Mark Wahlberg reveals he's gotten over criticizing his siblings, says they now spend 'quality time'

The Wahlberg family includes nine siblings: Debbie, who died in 2003, Michelle, Arthur, Paul, Jim, Tracey, Robert, and Donnie and Mark
UPDATED JAN 26, 2025
Mark Wahlberg is spending quality time with his siblings thinking life is too short to criticize and talk about work (Getty Images)
Mark Wahlberg is spending quality time with his siblings thinking life is too short to criticize and talk about work (Getty Images)

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.

HINGHAM, MA - AUGUST 03:  Actor Mark Wahlberg and Alma Wahlberg attend a screening of
  Mark Wahlberg and Alma Wahlberg attend a screening of 'The Other Guys' at Alma Nove on August 3, 2010, in Hingham, Massachusetts (Robert E Klein/Getty Images)

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.

(L-R) Brendan Joseph Wahlberg, Grace Margaret Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg, Rhea Durham, Michael Wahlberg and Sunni Gaines attend
(L-R) Brendan Joseph Wahlberg, Grace Margaret Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg, Rhea Durham, Michael Wahlberg and Sunni Gaines attend 'The Union' premiere at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on August 12, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)

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.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 05: Mark Wahlberg attends a special screening of Father Stu with Mark
Mark Wahlberg attends a special screening of Father Stu with Mark Wahlberg and Rosalind Ross at AMC Boston Commons on April 5, 2022, in Boston, Massachusetts (Scott Eisen/Getty Images For Sony)  

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.'

Rhea Durham and Mark Wahlberg attend the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's
Rhea Durham and Mark Wahlberg attend the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's 'The Union' at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on August 12, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Kayla Oaddams/WireImage)

"I think this they're gonna see it in a theater," he said. The movie is being premiered in theaters.

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