Mark Wahlberg reveals he's gotten over criticizing his siblings, says they now spend 'quality time'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mark Wahlberg, 53, is cherishing moments with his siblings, focusing on family time instead of critiquing each other’s work.
The Wahlberg family includes nine siblings: Debbie, who died in 2003, Michelle, Arthur, Paul, Jim, Tracey, Robert, and Donnie and Mark.
Mark Wahlberg says he spends 'quality time' with his siblings
Mark Wahlberg recently opened up about their bond while discussing his new thriller 'Flight Risk.'
The Wahlberg siblings grew up in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood and have shared a lifetime of memories shaped by their parents, Alma Wahlberg and Donald Wahlberg Sr.
Mark shared that family gatherings are now all about spending quality time together, not reviewing each other’s careers.
“We don’t really get into it that much. I think when we’re getting together and spending time together, it’s really just about quality time together as a family,” Wahlberg told People.
Mark Wahlberg says 'life is too short' to criticize siblings
The Wahlberg siblings’ careers vary widely, with Donnie Wahlberg, 55, being a part of the iconic boy band New Kids on the Block and venturing into acting.
Paul Wahlberg found success with their restaurant chain, Wahlburgers, while Robert Wahlberg remained connected to Dorchester.
Mark added, “I think there was more of that before, but now it’s just like... I think we’ve all gotten to an age where it’s like, life is too short."
"We gotta just enjoy each other’s company as often as possible. And I got over criticizing my siblings after my early forties," he added.
Mark Wahlberg and his siblings were raised by hardworking parents
Alma Wahlberg worked as a bank clerk and nurse’s aide while Donald Wahlberg Sr supported the family as a delivery driver.
Alma died in 2021 at the age of 78 and Donald Sr died in 2008.
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Wahlberg now lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Rhea Durham, and their four children: Ella, 21, Michael, 18, Brendan, 16, and Grace, 15.
In June 2024, Mark told the publication he expected his family to get a kick out of seeing his shaved head look in 'Flight Risk.'
"I think this they're gonna see it in a theater," he said. The movie is being premiered in theaters.
