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Ben Stiller has revealed that his worst decision as a dad was cutting his daughter out of his film "Secret Life of Walter Mitty". The 59-year-old actor expressed regret over the decision, stating that it probably tops his list of all-time worst decisions. Ella, who co-starred in the movie, had previously mentioned that her role didn't make sense in the context of the story.
Stiller's feelings towards this decision are deeply personal and relate to his own struggles with perfectionism and obsession over work. He believes that cutting his daughter out was a reflection of these tendencies, which can be overwhelming for parents.
The incident highlights Stiller's vulnerability as a father and his willingness to acknowledge his mistakes. This sentiment is echoed in his upcoming documentary about his parents, where he opens up about growing up with parents who were often on the road or performing late at night.
Stiller has spoken candidly about how his marriage to actress Christine Taylor was put to the test when they separated in 2017 after 17 years together. The couple reconciled during the pandemic and has since learned to appreciate each other more, especially as a result of their time spent with their children.
The experience serves as a reminder that even in relationships where things don't go according to plan, there is always room for growth and redemption. Stiller's willingness to confront his past decisions and insecurities makes him a relatable figure for audiences everywhere.
Stiller's feelings towards this decision are deeply personal and relate to his own struggles with perfectionism and obsession over work. He believes that cutting his daughter out was a reflection of these tendencies, which can be overwhelming for parents.
The incident highlights Stiller's vulnerability as a father and his willingness to acknowledge his mistakes. This sentiment is echoed in his upcoming documentary about his parents, where he opens up about growing up with parents who were often on the road or performing late at night.
Stiller has spoken candidly about how his marriage to actress Christine Taylor was put to the test when they separated in 2017 after 17 years together. The couple reconciled during the pandemic and has since learned to appreciate each other more, especially as a result of their time spent with their children.
The experience serves as a reminder that even in relationships where things don't go according to plan, there is always room for growth and redemption. Stiller's willingness to confront his past decisions and insecurities makes him a relatable figure for audiences everywhere.
It's like, what even is perfectionism in real life when it comes down to your kids? I get it, he's been there and done that with his parents being on the road all the time, but gotta think about how that affects the little ones. And now they're adults talking about it too... family drama for days 
. It's actually kinda refreshing to see someone so famous talking about their struggles with perfectionism and how it affects personal relationships 
. I think it's awesome that he's using this experience to learn more about himself and his family, especially with the upcoming documentary 
. It shows that even with fame and success, we're all just human beings trying to figure things out 
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now he's makin movies about his parents & talkin bout growin up w/ them on the road or performin late at night thats deep lol ben stiller is literally showin us all that even adults make mistakes & its ok 2 ask 4 forgiveness
I think it's pretty brave of Ben Stiller to admit he messed up by cutting his daughter out of the movie 
. It shows that even celebrities, especially as parents, aren't perfect and can make mistakes 
. I'm looking forward to his documentary now, I love how he's being open about his past 
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the dude's been in the public eye for decades and this is the worst decision he's ever made? 
anyway, it's cool that he's owning up to it and talking about his struggles as a dad... gotta give him credit for that 
. Stiller's vulnerability as a dad is so inspiring - it's like he's showing us that even the biggest stars make mistakes 
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... ben stiller seems so down-to-earth and relatable, you know? it's actually kinda admirable that he's willing to share his personal struggles with perfectionism and obsession over work. it's like, yeah we've all been there right? 