Actress Bryce Dallas Howard, best known for her roles in movies such as The Village, Lady in the Water, and As You Like It, which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination has recently opened up about her unconventional childhood as the daughter of famous Hollywood director Ron Howard and author Cheryl Howard.
In a candid interview, the 44-year-old star admitted that, unlike her siblings, who adapted more easily to their high-profile upbringing, she described herself as an eccentric child with unique interests and behaviors that stood out and made her the weird one in the family while growing up.
Bryce Dallas Howard speaks about her unusual fascination as a child
While speaking with The Independent during the promotion of her new movie Deep Cover, Bryce reflected on her early years, revealing that she was fascinated with darker subject matter, such as reading about euthanasia in Disney lot. She clarified that she wasn’t a gloomy child. Instead, her emotions and interests carried a profound intensity that shaped her early years and has now influenced her perspective on life and storytelling.
The actress also explained that, despite appearing cheerful and smiley at all times, she struggled with communication, leaving those around her uncertain about the depth of her intelligence and how much she truly absorbed from the world.
Ron Howard’s daughter explains that her situation was not as bad as it looked
The actress detailed her experience as very concerning for her parents, who had no option but to take her to a child psychologist at the time. However, Bryce stated that, despite her parents’ concerns, her situation was not as dire as it seemed.
She admitted to being an avid reader of the genre, citing classics like George Orwell’s 1984 and Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale as some of her favorite novels. The actress explained that her interest in those kinds of books was misinterpreted, emphasizing that it stemmed from the thought-provoking narratives of these books rather than a personal alignment with their darker themes.