# Jessica Biel Says She Won’t Let Her Son “Just Get Handed” Acting Opportunities Because of His Famous Family: “You Have to Earn That”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jessica-biel-says-she-wont-let-her-son-just-get-handed-acting-opportunities-because-of-his-famous-family-you-have-to-earn-that/
- Published: 2026-10-27T22:05:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T22:14:54+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jessica-biel-justin-timberlake-son-matchbox-acting-earn-roles-1236741304/
- Topics: Americas, Celebrity, Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- Silas, 11, made a small film debut in Matchbox.
- Biel says he should earn larger acting roles.
- A long first day on set became a lesson.

## Summary

Jessica Biel says she and Justin Timberlake want their son Silas to earn any acting opportunities rather than receive them because of his famous family. Her comments highlight how they are weighing his interest in performing against concerns about fairness to young actors who work for roles.

Silas, 11, made a small feature debut in Matchbox: The Movie after producer Jules Daly offered him a minor part while he was due to visit Biel on set in Budapest. Biel said she would not have agreed to a substantial speaking role, and described how Silas spent his first day waiting without working, which helped him understand the demands of a film set.

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