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Duhamel's Movie a Dad Wake-Up Call
23 Jul
Summary
- Josh Duhamel's new movie 'Runaway' mirrors his fatherhood anxieties.
- He plays a father who lost his daughter, prompting reflection.
- Duhamel aims to be more present for his own children.
Josh Duhamel's role in the upcoming action-thriller 'Runaway' has served as a profound wake-up call regarding his role as a father. The film follows a detective who regrets losing his daughter to an overdose after their relationship fractured. This storyline prompted Duhamel to confront his own anxieties about fatherhood, expressing a need to be more present for his children.
Duhamel, who welcomed daughter Rocca de Leon with wife Audra Mari in May 2026, acknowledged that he doesn't spend enough time with his family. He is also father to 2-year-old son Shepherd, and shares 12-year-old son Axl with ex-wife Fergie. The actor shared a touching moment of his infant daughter smiling at him for the first time, deepening his love for her.
During a SiriusXM interview, Duhamel also touched upon his marriage to Audra Mari, who is 21 years his junior. Initially concerned about their age gap, he found common ground in their shared North Dakota roots. He admitted to initially not considering a romantic relationship due to her age but has since reconciled with the possibility that the age difference may not be a barrier.
