What does Joseph Fiennes think has made parenting 'impossible'? Joseph Fiennes has called for tougher legislation around social media and children. 11 May 2026 Joseph Fiennes thinks social media has made being a parent "impossible". Joseph Fiennes has slammed social media The Dear England actor - who has two daughters, aged 16 and 14, with wife Maria Dolores Fieguez - takes strict control of his girls' phones but admitted it isn't an easy job helping them to navigate the online world when up against the resources of tech companies.