'Life is hard enough': Internet offers advice to Jeff Goldblum after he refuses to give his estimated $40M fortune to his children

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jeff Goldblum, the celebrated actor known for his roles in iconic films like 'Jurassic Park' and 'Independence Day', has made it clear that he won't be handing over his estimated $40 million fortune to his children, reported by Daily Mail.

The 71-year-old star, who shares two sons, Charlie and River, with wife Emilie Livingston, is determined to instill the value of self-sufficiency in his kids.

Jeff Goldblum declares children won't inherit $40 million fortune

In a recent appearance on the 'Table for Two' with Bruce Bozzi podcast, Goldblum expressed his stance, emphasizing the importance of his children charting their own paths and earning their livelihoods. "Now that I'm raising kids, I'm no conventionalist, but I know the system that we're in, and I think sooner than later, I don't want to scare them, they should figure out but hey, you know, you've got to row your own boat," he stated.

Goldblum's philosophy revolves around teaching his children the necessity of independence. "It's an important thing to teach kids," Bozzi commented, to which Goldblum responded firmly, "I'm not going to do it for you. And you're not going to want me to do it for you."

"You've got to figure out how to find out what's wanted and needed and where that intersects with your love and passion and what you can do. And even it if doesn't, you might have to do that anyway," he said.

Goldblum shared his childhood aspirations of becoming an actor, a dream he pursued relentlessly. Despite early struggles and secrecy surrounding his ambitions, he eventually rose to fame through roles that captivated audiences worldwide.

"I would write on the steamy glass shower door every morning, when I was taking a shower before school, "Please God let me be an actor." And then it was a secret, I didn't even tell my parents and I'd wipe it off before I left," he told Bozzi. 

"So nobody would know. It was like secret fries," he said.

The actor's relationship with Emilie Livingston, a former Olympic rhythmic gymnast, has added depth to his life. Becoming a parent later in life, Goldblum described the experience as "amazing" and "revivifying," expressing gratitude for the opportunity to start a family.

Jeff Goldblum's position on children's inheritance stirs debate online

Jeff Goldblum's recent declaration that he won't be leaving his estimated $40 million fortune to his children has ignited a lively debate online, with users sharing varied opinions on the matter.

One user wrote, "Nonsense. Life is hard enough as it is. I’m leaving the lot to my children. And good luck to them. I hope it pays off the mortgage and gets them a few nice holidays and a car or two." while another user wrote, "Not everyone gets lucky enough to be an actor. He should realize it and give them some, not all of it or even most of it."

The user expressed disbelief at the idea of accumulating wealth only to leave it unused, advocating for a legacy that benefits future generations saying, "I simply couldn’t imagine working my entire life not to leave what I have for my children? You can’t take it with you and they also had an absent father for much of their lives given his career. Nothing wrong with encouraging your kids to work hard and forge their own path but this is rich man selfish to me." 

"If I ever get a solid fortune. I'm giving it all to my child. life is hard enough. hopefully they make good use for it because after death I can't do anything with it. I didn't work that hard to allow the government to absorb it." a user said.

Another user wrote, "Setup a trust for the kids that matures at a certain age for the kids and add stipulations that they need to meet to get access. That way they make something of themselves and can get rewarded if they actually do it."

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