We know what you’re thinking. How crude. These men are respectable community leaders, public figures, entertainers, and most of all, fathers. Well, for those reasons and more is exactly why Metro Times wanted to give a shoutout to some of metro Detroit’s most desirable DILFs — Dads I would Like to… Form a meaningful bond with. We’re thirsty for fatherhood and these dads, daddies, and papa bears are just what Father’s Day ordered.

David Burtka | How I Met Your DILF The How I Met Your Mother actor — and spouse to Neil Patrick Harris — is not only known for his acting chops, but also the ones he has in the kitchen. Professional chef is another title that was added on to Burtka’s resume after he graduated from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Pasadena in 2009 and ran catering company Gourmet M.D. Born in Dearborn, the multitalented man and Harris share two adorable fraternal twins, Gideon Scott and Harper Grace. Lev Radin / Shutterstock
Chris Webber | Slam Dunk DILF After a battle with infertility for seven years, five-time NBA all-star Chris Webber and his wife Erika scored a two pointer with their set of twins born in 2017. Webber is a born-and-bred Detroiter, and graduated from Detroit Country Day and the University of Michigan. Photo via Lev Radin / Shutterstock
Dax Shepard | Down to Earth DILF As a man with down-to-earth qualities and a charming wit, Dax Shepard knows how to entertain. Shepard isn’t afraid of brutal honesty about adulthood or fatherhood, and embraces his vulnerabilities with open arms. This past holiday season he even admitted, on Conan O’Brien’s show, that he and wife Kristen Bell used a wooden Christmas decoration of a reindeer — which his daughter became attached to — for extra firewood this holiday season. Photo via Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock
Salvador Salort-Pons | DIA DILF Art historian and museum director Salvador Salort-Pons clearly has one of the coolest jobs in the world. 20 miles outside of Detroit, Salort-Pons resides in Lafayette Park with wife Alexandra and their two children Piper and Tucker. In 2015, Salort-Pons became the new director of the Detroit Institute of Arts, which he has elevated through community engagement and maintaining a multicultural vision. Photo via
Dave Coulier | Uncle Joey DILF If you thought Dave’s infamous “cut it out” catchphrase ended in 1995, think again. Aspects of Joey can be found sprinkled throughout his Instagram and Twitter accounts, with posts featuring the hashtag #cutitout as well as photos of friends wearing his “cut it out” merch. At heart, Dave is still the same Uncle Joey we all fell in love with back in ‘87. Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock
Roland Leggett | Woke DILF The LGBTQ activist has worked at MI Time to Care, Working America, Equality Michigan, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, and the ACLU of Michigan. Somehow he also finds time to be a hunky father of two. Photo via
Eminem | Stan DILF He may be broody and moody, but before he was Slim Shady he was big daddy to daughter Hailie Jade Scott Mathers, who has been the beloved subject of many of the rapper’s songs. Eminem became a father in 1995, and has spent just about all of his rap career balancing being a dad and being one of the greatest rappers ever. Hailie attended Michigan State University and graduated last year, and both Eminem and Hailie live around Detroit. Photo via
Dan Gheesling | Big Brother DILF As a champion and runner-up on the show Big Brother, Dan knows what it’s like to tackle the same challenge twice. Dan travels around the country speaking at universities about leadership. He uses these skills and the $500,000 prize money from the show to raise his two kids. Photo via
Justin Bartha | I Just Stole the Declaration DILF Whether Justin is helping Nicolas Cage steal the Declaration of Independence, or working as a producer and director behind the camera, Justin knows big responsibilities. In 2014, he and his wife Lia Smith had a baby girl. Despite being in all of the Hangover movies, one thing’s for sure — Justin cares about his family. Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock
Matt Stafford | Quarterback DILF When Detroit Lions NFL quarterback Matt Stafford isn’t on the field throwing touchdowns, he’s at home using his arm to clutch one of his baby girls. Stafford is a record-setting athlete to the sports world, but at home, his day-to-day include being a father to three daughters and a husband to his wife Kelly. Photo via
Terry Crews | Sweet & Strong DILF While his muscles, which sometimes appear to have muscles of their own, can be spotted easily through a white button-up, you’d be a fool to think of Terry Crews only as a strong man. Within the past couple years he’s shown his vulnerability and strength through his activism work, by sharing his own sexual assault story, and speaking openly about therapy. Photo via Free / Shutterstock
Mike Morse | Lawful DILF You might know Mike Morse, AKA 855-MIKE-WINS, as the guy to call when you’ve been hit by a car. Morse was born in Detroit, and raised in Southfield, Farmington, and Oak Park. As CEO of the Southfield-based Mike Morse Law Firm, Morse is one of the country’s top-notch lawyers specializing in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. But to his three daughters, he’s just “dad.” Photo courtesy of Mike Morse Law Firm
Jimmy Howard | Goalie DILF When he’s not stopping pucks, the Detroit Red Wings’ goalie is stopping hearts. As the goalie for the Red Wings and an all-around NHL All-Star, Jimmy knows what it takes to save the day. He was voted Rookie of the Year in 2010, and one year later his first son was born. He frequently brings his three boys to his hockey games. Photo via
Devin Scillian | Breaking News DILF The WDIV anchor’s on-air charisma makes him feel like a dad to us all. Devin and wife Corey sent two of their daughters off to the University of Michigan last fall. Although being a father is probably his top priority, Scillian’s other interests include being a musician and a children’s author. With four albums under his belt, Scillian was named best country performer at the Detroit Music Awards in 2001, and best country vocalist last year.
Calvin Johnson | Touchdown DILF Megatron represents everything a woman wants in a man. Kind, humble, charitable, family-oriented, a team player. Seriously, dream man. Also beautiful. So, so beautiful. And rich, if that matters. He’s accomplished many things in life — entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and a professional football career. Calvin spends his time traveling with his wife, spending time with his kids, and supporting and volunteering in his community. Photo via
Bruce Campbell | Evil Dead DILF The gory king of cult classics, Bruce Campbell knows how to dad and looks mighty fine (and very undead) while doing it. Bruce has acted in all different kinds of movies, ranging from horror to Disney movies, and has even spent some time directing movies as well. After we saw him in The Evil Dead, it solidified Bruce’s place as Evil Dead DILF. Markus Wissmann / Shutterstock
Dean Cain | Super DILF Once you’re Superman, you’re always Superman. Even if Dean Cain didn’t have intentions to pursue acting, he ended up there anyway, and moved on to create his own film production company in 1998. Jaguar PS / Shutterstock
Huel Perkins | More at 11 DILF Hosting the news and raising kids: how this will affect your weekend and more, at 11. Fox 2 lead anchor Huel has been keeping us informed for 25 years — all while being a doting father. Photo via
Henrik Zetterberg | Hockey DILF The Red Wings leading scorer is also the team’s leading heartthrob and father of a son named Love. As a lifelong Red Wings and Stanley Cup champion, Henrik has achieved a lot during his career. Photo via
Alan Longstreet | Weather DILF Though the WJBK weatherman has acting chops and a face fit for the silver screen, his love for weather and his home state have landed him right here in metro Detroit. Lucky for us, Longstreet’s sunny smile can help take the edge off just about any of mother nature’s blows. Recently, the guy we trust to guide us in braving the ever-changing Detroit weather recently leaped into the indie acting world. Photo via Screengrab / YouTube

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