Daniel Radcliffe spoke out about the ‘terrifying’ and ‘intimidating’ nature of fatherhood on Monday.
The Harry Potter star, 34, shares a son, six months, with American actress Erin Darke, 39, whom he has been with since 2012.
Asked by E! News how it was being a new parent, Daniel said: ‘There’s a short answer and a long answer to that. And the short answer is it’s awesome and he’s the best thing that’s ever happened.
‘The long version? It’s frankly terrifying to have a human being in the world that I care this much about.’
He added: ‘Everything he does is going to affect how I feel about my life for the rest of my life. So, you know, that’s intimidating.’
Parent fears: Daniel Radcliffe spoke out about the ‘terrifying’ and ‘intimidating’ nature of fatherhood on Monday after welcoming his first child six months ago
Long-term partner: The Harry Potter star, 34, shares a son with American actress Erin Darke, 39, whom he has been with since 2012
Daniel shared his wonder over the duality of babies: how they can ruin your night with their cries then make your day with their bright smiles in the morning.
Neither Daniel nor Erin have revealed the face or the name of their son, born in April.
Daniel is currently starring in the American animated apocalyptic sitcom Mulligan, alongside Chrissy Teigen and Tina Fey.
He is also on Broadway, starring in the revival of Merrily We Roll Along which had its opening night on Sunday.
The musical first debuted in 1981 and tells the story of how three friends’ lives and friendships with each other change over the course of 20 years.
Erin last acted in the science-fiction romantic comedy film released in March, Molli and Max in the future.
Daniel and Erin first met on the set of 2013 American biographical drama film Kill Your Darlings.
They played a couple in the film, with Daniel later admitting that he was immediately attracted to Erin.
Memories: Daniel shared his wonder over the duality of babies: how they can ruin your night with their cries then make your day with their bright smiles in the morning
