John Cena is doubling down on the reasons he doesn’t want to have children.
John Cena is reiterating his reasons not to have children. During a recent appearance on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast, Cena explained his choice to remain child-free.
“I don’t want them,” the professional wrestler told host and former NFL player Shannon Sharpe after he asked Cena where he stood on the matter. “I have a certain curiosity about life, and I also know the investment that it takes.”
He continued: “And my biggest fear is, as someone who’s driven – many times stubborn, and selfish – I try to approach the world with kindness and curiosity, but I don’t think I’m personally ready, nor will I ever be, to invest the time it needs to be a great parent because I want to live life for all it is. And I still have a lot to do. And I still want to do a lot. I have a wonderful partner I do it with. We’ve had open conversations about this. We share the same values.”
The Jackpot! actor went on to tell Sharpe, 56, that not wanting kids is a “tough subject” to talk about because it immediately categorizes you, and people can’t help but judge.
[It’s] human nature. We’re all judgmental. I’d like to believe that I operate under the construct that everyone’s okay living their life,” Cena said, before he went into how he’s been comfortable with the decision since he was a teenager. “My opinions only hit that gray area during emotionally difficult times. And I’m very happy with where I stand. I have a lot of joy and fulfillment in my life. And that’s pretty much where I stand on it.”
John Cena previously explained why he didn’t feel “qualified” to be a dad while appearing on “The Drew Barrymore Show” in 2022. When Barrymore mentioned that she thinks Cena would make “the world’s greatest father” due to his temperament and dedication to philanthropy, the “Suicide Squad” star dismissed the suggestion.
“I think just because you might be good at something, for me, is not a strong enough reason to do that,” he said. “You have to have a passion for it. You have to have a fuel for it.”