Denny Hamlin’s 7-year-old daughter, Molly, became the unintended and hilarious victim of her mother Jordan Fish’s excitement during their recent gender reveal celebration. The reveal, which took place around Mother’s Day, was meant to joyfully announce that the couple is expecting a baby boy, their third child together. The moment was captured in a lively Instagram reel posted by Hamlin, showing Jordan opening a box containing tiny blue Nike Air Jordans, signaling the baby’s gender.
As Jordan excitedly pulled out the blue shoes and celebrated, she accidentally elbowed Molly in the back of the head. Molly immediately grabbed her head and started crying, turning the joyful occasion into a comical mishap. Denny Hamlin quickly comforted his daughter, gently patting her head and picking her up in his arms while continuing to celebrate the news of the baby boy. Jordan Fish responded to the post with a lighthearted comment, “Hahahah oh dear!!” showing she took the accident in good humor.
The family’s gender reveal video showed the entire Hamlin family’s happiness, with daughters Taylor James (11) and Molly Gold (7) joining their parents in the celebration. The couple’s announcement was subtle yet heartfelt, using the small blue sneakers as a symbol of their new baby boy joining the family. The reveal was shared just weeks before the baby’s expected due date in early June, coinciding with the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 race weekend.
Denny Hamlin, known as a devoted “girl dad,” joked about finally having a male presence at home amid all the women in the household. He humorously remarked that he might have “had to tap out” if they had another girl, but he is happy to have a boy this time. Hamlin also expressed that while his daughters are more interested in singing, dancing, and acting, the boy might take a different path, possibly even racing, though his former teammate Kyle Busch advised caution about pushing kids into racing too soon.
From a racing perspective, the timing of the baby’s birth is significant. NASCAR recently updated its rules to allow drivers to miss a race for the birth of their child without losing playoff eligibility or needing a special waiver. This is good news for Hamlin, as the due date is around the same time as the Coca-Cola 600, a key event in the NASCAR calendar. Hamlin can attend the birth without jeopardizing his racing season. Currently, he is competing in the NASCAR Cup Series with Joe Gibbs Racing and also co-owns 23XI Racing. Despite some recent struggles on the track, including mechanical issues, Hamlin has secured a playoff position and is aiming for more wins this season.
In summary, the gender reveal was a joyful family moment marked by a funny accident involving Molly, which endeared the Hamlin family even more to NASCAR fans. The announcement of a baby boy brings excitement not only to the family but also to the racing community, as Hamlin balances his career and growing family.
