As the holiday season approaches, Tom Selleck is getting ready to celebrate with the people who mean the most to him. The beloved star of Blue Bloods is looking forward to quality time with his family this Christmas after the series finale of the show airs. This isn't just another holiday—it's a special moment to reconnect with loved ones and create lasting memories.

At 79 years old, Tom lives a peaceful life on a 63-acre avocado ranch in Ventura County, California, with his wife of many years, Jillie Mack. Together, they have a daughter named Hannah Selleck. But Tom's journey as a father began earlier in life when he adopted a son, Kevin, during his first marriage to Jacqueline Ray. Life on the ranch has always been a source of joy and tranquility for Tom and his family.

Looking Back at Holiday Traditions

Tom reminisces about the cherished holiday traditions his family once shared. In a candid interview with Parade on December 6, he opened up about the rituals that made Christmas special for the Sellecks. “We had a ritual at the ranch for years,” Tom shared. “It’s an old hunting lodge that was built in 1910. All the Selleck family, my brothers and sisters, my mom and dad, we’d all open presents in the lodge and then go over to the house and have dinner.”

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However, as time passes, life changes, and so do traditions. Tom reflects on the bittersweet reality of growing families and the passing of loved ones. “It’s gotten impossible because my mom and dad are gone and my brothers and sisters all had kids and now they have kids. We’d need to rent a hall,” he joked with a smile.

Adapting to New Traditions

As his children grow older, Tom acknowledges that family traditions must evolve. “Christmas is something for Jillie and Hannah and me, really,” he explained to Parade. “Maybe we go to one of my brothers’ or my sister’s house for a while, but mainly it’s family time just for us.” It’s clear that Tom values the simplicity of spending quality time with his immediate family during the holidays, cherishing every moment they have together.

Recent Red Carpet Appearance

Tom recently made a memorable red carpet appearance alongside Jillie, 66, and Hannah, 35, at PaleyFest 2024 at The Paley Museum in New York City. The event celebrated the historic end of Blue Bloods after 14 successful seasons on CBS. Tom expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to bring the series to a close with eight final episodes. “These eight shows that we can look forward to are because CBS agreed and wanted to do that and celebrate—not only celebrate Blue Bloods but commemorate its legacy. And I just wanted to thank them,” he said at the event.

Tom Selleck on Holiday Plans With Wife Jillie and Daughter Hannah — Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Reflecting on the success of Blue Bloods, Tom expressed pride in the show’s ability to thrive in a challenging time slot. “I have great faith and have had great faith in broadcast television. I think it’s suffered from being put in second or third place. And, you know, I don’t think everybody in the world wants to spend an hour on their remote control looking for what they might want to see,” he told the crowd.

Tom acknowledged the difficulty of airing a show at 10 p.m. on Fridays, yet the show consistently performed well. “That was hard at 10 o’clock at night … That’s rare. And, as much as anything, it’s a reflection of the work we do. And that’s kind of the ultimate compliment,” he added.

Fatherhood: Tom's Greatest Achievement

While Tom has achieved countless milestones in his illustrious career, being a father remains his proudest accomplishment. In a heartfelt interview with Parade in September 2018, he emphasized the enduring role of fatherhood. “You never stop being a dad even though your kids are grown,” he shared. “There aren’t a lot of good, strong, examples of patriarchs trying to do the right thing on television. So, I think that performs a certain function; fathers are important.”