“Superman” Star Dean Cain Sacrificed His Career To Raise His Son Alone
Dean Cain is an American actor, producer, TV presenter, and former footballer. After suffering a knee injury that ended his sporting career, he turned to the acting career, landing his breakthrough role as Superman/Clark Kent in the 1993 "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman." He went on to appear in numerous other films, including "The Broken Hearts Club," "Rat Race," "Out of Time," and "Bailey's Billion$," among many others. However, despite having a successful acting career, he put everything on hold to become a single father.
Cain never met his real father and later, he adopted his adoptive father's surname. He shared: "My biological father is Japanese. I never knew him, never met him."
Cain swore to be a better father to his children once he had children because of the trauma of being abandoned by his biological dad. Therefore, when he became a father, he was willing to give up his movie career to raise his children.
He shared, “I cook every meal for my child. If I don’t cook, he doesn’t eat. I cook a very mean steak. I’m also very good at taking the 9 leftovers I have and turning them into something.” He continued “The last 18 years of my career have been predicated upon being a father first, and an actor second." In fact, he had accompanied Christopher to all his Jujitsu events and Cain was even his football, basketball, and baseball coach.
Cain said, “I’m there. I’m a very present father, and I would never do it otherwise.” Even though he is raising his son alone, he doesn’t regret it. “People are, like, ‘Haven’t you been aspiring for anything?’ Yeah, I’ve aspired for a life!”
Cain's sacrifice on behalf of his son is a wonderful demonstration of the love parents have for their children. Despite receiving an iconic role and having a great career, the actor prioritized his son over anything else. Cain made himself Superman in real life by making sure his kids would never have a difficult childhood like his.
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Cain had an unhappy childhood
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Cain never met his real father and later, he adopted his adoptive father's surname. He shared: "My biological father is Japanese. I never knew him, never met him."
Cain swore to be a better father to his children once he had children because of the trauma of being abandoned by his biological dad. Therefore, when he became a father, he was willing to give up his movie career to raise his children.
Left everything behind to become a single father
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"Being a father first, and an actor second"
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He shared, “I cook every meal for my child. If I don’t cook, he doesn’t eat. I cook a very mean steak. I’m also very good at taking the 9 leftovers I have and turning them into something.” He continued “The last 18 years of my career have been predicated upon being a father first, and an actor second." In fact, he had accompanied Christopher to all his Jujitsu events and Cain was even his football, basketball, and baseball coach.
Do all the best for his son
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Cain said, “I’m there. I’m a very present father, and I would never do it otherwise.” Even though he is raising his son alone, he doesn’t regret it. “People are, like, ‘Haven’t you been aspiring for anything?’ Yeah, I’ve aspired for a life!”
An unbreakable father-son bond
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He continues to work on his career as well
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Cain's sacrifice on behalf of his son is a wonderful demonstration of the love parents have for their children. Despite receiving an iconic role and having a great career, the actor prioritized his son over anything else. Cain made himself Superman in real life by making sure his kids would never have a difficult childhood like his.
Do you have a memory to share that makes you appreciate what your parents did for you? Let's us know in the comment below!
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