There is nothing more important to Benjamin Bratt than family. Given his own strained relationship with his father, the actor has made a point of prioritizing his kids: Sophia (born in 2002) and Mateo (born in 2005). As he told CBC, “I recognize the importance of nurturing, and love, and being there, just being present really in my children’s life.” It’s a sentiment he reiterated to Cape Cod Times, saying that work takes a backseat because, “Unless I’m home, I cannot be a great husband and father.”
That’s especially true for his daughter, who, as Bratt shared with Esquire in March 2022, experienced a brain injury when she was born. That means that he and his wife, fellow actor Talisa Soto, always put her first. “Almost everything we do, every decision we make personally and professionally, is informed by our daughter, Sophia, and her needs,” he said. Sharing that this has included moving over a dozen times to help her thrive, Bratt noted, “We’ve lived this kind of vagabond lifestyle in search of the best therapies, the best schooling, the best social situation for her.”
The actor couldn’t be prouder of both of his kids. While celebrating his eldest’s 16th birthday in 2018, Bratt wrote on Facebook: “She is thriving and happy, and continues to embrace life with her beautiful, strong spirit.” As for Mateo, the loving father similarly celebrated his son’s 15th birthday in 2020 by gushing on Instagram, “Mateo, dear son, you light up our lives with light and love. So proud to be your papa!!”
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