John C. Reilly loves being a parent alongside his wife, producer Alison Dickey. He told Parade in 2008, for instance, that he “dreads the day” when his kids will leave the house. “Maybe there will come a time when I’ll get tired of them,” he joked at the time. “But I really depend on my kids for company.” He continued, “I love every minute of being with them.”
Not only does Reilly enjoy being around his kids 24/7, but he even used them to help prepare for his hysterical role in Step Brothers. He explained to the outlet how he’d watch the then young siblings “losing it when they didn’t get something they wanted or fighting with each other,” giving him the perfect basis for his immature character. “I would watch them for a little while until it got so annoying I’d have to make them stop. But I picked up a few things.”
Ha! You never where inspiration might come from, right?
Written by: Nicki