Liev Schreiber Opens Up About Struggling To Impress His Kids
Let’s talk about something real for a moment. You know how sometimes being a star in Hollywood seems like it might impress your kids? Well, Liev Schreiber, the guy behind the gritty character Ray Donovan, has come clean about how his own kids—Alexander "Sasha" Pete, 11, and Samuel Kai, 10—don’t find dad's Hollywood life all that exciting. It turns out that no matter how famous you are or how cool your roles might be, your kids will still see you as, well, just dad.
During a heartfelt chat with Ellen DeGeneres on her show back in January 2019, the 51-year-old actor opened up about the reality of parenting. “You’re never cool to your own kids,” Liev admitted. “I don’t care who you are, how famous you are, or what you’ve accomplished. The moment you step into that parent role, all bets are off. I’ve just accepted that it’s impossible to be cool in their eyes.”
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Ellen Challenges Liev's Claim About Kids Not Being Impressed
Ellen, known for her sharp wit and humor, wasn’t entirely buying Liev’s story. She pointed out that Liev had lent his voice to two of 2018’s most celebrated animated films, Isle of Dogs and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Surely, she argued, those must have impressed his kids, right? But Liev shook his head, explaining that even after taking Sasha and Samuel to the premiere of Isle of Dogs, they weren’t exactly bowled over. “They were like, ‘Yeah, but you’re just a voice,’” Liev recounted with a laugh. “I tried to explain that I was one of the main characters, and they were like, ‘Yeah, but you’re the bad guy.’”
Why Liev Took on Animated Roles
Interestingly, Liev revealed that his decision to take on more voice roles in animated films was inspired by his desire to connect with his kids. “About five years ago, I told Naomi [Watts], my ex-partner, that I really wanted to do stuff for the kids,” he explained. “I made a commitment to myself and to them to be involved in animated movies because I thought it would be something they’d appreciate.”
Liev went all in, telling his agents to book him for any animated movie they could find. “I really pursued it,” he said. “And I got some really good gigs. But my kids… their reaction was still lukewarm. It’s humbling, but it’s also kind of freeing. You realize that your kids will always see you as their dad first and foremost, and that’s okay.”
Accepting Reality
Even though Liev’s efforts to impress his kids didn’t exactly pay off, he’s come to terms with it. “I’ll never be cool,” he admitted. “And that’s okay. My focus now is on doing special things for my family, whether or not they fully appreciate it. Sometimes, the best gifts are the ones that take time to sink in.”
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It’s a lesson we can all take to heart. Being a parent means showing up, loving unconditionally, and sometimes accepting that your kids won’t always think you’re the coolest person in the world—and that’s perfectly fine.
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