Colin Farrell has opened up about one the biggest and most “humbling” moments of his life.
The Dubliner, who is currently starring in the Killing of a Sacred Deer as a dad given a horrifying choice, opened up about one of his favourite stories from his real life as a dad.
The dad of two said it was “pretty amazing” to be able to see his son James take his first steps.
He told People:
“When James took his first steps a couple weeks short of his fourth birthday, because he has special needs…
“Seeing the amount of work that went into [it], it was pretty amazing and humbling to see.”
James, the actor’s firstborn son, turns 14 years old next week.
He has a rare genetic disorder called Angolan syndrome, which among other symptoms, causes motor and developmental disabilities.
And the proud dad told how while any child taking their first steps is a celebratory occasion, it especially moved him knowing his son had worked so hard to hit the milestone.
The Lobster star added:
“People talk about the children taking the first step, it’s obviously a monumental moment and it’s been represented in film.
“But to be told your child may never take the first step and then see those first steps is just kind of a different sport all together.”
