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Kevin Bacon Reflects on Parenting Philosophy and Fame's Complexities

The actor and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, discuss shielding their children from the pressures of fame and encouraging them to forge their own paths.

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Overview

  • Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick prioritized shielding their children, Travis and Sosie, from the challenges of growing up in the spotlight.
  • Bacon emphasized that their children did not choose the fame associated with their parents' careers and sought to encourage their independence.
  • The couple's parenting approach focused on allowing their children to navigate their own lives and careers without undue influence from their Hollywood upbringing.
  • Bacon reflected on the peculiarities of living a public life, describing fame as '99% good, but a little weird.'
  • As adults, Travis and Sosie occasionally join their parents in public and professional settings, including red carpet events and upcoming family projects like 'Family Movie.'