Wyatt Russell has admitted he now has a fresh respect for his well-known parents, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. The 37-year-old actor, who was born into the family of the legendary Hollywood couple in 1986, revealed that his admiration for his parents has increased since he became a father in 2021, when he and his wife, Meredith Hagner, welcomed their son, Buddy.
The Goon: Last of the Enforcers actor recently reflected on his personal journey as a parent, admitting that he now understands the depth of love and concern his parents have always had for him, an idea that he could not fully grasp before having a child of his own.
Wyatt Russell says becoming a father makes him appreciate his parents better
During a recent press event to promote his new action film Thunderbolts*, Wyatt shared insights into how parenthood has reshaped his perspective on life and family. He shared that becoming a parent helped him understand that his parents deeply loved him.
The actor explained that looking inward, he now recognized that his parents’ primary wish was for him to lead a happy and fulfilling life, which is the same way he now feels about his children. He further stated that this realization has brought him closer to his father and mother.
Wyatt Russell says fatherhood is a beautiful experience
Wyatt, who has now grown his family with the birth of his second son, Boone Joseph, in early 2024, discussed his journey into parenting in a 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight.
He revealed that Fatherhood is a fantastic journey transcending all expectations. He noted that becoming a parent comes with responsibilities and a changed perspective, making previous concerns appear less significant as the family takes center stage in life. The actor added that one of the beauties of parenting is the delight of navigating fresh challenges while juggling between time and a sense of obligation.