Eric, the son of Simon Cowell, came into his life at just the right moment. In a podcast chat, Cowell shared how his 10-year-old son became a source of light when things were tough for him. This tough time included losing his parents, Julie and Eric, and feeling overwhelmed with all his work responsibilities.
However, the announcement of Lauren’s pregnancy changed everything for him.
He confessed that he threw himself into his work almost like it was an obsession to cope with his sadness. The news of Eric coming into his life brought a new sense of purpose and happiness for Cowell.
He talked about how much he loved the little things about being a parent, like watching movies with Eric and enjoying the joy that kids bring. Cowell pointed out that Eric’s presence was like a shining light during his hardest moments, giving him comfort and hope when he felt really lost.
“When I got the call from Lauren that started with, ‘Are you sitting down?’ I knew something big was about to happen. It was like, ‘Are you sitting down?’ ‘Yes,’ ‘Well,’ and then she told me. And yes, it completely changed everything for me. It made me feel happy again,” Cowell told podcast host Steven Bartlett.
Cowell talked about the tough times he faced, saying there was a point when he felt like life was just empty and that just getting by didn’t seem worth it. Even though he was really sad, he made it clear that he never thought about hurting himself. But then Eric came into his life, and everything changed for the better. Cowell started to rethink what really mattered to him and found happiness in the small things.
Balancing being a dad with his busy job made Cowell feel a new sense of purpose and happiness. He pointed out how much Eric has impacted him, showing that love and family can really change a person. With Eric’s joyful energy and excitement, Cowell learned to see the beauty in life and realized how important it is to enjoy every moment.
As Cowell watches Eric grow and succeed, he feels really grateful for how much his son has changed his life. He values every moment they spend together, finding happiness and peace in the simple pleasures of being a dad. Even with all the challenges life throws at them, Cowell’s bond with Eric shows just how powerful love can be and how strong people can be inside.