Scott Clifton, beloved for his role on The Bold and the Beautiful, is celebrating a different kind of hero. His son, Ford, just turned nine, and Clifton took to social media to honor the occasion with heartfelt words. Amid work stress and a tough divorce, this sweet post lit up the internet.
Clifton, who plays Liam on the CBS soap, has had a full plate lately. His character is facing death onscreen, and in real life, the actor is navigating parenting through a major life change. Still, he paused to share a tender moment with his fans. His tribute to Ford showed just how deeply fatherhood grounds him.
A Dad’s Love in Every Word
Clifton’s Instagram post included adorable photos of Ford, and a powerful message filled with raw emotion. He started by calling his son “the Preteen,” sharing the funny moment he had to Google the term after Ford proudly used it. That moment kicked off a beautiful reflection.
He jokingly mentioned the challenges ahead, describing Ford as a “hormonal, rebellious, independence-hungry young man.” Still, it was his pride and admiration that stood out. Despite the chaos of divorce, Clifton shared that Ford stayed open-hearted. “I love you,” were the last words Ford spoke before falling asleep on his lap, the actor revealed.
He called Ford’s response to the divorce mature beyond his years and praised his emotional resilience. In his words, “You made a canvas out of Kevlar.” That line alone left fans teary-eyed.
The Bold and the Beautiful: Ford Is More Than a Son—He’s His Hero
As Clifton continued, he expressed that Ford isn’t just his child—he’s also his role model. “My child, my teen, my man, my hero. My Ford.” He ended the message with a loving birthday wish that left fans applauding the bond between father and son.
Clifton’s co-stars chimed in with joy. Don Diamont added festive emojis, while producer Casey Kasprzyk also sent love. Fans couldn’t get enough of the sweet photos—especially one showing Ford’s impressive artwork. One follower even suggested the father-son duo write children’s books together.
Another fan gushed, “You’re such a great dad. And not too shabby of a writer as well!” That comment sums it all up—Scott Clifton may be busy on The Bold and the Beautiful, but he’s clearly thriving in his most important role yet: Dad. For more heartwarming celebrity moments from The Bold and the Beautiful, stay tuned with us at Soap Opera Daily.
