Carson Daly may be known to millions as the longtime face of Today, the original master of music countdown culture on TRL, and the charismatic host of The Voice—but to four very important people, he’s simply Dad. The television personality and mental health advocate shares his incredible life with his wife, cookbook author Siri Pinter Daly, and their children: son Jackson and daughters Etta, London and Goldie. And if there’s one role he treasures above all, it’s the one he plays at home.
Carson and Siri first crossed paths in 2005 while working together at Last Call with Carson Daly. Their easy connection quickly grew into a romance, and by 2009, their first baby—Jackson James Daly—had arrived and turned Carson’s world inside out, in the best possible way. The moment he became a father helped reset his priorities. Having lost his own father at a young age, he has always said fatherhood carries a profound meaning in his life. “I just want to slow down and enjoy every second,” he shared years later.
Jackson grew up in studios, control rooms and backstage hallways—places most kids only ever see through a screen. It’s no surprise the teen has inherited more than just Carson’s grin. Confident, curious and charming, Jackson has already begun carving out his own future in broadcasting. He has served as a young correspondent on NBC Nightly News: Kids Edition, interviewing icons like Matthew McConaughey and even teeing up against Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie, at the PNC Championship in Florida. Carson has described him as “a natural interviewer” and “an old soul,” praising his son’s maturity and ability to make anyone feel comfortable. Now 16, Jackson is learning to drive—and still finding time to hit the golf course with his dad.
Three years after Jackson’s arrival, Carson and Siri welcomed their first daughter. Born on September 6, 2012, Etta Jones Daly carries deep family significance in her name—Henrietta was Siri’s grandmother, while Jones honors Carson’s side of the family. Etta is quieter than her siblings, with a creative spark that lights up through art, fashion and theater. She attends performing arts camps, loves to design, and has a fiercely independent streak. Carson once shared that Etta was the first to put herself to bed without prompting—just one example of her growing confidence and individuality. Her parents adore watching her flourish at her own pace, shining in her own unique way.
By 2014, the Daly home grew livelier with the arrival of London Rose Daly. Named partly after Carson’s grandmother, London quickly earned the affectionate nickname “Chungy” at home—a playful nod to her bold personality and signature comedic timing. She loves performing and never shies away from a camera. In fact, many Today viewers witnessed her scene-stealing cameos while Carson filmed from home during the pandemic. Dancing, making silly faces and hopping into frame without hesitation—London is energized by joy and laughter. As Carson put it, she “marches to the beat of her own drum.” She’s a performer at heart and keeps the whole house laughing.
The Daly family’s fourth and final addition—Goldie Patricia—arrived on March 26, 2020, just as the world was shutting down. Her birth was a bright spot during a frightening moment in history. Carson and Siri chose the name Goldie while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, imagining her as “the pot of gold at the end of our family rainbow.” Her middle name is a tribute to Carson’s late mother, Patricia, making the name even more meaningful. Carson praised Siri’s strength in bringing Goldie into the world during such an uncertain time, calling her “a superhero.” Goldie has since grown into a joyful, spirited little sister who completes the Daly crew in every way.
Through all the career milestones, long hours, and bright lights, Carson is intentional about protecting his kids’ happiness—something shaped by his own mental health journey. He has publicly shared his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and because of that, communication and emotional awareness are cornerstones in his parenting style. “I’ve always talked to them like they were 30 years old,” he once said. He believes in inviting his kids into honest conversations, helping them understand the world and their own feelings with compassion and clarity.
Family time is sacred in the Daly household. Whether it’s loud kitchen dinners, hockey games, golf outings, trips to The Voice set, or just a movie night at home, Carson and Siri make sure their children always feel centered, supported, and loved. “I wake up enamored by my family,” he has said—and that devotion radiates in every photo, every interview, every heartfelt story he shares.
From MTV stages to morning news studios and music-filled soundstages, Carson Daly has lived a big, vibrant public life. But his greatest legacy isn’t in television history—it’s around his dinner table, in the laughter filling his home, and in the dreams of four incredible kids who get to grow up knowing their dad will always be their biggest fan.
