Hollywood actor Vince Vaughn was spotted enjoying a classic American pastime over the weekend: a high-stakes basketball game with his young son. The Wedding Crashers star took his 11-year-old boy, Vernon Lindsay Vaughn, to watch the Los Angeles Clippers face off against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
A Hollywood Family Man
Vince Vaughn, whose career spans over three decades, is as known for his hit comedies as he is for being a devoted family man. The actor, who shot to fame in indie cinema before breaking into the mainstream with films like Mr. & Mrs. Smith, married realtor Kyla Weber in 2010. Together, they have two children: daughter Locklyn, 14, and son Vernon, 11.
This recent sporting outing follows a significant family milestone celebrated just last year. In 2024, Vaughn's entire clan joined him as he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. During his emotional speech, the actor made it clear where his priorities lie, publicly praising his wife and children above all the famous faces in attendance.
Priorities and Parenthood
'My beautiful wife Kyla, I'm so glad that you're with me on this now, I'm so grateful for you and these beautiful kids and for all the laughter that we share together,' Vince gushed at the ceremony. He then turned his attention directly to his children, stating, 'As much as all this means, Vernon and Locklyn, you guys really do need to know that you guys are the most important thing in the world to me.'
He even joked with the crowd, noting that while famous friends like Mel Gibson were great, his family, though 'not as lucrative,' were the most important people present. This sentiment echoes comments he made in an interview with The New York Times Magazine, where he described fatherhood as a tremendous 'joy' that has made him more empathetic and patient.
From Silver Screen to Family Scene
Vaughn's career includes a string of major hits, most notably the 2005 comedy Wedding Crashers with Owen Wilson. His work on The Break-Up with Jennifer Aniston in 2006 also led to a well-publicised romance with the Friends star, which lasted from 2005 until 2006. More recently, he starred in the heartwarming film Nonnas, about a man who opens an Italian restaurant staffed by grandmothers.
The actor's weekend at the basketball game underscores a shift from the Hollywood party scene to a focus on family life. While fans may remember him for his hilarious roles and past high-profile relationships, Vince Vaughn now appears most content in his role as a dad, sharing simple moments like a sports game with his son Vernon.
