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Just like any other parent, Andrew Garfield’s father had certain expectations from his son. Expectations that didn’t necessarily resonate with what the actor wanted to do with his life. When he confided in his father that he wanted to try his luck in Hollywood, Richard Garfield was not eagerly supportive, to say the least.
Despite his reservations, he allowed his son to go make a name for himself on one condition – he would have to do a course in business studies as well. You know, just to be on the safe side. Luckily, the path Andrew Garfield took led to remarkable things but his relationship with his father reached a point where he would have to take therapy to deal with it all.
Andrew Garfield’s Father was Unsure of His Career Path
After going against his father and quitting both gymnastics and swimming,Andrew Garfieldrealized his passion for acting. However, while his mother was supportive of the idea, Richard Garfield didn’t want his son to take such a big risk in his life. After all, you either make it in Hollywood or you don’t. There’s really no in-between.
Regardless of knowing what his dad’s reaction would be, Garfield gathered the courage to tell him that he wanted to attend the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and pursue acting as a full-time career.
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Needless to say, his father had some reservations about the career path, especially since Garfield’s elder brother was on his way to becoming a doctor. Richard just wanted his son to be successful in life. He was worried that he’d have to support Garfield financially even in his forties if he ended up becoming some struggling actor.
As perEsquire, he stated,“I was terrified that it would all end in me supporting [Andrew] into his forties.”However, the father-son duo soon found a middle ground – Garfield would have to take up a course in business studies if he wanted to get into acting. Just to be safe. Luckily, Garfield’s plan worked out for him, clearly.
He made it big in the entertainment industry but he eventually had to seek out therapy to mend his relationship with his father.
Why Andrew Garfield Needed Therapy
Garfield had been in a few projects such asBoy A(2007) andThe Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus(2009) before he finally got his big break inThe Social Network.The film was widely celebrated and it did wonders for the actor’s career.
By the time the film came out, fans of the superhero world knew that Garfield was going to beTobey Maguire’s Spider-Man successor. When he found out that he had gotten the role ofPeter Parkerin such a huge franchise, Garfield couldn’t wait to tell the good news to his parents. Literally. He actually called them up at 3:00 AM.
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He broke the news in the perfect Garfield fashion stating,“I don’t need those f-cking business studies anymore, Dad!”TheWe Live in Timeactor couldn’t have been more on the mark, could he?
While Garfield’s dad was doubtful about his profession in the beginning, he soon came around when things started taking off for his son. When he began making a name for himself in the industry, Richard came around which made Garfield a little frustrated with it all. He recalled himself thinking,“It was like, ‘Wait – now you want to hang?”
As per the publication, the actor had to take therapy to deal with the turbulent bond between him and his father. Eventually, with the help of his therapist, he realized that he and Richard had to hash things out that had remained unsaid in their relationship.
When the two finally sat down to have a conversation like adults, Richard’s own Hollywood dreams came to light. Every time he would drive his moving truck in front of the 20thCentury Fox lot, he’d be curious about the world behind that door.
Mishkaat Khan
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A connoisseur of all things horror, fantasy, and the occasional chick flick, Mishkaat has been penning pieces for FandomWire since 2022. She started off as an intern and has worked her way up to a Senior Writer with over 2000 articles to her name.Outside of entertainment, she has also written well-researched medical content as a freelance writer and has experience in social media management.When not writing, you’re able to find her relaxing with a romance novel and a tall glass of iced coffee in her hand or watching re-runs of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Office.’
