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Sterling K. Brown Says Posting His Sons Online Can Be a Safety Measure

He told Armchair Expert that visibility for his Black sons can offer protective proximity.

Overview

  • Speaking on the Feb. 24 Armchair Expert episode, Brown said he feels his boys are safer when he shares them on social media.
  • He framed the choice in racial terms, saying proximity to celebrity, access or status can help ensure Black boys "make it home."
  • Brown said he and wife Ryan Michelle Bathe keep family time private with a standing "no pictures" policy during outings.
  • His stance contrasts with host Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell, who keep their daughters’ faces off social media to preserve anonymity, which Shepard says protects them.
  • Brown’s sons are named Andrew and Amaré, though outlets report Andrew’s age as either 14 or 15 and list Amaré as 10.