Celebrity mums get seriously real about motherhood š
As we prepare for Mother's Day; frantically searching for the perfect gift, GLAMOUR has found 16 celebrity mums who are truly honest about motherhood.
From unconditional love to dirty nappies, these are our favourite celebrity quotes about being a mum (paired with some very cute photos from their Instagram feeds, because why not?!)...
sarahmgellar/instgramOn why postpartum depression should be covered by healthcare: "Having kids is wonderful, and life changing, and rarely what you're prepared for. I love my children more than anything in the world. But like a lot of women, I too struggled with postpartum depression after my first baby was born. I got help, and made it through, and every day since has been the best gift I could ever have asked for. To those of you going through this, know that you're not alone and that it really does get better".
Sarah is the mum of Charlotte Grace and Rocky James.
Beyonce/Instagram"I feel more beautiful than Iāve ever felt because Iāve given birth. I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a purpose on this earth ... The best thing about having a daughter is having a true legacy. The word 'love' means something completely different now".
BeyoncƩ is the mum of Blue Ivy Carter and is currently expecting twins.
Chrissy Teigen/Instagram"Every time I look at my daughter, Luna, I wonder how on earth does anybody do this alone? I have the utmost respect for mothers and single mothers. I have my mother who lives with us, I have John, I have a nanny. Iām very outspoken about it, and when I see that I still have a difficult time... Iāve never had more appreciation for anyone in my entire life until I became a mom".
Chrissy is the mum of Luna Simone Stephens.
Drew Barrymore/Instagram"My favourite thing about being a mom is just what a better person it makes you on a daily basis. Every morning when I wake her up, the endgame is 'Can I get her to smile?'. And that puts me in a good mood. Itās definitely a different way to live ā and a much better one".
Drew is the mum of Olive and Frankie Barrymore Kopelman.
Victoria Beckham/Instagram"I have always been a great believer that women should support women, and my admiration goes out to mothers everywhere, as they constantly put their own needs behind those of their children, embracing daily uncertainties and entering the new uncharted territories that each day brings, to be, in return, rewarded with joy and unending love".
Victoria is the mum of Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper Beckham.
Diane von Furstenberg/InstagramāIt is very important for a woman to have a family and equally important to have an identity outside of the home. Very early on, I explained it to [my children]āthey went to school, I went to work. We each had our own obligations, our responsibilities and when we met at night, we would exchange our experiences".
Diane is the mum of Tatiana and Alexander Von FĆ¼rstenberg.
Charlize Theron/Instagram"The one thing Iām grateful beyond anything else is that she [her mother] raised me to always encourage me to be my own personā¦ and that teaches great independence and confidence. And I would hope to have my son feel the same way about himself. And go and discover the world in his own skin".
Charlize is the mum of Jackson and August Theron.
/InstagramāWe still struggle with the outdated belief that a woman cannot be both an accomplished professional and a devoted mother; that she has to choose between the two ... For me, being a mother made me a better professional, because coming home every night to my girls reminded me what I was working for. And being a professional made me a better mother, because by pursuing my dreams, I was modeling for my girls how to pursue their dreams".
Michelle is the mum of Malia and Sasha Obama.
Kim Kardashian/Instagram"It is an adjustment trying to balance a career and motherhood for sure, but the key is to prioritize. You become more selective and work on projects that are so meaningful because you want every other waking moment spent with your family. You have to remember though to make time for yourself".
Kim is the mum of North and Saint West.
Fearne Cotton/InstagramTalking about feeling comfortable in your own skin, after having a baby: "For me the biggest game changer is not getting older but having kids. I am so in awe that my body has done it. I think it's amazing that it has grown these two humans and gone back to nearly how it was ā bar a few jiggly bits and loose skin. I am happy with that and proud that my body has done it. And with that comes a whole heap of acceptance".
Fearne is the mum of Rex and Honey Wood.
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Adele/InstagramAfter winning five Grammys this year: "Five years ago, when I was last here, I also was pregnant, and I didnāt know. And I was awarded that shortly afterāI found out shortly after, which was the biggest blessing of my life... And in my pregnancy and through becoming a mother I lost a lot of myself. And Iāve struggled, and I still do struggle being a mom. Itās really hard. But tonight winning this kind of feels full-circle, and like a bit of me has come back to myself".
Adele is the mum of Angelo James Konecki.
Jennifer Lopez/InstagramWishing a happy birthday to her twins on Instagram: "God entrusted me with the biggest blessings of my lifeā¦ he finally sent me my beautiful twins, my babies, my love and life in two lil human beings. I immediately felt bonded, protective, overwhelmed with emotion and like the luckiest woman on this earth. And I've felt that way everyday since".
J.Lo is the mum of Emme and Maximilian MuƱiz.
Kourtney Kardashian/InstagramWhen asked about the best part of motherhood: "Watching your kids grow every dayāwatching all the little moments. I actually think my favourite part is that you relive your own childhoodāgoing to Disneyland and watching all the movies I watched when I was a kid. I have so many of the books we read when we were littleāso reading all the same books again. It's really funāyou almost get to be a kid again and do all those magical things".
Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram"Is it not hard enough to attempt to raise children thoughtfully, while contributing something, or bringing home some (or more) of the bacon? Why do we feel so entitled to opine, often so negatively, on the choices of other women? Perhaps because there is so much pressure to do it all, and do it all well all at the same time, it's impossible".
Gwyneth is the mum of Apple and Moses Martin.
nikiperryyoga/Instagram"Thereās something really empowering about going, āHell, I can do this! I can do this all!ā Thatās the wonderful thing about mothers, you can because you must, and you just do".
Kate is the mum of Mia, Joe and Bear Winslet.
Instagram / @blakelivelyBlake's very candid moment during an interview: "Having a baby is just living in the constant unexpected. You never know when you're gonna get crapped on or when you're gonna get a big smile or when that smile immediately turns into hysterics. It might be like living with a drug addict".
Blake is the mum of Ines and James Reynolds.
Getty ImagesOn the maternal mental health challenges, the Duchess of Cambridge said: "Many of these women also suffer in silence, overwhelmed by negative feelings, but also afraid to admit to the struggles they are facing due to the fear or shame of what others might think if they "arenāt copingā. Some of this fear is about the pressure to be a perfect parent; pretending we're all coping perfectly and loving every minute of it. It's right to talk about motherhood as a wonderful thing, but we also need to talk about its stresses and strains. Itās ok not to find it easy. Asking for help should not be seen as a sign of weakness".
Kate is the mum of Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.
