Billy Idol Welcomes Secret Son After DNA Test

Billy Idol revealed he was only mildly surprised to learn a few years ago that he had a secret son, Brant, conceived during his 1985 Rebel Yell tour, attributing it to his promiscuous lifestyle in the 1970s and 1980s. The discovery came after his daughter, Bonnie Blue Broad, took a 23andMe DNA test and found a half-brother. Brant, who works in construction in New York, has since been welcomed into the family and made public appearances with them, including at Idol’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. Idol, who already had two other children, joked about the possibility of more undiscovered offspring and noted that many rock musicians have children outside their primary relationships. Idol stated that he is now in a better place, free from addiction, and more present as a father and grandfather. These revelations and their impact are explored in the documentary 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead,' which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.