Wayne Gretzky's kids and grandkids: What to know about Paulina, Emma, Trevor, Ty, Tristan and the rest of the Gretzky family

It might have been a while since Wayne Gretzky was showing off his moves on the ice or celebrating a Stanley Cup win, but the NHL star's greatness didn't necessarily vanish when it comes to his family. The Brantford, Ont.-born former hockey player shares five children with his wife, actress and model Janet Jones Gretzky.

Married since July 16, 1988, the couple welcomed daughter Paulina that same year, followed by sons Ty in 1990, Trevor in 1992 and Tristan in 2000. Their second daughter and youngest kid, Emma, was born in 2003.

With a range of achievements, including all-time NHL records, numerous trophies, an Olympic gold medal and inductions into various hall of fames, it's no doubt Wayne is a major icon in ice hockey. Still, the Canadian superstar has always advocated that education is most important when it comes to success.

"It's the greatest life in the world to be a professional athlete, but I always tell parents, the goal should be to get to college," Wayne told the Ventura County Star in 2019. "Go to college. Pursue that, because there's only a small percentage of athletes who are fortunate enough to be professionals. But everybody can get a great education, and to me, that's most important."

So, who exactly are Wayne's five kids? Are the rest of the Gretzky family also doing big things? Here's what we know about all of Wayne's five children.

Paulina Gretzky, 35

The eldest out of the five kids, Paulina Mary Jean Gretzky was born on Dec. 19, 1988. Like her mother, Paulina took up acting, where she starred in films like like Fame (2009), Grown Ups 2 (2013) and Guns, Girls and Gambling (2012).

But on top of a film career, she's spent time modelling and growing a large social media following, where she boasts more than one million followers on Instagram. Singing and song-writing, however, was always one of her biggest passions.

In a 2012 interview with Complex, she shared she studied opera at Michigan's Interlochen Center for the Arts. Paulina also added the music she had been working on at the time was "very pop mainstream," a shift from her original goal of emulating singers like Avril Lavigne and Gwen Stefani.

In 2009, Paulina met her now-husband, six-time World Golf Champion Dustin Johnson. The pair only began dating in 2013, and ended up getting engaged seven months later. On April 23, 2022, they tied the knot in Tennessee. The couple have two sons together: Tatum, who was born on Jan. 19, 2015, and River Jones, who was born on June 12, 2017.

Last year, Paulina spoke to KIND Magazine about how her parents influenced her relationship with Johnson: "The way he [Wayne] loves my mom and respects her is a huge part of everything and not just for me, but for all of us kids," Paulina told the Canadian lifestyle magazine. "It's the same way my dad is with Dustin and how he is with all his grandkids. Both of my parents set an amazing example and it comes down to paying attention and treating each other kindly."

Ty Gretzky, 34

The eldest Gretzky son, Ty, was born on July 9, 1990, and has since kept a relatively low profile compared to his siblings. But, like his dad, hockey became a large part of his life — and it was something the father-son duo bonded over.

"He was my hockey guy. He loves hockey," Wayne shared on a 2021 episode of "The Steam Room" podcast. "We do hockey camps all over North America. He is one of my best friends and I love it."

In 2014, they both founded The Gretzky Hockey School, which trains youth athletes using the "same foundation and habits implemented by Grandpa Walter teaching Wayne and the kids growing up," according to its website.

On Feb. 29, 2020, Ty married his wife, Sara, in a modern Gatsby-style wedding in Brooklyn. The following October, the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Sicily Marie. In May 2023, they welcomed their second daughter, Vienna Leone.

Trevor Gretzky, 31

Wayne and Jones Gretzky welcomed their second son, Trevor, on Sept. 14, 1992. Like his siblings, he took a liking to sports and eventually signed with the Chicago Cubs in 2011, playing for the baseball team's minor league as well as the Los Angeles Angels.

Back then, having a professional athlete as a dad certainly helped with his own career. In 2015, Trevor explained to the Associated Press that his father "knows a lot about baseball" and taught him "pretty much everything I know about the game."

In 2016, Trevor decided to opt out of the sports world in exchange for show business. Based in Los Angeles, the actor and producer has worked on films like "Mile 22," "Apex" and "American Siege."

Trevor confirmed his engagement to now-wife Ashley in 2023. In April of that year, he shared a video on Instagram of his proposal, where he got down on one knee amongst both of their families. The couple welcomed their daughter, Phoenix Shiloh, that same year on July 28.

Tristan Gretzky, 23

Wayne retired on April 18, 1999, and less than a year later on Aug. 2, 2000, he and Jones Gretzky welcomed their third son, Tristan. While his siblings took up sports like hockey and baseball, Tristan opted to become a golfer, where he played on the Pepperdine University men's team while studying at the school. At the time, he said "my life goal is to be on the PGA Tour" and he was "looking forward to spending the next couple of years grinding" with the school's other players and coaches.

However, Tristan eventually transferred to New York University, where he said he picked the school because of the "unlimited opportunities in the city while being able to compete in the sport I love with an amazing golf coach leading the team."

Tristan also took up a bit of acting like his mother and older brother Trevor. He starred in the 2006 film "Two Tickets to Paradise," alongside "How I Met Your Mother" actress Ashley Williams and "General Hospital" actor Ryan Paevey.

Emma Gretzky, 21

The youngest of the Gretzky siblings, Emma, was born on March 28, 2003. She's currently a student at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where she's part of the school's tennis team.

In 2019, Wayne told the Ventura County Star his youngest daughter started the sport a bit late, picking it up at age 12 and a half. However, he noted that was fine since training to become an athlete is "a marathon, not a sprint."

"If you enjoy it, and work hard, and continue to progress, good things can happen," he added. "For us, as parents, our goal for Emma is to love it and keep working hard at it, because it's a huge commitment. Tennis is three, four, five hours a day of cardio. It's a little bit different and unique."

Emma regularly posts on Instagram, where she boasts more than 24,000 followers. She has also been in a relationship with SMU football player Stone Eby for more than a year. Like her family, she's also dabbled in acting, where she starred in the 2013 thriller "Palo Alto," featuring James Franco and Emma Roberts.

Who are Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones Gretzky's grandchildren?

While Wayne and Jones Gretzky both share five children together, they're also currently grandparents to five grandchildren. Three of their eldest kids have welcomed their own children into the world, expanding the Gretzky family to include numerous loved ones.

Paulina and husband Dustin Johnson currently have two sons together, including nine-year-old Tatum and seven-year-old River. Their birthdays are on Jan. 19, 2015 and June 12, 2017, respectively.

Wayne and Jones Gretzky's second eldest child, Ty, also shares two daughters with his wife, Sara. They welcomed two-year-old Sicily in October 2021 and one-year-old Vienna last May.

Finally, middle child Trevor shares one daughter with his wife, Ashley. The couple welcomed Phoenix, who just turned one, on July 28, 2023.

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