This Child Star Drank Heavily as a Teen – Now a New Father, He Doesn’t Want ‘Fame’ for His Son
- This boy gained fame as an actor at the age of 10 and grew up on sets.
- However, the boy didn’t like the fame he got and drank heavily to cope with it.
- Today, the boy is sober, has a girlfriend, is a father, and doesn’t want fame for his son.
The boy at a press conference for the movie “Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone” in London on August 23, 2000 | Source: Getty Images
This boy started acting professionally at the age of 10. He went on to become a child star when he was cast as Harry Potter. After starring in the fantasy and adventure movie series, he was featured in movies such as “Kill Your Darlings,” and “The Lost City.”
The child star enjoyed growing up on the sets as he could get away with many more things than he could while at school. He was still allowed to be a child while acting, so he doesn’t feel like playing Harry Potter at such a young age robbed him of his childhood.
The boy at the “Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone” premiere in New York City on November 11, 2001 | Source: Getty Images
The actor said his childhood on set was fantastic because he was still around many other kids, and he wasn’t attending school regularly. He would have tuition on set, which allowed him to keep on learning. He described this experience as “unconventional” but “so exciting.”
Emma Watson, the boy, and Rupert Grint in London on August 21, 2000 | Source: Getty Images
Growing up on set ensured the boy made long-lasting friendships and opened his eyes to the possibilities the world had to offer. Now, as an adult, the actor desires his kids to be around film sets. He wants them to have the freedom to choose if they want to be a part of the world of film, whether in the art department or as part of the crew.
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and the boy at a press conference for the movie “Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone” in London on August 23, 2000 | Source: Getty Images
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