Watch Shocking Netflix Documentary ‘The Man with 1000 Kids’ As Central Figure Contemplates Legal Action

The shocking documentary The Man with 1000 Kids premiered on Netflix this week, featuring Dutch sperm donor Jonathan Meijer. The series claims that Meijer has fathered approximately 1000 children and provides a platform for several parents to share their stories. Although Meijer did not participate in the Netflix series, he has spoken with our Dutch friends and colleagues at The Nerd Shepherd, where he refutes accusations of being addicted and is considering legal action.

In the series, Meijer faces accusations of misleading numerous women by persuading them to use his sperm donations without disclosing the full extent of his contributions. His journey to becoming one of the world’s most prolific sperm donors began in college, sparked by a conversation with a friend who was struggling with infertility.

In the documentary, some women suggest that sperm donation could be an addiction for Meijer. However, in his interview with The Nerd Shepherd, Meijer denies being addicted, stating:

Addiction always involves physical dependency, which I do not suffer from. I don’t even understand what the addiction would be. Filling a cup in a dingy bathroom isn’t exactly a fun activity. I can say that the social aspect of being a donor was very motivating—the pleasant, enjoyable encounters and being useful.

Jonathan Meijer | Via | The Nerd Shepherd

Many clinics enforce strict limits on donations to prevent concerns about incest. However, Jonathan Meijer soon began privately visiting women nationwide, leading to an uncontrollable surge in his sperm donations that garnered global attention. Recipients included women in lesbian relationships, single individuals, and those with infertile partners. Meijer usually provided sperm in a plastic cup; however, on occasion, he also engaged in intercourse with the recipients.

Meijer also bizarrely talks about his idea for his children to use a specific symbol on social media to identify each other as part of the same family, saying.

It was a way to demonstrate that we shouldn’t always think in terms of problems but solutions

Jonathan Meijer | Via | The Nerd Shepherd

Despite becoming a highly prolific donor in the Netherlands and the potential concern of incest arising, Meijer appeared unconcerned and dismissed the issue, stating,

These theories are based on anonymous donation in a time when cheap DNA tests did not exist. My children have zero chance of incest because they are from a known donor; they know they are donor-conceived. They know my name or will come to know it. Additionally, they can always ask a third person if they too are donor-conceived.

Jonathan Meijer | Via | The Nerd Shepherd

In 2017, Jonathan Meijer was barred from donating sperm in the Netherlands after fathering 102 children through contributions to 11 clinics nationwide. Despite this, he continued donating internationally until 2023, when legal action was taken against him by a woman and a supporting foundation, alleging increased risk of incest for his offspring.

Meijer admitted to having between 550 and 600 children during the case, but the court suggested his total could be as high as 1,000 across continents. Consequently, the judge prohibited Meijer from donating sperm to new parents in the Netherlands and imposed a €100,000 (£85,000) fine per violation.

Meijer admits he is considering legal action against Netflix, asserting, “There are lies in it,” despite not having seen the documentary.

I still need to watch the documentary, but I’ve already heard there are lies in it, like mixing my sperm with another donor’s (What? How?). So yes, I will pursue legal action.

Jonathan Meijer | Via | The Nerd Shepherd

For the complete interview with Jonathan Meijer from The Nerd Shepherd, click here, and catch all three episodes of The Man with 1000 Kids on Netflix now.

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