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Colin Farrell Says Son Saved His Life

Josh loposer — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:31:00 GMT

Colin Farrell's wrap sheet is just about as long and filled with embarrassing details as any hard-partying, hedonistic Hollywood star around. But the new Colin Farrell is done with all of that, and he says his son was one of the biggest reasons he's around today.

“I don’t know if I would be here if I hadn’t had him…He was a huge part of me going in and making certain changes in my life.” He reflects back on the years he spent drinking, doing drugs and bed-hopping with a simple admission: “I had a blast of a time. I went over to Los Angeles and it was handed to me on a plate, parties in the Playboy mansion and this and that and the other."

“The negative aspect to all this good fortune was loneliness. I never figured it out… I just had a broken heart and was profoundly sad. I had all these wonderful things in my life and yet I found myself at this point.”

It's good to see Colin doing better and being there for his son James, who has a really rare genetic disorder called Angelman Syndrome. Carrying on a successful acting career while taking care of children has got to be a challenge, and with a special need child, you have to work that much harder.

Also, I though he was totally hilarious and likeable in his recent dark comedy In Bruges... a totally underrated film in my opinion.

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James Farrell is One Loving Little Boy

Karl Erikson — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:03:00 GMT

Colin Farrell's little boy, James (nearly 5), got into Los Angeles Airport the other day. Here he is with Colin's sister, Catherine Farrell. James clearly loves his Aunt Catherine very much. Before he was 1, he was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome - a very rare neurogenetic disorder.

But Colin, 32, said, "As far as I'm concerned, he's exactly the way he should be. It's not different to me. He has his own path. He's just brilliant."

Farrell's next movie to be released in theaters is "Pride and Glory," which comes out next month. It's a story about a multi-generational family of police officers in New York City.

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What Celeb Was Spotted Buying A Pregnancy Test?

Sassy Smith — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:11:00 GMT

Are you believing me now? That there's a huge celebrity baby boom in Hollywood? Oh yes! What celeb was seen purchasing a pregnancy test?

Bad boy Colin Farrell and Emma Forrest, his current girlfriend were spotted at a Rite-Aid pharmacy in Hollywood. Two eyewitnesses saw the couple purchased an EPT Pregnancy test.

Farrell and Forrest - who's an English writer - have been together for only 6 months. Maybe she's the one though? If it turns out the test is positive, their baby will join Colin's 4-year-old son James (mom is model Kim Bordenave).

Hmm, maybe they were just picking it up for someone else? Katie Holmes perhaps? Ha.

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Colin Farrell Googles Himself ALOT

Sassy Smith — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:09:00 GMT

What does Colin Farrell do in his spare time when he's not acting or parenting his young son James?

Colin Farrell can't stop Googling himself. The Irish-born Farrell admits that he types his name into the internet search engine everyday, because he loves reading about himself! Hey at least he's honest.

Colin said, "I'm ashamed to admit it but I was bored the other day and I looked up my name on Google. Who am I kidding, I do it all the time!"

He said that he often reads bad reviews of his performances in films.

"For 'Alexander' I read every review I could get my hands on and I would say they were 80 to 90 per cent negative. Like, so personally insulting. But I read them all, and even started writing them in my head."

And FYI, if Farrell Googled 'Colin Farrell 12 inch' he would get us here at Famecrawler - in the number one spot (and # 2 & 3) on page one out of 56,200. Or if he typed in 'Colin Farrell heart of gold' he'd find us here again at FC on the first page in the # 3 spot. Not too shabby! Shameless plug, I know.

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Colin Farrell Likes Sweet Skin and Russian Men

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:05:00 GMT

It seems Colin Farrell has given up his boozing ways for something a little more...relaxing. The actor says his new favorite activity is immersing himself in a Russian steam bath while covered in honey.

"There's something very basic about rubbing honey on your skin and going steaming with a bunch of strange Russian men," Farrell said.

Hey, we all have our ways of unwinding after a long day of working and parenting. Farrell, dad to James, 4, just happens to use condiments and Russkies.

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Bad Is The New Good - Colin Farrell Loves His Son

Sassy Smith — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:05:00 GMT

Colin Farrell might have a bad boy image in Hollywood but he's got a heart of gold when it comes to his son.

Farrell's son suffers from Angelman Syndrome, a neuro-genetic disorder and he's very thankful that his boy, now 4, had an early diagnosis.

The actor, 31, spoke about his son on the Irish talk show Tubridy Tonight. "He's nothing but a gift. As far as I'm concerned he's exactly the way he should be."

Although Farrell was on TV to promote his newest movie, In Bruges, he spoke of his son James and his disorder, which was revealed publicly last year.

"Angelman's is a neuro-genetic disorder. The 15th chromosome is dormat. It affects their fine motor skills. They say that one in 30,000 children is affected by it."

Colin said that James was showing signs of the illness before he'd turned one. Farrell said it was lucky that his son was given an early diagnosis.

"I've been very lucky that it was early because he started having seizures at about eight or nine months." It was initially thought that James was suffering with cerebral palsy, but he was soon diagnosed correctly.

Children with the genetic disorder, can have speech, movement and balance impairment. James walked his first few steps just last fall, when he was 4-years-old.

"It's just different. It's not different to me. He has his own path. He's just brilliant."

Colin and model Kim Bordenave, James' mother, share custody. He decided to go public about his son's disorder after people started asking questions about his involvement with the Special Olympics.

"I didn't talk about my son [but] I felt like I was betraying him, like it could be misconstrued as shame, which would be terrible, because he's such a celebration."

Colin addressed the concept of "normal." He said his son is happier than so many people in the world. "I look around and I see people who move perfectly, who walk with grace, who speak with great diction and clarity and a great use of the English language and we're all miserable f*ckers - including me, at times.

"And then I see this fella who doesn't move the way what's perceived to be 'normal' is, and he's as happy as can be."

Wow - I truly have a greater respect for Colin Farrell - as a mom with a special needs child myself, I'm constantly being discrimated against for not having a 'normal' child, Colin absolutely summed it up perfectly.

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Colin Farrell Has A Twelve Incher

Sassy Smith — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:05:00 GMT

Actor and hottie Colin Farrell is holding his 12 inch....

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...sub from Subway. What in hell were you thinking? Gutter minds. *Insert evil laugh here*

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Bad Boy of Hollywood,Colin Farrell Spending Christmas With Son James

Sassy Smith — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:02:00 GMT

Perhaps the 'bad boy' of Hollywood, Colin Farrell has settled down a bit?

Farrell, will be spending the holidays with his son James, who suffers from a rare neuro-genetic disorder called Angelman Syndrome. The actor talked about his son's condition a few months ago and says that James is making progress and "shows amazing courage" and that he's "incredibly blessed to have him in my life."

Colin shares custody of his son with his ex-girlfriend, Kim Bordenave.

He added, "All the family will be together. What are we going to do? Nothing. The usual - watch movies, eat food... take it easy." Sounds like the same kind of holiday season most of us experience - eating too much and gaining 5lbs.

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