When you think of Paul Rudd, you probably picture him as Ant-Man, the lovable Marvel superhero who saves the day. But there’s another role he plays that might just be even more important: dad. Yes, the man who makes us laugh on the big screen is also a super dad in real life. Paul and his wife, Julie Yaeger, have been together since 2003 and are raising two amazing kids—son Jack and daughter Darby. Let’s dive into their world and get to know this incredible family better. Keep reading—you won’t want to miss it!
How Did Paul Rudd Meet the Love of His Life, Julie Yaeger?
Every great love story has a beginning, and Paul Rudd’s started in the most unexpected way. Back in the early 2000s, Paul was just starting out in New York City, and his first stop was his publicist’s office. That’s where he met Julie Yaeger, the woman who would become his wife. “She was the first person I met in New York,” Paul fondly recalled in a 2018 interview with Marie Claire. “We started talking, and there was something about her maturity that struck me right away. She had experienced some tough times in her life, and so had I, and I remember thinking, ‘Wow, this is a real woman.’”
Fast forward a few years, and the couple tied the knot in 2003. Since then, they’ve built a beautiful life together filled with love, laughter, and, of course, their two wonderful children. Their relationship is a testament to the power of finding someone who truly gets you, flaws and all.
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Meet Paul Rudd’s Son, Jack: The Ultimate Football Fan
Three years after saying “I do,” Paul and Julie welcomed their first child, Jack, in 2006. Now, here’s the funny part—Jack had no idea his dad was a Hollywood star until he was about 4 or 5 years old. During a February 2023 episode of Sunday Today With Willie Geist, Paul shared a hilarious story about how Jack discovered his fame. “One day, Jack went to the movie theater with his friends,” Paul recounted. “There was a poster of me in the lobby, and all his buddies thought I worked at the theater. It was adorable, right? They were like, ‘Oh, your dad works here?’”
As Jack grew older, he eventually realized that his dad was more than just a movie theater worker—he was actually a big deal in Hollywood. But even now, Paul insists that being Dad is far more important than being Ant-Man. “I’m just Dad to them, and that’s exactly how it should be,” Paul told People in 2023. “They don’t care about the Marvel stuff, and honestly, neither do I when I’m home with them.”
Like his dad, Jack is a huge football fan and shares Paul’s love for the Kansas City Chiefs. Together, they cheered the team on during the Super Bowl in both 2020 and 2023. Fans loved watching Paul interview his son on the sidelines after Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to victory in 2023. Jack’s heartfelt comments about Mahomes melted everyone’s hearts. “I just want to thank Patrick Mahomes for existing,” Jack said. “I can’t believe he’s real. It’s incredible to watch him play every week.”
Paul Rudd’s Daughter Darby: The Miniature Version of Her Dad
In 2010, Paul and Julie welcomed their second child, Darby, who quickly became the apple of her dad’s eye. If you think Paul inherited his sense of humor from his parents, just wait until you meet Darby. This little girl has comedy running through her veins. During a February 2023 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Paul revealed a priceless moment involving Darby and his Friends days. “A couple of years ago, Darby got into Friends and started watching it from the beginning,” Paul said. “She didn’t know I was on the show, and when she discovered it, her first comment was, ‘What’s up with your hair?’ followed by, ‘Ew, that sweater.’ Classic Darby!”
It’s moments like these that remind us that no matter how big Paul gets in Hollywood, he’s still just a regular guy with a great sense of humor and a loving family. Whether he’s saving the world as Ant-Man or cracking jokes with his kids, Paul Rudd continues to be one of the most relatable and beloved actors in the business.
