United Kingdom, Sept. 14 -- Alessandro Nivola's relationship with his son Sam Nivola has improved since he dropped out of college.

The 53-year-old actor has explained how his bond has grown stronger with Sam, 21, who he has with his wife Emily Mortimer, since he left education behind to focus on his own acting career.

Alessandro told Us Weekly: "He's been a very loyal supporter of mine. I love it.

"It's only just recently that he's sort of an adult and not living at home. Our whole relationship has changed as a result of him being out of school and having his career start.

"We can talk about work and other things like that, sort of man-to-man."

Sam found fame as Lochlan Ratliff on the third season of hit TV series The White Lotus ear...