• Bader Al-Shaibi opens up about his childhood loss and personal regrets

The Kuwaiti actor Bader Al-Shaibi appeared on a TV program, sharing candid reflections on growing up without his parents, coping with grief, and trying to build stronger family bonds.

He spoke about feeling the impact of loss later in life, saying he only truly sensed it as an adult, not as a child. He also recalled growing up without his father, explaining that his dad was largely absent and distant.

Al-Shaibi reflected on childhood moments that stayed with him, noting small losses and missed experiences with friends and family. He described how becoming a father changed his perspective, inspiring him to make up for what he had missed with his own children.

The loss of his mother left a deep mark as well. He said she was strict but loving, pushing her children to succeed, and that he now strives to achieve even a fraction of what she hoped to see in him.

He also discussed his efforts to keep the family united after her passing, regularly gathering his siblings under one roof.

Acknowledging past mistakes, he admitted to sharing personal struggles in the media, saying, “I regret putting my problems on social media; I gave them material, and it was my fault.”

Al-Shaibi emphasized his commitment to setting a better example for his children, teaching them that mistakes are part of growing up, but repeating them as adults is the real challenge.

He spoke lightly about professional rivalries with Shujoun Al-Hajri and Huda Hussein, joking about creative differences and missed collaborations, while also revealing behind-the-scenes details about casting and roles.

This interview offered a mix of heartfelt confessions and candid professional insights, showing both the personal and artistic side of the actor.