In August, the actor shared a rare glimpse into life with his “magic” 21-year-old, whom he welcomed in 2003 with then-girlfriend Kim Bordenave.

Colin Farrell has opened up about his 21-year-old son James in a new interview, revealing his Angelman syndrome 'got him sober'.

Colin Farrell has told how his son has played a big part in his sobriety journey. The actor's son James, 21, has Angelman syndrome; a diagnosis the actor attributes to helping him get sober. He told Variety magazine how "generations of people have had their lives ruled and ruined by alcoholism and drug addiction.

Opening up about how his boy James Padraig Farrell – who suffers Angelman syndrome — was the “fuel” behind his decision to give up drink and drugs, actor Colin Farrell said his son also gave him a “desire to live”.

The star, 48, said he decided to quit boozing and taking drugs after his son James, 21, was diagnosed with the intellectual disability Angelman Syndrome

The older son of Colin Farrell struggles with a rare genetic disorder. In his latest interview, the actor admitted that thanks to his son, he gave up substances and began living in sobriety. Colin Farrell remains one of the most renowned actors in Hollywood.