Daniel Radcliffe's son has started recognizing his father on TV, but he still doesn't understand why millions of other people recognize him too.
In a new interview with PEOPLE magazine, the actor shared a funny anecdote about his parenting relationship while discussing his Broadway performances in the play "Every Brilliant Thing"« . Radcliffe said his three-year-old son recently saw him in an advertisement for a play when Radcliffe had just left the room.
The child recognized him as "daddy," but that moment didn't mean he understood the acting, fame, or career that made Radcliffe famous.
The son recognized him, but not his fame.
Radcliffe said his son looked at the screen and was momentarily confused because his father had just left the room.
The actor said his son hasn't seen his work and is still far from understanding what Radcliffe does for a living. Radcliffe hasn't yet attempted to explain the full scope of his work to the preschooler. Harry Potter , Broadway or world fame.
Ironically, Radcliffe himself became famous as a child. He spent years playing Harry Potter in one of the world's most recognizable film franchises, but at home, his son still knows him primarily as "Dad.".
Radcliffe wants to put the fame talk aside.
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Radcliffe and his longtime partner, actress Erin Darke, welcomed their son in April 2023 and are keeping his name a secret.
In an interview with PEOPLE magazine, Radcliffe said he wants to shield his son from thoughts of fame for as long as possible.
This doesn't mean Radcliffe is against his son being surrounded by creative work. He's previously said he'd be happy for his child to grow up on film sets and learn about behind-the-scenes work, but he doesn't want fame to become a part of his child's life too early.
Fatherhood changed his daily life.
Radcliffe has spoken warmly about becoming a parent. In a 2023 interview with Entertainment Tonight, he described fatherhood as a fulfilling and wonderful experience, saying he was lucky to be able to spend time at home with his son after a break from work.
His recent comments suggest that the line between being a public figure and a private parent remains important to him.
Radcliffe knows what it means to become famous at a young age. His son is growing up surrounded by show business, but Radcliffe is currently trying to avoid discussing fame.
All these shining moments brought him back to the Broadway stage.
This family history came up during Radcliffe's discussion of the interactive one-man show «Every Brilliant Thing» , which brought him back to Broadway.
The production's official website states that it was nominated for Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Play and Best Actor in a Play (Radcliffe). It concluded its run on May 24.
Mariska Hargitay began playing the role on May 26, and Tracee Ellis Ross is scheduled to replace her on July 7 and run for 40 performances.