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Henry Goldingis gushing over his role of a lifetime as a father!
While gracing the gold carpet ofGold House’s Gold Gala to celebrate AAPI Heritage month, theMonsoonactor reveals to PEOPLE his favorite thing about being a father to his 13-month-old daughter Lyla.
“She’s changing so much, so every day is like a treat,” Golding, 35, adds.
Goldingwelcomed Lylalast year with his wifeLiv Lo, whom hemarriedin 2016. Last month, the couple celebrated theirdaughter’s 1st birthdaywith the proud father sharing an adorable photo of himself and Lyla, flashing all four of her teeth.
“Here’s to 1 years old kiddo,” the Malaysian-British actor wrote in theInstagramcaption.
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When asked if his daughter is aware that her dad is a movie star or has seen any of his films, Golding replies, “It’s interesting we actually putCrazy Rich Asianson,” before Lo, 37, chimes in saying, “She’s more intoCocomelonright now.”
TheLast Christmasstar also tells PEOPLE of his ideal date night with his wife, including “things like this.”
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During the event at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles, Golding was awarded the Leading Man Honor. The recognition aims to counteract Asian men stereotypes that perpetuate stats like Asian men being the least liked on dating sites.
TheGentlemenactor shares his two cents on what being a “leading man” entails, admitting, “it’s fairly easy to accomplish.”
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“You do the material justice, you be professional, you treat others the way you want to be treated,” he explains in his speech. “And you certainly don’t go up slapping people up onstage,” referring to the 2022infamous Oscar incidentinvolvingWill SmithandChris Rock.
“So, the hard thing is being a leading man offscreen, and this doesn’t just apply to men. It applies to all of us,” he continues. “He, she, they and them. It’s being a leading person to others. Your peers, your colleagues, your friends, and your family.”
“It’s about pushing the limits of stereotype physically and mentally in all disciplines. Now, we all have the power to be,” Golding adds, “we just have to choose to make a difference.”
source: people.com
