Mark Wahlberg talks to his kids ‘at all hours of the night’ when he’s on set

Mark Wahlberg has always been known as a dedicated family man, and according to his co-star Halle Berry, that commitment doesn’t waver—even when he’s in the middle of filming. In a candid interview, Berry revealed that Wahlberg stays constantly connected with his four children, often taking calls from them “at all hours of the night,” even when he’s on set.

Berry, who stars alongside Wahlberg in their new movie The Union, shared the endearing detail during an interview on Audacy. “If one of his kids called in that moment, we’d be on a roll waiting to go, and he’d be like, ‘Hello’… He’s relentless at that,” she said. “He is very available to his children. He was talking to them all the time, all hours of the night.”

Wahlberg, 53, shares four children—Ella, 20, Michael, 18, Brendan, 15, and Grace, 14—with his wife, Rhea Durham. Despite the demands of his career, the Transformers star makes sure he’s never far from his kids, staying connected through frequent calls, even if it means sacrificing sleep.

Playing Dad On-Screen and Off-Screen

As a father, Wahlberg is no stranger to playing dad both in real life and on the big screen, and it’s a role he says he embraces wholeheartedly. “As I get older, I’ve also embraced being older, playing a dad. Like a lot of guys, they don’t want to, or actresses as well, don’t want to necessarily play their age,” he admitted. “I look forward to playing a grandfather. I look forward to, you know, if I’m lucky enough to still get great parts, play other roles, and age gracefully.”

Wahlberg’s perspective highlights his grounded approach to both acting and fatherhood. Far from chasing youth or rejecting the natural progression of life, he’s eager to take on more mature roles as his career advances. For him, portraying a dad on-screen aligns seamlessly with his real-life responsibilities, and he’s looking forward to evolving with time.

Halle Berry’s Balancing Act

In their conversation, Wahlberg also touched on how his co-star Halle Berry balances her impressive career with motherhood. Berry, 58, is a mother of two—Nahla, 16, and Maceo, 10—and Wahlberg noted that she manages to prioritize her kids despite her packed schedule. “The kids are the top priority,” Wahlberg said, commending Berry’s ability to juggle it all. “To see that she can balance all of those things and this career and being Halle Berry… I know it’s not easy, but she makes it look easy.”

Berry opened up about her philosophy on motherhood and how it’s just one aspect of who she is. “Part of being a mom doesn’t mean that I’m just a mom, that that defines me,” Berry explained. “I’m still an artist. I’m still a woman. I still have aspirations outside of being a mother. And so I love that they know that I’m me. Before I was a mom, I was me. And I try to stay connected to that so that my life doesn’t turn into, ‘I’m only a mom.’ That’s a wonderful part of who I am, but it’s a part of it. I try not to lose the other parts of myself.”

Berry’s reflections serve as a reminder that motherhood doesn’t eclipse the rest of her identity, and that staying connected to her other roles—artist, woman, and dreamer—allows her to maintain a sense of balance in life.

Dedication to Family and Career

Both Wahlberg and Berry demonstrate that despite their high-profile careers, family always comes first. Whether it’s Wahlberg answering a late-night call from one of his kids on set or Berry ensuring her children understand she’s more than just “mom,” they manage to blend their personal and professional lives with grace.

Mark Wahlberg’s devotion to his children and his openness to embracing age in his career reflect a maturity that resonates with audiences. And as he looks forward to playing new roles, including that of a grandfather, his real-life role as a dedicated dad remains constant.

It’s a sentiment Halle Berry echoes as she continues to blaze her own trail in Hollywood while remaining a steadfast mother. Together, they offer a heartwarming glimpse into how two A-list stars manage to keep their families at the forefront of their lives, even when they’re busy creating magic on the big screen.