Melissa Joan Hart's Children Find Her Career 'Bizarre' and Avoid Involvement
Melissa Joan Hart reveals her three sons' disinterest in her acting career, expressing how they find it peculiar Discover the actress's candid thoughts on her past TV and movie roles
Melissa Joan Hart's roles in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains It All continue to be adored today, except by the actress' three sons: Mason, Braydon and Tucker.
"They are not interested in it at all," Hart, 47, revealed exclusively to We on November 28, as she discussed her partnership with World Vision and their annual holiday gift catalog. "They find it odd. And you know what, I understand that. They think, 'It's just weird. I don't want to see you on TV and I don't want to see you kissing another man in a Christmas movie.'''
Hart became a household name in 1991 as the lead character in Nickelodeon's Clarissa Explains It All for five seasons. She later portrayed Sabrina Spellman in ABC's Sabrina the Teenage Witch until 2003. Since then, Hart has also been a regular in made-for-TV holiday movies.
Aside from her successful acting career, Hart is a devoted mother to her three sons - Mason, 17, Braydon, 15, and Tucker, 11, whom she shares with her husband Mark Wilkerson. Although her boys may not be overly impressed with her career at the moment, Hart believes that they will eventually appreciate and enjoy watching her past work.
"It's strange to see people you know out of their normal environment," she told Us, drawing a comparison to watching her real-life best friends act in movies. "I think they'll get used to it eventually, but honestly, my son has a friend named Sabrina who's been around a lot lately, and it's all very strange."
Hart and Wilkerson's children also don't intend to pursue careers in Hollywood like their mother.
“We don’t really have them in the industry. I don’t love the idea of having to drive them to auditions [and dealing with] the rejection,” she explained on Tuesday. “I mean, I think the rejection would be good for them in a way [to] keep them from being too spoiled, but no mommy wants their baby to go through rejection.”
Courtesy of Melissa Joan Hart/Instagram
She said: "Honestly, I don't want to shuttle them to all these auditions. I struggle enough to get them to eat their breakfast and tidy their room, let alone convince them to memorize lines, put on costumes, and go to auditions. And they're not interested in it. If they were truly passionate about it, I would support them, but they're not."
Hart has also instilled the value of giving back in her boys through her partnership with World Vision, in addition to keeping them away from the spotlight.
"I partnered with them in 2019. [Since] we have three boys, we sponsored three girls with World Vision,” Hart shared. “We had the chance to visit them twice in Zambia. This summer, we took a big trip with our family, including all three of our boys, and introduced them to their ‘sponsor sisters,’ as we call them. We were able to witness firsthand the incredible work that World Vision does. It’s intricate, sustainable, and truly amazing. I am proud to serve as an ambassador for them and to share the impactful work they do.”
Courtesy of Melissa Joan Hart/Instagram
World Vision has introduced its yearly gift catalog for the holiday season. Every purchase from the catalog contributes to covering the operating costs of the nonprofit organization. Additionally, people have the option to donate essential items to regions in Central America, South America, Africa, and beyond.
Deal of the Day
33 Best Extended Cyber Week Deals on Amazon
Check out this amazing deal: the Beads of Blessing bracelet, handmade by artisans in Africa and featured in the gift catalog. This is a perfect gift for anyone, whether it's a teacher or a mother, and the proceeds go towards supporting World Vision projects.
With reporting by Christina Garibaldi
