It’s official: Liam Gallagher, the famously outspoken frontman of Oasis, has entered a new chapter in his storied life—he’s now a grandfather. The news broke over the weekend when Gallagher’s daughter, Molly Moorish-Gallagher, took to Instagram to announce the arrival of her first child, a baby boy named Rudy, with her boyfriend, professional footballer Nat Phillips. The announcement, made on Saturday, October 11, 2025, was accompanied by a series of heartwarming photos, including one of Phillips cradling the newborn and a sign that read, “We adore you.”
For fans of both music and football, this family milestone carries a unique twist. Nat Phillips, Rudy’s father, is no stranger to the limelight himself. The former Liverpool defender, who spent six months on loan at Celtic in 2023, currently plays for West Bromwich Albion. While Phillips kept a relatively low profile during his time in Glasgow, his connection to the Gallagher family has now thrust him back into the headlines, but for reasons far more personal than his sporting achievements.
Molly, aged 27, is the daughter of Liam Gallagher and singer Lisa Moorish. Her birth in 1998 followed a brief relationship between the two musicians, coming just months after Gallagher married actress Patsy Kensit. Despite her famous lineage, Molly’s early years were marked by estrangement from her father. Gallagher was not a part of her life until she turned 20, a fact that has often been discussed in interviews and the media. According to The Sunday Times, Molly has never harbored resentment about her upbringing, saying in 2019, “I don’t have any anger. I’m 21 now. I’m actually thankful for how I was brought up with my mum and how my life’s been. I wouldn’t be who I am now if… It’s all happened the way it was meant to happen. We just got on and I’m happy to have him now.”
The reconciliation between father and daughter took place in 2018, when they met backstage at a Rolling Stones concert in London. The reunion was significant, not just for Molly and Liam, but also for her half-brothers Lennon and Gene, who joined them for the occasion. It marked a turning point in the Gallagher family dynamic, one that has now evolved further with the arrival of Rudy.
Lisa Moorish, Molly’s mother and a musician in her own right, was quick to share her excitement at becoming a grandmother. She commented on Molly’s Instagram post, “That last slide! I’m Rudy, I’m new. My beautiful grandson.” The outpouring of congratulations didn’t stop there. Celebrities and friends from across the entertainment world chimed in, with Holly Ramsay, daughter of TV chef Gordon Ramsay, posting, “Congratulations xx,” and model Daisy Lowe adding, “Biggest congratulations sweetheart.” Molly’s half-brothers also showed their support, each posting a series of red heart emojis.
Liam Gallagher, now 53, responded to the news in a way only he could: by posting a clip of Clive Dunn’s 1970 novelty song “Grandad” on social media site X (formerly Twitter). The lyrics—“Grandad, grandad you’re lovely. That’s what we all think of you.”—seemed to capture both the humor and the warmth of the moment. While Gallagher is known for his brash persona and legendary feuds (not least with his brother Noel), his playful reaction to becoming a grandfather suggests a softer side, at least when it comes to family.
The news of Rudy’s birth comes at a particularly high-profile moment for the Gallagher family. Oasis, the band that catapulted Liam to international stardom, is currently in the midst of their Oasis Live ’25 tour. This reunion marks the band’s first major tour since their dramatic split in 2009, and it’s already being hailed as the biggest concert launch ever in the UK and Ireland. Next week, the band is set to take their tour to South Korea, though they’ll be performing without long-time guitarist Bonehead, who will miss this leg of the journey. The band’s resurgence has reignited interest in their legacy, and the timing of Gallagher’s new role as a grandfather feels almost poetic.
The family’s complex history has often played out in public. Gallagher’s relationship with Molly’s mother, Lisa Moorish, was brief and tumultuous, and his marriage to Patsy Kensit was similarly short-lived. Patsy, who has not spoken to Gallagher in nearly three decades, recently shared her thoughts on the Oasis reunion and her son Lennon’s excitement about seeing his father perform again. “It was 30 years ago! I had a journalist say to me: ‘Oh, you must be devastated they are getting back together,’ but it’s quite the opposite. I am really pleased for them,” she told HELLO! magazine. She added, “It’s wonderful that Lennon is going to see these Oasis reunion shows. I couldn’t be happier for the band and all the people rediscovering them.”
Despite the ups and downs, Gallagher has been open about his feelings regarding fatherhood. In a 2017 interview with GQ magazine, he reflected on his absence from Molly’s early life, saying, “The girl’s been looked after and clothed and fed and sent to lovely schools. I bought them a house and all that tack. I just think she’s best off with her mum… They aren’t good when they are forced, these things. I think we leave it be. See what happens. If it happens it happens. Certainly, wouldn’t turn her away, man. Let it be. She’s welcome in my world and that, you know what I mean? Without a doubt. But I just ain’t met her because her mam’s… Listen, we don’t work. We don’t get on.”
As for Molly and Nat Phillips, their relationship began in 2021 and became public the following year. Since then, Molly has frequently shared glimpses of their life together on social media, and the couple’s announcement of Rudy’s birth was met with widespread joy from their circle of friends and family. The couple revealed that Rudy was born in September 2025, making the October announcement a celebration not just of a new life, but of healing and connection within the Gallagher family.
With four children—Molly, Lennon, Gene, and Gemma—Liam Gallagher’s family continues to grow and evolve, much like his career. While the Oasis Live ’25 tour dominates headlines and sells out stadiums, it’s the quieter, more personal milestones that remind fans there’s more to the man than the legend. As Gallagher himself might put it, sometimes you just have to “let it be.”
