Ben Stiller: Protective Dad to Adult Kids

Ben Stiller, 60, has spoken about his evolving role as a father to his now-adult children, Ella, 24, and Quinlin, 21. The actor admitted that while he was once a more lenient parent, he now feels a heightened sense of protectiveness as they navigate the world.

Both Ella and Quinlin are forging careers in the entertainment industry. Ella is set to star in the CBS legal drama Cupertino, which premiered in the fall of 2026. Quinlin recently appeared alongside his father and sister in Happy Gilmore 2. Ella shared that while she values her parents' understanding of the acting world, she seeks their reassurance more than direct advice.

Ella also reflected on her parents' influence, highlighting their work ethic. She emphasized the importance of kindness, gratitude, and commitment, lessons she learned from observing their decades-long careers in show business. Her parents reportedly reacted with jesting disbelief upon hearing about her major role in the anticipated legal drama.