Owen Wilson Reveals the 2 Unique Careers His Younger Son Wants to Explore
The actor revealed that his younger son Finn is interested in being a DJ or opening a prank shop
Wilson is dad to sons Ford, 14, and Finn, 11, and daughter Lyla, 6Owen Wilson's son has some interesting career goals.
During a Monday, June 2, appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Wilson shared some rare insight into fatherhood. The 56-year-old actor is a dad to three kids: sons Ford, 14, and Finn, 11, and daughter Lyla, 6.
In particular, he revealed two jobs that Finn has been considering for the future.
"My youngest, first he wanted to be a DJ, and then he said he wanted to open a prank shop. He even had the name of the prank shop: Wilson's Wizzbangs. You know, he had the gun where you grab it and it could give you a little shock," Wilson shared.
He continued, saying, "I think there's an age that kids go through where they're really... you know, they love the idea of doing a prank," he said, prompting host Jimmy Kimmel to declare that he "[hadn't] graduated from that stage."
While on the show, Wilson also recalled attending a Los Angeles Football Club soccer game with his kids, where they met legendary soccer star Lionel Messi.
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"We were so excited," he raved. "I am out of body. First of all, when he was leaving the field, it was like a John Hughes movie. Like Pretty in Pink. He looks over, and I'm like, 'Is he looking at me?! Is he looking at us?'"
He continued, recalling, "Then he starts coming over, and the next thing there he was. And signed Ford's shirt."
Wilson made it very clear that he was a fan, adding, "It's the most excited I've ever been to see someone."
The actor's day was made even better when he got a hug from the professional athlete. In fact, he even used the opportunity to brag a bit about having a better experience with Messi than his kids did.
"We were talking about that because the kids on the way home were like, 'Did you see he signed my shirt?' and 'He gave me a high five.' I was like, 'Guys, did you not see he hugged me?!' You know, classic middle child."
Wilson's big takeaway from hugging Messi was about his skin: "The first thing I felt when I hugged him is like... His skin is really soft."
"He's not just a great soccer player; he has beautiful skin," he added.
While he and his sons have attended a few soccer games together, the actor has largely kept them out of the spotlight. Wilson shares Ford with his ex-girlfriend Jade Duell, Finn with his once-trainer Caroline Lindqvist, and Lyla with Varunie Vongsvirates
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