Paul — The Kids Are All Right Character Profile

About Paul

Bohemian restaurant owner and sperm donor who becomes close to the Allgood kids. He develops feelings for Jules, initiates an affair, and ultimately proposes she leave her family to live with him, which she rejects.

Character Facts

Played by

Mark Ruffalo

Appears in

The Kids Are All Right (2010)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Paul — Family Biological Father — Laser (Josh Hutcherson)

  Genetic father to Laser, introduced as a bohemian restaurant owner.

• Paul — Family Biological Father — Joni (Mia Wasikowska)

  Genetic father to Joni, unaware of his biological connection initially.

• Paul — Romantic Affair Partner — Jules (Julianne Moore)

  Secret romantic lovers whose physical relationship destabilizes the marriage.

• Paul — Conflict Rival — Nic (Annette Bening)

  Antagonistic dynamic as Paul's presence threatens Nic's family authority.

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More characters from The Kids Are All Right

• Jules (Julianne Moore)
• Nic (Annette Bening)
• Joni (Mia Wasikowska)
• Brooke (Rebecca Lawrence Levy)
• Laser (Josh Hutcherson)
• Partygoer (uncredited) (Nino Nava)
• Bartender (Margo Victor)
• Stella (Lisa Eisner)
• Pregnant Woman (uncredited) (Amy Grabow)
• Clay's Dad (James MacDonald)
• Waiter (uncredited) (Diego Calderón)
• Joel (Eric Eisner)