Elijah Wood Embraces 'Incredible' Dad Life With 2 Kids

The Lord of the Rings star opens up about parenting, including not showing his kids the fantasy trilogy yet.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Elijah Wood offered a rare glimpse into his life as a dad, revealing that he and his wife Mette-Marie Kongsved have two children - a 6-year-old son and a 4-year-old daughter. While the kids haven't seen Wood's iconic Lord of the Rings films yet, the actor said he's excited to share them when the children are a bit older. In the meantime, the family has been enjoying classic movies like The Wizard of Oz and Jumanji.

Why it matters

Elijah Wood is one of the most recognizable actors of his generation, so his comments about fatherhood and raising his kids provide a unique celebrity perspective on parenting. His decision to hold off on showing his kids the Lord of the Rings trilogy also highlights how famous actors navigate introducing their children to their most famous work.

The details

Wood said his kids have "entered kid-dom" and he's relishing the current stage of their development. While the Lord of the Rings films made Wood a household name, he revealed the youngsters "have not" seen the trilogy yet, "only because I genuinely don't think they're old enough." Instead, the family has been watching other classic movies like The Wizard of Oz and Jumanji, though Wood admitted the latter was "way scarier and more f--ked up" than he remembered.

  • Wood's son was born seven or eight months before the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns began in 2020.
  • The actor gave the interview about his family life that was published on March 6, 2026.

The players

Elijah Wood

A 45-year-old actor best known for his starring role as Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

Mette-Marie Kongsved

Wood's wife, with whom he has two young children.

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What they’re saying

“We're well out of toddlerville and they've entered kid-dom. It's incredible.”

— Elijah Wood (The Times)

“They have not [seen it]. But only because I genuinely don't think they're old enough. I feel like it might be appropriate when they are 8.”

— Elijah Wood (The Times)

“Jumanji was 'way scarier and more f--ked up than I remember.'”

— Elijah Wood (The Times)

The takeaway

While Elijah Wood is best known for his iconic role in the Lord of the Rings franchise, the actor is now embracing a new chapter of life as a devoted father, carefully introducing his young children to classic films while holding off on showing them his own famous work until they are a bit older.