Sting's 6 Children: All About His Sons and Daughters

Mar. 15, 2025

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Stingis the proud father of six children.

The former frontman of The Police was previously married to actress Frances Tomelty from 1976 to 1984. The former couple share two children: son Joe Sumner, 48, and daughter Fuschia Sumner, 42.

Of his parenting style, he noted that he drew on his own upbringing in England for inspiration, and raised his children to be independent.

“My kids are fiercely independent,” he explained. “They’re not sitting there waiting for a handout at all, and I wouldn’t want to rob them of that adventure in life: to make your own living. It’s a wonderful and difficult thing to do. So I haven’t promised them anything. I’ll obviously help them if they’re in trouble, but they’re not waiting for a handout. They’re too independent.”

Here’s everything to know about Sting’s six children.

Joe Sumner, 48

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Sting’s eldest child was born on Nov. 23, 1976, in London, one year before Sting would go on to form The Police. Joe went to school at the Cambridge School of Weston before attending Richmond University in London for college, where he studied environmental science.

Much like his father, Joe went on to pursue music as his full-time career. As a teenager, Joe became inspired to write his own lyrics largely due toNirvana’s 1991 albumNevermind.Along with a schoolmate, he formed the band Fiction Plane in 1999, releasing their debut albumEverything Will Never Be OKin March 2003. Years later in 2007, Fiction Plane became the opening band for The Police’s reunion tour.

During a July 2007 interview with Pop Matters, Joeaddressed the nepotisminvolved in his band getting the gig to open up for The Police. He joked, “We earned it, man. We worked from the street. No, my dad called me up and gave me the gig. I almost said no because I feel like it’s a big sellout in a lot of ways. I figured if I don’t do it, I’ll just be pissed for a long time.”

He added that his parents didn’t necessarily approve or disapprove of his decision to pursue music. Joe added, “It’s a tough career, but what are they going to say? Are we going to tell you not to do it? So I did it. After a while I kind of established that I had something to say and some level of talent, so they were cool with it. They’ve always been very nice and supportive.”

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In October 2021, the father-son duo participated in UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability virtual gala, performing “Message in a Bottle,” perBillboard.

Fuschia Sumner, 42

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Sting and Tomelty welcomed their second child together on April 17, 1982, in London. Fuschia went on to graduate from the University of the West of England with a degree in English literature and drama.

For her father’s 70th birthday in October 2021, Fuschia called Sting the “hardest working man” she knows on Instagram, adding, “He never stops, ever! I’ve been smiling ear to ear watching him play with the Parthenon in view these past two nights…LOVE YOU DAD.”

Mickey Sumner, 41

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Born Brigitte Michael “Mickey” Sumner on Jan. 19, 1984, in London, Mickey is the eldest child of Sting and his second wife, Styler. Mickey moved to New York City in 2004, where she earned her BFA in Fine Art at Parsons School of Design. She originally intended to become a model, but soon realized that her true calling was acting. She later referred to herself as “the world’s worst model” in a September 2013 interview withW Magazine.

“I got a BFA in Fine Art, and then I told my family I was going to be an actress,” she recalled during a May 2013 interview withInterview Magazine. “They were like, ‘What? Where is your fallback plan?’ "

Mickey began with small roles in short films during her time in N.Y.C. while she was studying at Parsons. She toldContentModethat around this time, she began working with the Safdie brothers, Joshua and Benjamin, as well as Alex Kalman andCasey Neistat. In 2011, Mickey went on to land a four-episode role as Francesca on Showtime’sThe Borgias. The following year in 2012, Mickey would star oppositeGreta Gerwigin the critically acclaimed filmFrances Haas the character Sophie Levee. Her other roles include the seriesLow Winter Sunand films likeBattle of the SexesandThe End of the Tour. She currently stars inSnowpiercer,whose fourth and final season will air in 2023.

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As for her personal life, Mickey got engaged to entrepreneur Chris Kantrowitz in June 2016, and the couple tied the knot in Tuscany, Italy, in July 2017. They welcomed their first child together on Dec. 31, 2016, a son named Akira Rogue Kantrowitz. She recounted her son’s birth in an essay forRomperin April 2021, sharing that her son was born on New Year’s Eve at her parents' home. Akira spent three weeks in the NICU following his birth and received several inaccurate diagnoses throughout that time.

“At this moment in time, Akira is nonverbal, he is not walking, he is hard of hearing in both ears, has hypotonia, and global delays, and yet, regardless of all the things some people think he might be ‘missing,’ he can connect with people on a level that makes everyone feel deeply seen and deeply loved,” she wrote.

Jake Sumner, 39

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Much like his mother, he has directed several award-winning documentaries, includingFantastic Man: Who is William OnyeaborandI Was There When House Took Over The World.He’s alsodirected filmsas well as commercial content for several lifestyle and luxury brands including Nike, Google, and Tiffany and Co. Additionally, he’s collaborated with the likes ofPharrell Williamsfor his initiative Parley For the Oceans, has directed music videos forBruno Marsand is developing a documentary about the N.Y.C. concert promoter Ron Delsener calledThe Last Promoter: The Ron Delsener Story.

Eliot Sumner, 34

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Eliot Paulina Sumner was born on July 30, 1990, in Pisa, a city located in Tuscany, Italy. Eliot grew up in Wiltshire, England, and recalled being gifted their first guitar for their 4th or 5th birthday during an interview withThe Cut. The musician wrote their first song when they were 13 years old before forming their band at age 14. Eliot attended boarding school at Bryanston School for three years before attending Hampstead Collage of Fine Arts when they were 17, according toThe Independent.

The following year when they turned 18, Eliot got a multi-album deal with Island Records, an experience they recalled being a “difficult” process when it came to recording an album while still attending school at the same time. Under the band I Blame Coco, Eliot released their debut albumThe Constantin 2010. Years later, Eliot would release music under their own name, including the 2014 EPInformationand the 2016 album of the same name.

After releasing two albums, Eliot began to “systematically sabotage” their own career, according toThe Cut. “I didn’t believe in what I was doing. It wasn’t me,” they told the outlet. Eliot moved to a cottage in the Lake District, a region in North West England, and stopped touring, working with their managers, drinking and going out. With this reset, Eliot would eventually discover an interest in house music. Today, they work as a DJ in dance clubs across Europe, performing under the moniker Vaal.

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During their 2016 interview withThe Cut, Eliot reflected on their relationship with their siblings as well as their father, who they had recently beaten in a game of chess. Eliot said, “He was destroyed. But I think he was quite proud because he was like, ‘Well, I’ve created something that’s stronger than me intellectually.’ "

When speaking about their older sister Mickey, Eliot said, “Her genius knows a wide spectrum. Most people are either artistic or academic, but she’s both. I look up to her.”

Giacomo Sumner, 29

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Sting’s youngest child was born in England on Dec. 17, 1995.

Giacomo eventually attended college at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. He graduated in May 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

Styler celebrated her son’s educational milestone on social media — sharing a sweet post onFacebook. “Congratulations, G. Dad and I so very proud of you,” she wrote. “Your hard work has paid off! We love you.”

While living in California, Giacomo gathered a few acting credits with small parts in films such asWe’re Going to the Zoo, Ten Thousand SaintsandAmerican Typecast.

In May 2024, Giacomojoined London’s Metropolitan Police. According to several outlets, both his parents attended his swearing-in ceremony.

source: people.com