Colin Farrell values ​​his role as a father above all else.

The 48-year-old actor said after his win at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday, January 5, that he is “most proud of my children” while reflecting on his personal and professional life so far.

“I don’t know if I’m proud to be honest with you, but that doesn’t mean I’m not a proud person. I’m proud of my life,” Farrell said backstage at the ceremony. “I’m very proud of my children and who they are as men and watching them move through the world,” referring to sons James, 21, and Henry, 15.

The penguin Star said the unemployment rate among actors is “super high” and added that he’s “very grateful that I get to work most of the time with people I have real affection for and who bring these scripts to light.” It’s just such a joy.”

Farrell, who won Best Male Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series at the Golden Globes, shared that despite being a successful actor for around 30 years, he still feels like he’s not settled in his career have.

“I think I said this a long time ago and I still believe that there is either no arrival or you are constantly arriving,” he said. “We are constantly arriving at moments in our lives and some of them we would prefer over others. And of course, those who would often be less preferable are the ones from whom you learn the most and experience the most growth.”

However, Farrell shared that he appreciates every milestone that comes his way. “I’m grateful that I still have the opportunity to do this,” he said.

The actor has two children: his eldest son James, whom he shared with his ex-girlfriend Kim Bordenave, and his youngest son Henry with his ex-girlfriend Ondine Co-star Alicja Bachleda-Curús.

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In August, Farrell spoke to PEOPLE for the first time about life with his son James, who has an intellectual disability called Angelman syndrome.

“Everything becomes even bigger when you have a child with special needs,” the actor said. “James was about two years old when I got sober, and he was a big, big part of me when I put the bottle down… Without my sobriety, I wouldn’t be able to be there for James and enjoy the miracle his life and support him as much as I think possible.”

Farrell revealed his sobriety and his sons “are the aspects of my life and presence in my life that I am most grateful for.”

“I am proud of my two boys. I was fortunate to have two really good young men in my care. I just adore her. And I don’t want to be like it’s perfect and I’ll just tell them.” “I’m always perfect… They’re just really good guys,” Farrell added.