Daniel Radcliffe, the beloved actor who played Harry Potter in the hit film franchise, has recently opened up about his first six months of fatherhood. In an interview with Today with Hoda & Jenna, Radcliffe said that he is “in awe” of his newborn son and that he has “loved” the experience so far.
Daniel Radcliffe being Father
“I don’t know what I imagined, honestly, but it’s great,” Radcliffe said. “He’s incredible and I’m just, like, in awe.”
Radcliffe welcomed his son with his longtime partner, actress Erin Darke, in April 2023. He has kept his personal life relatively private, but he has shared a few details about his fatherhood journey in recent interviews.
In a July interview with Extra, Radcliffe said that he is “having a great time” being a dad. “It’s crazy and intense, but he’s wonderful and Erin is amazing — it’s a real privilege also to have this time with him,” he said. “I was always going to take some time off, which not everyone is able to do, and so I’m able to kind of just be here with him a lot, which is lovely.”
Radcliffe has also said that he is learning a lot about himself as a father. “I’m learning that I’m more patient than I thought I was,” he told Today with Hoda & Jenna. “I’m also learning that I’m capable of a lot more love than I thought I was.”
Radcliffe’s comments about fatherhood are refreshing and relatable. He is honest about the challenges, but he is also clear that he is loving the experience. He is a role model for new dads everywhere, showing that it is possible to be a successful actor and a devoted father at the same time.
Challenges of fatherhood
Radcliffe has also acknowledged that fatherhood is not without its challenges. He has said that it can be “tiring” and “overwhelming” at times. He has also said that it is difficult to adjust to a new sleep schedule and to learn how to deal with a crying baby.
Overall, Radcliffe is loving his new role as a father. He is grateful for the opportunity to spend time with his family and to watch his son grow and develop. He is also learning a lot about himself along the way.
