Radcliffe Opens Up About Fatherhood and His Son

Daniel Radcliffe has shared a rare insight into life as a father, describing his young son as 'incredibly sweet.'

The actor, 36, has been in a long-term relationship with American actress Erin Darke, 41, since 2012.

The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in April 2023, and have largely kept his identity out of the spotlight.

In a new interview, the Harry Potter star opened up about fatherhood in an unusually candid moment.

Reflecting on how becoming a dad has changed him, he told Rolling Stone: 'I'm an emotional wreck, in the best way, I cry a lot more.

'I see him being incredibly joyful, and it just transforms you. 

Daniel Radcliffe has shared a rare insight into life as a father, describing his young son as 'incredibly sweet'

The actor, 36, has been in a long-term relationship with American actress Erin Darke, 41, since 2012

'It's the first time I've watched someone laugh so much that it has made me cry.' 

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.

In 2024, the British actor picked up his first ever Tony Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Tony for Merrily We Roll Along - and made rare comments about Erin and their son in his speech.

He said: 'My love, Erin. You and our son are the best thing that's ever happened to me. I love you so much. Thank you so much' - as a tearful Darke watched from the audience.'

He added: 'Thank you so much. Okay, I'm going to just talk fast and try not to cry.'

The arrival of Daniel and Erin's first child was confirmed in May 2023 when DailyMail.com shared exclusive pictures of him pushing their newborn in a pram through New York.

A spokesperson for the Harry Potter star confirmed the happy news.

Daniel and Erin first met on the set of 2013 American biographical drama film Kill Your Darlings (pictured in 2014)

They said that the couple, who've been together for over a decade, are 'absolutely thrilled' to become parents.

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A source told The Mirror: 'Daniel and Erin could not be happier to be expecting. They are absolutely thrilled, and can't wait to become a family of three.

'They told their families and friends recently. It's an incredibly exciting time.'

While a source added to The Sun: 'Daniel is so excited to be a dad. His relationship with Erin is really special and everyone thinks they will be amazing parents.'

'They have kept it pretty quiet up until now but she can't hide her bump anymore.'

Daniel opened to People about the first time he met Erin in 2020, saying: 'It'll be a hell of a story to tell our kids one day because of what our characters do with each other' referring to a sex scene the couple has in the film.

He continued: 'Our characters are meeting and flirting with each other, so there is this kind of sweet record of us just meeting for the first time and flirting.'