'I Work at the AMC Lowes': Paul Rudd's Hilarious Family Confessions on Balancing Stardom and Dad Life!

"I think I'm dad more than I'm Ant-Man or in the MCU," Paul Rudd once candidly shared on Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist. Flashback to a 2023 interview where Rudd, the once-crowned "Sexiest Man Alive" and an essential cog in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, tackled the delicate balance of fame and fatherhood. As reported by People, the actor's kids only recently connected the dots that their dad is a Hollywood big-shot, not a concession stand clerk.

"When My Kids Were Very Young": Rudd’s Low-Key Approach to Parenting

In a world where kids believe their parents are superheroes, Paul Rudd's offspring were refreshingly down to earth. They initially thought daddy dearest was just another movie theater employee. "When my kids were very young—I'm not gonna sit them down when they're 3 and say, 'You know, I've got some DVDs to show you,'" Rudd said. Imagine being Jack and Darby and realizing that dad doesn’t just dole out popcorn; he's actually Ant-Man. Talk about an epic plot twist!

"And Then, a Few Years Later": When the Ruddlets Caught On

It took until his son Jack was 15 and his daughter Darby was 13 for them to finally piece it together. "I never corrected him," Rudd said, laughing, teasing that he'd tell his son he works at the AMC Lowes. It's hilarious to think that the man who effortlessly breaks into safes and cracks quips as Ant-Man once had his kids convinced he was the one ensuring your popcorn was buttered to perfection.

The actor told People he is, first and foremost, a dad. "They don't care, nor should they," he added, speaking about his kids whom he shares with his wife, screenwriter and producer Julie Yaeger. Given the actor has been a Marvel staple since 2013, it’s heartwarming to hear that his most prized role is the one he plays at home.

'Sexiest Man Alive' to 'Sexiest Dad Alive': The Rudd Evolution

Paul Rudd's transformation from a thief-turned-hero in the MCU to People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2021 has been as dynamic as an Ant-Man suit upgrade. Yet, all of it pales in comparison to his pride in being a dad. "It's my most important role," he confirmed. The moral of the Rudd story? You can steal scenes and win hearts, but being a father is the ultimate blockbuster role.

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