# Jerry O’Connell on Love Family and Fatherhood | Wilmington News

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Podcast: [Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606)
Published: 2026-07-18T16:12:25+00:00
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Jerry O’Connell opens up about his new movie “Summer’s Last Resort,” revealing how meeting his wife Rebecca Romijn transformed his life—turning him from a kid at heart into a grounded dad. He credits her with pushing him to settle down, especially after realizing he’d never find better love or family than what they built together. Now married since 2007 and parents to twin daughters Charlie and Dolly, O’Connell drew from his real-life fatherhood to portray a vice principal navigating awkward teen dynamics in the film. He infused his own embarrassment and parenting wisdom into the role, learning to trust his kids’ independence—even when they want to quit volleyball. He also shared how mentoring young star Violet McGraw helped him rediscover his own fearless spirit on set, encouraging her to take creative risks and reminding him that growth comes from letting go. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b488818cd0e42529

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