Jason Momoa doesn’t want to act ‘for a living’

Jason Momoa, the charismatic star of “Aquaman,” recently revealed that acting is not what he wants to do for a living. In a candid interview with Men’s Health magazine, Momoa shared that while he enjoys entertaining audiences, his true passions lie elsewhere: in art, family, and environmental activism.

Momoa, who has captured hearts with his powerful screen presence, expressed a desire to return to his artistic roots. “It’s really cool to be up here as an actor, but this is not what I wanna do for a living,” he said. “It’s just a moment in time. I wanna go back to making art, to painting, to writing, you know, raising a family, and then making significant environmental change. I’ll do movies just to entertain.”

This shift in priorities comes as no surprise to those who know Momoa well. He has always been vocal about his commitment to environmental issues, particularly his quest to ban single-use plastics. His passion for the planet is something he hopes to pass on to his children, Lola and Nakoa-Wolf whom he shares with his former partner Lisa Bonet.

Balancing a successful acting career with family life is no easy feat, and Momoa is acutely aware of the sacrifices involved. “I don’t get to see my kids right now for a very long time. I gotta share things with them,” he explained. “I’m doing everything that I want to do, everything that I’m designed to do. And you’ve got to do that. I want my children to know that and do that.”

Momoa’s dedication to his children is evident in the strong bond they share, particularly through their mutual love of climbing. He cherishes the moments when his kids send him videos of their climbing adventures while he’s away on set. “I’m watching my heart climb up the wall. They’re children, but they’re so strong and confident and express themselves through movement,” he said with pride. “Sometimes you have to be dynamic, sometimes static and smooth, and you just get to explore. When they succeed, you feel the moment.”

As a parent, Momoa encourages his children to embrace challenges and learn from their failures. “There’s nothing worth doing if it’s not gonna be hard and it’s not gonna be a struggle. It’s OK to fall. You fall, you get back up and do it again,” he advised. “They wanna be perfect and they’re afraid; they think if you fall, it’s bad. But I’m like, ‘No, falling is great, man. Falling is great ’cause you’re gonna succeed if you keep doing it.'”

At 45, Momoa has reached a point in his life where he can choose projects that genuinely excite him. He no longer feels compelled to take on roles merely to put food on the table, a reality he faced during the early years of his career. “I worked for a very long time when they were young doing s*** I didn’t want to do to put food on the table. And now? You should only work with the people you wanna work with. You should create with the people you wanna create with,” he emphasized. “Whatever situation you’re in, you gotta find your path.”

Jason Momoa’s journey serves as a powerful reminder that success is not solely defined by professional achievements. It’s about finding balance, pursuing passions, and making a positive impact on the world. Whether he’s on the big screen or off it, Momoa’s dedication to his family, his art, and the environment continues to inspire.