Overview
- Slater told The Downside podcast that he avoids sharing stories about his son so the child can meet the world independently.
- He described celebrating Hanukkah with his son and reflected on Jewish identity, calling the experience a source of hope.
- The actor spoke about the difficulty of conflating religious identity with state actions, noting the strain many American Jews feel.
- Slater and ex-wife Lilly Jay settled their divorce in September 2024 and continue to co-parent their son born in August 2022, whose name remains private.
- He previously told GQ that fatherhood is the best thing in the world and that co-parenting has been an interesting adjustment as a new parent.