Daniel Craig: Family, Films, and Hilarious Red Carpet Moments | A Deep Dive

Rachel Weisz Skips Golden Globes As Daniel Craig Explains Family First Priorities During Hollywood Award Show on January 5th

Rachel Weisz was not present at the recent Golden Globes but Daniel Craig explained that she remained at home to take care of their young daughter getting her back to school highlighting family oriented commitment from famous parents. The 56 year old actor explained to Extra before show he would be solo to accommodate family responsibilities on the evening of Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Craig and Weisz have been married since 2011.

Family Life Prioritised As Daniel Craig Chooses To Attend Golden Globes Solo In Los Angeles

Daniel Craig shares daughter Grace age six with Rachel Weisz in 2018 while also having another daughter named Ella 33 with former wife Fiona London while Rachel Weisz has one son from her previous relationship with director Darren Aronofsky. Daniel Craig mentioned he makes current acting decisions with his family in mind since having a young child and having worked continuously during his previous roles including in James Bond productions. Craig further confirmed this dedication during interview with New York Times in November citing family needs were a big driver.

Star Wars Becomes a Family Bonding Experience between Daniel Craig and Young Daughter

Rachel Weisz shared information about a special relationship between Daniel Craig and their daughter centered around Star Wars on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2023 stating her daughter became ‘obsessed’ following father-daughter viewing sessions with the original films. The late night television host Stephen Colbert discussed with Weisz her experiences as she further mentioned her daughters fascination with character Darth Vader from the Star Wars series. Rachel said their child kept looking up ‘What does Darth Vader look like under his mask?’ as her daughter became fully obsessed with everything related to Star Wars franchise. The 2015 film The Force Awakens where Craig acted as stormtrooper that their daughter loved to watch became their special activity.

Daniel Craig Adopts a 'Peaky Blinders' Style Look for Golden Globes 2025

Daniel Craig opted to deviate from his standard James Bond appearance on Sunday at the Golden Globes by wearing a more relaxed black velvet suit styled after those in Birmingham crime drama Peaky Blinders at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The actor paired the oversized suit with a thick black tie along with yellow tinted sunglasses which were described by some as his new style choice for formal appearances and red carpet premieres . Cillian Murphy leads Peaky Blinders series and the style chosen by Craig resembles similar clothing in series.

Third Golden Globe Nomination and Loss for Daniel Craig Along with Reflection on Career Achievements

Daniel Craig who recently took roles in movie Queer received his third Golden Globe nomination following earlier nomination in 2020 and 2023 for Best Actor in Musical or Comedy for his famous Benoit Blanc role from Knives Out and it’s sequel Glass Onion. Adrien Brody instead took home best actor in drama for movie The Brutalist after the show where several talents were also up for the award in other similar categories . Daniel Craig talked in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he still feels some jealousy regarding actors receiving movie roles he wants demonstrating he like any other actor in the industry strives to get the best opportunities possible.

The Bond actor openly discussed past emotional burnout following completion of the James Bond films where he was featured in five movies over the years. He expressed that early in Bond film period he thought he needed different acting experiences while receiving much attention that he later admitted left him ‘empty’. The actor added while there were big monetary sums with work in various large movies those films never fulfilled him as much as he thought leaving him physically drained as well as being emotionally taxed. Craig has noted his future priorities with family always a primary focus.

Craig Discusses Initial Rejection of James Bond Role and Current Outlook on Work-Life Balance

Daniel Craig revealed that he initially declined to take the role as James Bond stating that he was concerned how the role would limit opportunities despite him achieving considerable recognition and fame as character during 5 movies . Daniel described that his choice to decline the job happened because no actual script existed in the beginning and he also expressed his arrogance and hesitation in saying ‘no’ to iconic character because of his prior achievements at the time. He said his prior work made him ‘happy’ however being James Bond shifted life into new directions for better and for worse. Daniel stated he is grateful for having been James Bond and the journey that took him and he currently only focuses on current priorities without dwelling too much on past accomplishments.

Daniel Craig Addresses Social Media’s Impact During Interview and Experiences With Celebrity Interactions

Daniel Craig expressed clear opinions on the social media landscape in W Magazine’s Best Performers Issue 2025 particularly regarding influence on kids. The actor stated the use of social media has a similar quality to ‘smoking’ stating it was 'killing' kids while sharing views as father himself with daughters. Daniel Craig despite his fame confirmed he still has moments where he gets starstruck with anyone slightly famous during W magazine interview discussing what celebrity experience is really like . Steven Spielberg proved an especially influential individual that created strong impact on the Craig when meeting for first time who had already cast him in movie Munich at the time.

'Queer' Role Leads To Third Golden Globes Nomination and Red Carpet Debut By Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig while dressed uniquely for the awards was nominated for role as William Lee in Luca Guadagnino ’s Queer which portrays events from 1950s in Mexico City where William Lee is immersed into a love story that challenges his solitary lifestyle with a student named Eugene Allerton . Craig chose a black double-breasted suit over a white shirt completed with black tie plus patent leather shoes combined with clear framed tinted glasses for this event. The nomination demonstrates Craig's continued versatility as actor across varied genre roles. The red carpet and golden globe appearance created another dimension for fans to analyze all aspects of his public engagements.

The actor's third nomination shows his continued skill as actor even after the enormous James Bond projects adding more credibility. During the interview Daniel mentioned his feeling over opportunity stating he has a great experience in his current roles, The show provided another great event for former cast members to meet. Daniel Craig noted many of Knives Out members were present during this important industry event.

Daniel Craig Expresses Gratitude For 'Queer' While Missing Rachel Weisz At Golden Globes Award Show

Daniel Craig attended 2025 Golden Globes alone due to his wife taking their daughter back to school a reason that has proven both relatable and also in contrast with typical views about high profile movie stars who prioritize work over family . During Extra interview on the red carpet Daniel Craig spoke about importance of getting ‘little one’ back to school on January 5th. Daniel Craig when nominated for Best Performance in a Motion Picture Drama he missed Rachel Weisz even though he knew about his responsibilities with kids at home. Weisz had also discussed similar experiences of her home life with Daniel during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert sharing insights of a normal family life.

Daniel Craig when on the Golden Globes red carpet stated how significant the ‘Queer’ role is for him while missing Rachel Weisz whom he famously married during a private ceremony in New York City in 2011. Daniel Craig when talking about acting mentioned he values chances to star in meaningful projects . Daniel's candid discussions surrounding personal priorities shows that his commitments to family and acting balance personal choices with Hollywood career demands. Craig’s comments for balance align with comments about having an increasingly common position with parents regardless of occupation which shows growing appreciation towards family dynamics .