The Batman fame Collin Farell is blessed with two children- James Padraig Farrell and Henry Tadeusz Farell. The first child of Collin- James- is a special child who suffers from Angelman Syndrome. However, he left no stone unturned in taking good care of him and giving him the best upbringing ever. Let us read more about the life of James and his father, Colling Farell.
Who is Collin Farell?
Collin James Farell is a leading Irish actor who has made his mark across multiple film industries. He was born in May 1976 in Dublin. He has two sisters and a brother as his siblings. His family was very simple and middle-class, with his father, James, who was a part-time football player and a full-time food shop owner.
In his childhood, Collin was inspired by the performance of Henry Thomas in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which was a 1982 film. The performance brought him to tears, and he realized his love and passion for acting.
Consequently, his elder brother Eamon encouraged him to attend the Gaiety School of Acting. However, he was selected to act in a BBC drama Ballykissangel, because of which he dropped acting school. This was in 1998, which was officially the period that marked the beginning of his career.
To date, Collin has worked on a plethora of projects, such as-
- The War Zone (1999)
- Alexander (2004)
- Horrible Bosses (2011)
- Seven Psychopaths (2012)
- True Detective (2015)
- Fantastic Beasts (2015)
- The Batman (2022), etc.
In the year 2020, The Irish Times named Collins, the fifth greatest film actor in Ireland. He has also received multiple awards for his performances, including the Golden Globe Award.
While Collins was linked to multiple famous American celebrities such as Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie, etc., he got married to Amelia, who was an English actress and singer. Amelia and Collins met for the first time during the premiere of the movie Quills, after which they started seeing each other.
They got married in Tahiti, but the ceremony wasn’t legally binding. After a few years, their relationship stopped working, and thus they decided to separate. Later, Collins got into a relationship with many supermodels and actresses.
The Birth of James Padraig Farell
James is the son of Collins and his girlfriend, Kim Bordenave. They dated for a short period, but having a child together made them co-parents and added value to their relationship. James was born in September 2003. He is a celebrity child, just like Eric Jacob Knight.
Collin was a drug addict and took all kinds of intoxicants. However, when he held his son in his arms for the first time, he started crying. At first, he thought that the tears were happy tears, considering the fact that his first child ever was in his arms.
However, after some time, he realized that he had been crying not due to happiness but due to the fear of becoming a father, which was hidden deep inside his heart. Collins was afraid that he would not be able to take up the responsibility of becoming a parent, especially because of his poor drug habits. He was a heavy drug consumer.
The birth of James made him realize that he now had to become sober, and for that, he required help. Two years later, he started therapy to beat his intoxicant abuse. Within a few months, Collins witnessed a change in his habits and health, and eventually, he became clean.
Thus, the augment of James in Collin’s life motivated him to become a better man so that he could become a better father to his son. Recently, James’ parents Collin and Kim, filed for the conservatorship of their son, who is now 17 years old.
The Life of James
As James grew each year, his parents noticed that he was not like other children. He was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, which is an advanced genetic illness. This problem hinders his neurological system, and thus he has issues with speech, mobility, intelligence, and other body parts. While there is no permanent cure for this, Collins has been supporting James throughout his journey.
Today, James is 19 years old. Collins takes him everywhere with him, be it special events, parties, or whatever. He always talks about his son’s bravery and appreciates him in private and in public. Considering his son’s problem, Collins has also contributed to a fundraiser regarding the Basis of Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics.
Final Words
Currently, James Padraig Farell lives in California. He has a step-brother who visits him often. His mother, Kim, father, Collins, and brother Henry always try to give him the best possible life. The net worth of Collin Farrell is $30 million, because of which he is able to take good care of his son.
Some kids are special, and they need extra care. The most difficult task is for the parents to take care of their children. Collins played a great role by changing his life to take care of his child. We wish good health to both Collins Farell and James Padraig Farell.
