Giancarlo Esposito says being human has “deepened” his relationship with his four daughters

The fatherhood of Giancarlo Esposito, beloved actor and father of four adult daughters, looks different today.

While performing in “The Jennifer Hudson Show” On Tuesday, the “A Gentleman” star said his journey as a father has evolved over time — especially since his daughters Kale, Ruby, Shayne and Syrlucia, whom he shares with ex-wife Joy McManigal, at the moment are of their 20s. .

“I realized I was still looking at them as if they were three, four or five years old,” he said. “And I began listening to who they really were. And I all the time told them to ask what (they) want in life. And then I had to comprehend that they were asking me to be present with them.

By embracing the way in which his daughters were growing up, Esposito also realized he could possibly be more human around them.

“Sometimes we protect our children from who we were,” he explained.

He added: “We change as human beings from daily and yr to yr and hopefully we’re growing. If we’re ashamed of any a part of who we were and don’t desire to speak about it, that is a small problem because you are still wearing a mask and you are still hiding.

In fact, the “Breaking Bad” actor said that by dropping his mask and showing his daughters his vulnerability, he “deepened” their relationship.

“I have a great relationship with my four daughters. I’ve always done it,” he said. “But now it deepens because I’m not afraid to show them who I really am.”

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This latest appearance comes just days after the actor revealed a few of his human side to the general public. Appearing on Sirius XM’s “Jim and Sam Show.”” Esposito revealed that before landing his breakout role as Gus Fring on “Breaking Bad,” serious financial problems led him to dark thoughts, including arranging his own death for hire. He hoped that if his death looked like a murder, his daughters would profit from his life insurance.

While Hudson praised Esposito for his fatherhood journey during an appearance on her show, he admitted he couldn’t take all of the credit.

“I would say I’m a single dad, but I’m really not because they have the wonderful Mama Joy,” he said.

He noted how she had shown support for them over time, adding: “We raised them together in many ways, but I think she made the time.”