Photo: Mark Wahlberg/InstagramMark Wahlberg’s kids are growing up.TheUnchartedactor, 51, joked about looking forward to an empty nest during his interview onThe Tonight Showwhen hostJimmy Fallonpointed out that Wahlberg’s youngest, daughterGrace Margaret, is only 12.“She’s already traveling the world, jumping horses and doing her thing,” he said of Grace, then showing a photo of Wahlberg and wifeRhea Durhamwith Grace at an equestrian event where she won a plaque. “Of course, she picked the most expensive sport possible,” the actor joked.When Fallon asked if he tried to talk her out of it, Wahlberg replied, “No, she loves it.““And she takes so much pride in the little stuff,” he continued proudly. “She’s at the barn every day, shoveling poop … she’s up before me.“Wahlberg shared another photo of Grace during a jumping event and teased his daughter. “See how she’s looking at the photographer? She’s not looking where she’s supposed to be jumping.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In addition to Grace, Wahlberg and Durham share sonsBrendan Joseph, 13, andMichael, 16, and daughterElla Rae, 18.While chatting with PEOPLE last month, Wahlberg opened up about how Ella paid tribute to his time as a former member ofMarky Mark and the Funky Bunchthrough her fashion.“My daughter actually was so cool. She bought a Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch T-shirt from a vintage shop, and she’s been rocking it like crazy,” Wahlberg said.Detailing that Ella “wasn’t doing it to give me a hard time,” theTedstar continued, “She was really rocking [it]withme.““It’s nice to have [her celebrate] some of my past,” Wahlberg added. “That was actually a very nice little moment for me.“mark wahlberg/ instagramIn April, Wahlberg appeared onTodayand spoke about his filmFather Stu, where he portrayed Stuart Long, a real-life boxer-turned-priest.Wahlberg said that, as a Catholic man, there are parallels between the film and his life, which is why he was so passionate about the project.However, he’s not interested in forcing his beliefs onto his children.“They think Dad’s crazy, and he’s boring,” he joked toHoda Kotb. “But even with my faith, I don’t force it on them. But they know that Dad can’t start the day without being in prayer, can’t start the day without reading my Scripture or going to Mass.““And hopefully, instead of forcing that on them, they’ll say, ‘Well, if it works for Dad, maybe it’ll work for us,’ and they’ll kind of gravitate towards it on their own,” Wahlberg added.
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Mark Wahlberg’s kids are growing up.TheUnchartedactor, 51, joked about looking forward to an empty nest during his interview onThe Tonight Showwhen hostJimmy Fallonpointed out that Wahlberg’s youngest, daughterGrace Margaret, is only 12.“She’s already traveling the world, jumping horses and doing her thing,” he said of Grace, then showing a photo of Wahlberg and wifeRhea Durhamwith Grace at an equestrian event where she won a plaque. “Of course, she picked the most expensive sport possible,” the actor joked.When Fallon asked if he tried to talk her out of it, Wahlberg replied, “No, she loves it.““And she takes so much pride in the little stuff,” he continued proudly. “She’s at the barn every day, shoveling poop … she’s up before me.“Wahlberg shared another photo of Grace during a jumping event and teased his daughter. “See how she’s looking at the photographer? She’s not looking where she’s supposed to be jumping.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In addition to Grace, Wahlberg and Durham share sonsBrendan Joseph, 13, andMichael, 16, and daughterElla Rae, 18.While chatting with PEOPLE last month, Wahlberg opened up about how Ella paid tribute to his time as a former member ofMarky Mark and the Funky Bunchthrough her fashion.“My daughter actually was so cool. She bought a Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch T-shirt from a vintage shop, and she’s been rocking it like crazy,” Wahlberg said.Detailing that Ella “wasn’t doing it to give me a hard time,” theTedstar continued, “She was really rocking [it]withme.““It’s nice to have [her celebrate] some of my past,” Wahlberg added. “That was actually a very nice little moment for me.“mark wahlberg/ instagramIn April, Wahlberg appeared onTodayand spoke about his filmFather Stu, where he portrayed Stuart Long, a real-life boxer-turned-priest.Wahlberg said that, as a Catholic man, there are parallels between the film and his life, which is why he was so passionate about the project.However, he’s not interested in forcing his beliefs onto his children.“They think Dad’s crazy, and he’s boring,” he joked toHoda Kotb. “But even with my faith, I don’t force it on them. But they know that Dad can’t start the day without being in prayer, can’t start the day without reading my Scripture or going to Mass.““And hopefully, instead of forcing that on them, they’ll say, ‘Well, if it works for Dad, maybe it’ll work for us,’ and they’ll kind of gravitate towards it on their own,” Wahlberg added.
Mark Wahlberg’s kids are growing up.
TheUnchartedactor, 51, joked about looking forward to an empty nest during his interview onThe Tonight Showwhen hostJimmy Fallonpointed out that Wahlberg’s youngest, daughterGrace Margaret, is only 12.
“She’s already traveling the world, jumping horses and doing her thing,” he said of Grace, then showing a photo of Wahlberg and wifeRhea Durhamwith Grace at an equestrian event where she won a plaque. “Of course, she picked the most expensive sport possible,” the actor joked.
When Fallon asked if he tried to talk her out of it, Wahlberg replied, “No, she loves it.”
“And she takes so much pride in the little stuff,” he continued proudly. “She’s at the barn every day, shoveling poop … she’s up before me.”
Wahlberg shared another photo of Grace during a jumping event and teased his daughter. “See how she’s looking at the photographer? She’s not looking where she’s supposed to be jumping.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
In addition to Grace, Wahlberg and Durham share sonsBrendan Joseph, 13, andMichael, 16, and daughterElla Rae, 18.
While chatting with PEOPLE last month, Wahlberg opened up about how Ella paid tribute to his time as a former member ofMarky Mark and the Funky Bunchthrough her fashion.
“My daughter actually was so cool. She bought a Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch T-shirt from a vintage shop, and she’s been rocking it like crazy,” Wahlberg said.
Detailing that Ella “wasn’t doing it to give me a hard time,” theTedstar continued, “She was really rocking [it]withme.”
“It’s nice to have [her celebrate] some of my past,” Wahlberg added. “That was actually a very nice little moment for me.”
mark wahlberg/ instagram
In April, Wahlberg appeared onTodayand spoke about his filmFather Stu, where he portrayed Stuart Long, a real-life boxer-turned-priest.
Wahlberg said that, as a Catholic man, there are parallels between the film and his life, which is why he was so passionate about the project.However, he’s not interested in forcing his beliefs onto his children.
“They think Dad’s crazy, and he’s boring,” he joked toHoda Kotb. “But even with my faith, I don’t force it on them. But they know that Dad can’t start the day without being in prayer, can’t start the day without reading my Scripture or going to Mass.”
“And hopefully, instead of forcing that on them, they’ll say, ‘Well, if it works for Dad, maybe it’ll work for us,’ and they’ll kind of gravitate towards it on their own,” Wahlberg added.
source: people.com
