Let’s face it, folks—parenting is no walk in the park, and Jessica Biel knows this all too well. Recently, the actress sat down with Stephen Colbert on his late-night show to spill the beans about life at home with her two-year-old son, Silas. At just 35 years old, Jessica, who shares her first child with Grammy-winning singer Justin Timberlake, joked that Silas might be their last kid. Why? Because the "terrible twos" are hitting them hard, and let me tell you, it’s not for the faint of heart.
During their conversation, Stephen asked Jessica a question that every parent can relate to: How many surfaces in your home are covered in “what you hope is chocolate”? Her response? “Every single square inch. If it’s not the hopeful chocolate, it’s stickers, Play-Doh, gak, crumbs, or who knows what else. Everything is just... covered. It’s like living in a disaster zone, but one that’s adorable and exhausting.”
Jessica and Silas, navigating the ups and downs of toddlerhood together.
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From ‘Terrible Twos’ to ‘Three-Teens’: Is It All Downhill From Here?
As if the "terrible twos" weren't enough, Jessica revealed that she’s hearing some pretty alarming things about what’s coming next. “For me, this is already tough. But I’ve been warned about the so-called ‘three-teens.’ Apparently, three-year-olds are basically tiny teenagers, which sounds absolutely terrifying. They’re moody, defiant, and have no filter—kind of like a teen, but in a pint-sized package. I’m not sure I’m ready for that.”
Stephen Colbert chimed in, agreeing wholeheartedly. He joked that any parent complaining about the "terrible twos" clearly hasn’t experienced the chaos of raising a three-year-old yet. “Trust me,” he said, “those complaints will seem quaint in comparison.” Oof. That probably didn’t make Jessica feel any better, but hey, at least she knows she’s not alone!
Mom Guilt: The Real Struggle
Of course, like any mom, Jessica couldn’t help but soften her tone when talking about her little guy. “He’s honestly the greatest of all time,” she admitted, backtracking a bit. “Now I feel bad for saying all that. He’s so cute, so funny, and he keeps me on my toes. But let’s be real—he’s also a handful.” Stephen, ever the comedian, wasn’t about to let her off the hook that easily. “Don’t worry,” he quipped. “We’ll edit out the parts where you’re nice to him, and years from now, he’ll just play this for his therapist.” Classic Colbert humor, but we have to admit—it was a moment we all loved.
