Colin Farrell \u2018burst into tears\u2019 when son James took first steps at age 3 after Angelman syndrome diagnosis https:\/\/t.co\/9zrrrwPuBX pic.twitter.com\/uR63eDPqA0\n\n\n\n

Wiping away his tears as he recalls the emotional time James took his first steps, Farrell shares in the clip with People: \u201cI\u2019ll never forget the face of determination as he just walked towards me. I burst into tears. It was amazing. To be told that he may never walk and see those first steps, I\u2019ll just never forget it. It was so overwhelmingly beautiful.\u201d\n\n\n\n

The actor went on to say that his nonverbal son, big brother to Henry (born in 2009 to ex Alicja Bachleda-Cur\u00fas), has a \u201cgood life\u201d and is a \u201chappy young man.\u201d\n\n\n\n

He adds, \u201cI\u2019m proud of him every day. I think he\u2019s magic.\u201d\n\n\n\n

\u2018Looks like Tom Selleck\u2019\n\n\n\n

\u201cOnce your child turns 21, they\u2019re kind of on their own. All the safeguards that are put in place, special ed classes, that all goes away, so you\u2019re left with a young adult who should be an integrated part of our modern society and more often than not is left behind,\u201d the Miami Vice star tells People, adding that he wants the \u201cworld to be kind to James,\u201d and treat him with respect.\n\n\n\n

Describing James as a \u201ccheeky, \u201cbold\u201d and \u201cbright\u201d young man who\u2019s ready to \u201cspread his wings,\u201d\u00a0The Batman\u00a0actor tells the\u00a0Irish Independent. \u201cHe\u2019s strong now, he\u2019s six foot. He was always like a beanpole, but he\u2019s filled out a bit and got a lovely big Ronnie (mustache) on him. He looks like Tom Selleck! He\u2019s brilliant \u2013 he\u2019s just a gorgeous young man, you know.\u201d\n\n\n\n

Expressing his confidence in his son, Farrell continues, \u201cAnd he\u2019s in a really good place, and I\u2019m delighted that he\u2019s ready to get out in the world now and begin to be able to spread his wings and be a part of programs.\u201d\n\n\n\n

Supporting special needs\n\n\n\n

Helping his son as he transitions into greater independence, The Lobster actor recently launched the Colin Farrell Foundation, which aims to transform \u201cthe lives of individuals and families living with intellectual disability through education, awareness, advocacy, and innovative programs.\u201d\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe only reason I\u2019m speaking is I can\u2019t ask James if he wants to do this,\u201d he says, adding that he believes if his son knew \u201cdoing this could help families and other young adults who live with special needs, he would say, \u2018Dad, what are you talking about? Why are you even asking me? It\u2019s a no-brainer.\u2019\u201d\n\n\n\n

He adds, \u201cSo that\u2019s why we\u2019re doing it. This is all because of James it\u2019s all in his honor.\u201d\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u2018Chill baby\u2019\n\n\n\n

Angelman syndrome\n\n\n\n

First steps\n\n\n\n

\u2018Looks like Tom Selleck\u2019\n\n\n\n

Supporting special needs\n\n\n\n