Mark Wahlberg celebrates daughter Grace’s 15th birthday with an adorable throwback photo of them

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mark Wahlberg, 53, took a trip down memory lane as he celebrated his youngest daughter Grace’s 15th birthday on January 11.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Wahlberg shared a throwback photo of himself holding Grace as a toddler.

Mark Wahlberg shares heartwarming throwback pic of daughter Grace

In the nostalgic snapshot, a younger Mark Wahlberg is seen sporting a black leather jacket and white hat while holding little Grace, dressed adorably in a purple sweater over a white top.

The toddler beams at the camera as her proud father cradles her. The 'Boogie Nights' star paired the old photograph with a present-day clip of Grace, now a teenager.

In the video, Grace peers playfully at the camera from behind oversized sunglasses, her long brown hair tied in a casual ponytail.

Blue ribbons line the wall behind her, hinting at the achievements of a girl who has grown into her own.

“Happy b day Grace 🥳🥰 15!!! Wow, that was fast 🥰🥳😘,” Wahlberg wrote in the caption, perfectly capturing the bittersweet passage of time every parent feels.

Mark Wahlberg’s wife, Rhea Durham joins in to celebrate her 'special' daughter's 15th birthday

Rhea Durham also joined in on the birthday tributes.

Sharing her own collection of throwback photos, the proud mom wrote: “Happy Birthday baby girl ❣️ How are you 15?!?!” she exclaimed. “I am so proud of you and who you are. My special girl forever 💗💘 Keep shining and keep being you! We all love you so much! 1️⃣5️⃣🎈🎈🎈.”

Mark Wahlberg’s Instagram is typically packed with workout videos and golf snaps, but the 'Ted' actor often surprises fans by sharing a rare family photo—and everyone is buzzing about how much his kids have grown.

On April 27, 2024, the 52-year-old actor posted a group picture from his Hawaiian getaway.

In the photo, Wahlberg kept it casual in a T-shirt, shorts, and sandals, standing with one arm wrapped around his wife, Rhea Durham, 45, who looked stunning in a floral dress.

On his other side was their 18-year-old son, Michael, while their 15-year-old son, Brendan, stood next to Durham.

“What a time❤️❤️❤️ nothing like it,” Wahlberg captioned the post, adding a humorous nod to his boys’ growth spurt: “Except for those two boys being taller than me already.🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

Mark Wahlberg reflects on his 'most important role' as a father

The Oscar-nominated actor and his wife share four children: Ella, 21, Michael, 18, Brendan, 16, and Grace, 14.

While parenting four kids has its challenges, Wahlberg leans on his faith to guide him through.

"Raising four kids is not easy," Wahlberg has admitted, but his spiritual foundation helps him navigate the ups and downs, People reported.

"I want to give my kids the world, but I also want them to appreciate everything, to succeed, to be good people, to enjoy life. This is my most important role. If I fail at this, I fail at everything."

As a hands-on dad, Wahlberg makes it a priority to support his children’s unique passions.

In 2022, he made the significant decision to move his family from Los Angeles to Nevada, trading the bright lights of Hollywood for a quieter, more fulfilling life.

"To be able to give my kids a better life and follow and pursue their dreams — whether it be my daughter as an equestrian, my son as a basketball player, my younger son as a golfer — this made a lot more sense for us," Wahlberg shared during a virtual appearance on 'The Talk'.

He explained that the move wasn’t just about career opportunities for his kids but also about giving them a fresh start. "We came here to just kind of give ourselves a new look, a fresh start for the kids, and there's lots of opportunity here."