Taye Diggs revealed that despite his ex-wife Idina Menzel's aspirations for their son to pursue a career in entertainment, the teenager lacks interest in the industry.

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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: (L-R) Guest, Walker Nathaniel Diggs, and Taye Diggs attend the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023 in Pasadena, California. Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Diggs opened up about his son's disinterest in show business to OK! magazine. Despite his son Walker Nathaniel's talents, including a beautiful voice and a great sense of humor, the teenager shows no inclination towards pursuing a career in entertainment.

"No interest at all, and it's killing his mother. I don't really care, but he has such a beautiful voice," 'The Best Man' actor said. "He is a good-looking kid, he's hilarious, so he would be great [in the industry], but he has no interest whatsoever."

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 12: Taye Diggs and his son Walker Diggs attends The Environmental Media Association first-ever Sustainable Earth Month Celebration in honor of Disneynature's "Monkey Kingdom" on April 12, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. It was a family fun day as guests planted an edible garden, learned about upcycling and made non-toxic cleaners. Photo by David Buchan/Getty Images for Environmental Media Association

However, the 14-year-old is deeply passionate about basketball.

"He's such an athlete, but it's interesting that he's chosen that path," Diggs, 53, continued. "Basketball is his main sport, but he can play everything. He's obsessed with basketball."

"It's really fun watching someone you've created really focus on something," the actor said. "It's a trip!"

Taye Diggs also reminisced about his role in the television series "All American" in 2018, highlighting how it facilitated a deeper connection with his son.

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"I felt very lucky because I was in a situation where art was kind of imitating life, and even when I was on that program, my son knew more about football than I did," Diggs commented. "So, we were able to watch that show together and discuss the issues as well as the athletics. That was a seminal moment for us."

When initially offered the role of Billy Baker on the show, the Newark, New Jersey, native didn't immediately commit. However, he found himself drawn to the script and ultimately decided to take on the role. Reflecting on the experience, he acknowledges that it provided valuable lessons and insights into fatherhood.

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