Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt takes break from acting; here’s why
A Quiet Place, The Girl on the Train and Mary Poppins Returns revealed this during a conversation on the "Table for Two" podcast. Blunt, who is married to actor John Krasinski and has two daughters with him, has explained how she struggles with finding the right balance between her career and motherhood.
Having worked extensively in recent years, Blunt expressed the desire to prioritise the formative years of her children, particularly as her eldest approaches her pre-teen years. She emphasised the importance of being present for significant moments like waking up, school drop-offs, pickups, and bedtime routines, CNN reported.
Blunt, who has been open about her journey in overcoming stuttering through acting, acknowledged the joy she experienced in her projects last year but acknowledged that some were more demanding than others. Recognising the emotional toll on herself and her family, she explained that she wishes to strike a balance and reduce the intensity of her commitments.
The actress also addressed the guilt that can be felt by mothers who desire pursuits beyond parenting. She expressed her hope for her children to discover their own passions and enjoy doing what they love.
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