Colin Farrell got sober for special needs son, was in ‘no condition’ to be father

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Colin Farrell got sober for special needs son, was in ‘no condition’ to be father
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From his Hollywood bad boy days to finding sobriety, Colin Farrell has significantly transformed his life and credits his children for his success.

From his partying ways to his public flings, Colin Farrell was once known as Hollywood's bad boy. Now, the 48-year-old Irish actor is living life as a devoted dad of two and credits his elder son, James — who has a rare neurogenic disorder called Angelman syndrome — for his sobriety of nearly twenty years. At the height of his career, the Golden Globe Award winner had fame, wealth, high-profile relationships and more.

don't want to paint the picture that I'm the perfect dad,' he added. 'I f--- up left, right and center. But, at least, you have to be present to f--- up. So it's neck and neck. They're obviously conjoined, my sobriety and the two children that I have. James and Henry are … the aspect of my life, the presences within my life that I'm most grateful for.' In 2021, Farrell spoke candidly about how his sobriety has impacted his professional career as well.

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