Meghan Trainor Marks Son Riley’s Fifth Birthday With Emotional Message
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor marked an emotional milestone on social media as her son Riley Thomas Trainor turned five. The singer shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, offering a glimpse into her life as a mother and celebrating her eldest child’s growing curiosity and personality.
Along with a series of family photographs, Trainor appeared alongside her husband Daryl Sabara, sons Riley and Barry, and newborn daughter Mikey Moon. Calling Riley her “first baby,” the singer described him as intelligent, playful, and deeply caring, noting his fascination with the world’s tallest buildings and his ability to identify them along with the countries they are located in.
In her caption, Trainor highlighted Riley’s interests, which include My Little Pony, airplanes, and listening to songs by Zara Larsson, while revealing pizza as his favourite food. She also praised him as one of the top readers in his class and a loving elder brother, adding that his personality reminds her strongly of herself.
Family Journey and Career
Trainor met Sabara in 2014 at a house party in Los Angeles, with the couple beginning their relationship in 2016. They got engaged in 2017 and married a year later. Their first child, Riley, was born in 2021, followed by son Barry in 2023. The couple welcomed their daughter earlier this year.
Professionally, Trainor rose to global fame in 2014 with her debut single All About That Bass, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and sold over 11 million copies worldwide. Over the years, she has released six studio albums and earned multiple accolades, including a Grammy Award, four ASCAP Pop Music Awards, and two Billboard Music Awards. Her well-known tracks include No, Lips Are Movin, Like I’m Gonna Lose You, Made You Look, Timeless, and Takin’ It Back.
Our Thoughts
Meghan Trainor’s birthday tribute to her son Riley reflects a side of the pop star that fans have increasingly connected with over the years — grounded, honest, and deeply family-oriented. While her career continues to thrive globally, moments like these underline how central motherhood has become to her personal identity. The post strikes a balance between celebrity life and everyday parenting, highlighting small but meaningful details such as a child’s favourite song or food rather than grand gestures. It also shows how Trainor embraces her evolving role, celebrating growth not just in charts and awards but within her family. As she continues to juggle music, public life, and motherhood, Trainor’s openness adds a relatable dimension to her journey, reminding fans that even global pop stars find their greatest milestones at home.