Ben Stiller says cutting daughter out of film was 'worst decision' of his life

Ben Stiller has opened up about one of his deepest regrets, revealing that cutting his daughter Ella out of his 2013 film "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" was "probably the worst decision I ever made in my life."

The Hollywood actor shared this painful reflection in the new documentary "Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost," which chronicles the lives of his famous parents, comedy legends Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. In the film, Stiller candidly discusses the challenges of balancing parenthood with his demanding career.

"Ben Stiller makes mistakes like the rest of us — but there's one he counts as 'probably the worst decision I ever made in my life,'" Entertainment Weekly reports. The "grave decision" was removing Ella, then just 16, from the family adventure-drama that he both directed and starred in.

This personal revelation comes as Stiller navigates the complexities of fatherhood in the public eye. The documentary offers an intimate look at how the acclaimed actor has grappled with professional pressures and family responsibilities throughout his life.

"Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost," which explores his parents' legacy, also showcases Stiller's journey through Hollywood and the life lessons he's absorbed along the way. The film highlights how even celebrities face universal parenting struggles.

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