Pete Crow-Armstrong Drops Hollywood Truth Bomb About Life with Actor Parents
Chicago Cubs sensation Pete Crow-Armstrong is making waves both on and off the field in 2025, and his latest revelation is turning heads. On June 20, 2025, the 23-year-old center fielder, affectionately known as “PCA,” opened up about growing up with actor parents Ashley Armstrong and Matthew John Armstrong, offering a rare glimpse into his Hollywood roots. As the Cubs sit atop the NL Central with a 49-29 record as of June 25, 2025, Crow-Armstrong’s candid interview with ClutchPoints has sparked a social media frenzy, blending his on-field heroics with an unexpected personal narrative that’s trending across MLB fan circles.
Despite his parents’ acting careers—Ashley with credits in The Bold and the Beautiful and Matthew in Heroes and 24—Crow-Armstrong insists his upbringing was far from the glitzy stereotype. “Despite having actors as parents, Pete Crow-Armstrong led a normal life,” ClutchPoints reported, echoing his own words from the interview. The MLB star, drafted 19th overall by the New York Mets in 2020 and traded to the Cubs in 2021 for Javier Báez and Trevor Williams, shared how his family kept things grounded. “It was just a regular childhood,” he said, highlighting a balance between his parents’ red-carpet moments and everyday life in Los Angeles.
Childhood friend and Cubs minor leaguer Drew Bowser backed this up, noting, “He’s always run the bases like someone is chasing him. He just kept getting better and better and better.” This normalcy, paired with his athletic drive, shaped Crow-Armstrong into the dynamic player now dazzling Wrigley Field, where he’s on pace for a historic 40/40 season (40 homers, 40 steals).
Crow-Armstrong’s 2025 season is nothing short of spectacular. Batting .276 with 20 homers and 24 steals through June 25, he’s made MLB history as the first Cubs player to hit the 20/20 mark before the All-Star break, per Bleacher Nation. His defensive prowess, leading all NL outfielders in All-Star voting, and a recent 452-foot homer against the Brewers have fans buzzing. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma praised his work ethic, noting his pregame routine of hitting off a tee to refine his swing. Manager Craig Counsell added, “He’s playing at as high a level as I’ve seen a center fielder play,” a testament to his growth since joining the Cubs.
His Hollywood background adds intrigue. Posts found on X highlight fans’ fascination, with many marveling at how his parents’ acting chops might influence his charisma on the field. The Cubs’ next game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday at 2:20 p.m. ET will be a chance to see this blend of talent and personality in action.
The “Hollywood truth bomb” has taken social media by storm, with #PeteCrowArmstrong trending as fans connect his backstory to his play. “PCA’s normal life with actor parents is wild—explains his flair!” one post read, while another quipped, “From Hollywood to Wrigley, this guy’s a movie star!” His All-Star candidacy, leading NL outfield voting per MLB.com, amplifies the hype, with fans hoping he’ll shine at the July 15 event in Atlanta.