The Sweetest Photos of John Lennon with His Two Sons, Julian and Sean

Mar. 15, 2025

Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon and John Lennon circa 1977.Photo:Mediapunch/Shutterstock

Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon and John Lennon circa 1977

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WhileJohn Lennonmight have been one of the biggest rock stars in history to his adoring fans around the world, to his sonsJulian and Sean, he was just dad.

Both boys went on to become musicians and have remained close over the years,recently reuniting at The Dakota— the New York City building where their father once lived with Ono.

Read on to see some of the brothers' cutest photos with their famous dad.

01of 10Rock Star LifeYoko Ono, Julian Lennon and John Lennon.Bettmann ArchiveJulian Lennon took a seat on his dad’s lap as the two watched rehearsals of the Rolling Stones Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus Show in the late 1960s alongside Yoko Ono.

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Rock Star Life

Yoko Ono, Julian Lennon and John Lennon.Bettmann Archive

John Lennon, a member of the Beatles, was entertained by another singing group 12/10 when he took his five-year-son, Julian, to the rehearsals of the “Rolling Stones Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus Show.” Also accompanying Lennon was artist Yoko Onon (l). The show is scheduled to be a London television spectacular produced by the Rolling Stones

Julian Lennon took a seat on his dad’s lap as the two watched rehearsals of the Rolling Stones Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus Show in the late 1960s alongside Yoko Ono.

02of 10Time with DadJohn and Julian Lennon.Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via GettyJohn gave a glimpse into his son Julian’s room, complete with larger than life panda and koala stuffed animals, during a photoshoot in the 1960s.

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Time with Dad

John and Julian Lennon.Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty

The British singer John LENNON, a member of the group THE BEATLES posing in his son’s bedroom in his house in Liverpool

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John gave a glimpse into his son Julian’s room, complete with larger than life panda and koala stuffed animals, during a photoshoot in the 1960s.

03of 10Happiest Place on EarthJulian Lennon, John Lennon and May Pang.John Rodgers/RedfernsJulian joined his dad andMay Pangfor a visit to Disney World in Florida in 1974.

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Happiest Place on Earth

Julian Lennon, John Lennon and May Pang.John Rodgers/Redferns

Left to right: Julian Lennon, John Lennon (wearing Mickey Mouse t-shirt) and May Pang at Disneyworld Florida, December 27, 1974

John Rodgers/Redferns

Julian joined his dad andMay Pangfor a visit to Disney World in Florida in 1974.

04of 10Matchy, MatchyJohn Lennon and Yoko Ono with their children Julian Lennon and Kyoko Chan Cox in 1969.Daily Record/Daily Record/Mirrorpix via GettyIn coordinated fits, Julian andKyoko Chan Coxheld hands with their respective parents on either side in this sweet shot from 1969.

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Matchy, Matchy

John Lennon and Yoko Ono with their children Julian Lennon and Kyoko Chan Cox in 1969.Daily Record/Daily Record/Mirrorpix via Getty

John Lennon and Yoko Ono with their children from previous marriages Julian Lennon, 6, and daughter Kyoko, 5, pictured taking a walk during their Scottish Holiday. The children are dressed in traditional tartan outfits. 26th June 1969

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In coordinated fits, Julian andKyoko Chan Coxheld hands with their respective parents on either side in this sweet shot from 1969.

05of 10Dressed to ImpressJohn Lennon with his son Julian.Keystone-France/Gamma-Rapho via GettyJulian and his dad were all dressed up to film The Rolling Stones’Rock and Roll Circusin 1968.

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Dressed to Impress

John Lennon with his son Julian.Keystone-France/Gamma-Rapho via Getty

Beatles John Lennon with son Julian during the filming of The Rolling Stones' movie ‘Rock And Roll Circus’ in December 1968 in London, United Kingdom.

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Julian and his dad were all dressed up to film The Rolling Stones’Rock and Roll Circusin 1968.

06of 10Family of ThreeJohn Lennon, Cynthia Lennon and their son, Julian.Keystone Press / Alamy Stock PhotoA little Julian posed on his momCynthia Lennon’s lap in this family portrait.

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Family of Three

John Lennon, Cynthia Lennon and their son, Julian.Keystone Press / Alamy Stock Photo

JOHN LENNON with his wife CYNTHIA & son JULIAN in their secret home just outside London

A little Julian posed on his momCynthia Lennon’s lap in this family portrait.

07of 10’Tis the SeasonMay Pang, John Lennon and Julian Lennon.May PangPang, who was in a relationship with John during his separation from Ono, posed with the Beatle and Julian during a Christmas celebration in West Palm Beach.

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‘Tis the Season

May Pang, John Lennon and Julian Lennon.May Pang

May Pang, John Lennon, Julian Lennon

Pang, who was in a relationship with John during his separation from Ono, posed with the Beatle and Julian during a Christmas celebration in West Palm Beach.

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Strumming Along

Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon and John Lennon.Mediapunch/Shutterstock

Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon and John Lennon circa 1977

09of 10Celebration for TwoSean and John Lennon.Sean Ono Lennon/InstagramSean, who was born on his dad’s 35th birthday, blew out the candles at a shared birthday celebration years ago.“Happy Bday To Us…,” Sean wrote alongside the photo in a2018 post to Instagram.

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Celebration for Two

Sean and John Lennon.Sean Ono Lennon/Instagram

Sean Ono Lennon and dad John Lennon on their birthday

Sean Ono Lennon/Instagram

Sean, who was born on his dad’s 35th birthday, blew out the candles at a shared birthday celebration years ago.

“Happy Bday To Us…,” Sean wrote alongside the photo in a2018 post to Instagram.

10of 10Come TogetherYoko Ono, John Lennon and Sean Lennon.Sean Lennon/InstagramJohn sported a wide grin as he posed alongside Ono and their little boy.

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Come Together

Yoko Ono, John Lennon and Sean Lennon.Sean Lennon/Instagram

John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon

John sported a wide grin as he posed alongside Ono and their little boy.

source: people.com