Michael Richards Reflects on Watching ‘Seinfeld’ with Son, Opens Up About Parenting and Family Bonding

Michael Richards, known for his iconic role as Cosmo Kramer on the hit sitcom ‘Seinfeld,’ recently sat down with Hoda Kotb for a heartwarming interview. Reflecting on his time on the show, Richards revealed that he stopped watching his own performances to avoid the urge to critique himself.

Years later, he made an exception and watched ‘Seinfeld’ with his son, Antonio. The experience of viewing the show with his 9-year-old was special to Richards, who cherished seeing his son’s genuine laughter at the comedic moments.

During the viewing sessions, Richards learned that Antonio’s favorite character on ‘Seinfeld’ was none other than Newman, portrayed by Wayne Knight. The father-son bonding over the show’s episodes added an extra layer of joy to their time together.

With an age gap of 38 years between his children, Richards expressed gratitude for having a second chance at fatherhood. His daughter, Sophia Richards, is a testament to his earlier chapter of parenting. Sophia, who has children of her own, continues to navigate the world with Richards’ support.

Richards, who married actress Rosie Colosi in 2013, welcomed a son into their family. Living in New Jersey, Colosi pursues a career as a reporter for TODAY Parents and has contributed to renowned publications such as The Atlantic, MSNBC, and PureWow.

Notable for her role as Mrs. Claus in ‘The Rockettes’ Radio City Christmas Spectacular,’ Colosi infuses her parenting journey with creativity and passion. The family’s shared love for music often leads to impromptu sing-along sessions, with Colosi’s daughters requesting popular tunes from Kidz Bop.