Bill Hader Opens Up About Missing His Kids And His Plans To Spend More Time With Them

Bill Hader's Heartfelt Admission About Being a Dad in Hollywood

Let’s talk about Bill Hader for a moment. You might know him as the guy behind some of the funniest sketches on "Saturday Night Live" or as the critically acclaimed star of "Barry." But there’s another side to Bill that’s just as important—being a dad. In a recent chat with Variety, the three-time dad opened up about the challenges of balancing a high-profile career in Hollywood with family life. Bill shared how last summer was particularly tough because he hardly got to spend any time with his daughters, Hannah, 9, Harper, 6, and Hayley, 4.

“It was terrible,” Bill admitted candidly. “I think I saw my kids a total of five days all summer.” Now, that’s tough for any parent, especially when you’re juggling big projects like writing the new script for Barry Season 2 and acting in the sequel to It. It’s like trying to run a marathon while juggling plates. But here’s the thing—Bill knows he had to make sacrifices to keep the lights on, but he’s not okay with that being the norm.

Next Summer’s Plan: Bill’s Emotional Promise to His Kids

Bill’s got a plan, and it’s a big one. “Next summer, I’m taking off, and I’m going to spend every day with them,” he said. It’s like he’s making a promise to himself and his daughters that they’ll have his undivided attention. “It’s this weird thing where when you’re in this industry, you don’t have time to be with them, and it’s really, really difficult,” he shared. And let’s just say, Bill got a little emotional while talking about it. “Congrats, it’s the first interview I’ve ever cried in,” he confessed with a laugh. That’s how deeply he feels about being there for his kids.

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Bill divorced his children’s mother and his wife of 12 years, Maggie Carey, in 2018. Now, divorce isn’t easy for anyone, but Bill emphasized that their relationship remains strong. “I’m friends with my ex-wife,” he revealed. That’s a testament to both of their maturity and commitment to their children. It’s not always about the romance; sometimes, it’s about being able to co-parent effectively and maintain a healthy relationship for the sake of the kids.