Andrew Garfield, who turned 41 in August, said he doesn’t want to be a “tired dad” while talking about the father he plays in his new movie We Live in Time. Garfield recently spoke to Esquire about his latest romantic comedy, his opinions on parenting, and whether he wants to become a father someday. Garfield said he doesn’t want to be a “tired father” because he’s a “tired man.” Garfield also spoke about the complexities of being a celebrity parent.
Andrew Garfield talks about the ‘burden’ of becoming a father
Andrew Garfield says he doesn’t want to be a tired father and is weighing his decision not to be a father to his children. He describes the “huge burden” he could face for his career path if he decides to “breathe new life into his life.” Garfield, an actor and widely known celebrity, believes that his private life is often exposed to the public and that he is under constant scrutiny from people, the press, and tabloids.
Andrew Garfield also spoke about fatherhood and his desire to distance himself from the “social obligation” of having children. The “Amazing Spider-Man” actor told GQ in November 2022 that he was freed from the “social obligation to have children by the age of 40.” He further explained that his decision was “embracing a different path than what was expected of me from birth.”
When asked if he would like to have children when he is in his 70s, Andrew Garfield answered, “I would rather not have children.” The Oscar-nominated actor then spoke about his “persistent habit of letting shit go.” He emphasized the concept of letting go of certain thoughts if you decide to have children, asserting, “I’m glad my mother met them.” This interview took place shortly after his mother passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2019.
