Paul Rudd has made a name for himself in Hollywood with his decades-long career which is still thriving. However, despite his years as an A-lister, his eldest child had a different idea of what he did for a living, and it was nothing close to being a movie star.
Rudd Shares A Surprising Detail About His Family
The revelation has left fans questioning a lot of past events. The actor also shared what his kids think of him as a marvel superhero. The famous Hollywood actor recently shared the shocking revelation within his family during an appearance on Sunday Today With Willie Geist .
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His Kids Had No Idea On Their Dad’s Occupation
Rudd has a son, Jack Sullivan, 17, and a daughter, Darby, 13. He explained that his kids did not understand what he did for a living when they were little.
What Rudd’s Son Initially Thought He Did For A Living
He continued that he did not explain it to them either. Rudd also recalled a time his son saw him on a movie poster when he was 4 or 5. He added that after seeing the poster, his kids thought he worked in the movie theater. Rudd claimed his son believed he worked in a theater for a decade. The Clueless actor concluded that his son finally put it together when he was 15.
Twitter Users React To The Shocking Revelation
The revelation of the Friends actor left a lot of Twitter users shocked. People were surprised Rudd’s son did not realize it sooner, especially since his dad was very famous. One person asked what Rudd’s son was watching because his father was everywhere.
Some Fans Defended Him
Although some Twitter users questioned the revelation, some defended Rudd. One user wrote that perhaps the actor did not want his son to be overwhelmed by his stardom at a young age.
The Proud Dad Once Gushed Over His Son Attending The Premiere For “Ant-Man”
Rudd had an interview with Absolute Radio in 2015. At that time, the actor gushed about his son attending the premiere of the Ant-Man movie with him. The actor also said his son visited him on set for the first time at that time.
Rudd Wanted His Kids Away From The Spotlight
During the interview, the actor said he tried to keep his son away from fame. However, he added that having his son with him at the premiere was an amazing experience. Bringing Rudd’s old comments into light, fans pointed out how contradicting it was to his recent comment.
Rudd Talks About What His Kids Think Of Him Being A Marvel superhero
The 53-year-old actor recently shared what his kids think of him being a marvel superhero. He talked about it at the premiere of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania in Los Angeles. The actor told People that his two kids did not care about him being Ant-Man .
The Couple At The Movie’s Premiere
The Knocked Up actor attended the premiere with his wife, Julie Yaeger. On the red carpet, Rudd wore a houndstooth-patterned suit paired with a blue tie.
A Few Days To Go!
While Yaeger stunned in a black velvet suit paired with blue heels. Rudd has played Ant-Man for almost a decade. The new movie will be released on February 17.
Rudd Shared It Was Harder To Get In Shape For The New “Ant-Man” Project
This is Rudd’s third time playing Ant-Man. However, the actor revealed it was harder to get in shape for the new movie. He told Men’s Health for their March 2023 cover that he fell off more than he did in the past.
He Stayed Determined
The actor added that his clothes also did not fit. He continued that he was irritable and self-conscious. Fortunately, Rudd’s determination helped him scale through. He shared that was hyper-focused when he set a goal.
Rudd Reveals His Secret To Staying Youthful
The actor finally revealed his secrets about his youthful look. Rudd told the magazine that he sleeps for eight hours. While he engages in strength training among other workout routines, deep sleep largely contributes to Rudd’s wellness.
Sleep Deprivation Is A Disadvantage
The actor added that people expect him to have some special workout routine or diet. Although he does cardio, Rudd credited sleeping as the most important part of training. Rudd continued that people who only sleep for four hours were doing themselves a disservice.
How Playing A Superhero Influenced Rudd’s Youthful Look
Rudd shared that playing a superhero changed his life. To prepare for his role, he had to cut out on sugar, lift weights and hire trainers.
He Learned More About His Body
He shared that the experience has made him learn a lot about his body. Rudd added that he knows how his body reacts to food and exercise. The actor also shared that he was able to realize that making fitness your lifestyle makes one feel good.
He Never Thought He Could Be Slated For A Super Hero Role
Rudd recalled when he first bagged the beloved Marvel role. The dad-of-two relayed that he did not think he was the kind of actor who could be offered such parts.
He Did Not Pass Up The Chance
The idea for Ant-Man came up, and Rudd did not wave it off. He recalled being excited about “doing something” that was so out of his field. He felt that if he was announced as one of the superheroes in the franchise, many fans would be shocked, but it is safe to say that years later, fans are in love with his role.
When Rudd Is Away From Work
When Paul Rudd is away from the bustle of Hollywood, he relaxes at home with his family and gives about his dad duties. The star takes his kids to school, and while at home, he would engage in regular activities like exercising or solving a crossword puzzle.
