Dr. Oz’s four children are talented individuals who’ve each carved unique paths while embracing their family’s values. From Emmy wins and acting careers to health advocacy and medical pursuits, here’s a closer look at the Oz siblings.
Dr. Mehmet Oz may be known worldwide as a cardiothoracic surgeon and TV personality, but at home, he’s simply Dad to his four children. Each of his kids has followed a unique path, combining their passions with the values instilled by their parents.
Dr. Oz at the 7th Annual Order of The Golden Sphinx Gala on April 15, 2019. | Source: Getty Images
From Daphne’s award-winning television career to Arabella’s acting and therapy work, and from Zoe’s health advocacy to Oliver’s journey through medical school, let’s take a closer look at the remarkable lives of Dr. Oz’s children.
Daphne Oz
Daphne Oz, the eldest child of Dr. Oz, has carved her own path as a celebrated television host, author, and advocate for healthy living. Best known for her role as a co-host on ABC’s “The Chew,” she gained recognition for her warm personality, culinary expertise, and dedication to inspiring others to embrace a balanced lifestyle.
Reflecting on her upbringing, she once shared, “My father, both my grandfathers and my uncle are all surgeons so my mother and my grandmother have always been into complementary medicine and nutrition.”
She added, “We had this belief that food is this joyful, incredible celebratory place in our day. But it’s also this important way that you take care of yourself.” Daphne’s professional achievements over the years have been nothing short of remarkable.
In 2015, she and her “The Chew” team earned a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host, solidifying her reputation as a dynamic media personality. However, her success did not stop there.
By 2020, Daphne and Dr. Oz were facing off at the Daytime Emmys in a lighthearted family rivalry. Both were nominated in two categories — Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host and Outstanding Talk Show — for the second consecutive year.
When asked if he was feeling the pressure of competing against his daughter, who had previously won the Emmy, Dr. Oz explained, “We are judged by how we improve the world, and the most important thing we do to improve it is to raise kids who are contributing.
“So I’m very proud of Daphne, mostly because of the two beautiful grandchildren she’s given us,” he continued. Daphne also spoke highly of her father, stating, “[…] He’s always learning and he’s such a natural teacher.”
Daphne’s journey to fame began long before the Emmys, rooted in her passion for healthy living during her college years. While living in a dorm, she authored her first book, “The Dorm Room Diet,” which introduced wholesome eating to students across the country.