Meet Augustus Goggins: The Gaming Prodigy with a Hollywood Connection
Walton Goggins, the multi-talented star of *The White Lotus* and *Justified*, is more than just a beloved actor; he’s also a devoted dad to his only child, Augustus. Born on January 1, 2011, in Los Angeles, Augustus isn’t quite following in his dad’s acting footsteps—thankfully! Instead, he’s carving out his own identity, and it looks like gaming is his jam.
While Goggins has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, he’s not just about the glitz and glam. In a candid February 2025 interview with Dax Shepard’s *Armchair Expert*, he revealed that nothing matters more to him than spending quality time with his son. “Time with my kid means more to me than anything,” he proclaimed. Heartwarming, right? He frequently shares adorable snapshots of their father-son escapades on social media, including a touching Father’s Day shout-out where he raved about fatherhood being the “greatest privilege” of his life. Cue the collective “aww!”
Augustus’s name isn’t just a random choice either. The actor and his director wife, Nadia Conners, named him Augustus Somerset Goggins, paying homage to British author W. Somerset Maugham, whose book *The Moon and Sixpence* resonates deeply with Goggins. What a literary nod for a name, right? In a video for GQ, he mused about how much Maugham’s work informs his creative worldview, making Augustus’s middle name that much cooler.
The dynamic duo’s adventures range from scuba diving to horseback riding, building a family legacy beyond the Hollywood scene. They’re also spaced out with some sweet family traditions, like their New Year’s birthday combo—what a celebratory mashup!
And speaking of video games, it turns out Augustus has been a secret weapon for his father as he prepares for his role in the *Fallout* series on Prime Video. Though Goggins admitted he wasn’t familiar with the game before landing the role, his son had his back. “My son is a gamer,” he shared, showing us that sometimes the kids really do know best, especially when it comes to the latest in gaming trends.
Ultimately, Augustus is not just growing up in a world of celebrity; he’s finding his own path with a sprinkle of gaming passion that shows he’s clearly got a bright future ahead.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, CinemaBlend
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