Henry Winkler's Daughter Reflects on Life with Fonzie as Her Dad

Henry Winkler's daughter, Zoe, is peeling back the curtain on what it was like to grow up with the iconic Fonzie from "Happy Days" as her dad. On Monday night, the father-daughter duo stepped out for the iHeartRadio Music Awards, marking a special outing while Zoe promoted her podcast, "What In The Winkler?"

Speaking to Fox News Digital on the red carpet, Zoe described her podcast as a candid exploration of family dynamics, challenging assumptions about Hollywood upbringing. "It’s really just about family and how people assume that growing up in Hollywood is one way, but it’s really just a normal family," she said. She added, "We go through all the same insanity as everybody else, and it’s been the most fun."

When asked about her childhood with a TV legend, Henry couldn’t resist injecting some humor. "She used me like a garden tool," he joked. "She would not listen to me unless there was a nice young fellow in the vicinity." Zoe playfully responded, "I’m doing it now," emphasizing her gratitude for having her dad by her side to promote her podcast.

Zoe co-hosts the podcast with her mother, Stacey Winkler. The couple has been married since 1978, having met two years earlier at a clothing store in Beverly Hills. At the time, Henry was already a household name thanks to his role as Fonzie on "Happy Days," which had catapulted him into national fame.

Reflecting on her dad’s wisdom, Zoe shared one of his best pieces of advice: "The people you meet on the way up are the people you meet on the way down." She also cited another gem: "The energy you put out is the energy you get back." It seems Henry’s knack for delivering life lessons is as sharp as his comedic timing.

The Winkler family’s dynamic appears to be a blend of humor, love, and grounded wisdom—a refreshing reminder that even Hollywood royalty navigates the chaos of family life just like the rest of us.