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Steve Carell Says Fatherhood Shapes His Life and New HBO Role

In recent interviews, Carell describes parenting as the force behind his work on HBO's Rooster, reflecting a long-standing emphasis on family privacy.

Overview

  • In a new L'Officiel interview, the actor calls raising his children his favorite part of life.
  • He says his experience as a father influenced his performance in the HBO series Rooster.
  • He hired his daughter as a production assistant on the show and, during a scene, accidentally said, “I would do anything for Annie.”
  • He notes he has kept his children largely out of the spotlight and views acting as “just a job” to avoid it defining family life.
  • In a separate interview, he discusses the learning curve of parenting adult children and choosing carefully when to offer advice.