Christian Bale makes rare comment on daughter’s modeling career

See more of our coverage in your search results. Christian Bale couldn’t help but gush over his “incredibly talented” daughter, Emmeline “Luka.” Speaking to E! News at the Los Angeles premiere of his upcoming film, “Madden,” the actor made a rare comment about his and wife Sandra “Sibi” Blažić’s eldest child’s budding modeling career. “She’s incredibly talented as a photographer, as a model herself, and I do see her directing me one day,” Bale, who is also father to son Joseph, told the outlet on Wednesday. Christian Bale and wife Sibi Blažić attend the premiere of “Madden” in Culver City, California, on Nov. 4. FilmMagic In a June Instagram post, Luka Bale shares a modeling photo. Her father, Christian Bale, called her “incredibly talented.” lukabale/Instagram “She’s got an amazing mind, an amazing creative brain, incredible visions, etc. I’m so bloody proud of her,” he added. The “Batman Begins” actor, 52, also made it clear that he would be “completely” on board with having Luka, 21, direct him one day. “I’d probably behave better for her than anybody else ever,” he quipped. “I’m terrified.” Luka Bale models a gown on the runway at a recent fashion show. Her father, Christian Bale, said he was “so bloody proud of her.” Dolce & Gabbana Christian Bale holds hands with his daughter, Luka, at Los Angeles International Airport in August 2015. TROV / AKM-GSI As for his daughter’s life in the public eye, Bales admitted he hasn’t offered her any advice, as he still has “no idea about it” himself. “I still don’t know how to do this at all. I still mess it up all the time. She’s got a great head on her shoulders,” he said. Despite Bale’s critically acclaimed career and extensive body of work, he admitted that Luka and Joseph, 12, aren’t easily impressed. Luka Bale posts a photo to Instagram in July. Her father praised her creative work in a recent interview. lukabale/Instagram Christian Bale arrives at Narita International Airport in Japan with his daughter in July 2008. WireImage Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! “They’re used to me. They just think I’m insane, but that’s normal. That’s how it is,” he said. Bale stars alongside Nicolas Cage in “Madden,” with Cage portraying NFL legend John Madden and Bale taking on the role of former Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis. The film is set to arrive in select theaters on Nov. 11 before streaming on Prime Video Nov. 18. Christian Bale speaks at a Together California event in Palmdale, California, on Sept. 9. Getty Images for Together California Christian Bale attends the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda fashion show alongside his family. Dolce & Gabbana Elsewhere in his interview with E! News, Bale said filming the movie was “fantastic,” adding that he has “really appreciated Nic’s acting and his choices and his life.” “He’s someone who lives an interesting life, and Al did that, and John did that. These are great characters,” he told the outlet. “Seeing Nic’s absolute love of John and devotion to him was wonderful, and equally, I had that love and devotion to Al Davis, who was just such an iconic character.” Bale has been married to Blažić since January 2000. The couple most recently made a rare public appearance alongside Luka and Joseph in July 2025, attending Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda couture show. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!