Sean Connery drops son from will
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Welsh actor Sean Connery has left his son out of his will. According to his ex-wife, the reasoning behind this is that his son, Jason, should provide for himself.
Jason is now forty-five years old, so one would hope he indeed is able to provide for himself. And, in fact he is. According to reports, the father and son fell out after Jason threatened to drop the family name--the reason behind the fight in the first place. Jason works as an actor and director, gigs his father claims he got only because of his name.
According to Connery's ex-wife Diane Cilento, the relationship became strained after Connery cut off the money to his son. What would you do? If you were in a position of power or influence, would you open doors for your children, or would you make them work for it all? Or, would you do something in between?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 12)
Nicola 7-21-2008 @ 1:52PM
Quick note -- Sean Connery is one of Britain's most famous SCOTTISH actors. Not Welsh. In any way, shape, or form :-)
As for the will business, honestly, I'm a research scientist in the field of palaeoclimate, so have lots of money to give away upon my death isn't something that's ever going to be a concern for me. I suppose that you'd have to consider the individual child and what will be best for them, their future. Simply being born to a parent does not automatically give you rights to their money upon their death.
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Al 7-21-2008 @ 8:37PM
What do you expect from America on line! They probably really do think Edinburgh is in Wales.
Carol Hock 7-21-2008 @ 9:01PM
Thankyou very much, my sentiments exactly!
hpocahontas 7-21-2008 @ 9:22PM
Hello Nicola I respect what you said but as a parent of four children regardless of what my children and I go through I would not cut them out of my will. I am not saying that I will be leaving money there is also posessions to think about as well. But the stars will do what they want because they are stars. The public should st
Teresa 7-21-2008 @ 11:31PM
I totally agree with your comment. Just the fact that you are "blood relatives" does not automatically entitle you. I feel that in any situation, you have to earn your keep and prove your worth. The"american way" has gotten way too lax in the upbringing "if they wish to call it that" of their children. The children of today are very spoiled and lazy and have no drive. That is not true of all of them, but it is true of a good majority. The children of today feel that they are entitled, just because they have always gotten their way at home. It is a very rude awakening for them in the real world.
Helen Dixon 7-22-2008 @ 2:12AM
Nicola:
Since you say you're in the field of paleoclimatology -- or, as you put it here: -- "the field of palaeoclimate" -- uh, maybe you should learn to spell the word?! Try writing this fifty times: PALEOCLIMATE [&/or PALEOCLIMATOLOGY] then you may never misspell your profession's title again! :-/ (Just like to help, when it's needed)! :-) That's all I had .... hope this helps ....
RICK BADMAN 7-22-2008 @ 1:09AM
He has to be Scottish or else the people there wouldn't want to make him their king. Also, he is a true Scotsman because he insists on having film locations near places where he can golf. He was able to anger Goldfinger on a golf course by switching balls with his to make it look like he purposely hit the wrong ball.
mlrcln 7-22-2008 @ 2:26AM
I'm so glad for you and yours. How 'bout you invest in me and my husband to finish restoring/remodeling an old motel in little old Kernville, California. We've worked hard and just need a little boost. Nothing was ever given to us. But we were taught if you want to eat and attain wordly possesions, you must learn how to work and do it with a good attitude. Our parents took us side by side and taught us by example. We've raised 8 kids(mixed families) all on our own. But we also want to bless them with something, even if it is small. Sean Connery or not. I'm not saying he should keep holding his sons hand. I'm saying blood is blood. How responsible was Mr. Connery in setting up a continual or perceived continuous enablement? Shame! on you, first of all Mr. Sean Connery and then of course. Shame! on you, Jason. When we have the "someone owes me" or "I'm entitled" attitude, we have already set ourselves up for failure or dissappointment. Thats the short and long of it!
kerry Mellin 7-22-2008 @ 2:32AM
Well since he is known to beat his wife, I'm sure that he is also a monster when it comes to raising children so,...he feels he's such a GReat man because he got where he is on his own?? Well where is he really? A two-bit hollywood actor! What a joke. Why doesnt he make something of his own life, then his children could look up to him with pride instead of embarassment!!
mcgill 7-22-2008 @ 3:36AM
i am african american scots-irish. why in the hell did the author of this story call mr. connery welsh? i guess the author was born in the 80s or 90s. aren't they the tech generations with research at their finger tips?
Adrianne 7-22-2008 @ 4:59AM
It depends on the child. I don't think one is instantly entitled to their parents, grandparent's money. For all we know there's more to this story. I certainly haven't heard of Connery's son. Maybe the son has a drug problem. Maybe he's 45 and is just coasting, waiting for dear ole pop to croak. In this tabloid obsessive society we see how some of the offsprings of the rich and famous act. They don't know the value of a dollar and are just waiting to drink and snort up their parent's hard earned money. Everyone has the right to say where they want their money to go. You worked for it-you decide.
Nicola 7-22-2008 @ 10:26AM
Helen Dixon:
Just FYI -- Palaeo is the correct spelling. Like encylopaedia, paediatrician, etc. Americans have dropped the "a". And, actually I'm a palynologist (I just say "the field of palaeoclimate" in order to avoid confusing the simple minded, like yourself, who would probably move on to tell me that I am a PALEONTOLOGIST and ask me to spell that for practise). Might I assume that you are an AMERICAN kindergarten teacher?
June 7-23-2008 @ 2:49PM
First I remember reading some press reports about how great it was that J. Bond was going to be played again by an Irish actor when Brosnan took over the roll. Obviously wrong and adding to confusion. 2nd the argument with his son was because Connery claimed the son got work because of the father. Dropping the Connery name seems logical for the son to do. To prove to his father he could make it on his own. I don't remember Martin Sheen complaining about the names his children have chosen to work under. Even with all the problems that Chralie has had.
Christy 7-21-2008 @ 2:06PM
You know...I think there should be an in-between. I wouldn't want my child to think that when I die that she have a safety cushion to fall back on and lose focus on maintaining her lifestyle. I would provide for her if needed in her adult years but at 45+, she should be able to be self sufficient. Yes, I would want to leave something for my child but I don't know if she should inherit just money or inherit things that I think don't hold a dollar value like maybe my wedding rings, collection of family photos--I enjoyed inheriting my grandmothers jewelry that I got to use for my wedding. It felt as if I had her there with me. That to me speaks more than having a dollar amount although it would have been nice to get a little slice of the pie but money you run out of, personal possessions can stay for a long while.
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Betty 7-22-2008 @ 7:20PM
Sometimes there are good reasons to disinherit one's grown child. I lost a dear friend several years ago who was an alcoholic. His mother, who loved him more than was wise, had left everything to him when she died. He drank himself to death six months later. As for me, my oldest son is a meth addict, and to leave him money would be to sign his death warrant, too -- which I won't do. Money is NOT love.
Dylan and Taran 7-21-2008 @ 2:46PM
I have a problem with parents controlling money after they are gone. I made my will. My wife and I gave each child an equal portion after we are gone to do with as they will. My father-in-law never updated his will, leaving in trust my wife's share of his estate. Her sister is the trustee. Sister-in-law now feels that my wife doesn't need what her own father left to her. She "allows" her $700 a month. Yet, my sister-in-law has free reign over everything that Dad left her. She persuaded my father-in-law to leave a huge scholarship to the university where she got her Doctorate in Education.......but it comes out of my wife's inheritance on her death. I am just absolutely positive that is why my wife is allowed nothing but a paltry $700 of the money her father worked hard for and left to HER. Yet, she will never see it. I know her father did not intend this.
I worked for my money. When I am dead, my children should benefit. I brought them in to this world.
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Carol 7-21-2008 @ 10:28PM
I would suggest you consult an attorney about your situation - the trustee does not have the power to circumvent or alter the terms of the will. Depending upon the terms of the trust, your wife should be given control of her own money. I'd also petition for a complete accounting of the trust. A trustee is normally required to provide this on a yearly basis.
Good luck!
tootsie 7-21-2008 @ 8:14PM
Why is it that people seem to think that because a parent has money they have the duty to give it to their children when they die? Not that my parents had much, but I made it clear that they should live and enjoy the money as long as they were able and that I wanted not a cent.
I also think that all a parent owes their children is a firm start in life but after education, part of which they should work and pay for and not expect the parents to pay for, the children should find their own way. The very idea of being owed anything more then that by the parents is off the wall for me.
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john 7-21-2008 @ 10:00PM
TOOTSIE, CAN I ADOPT YOU? I ADMIRE A PERSON WHO THINKS AS YOU DO....
Tracy 7-21-2008 @ 8:22PM
The child is 45 years old. It is obvious the "child" feels he can get more acting jobs without the Connery family name...so it appears Dear Sean is saying, "More Power to You My Boy". My personal opinion is the family name is not holding him back from jobs...its his acting skills. Regardless...it is time to let Jr fend for himself. I notice there is no mention of other children, but I seem to recall Sean has more than one child. Is it possible this 45 year old is depleting revenues from siblings or worse yet from grandchildren? And if the answer is no...how about a parent just saying NO after 45 years of carrying your kid. It is obvious he's learned nothing in his 45 years of support - or else he wouldn't have had his Mother (Sean's ex) go to the press to announce how Daddy has written him out of the will. This appears to be a perfect example of having "provided in ones living years, so no need to provide in ones death". Cheers Sean - we need to all learn to cut the cords sooner (like 25-30)!! :-)
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