prizes, paving the path for his American triumph. Following the success of his movie “The River” in 1984, he gained popularity in the United States.

Gibson honed his acting abilities and appeared with A-list superstars such as Danny Glover, Helen Hunt, and Julia Roberts. Following that, he demonstrated his directing and producing abilities in films such as “Brave Heart,” “The Passion of the Christ,” and “Apocalypto.”

The 66-year-old has garnered several honors for his exceptional performances as a multidimensional performer throughout the years. Gibson is still one of the most controversial people because of what he says and who he dates.

Even with his skill, Gibson has been forced to put his career on hold and take a decade-long break. The actor took a ten-year hiatus from the camera, lights, and action to work on himself in therapy.

Gibson had an affair with a lady who was 14 years his junior while married to his first wife a few years ago. Their connection flourished, resulting in the birth of a child.

During their affair, a recorded message was released. It includes profanity and racial insults directed at Gibson’s partner, Oksana Grigorieva, whom he also threatened to kill.

The actor was sentenced to three years probation. While working on himself, he stated that it had been the worst experience of his life and agreed that the tape should not have been made public.

Following his 2016 resurgence with the directing credit for “Hacksaw Ridge,” a film that earned him many fans due to its narrative Gibson disclosed:

“I worked on myself, and now I feel fantastic.” And I’m pleased to be back, and I consider myself fortunate. I’m quite calm now, and nothing bothers me like it used to. So I’m feeling well and healthy.

Gibson is the father of nine children by three different women, yet he has only been married once. In the 1970s, not long after his big break in “Mad Max,” he met Robyn, who became his first partner.

In 1980, Robyn, a dental nurse, married the actor, and they had seven children. More than two decades later, the couple split, with Gibson, a devout Catholic, stating in a leaked audio tape that they had no spiritual common ground.

Because she had never signed a prenup with him, she was entitled to half of his estate. Their divorce was finalized in 2011, and Robyn got two mansions in Malibu that were worth about $23 million.

She also has the right to half of his potential earnings for the rest of his life. Gibson’s ex-wife came away with a net worth of $850 million from their divorce, making it one of the most expensive divorce settlements in history.

Despite the settlement agreement, neither party has talked negatively about the other in the media. When the actor was fighting for custody with his lover, Grigorieva, in 2010, Robyn admitted that her ex-husband is a good dad who has never hurt her.

Grigorieva, a Russian singer, began seeing Gibson before the divorce was finalized, and she loved him so much that she converted to his Catholic faith, according to an insider.

Their love affair, however, ended abruptly, with the musician blaming domestic abuse, which left her with damaged teeth and a concussion. As previously indicated, around six videos were released, revealing Gibson’s verbal abuse and usage of anti-Semitic remarks in a fit of wrath.

He admitted that he wasn’t overjoyed when baby number nine arrived.

Grigorieva stated she had nothing to do with the audio’s release. However, the actor did not argue further; instead, he acknowledged merely slapping his child’s mother when she moved their infant violently, and he promised to keep the videos hidden for $15 million.

The singer later went on TV to talk about her time with Gibson. However, she ignored the domestic violence scenario presented in court throughout the interview. As a result, she forfeited a portion of her claim against the actor.

Gibson found love in the arms of another lady after the stormy court battle, with whom he attended his “Hacksaw Ridge” premiere. Rosalind Ross, 34 years his junior, is his newest sweetheart.

Despite their age difference, the couple looked to be doing well when they had their first child in 2017. According to Gibson, age is not a factor in falling in love, and they have gotten along great. The father of nine children went on to say:

“It may pose a problem, and one has reservations about such things, but it is working out perfectly.” “She is a very unique individual.”

Being a father to a huge team has never been a problem for Gibson, who manages his parenting obligations flawlessly, with women doing their jobs admirably. However, while addressing the crowd on the red carpet, the “Brave Heart” star stated emphatically:

“Clint and I were conversing the other day. “How many kids do you have?” I asked. “Eight,” he said. “As a result, I’m defeating him.”

Hannah, the actor’s first child, was born the same year he married her mother. The young girl became interested in acting and has worked as a production assistant and make-up artist for many television programs.

Hannah has decided to remain out of the spotlight, and in addition to working in show business, she spends time with her six children and husband, Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

Two years later, Gibson had twins, Edward and Christain. The former owns a furniture store and loves a low-key existence. Simultaneously, his doppelganger elected to handle the camera, collaborating closely with his father, and he posts his intimate moments online.

William, the actor’s fourth kid, chose a ghostly presence in the spotlight. Despite his father’s celebrity, nothing is known about the 1985-born youngster, who has maintained his anonymity successfully.

Louie and Milo were the fifth and sixth babies born. The sons inherited their father’s ability to direct and write. They began working on projects as teenagers and have collaborated on projects such as “Manifest West.”

The former couple’s youngest kid is Thomas. He was eleven years old when his parents split, and no information about him can be found online. Lucia, Thomas’s stepsister, arrived in 2009. She is Gibson’s and the Russian’s only kid.

Lars Gerard is the last kid of the “Brave Heart” alum’s current relationship. He was born in 2014, and while he has not been formally seen in public, his mother, Ross, tweeted a charming photo of him wearing a tuxedo shortly after delivery.

Gibson has always believed that the more, the merrier. Despite having nine children and demanding work, he remains committed by being helpful and present, which his children appreciate.

Milo acknowledged during a discussion about his debut film that the actor never imposed professional constraints on them. Instead, he was encouraging. The actor-turned-electrician stated:

“No, there was neither discouragement nor encouragement.” My father was always a strong proponent of “doing what you enjoy, trying new things, but doing what you love.”

Even though Gibson has more than enough affection for his family, he admitted that he was not overjoyed when baby number nine arrived. He claims that:

“I assume my adrenals are worn out since I no longer react.”

Above all, the father of nine appreciates having a large and healthy family. While recounting his parental journey, he noted that no one could fulfill the parenthood role flawlessly because mistakes were unavoidable. However, he is hoping that not many mistakes were made in his situation.