Mark Wahlberg regrets promising to quit Hollywood at 40, insisting he only made the retirement vow because he was feeling overworked.
The Departed star became known for his wild lifestyle after making the transition from rapping as Marky Mark to acting, and once declared he'd turn his back on his career when he reached the age milestone.
But Wahlberg, who is now a married father-of-four, admits he has since dismissed the idea, because he was too young to consider how much his life could change when he made the remark.
The 39 year old tells U.S. tabloid Globe, "That was before I had four children! At the time I was working so hard, my whole life was about work. Now my priorities have shifted."
And the work looks set to continue for the actor as he returns to thebig screen next month with his new movie, his third this year, The Other Guys.
The film sees him star alongside Will Ferrell, Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L.Jackson and Eva mendes in the Adam McKay directed project.
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