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Joshua Jackson Says Karate Kid Could Be The First Movie In a 'Very Long Time' He Can Watch with His Daughter


During an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight' at the Disney Upfront red carpet on Tuesday, May 15, Joshua Jackson shared how his daughter inspired him to take on his role in the new 'Karate Kid' film, as she would be able to wear it.

During an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the Disney Upfront red carpet on Tuesday, May 15, the 45-year-old actor shared insight into why he accepted the job in the first place. "Part of the reason I wanted to make the movie is that it would be the first thing in a very, very long time that I could potentially watch with my daughter," the Dawson’s Creek actor told the outlet. Back in October 2022, Jackson spoke to PEOPLE about parenting Juno while attending The Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala Benefitting F--- Cancer.

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