Michael Keaton, the 73-year-old actor known for his iconic roles in films like “Beetlejuice” and “Batman,” has revealed that he has no regrets about prioritizing his family over Hollywood. In a recent interview with People magazine, Keaton joked about turning down numerous roles and earning the nickname “Dr. No.” He didn’t specify which roles he declined but emphasized that spending time with his son, Sean Douglas, was a “no-brainer.”
Keaton expressed his belief that being present for his son’s childhood was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He stated, “That’s only going to happen one time—he’s only going to be a kid [for a bit]. You look back, and you go, ‘Zero regret. Zero, zero.’” The actor acknowledged that while there may be movies he sees and thinks turned out well, choosing to be a father was always the correct choice for him.
Keaton credited his former wife and Sean’s mother, Caroline McWilliams (who passed away in 2010), for raising their son well. He also recognized Sean himself for having outstanding character traits. According to Keaton, parenting is crucial but some individuals are just built in certain ways.
Sean Douglas has followed in his father’s footsteps as an award-winning songwriter who has collaborated with top musical stars such as Madonna and Selena Gomez. Despite their busy schedules, Keaton and Douglas make sure to spend quality time together along with Rachel Bartov (Douglas’s wife) and their two children.
In another interview with People magazine, Keaton discussed how he chose the stage name “Keaton” instead of using his birth name Michael Douglas (to avoid confusion with the famous actor). However, after several decades of using the stage name exclusively, Keaton now plans to use a hybrid of both names—Michael Keaton-Douglas—in future projects.
Throughout his career spanning from minor TV appearances to starring roles in blockbuster films like Batman series and recent hits like “Birdman,” “The Founder,” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” Michael Keaton has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors.
