Frankie Muniz Reflects on Family Sacrifices During His Child Acting Career

The former 'Malcolm in the Middle' star shares how pursuing his dreams impacted his family dynamics and relationships.

Frankie Muniz, 38, recently discussed the sacrifices his family made to support his acting career on the 'Inside of You' podcast with Michael Rosenbaum.
Muniz revealed that his parents' divorce and his move with his mother to pursue acting disrupted his family structure, leaving his sister to live with their father and later their grandparents.
He shared that landing his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' caused further upheaval, as he and his mother relocated to Los Angeles while his sister stayed behind in New Jersey.
Muniz only recently began to reflect on how his career affected his family, expressing both sadness and gratitude for the support they provided during his rise to fame.
The actor, who transitioned to race car driving in 2008, continues to acknowledge the critical role his family played in enabling his success as a child star.