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Steven Spielberg, 79, said his wife gave him one rule before he started DreamWorks
- Spielberg says he joined DreamWorks only if the job fit a 9-to-5 schedule to be with his family.
- Capshaw reportedly set dinner-time rule: be home by 6 p.m. (5:45 preferred) for family meals.
- Spielberg notes he often rose before dawn to balance shooting with family time.
- Spielberg contrasts DreamWorks with prior choices that favored family time over big franchises.
- The interview references Spielberg turning down the first 'Harry Potter' to spend time with his kids.
- Spielberg says parenting has overtaken directing as a priority in recent decades.
- Spielberg’s stance mirrors other leaders who protect family time, including Tory Burch and Netflix cofounder Marc Randolph.
- Netflix cofounder Marc Randolph emphasized nonnegotiable Tuesday night time with his wife.
- The remarks came during a discussion on balancing career and family on recent interviews and events.
- The story traces Spielberg’s 2026 SXSW remarks about prioritizing children over career.
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