Diego Luna On Adjusting To Fatherhood

In a recent interview Diego Luna talked about fatherhood and how it has changed him. His wife Camila Sodi gave birth to their son last summer. The baby’s name is Jeronimo, and Luna says that every morning he looks forward to getting up and playing with him. Apparently this is a bit of a change for the formerly late riser. He was quoted as saying, “I love waking up with him. It’s the most beautiful thing ever. The morning was never so good. I used to hate mornings… I used to wear sunglasses. I started to function after 11 or 12.”

They say that being a parent can change you and it seems that Luna can attest to that. He added, “Now, at 5 a.m., I’m playing with my kid and changing diapers. You become a different man.” For many new parents the adjustment, especially to changes in sleep patterns, can be rough. Luna is right however, you do become a different person. Everything takes second place to your little bundle of joy.

He went on to explain his admiration for his wife after getting an even better understanding of the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth. “I have to say I became more in love with her when I realized what a good mother she is,” Luna is quoted as saying. He added, “When you are there and see what they (women) go through, it’s like, ‘Whoa!”

Luna was born in Mexico City on December 29, 1979. As a child he appeared in telenovelas, building quite a reputation for his acting skills. He has appeared in the critically acclaimed Y tu mamá también which was released in 2001. His work in US films has been largely supporting roles but Luna manages to shine alongside bigger stars. He recently played Jack Lira in Milk, the Oscar nominated movie about late US politician Harvey Milk.
We can expect to see more of this talented Mexican actor in the future. He already has three more films lined up for next year but it is too soon to tell how this will impact his early morning play sessions with his son.