Steven Spielberg Credits 'E.T.' for Inspiring His Desire to Become a Father

The iconic director revealed that working on the 1982 classic sparked his parental instincts, leading to his eventual role as a father of seven.

Steven Spielberg shared that his experience directing 'E.T.' awakened his desire to become a father for the first time.
The director, now 78, said he felt a strong protective instinct toward the young actors on set, particularly six-year-old Drew Barrymore.
Spielberg revealed this insight during a New York City event, as reported by the entertainment outlet 'People.'
He described how the filming process made him consider the possibility of parenthood as part of his future life.
Spielberg is now a father of seven children and a grandfather to six, many of whom have watched the beloved film.