All articles tagged with #motherhood
Jennifer Garner says she won’t apologize to her kids for working as an actress, calling acting a selfish but essential part of life, and explains she balances career with motherhood by prioritizing LA-based projects to avoid uprooting her children while returning to acting in Peacock’s The Five-Star Weekend, based on Elin Hilderbrand’s novel.
Amy Schumer shared a new Instagram Stories snap in a cream string bikini that shows her C-section scar, captioning it “Yeah, I’m a warrior.” The post highlights her postpartum moment with son Gene, and she has previously spoken about her difficult C-section birth tied to endometriosis. Schumer and her ex-husband Chris Fischer—who announced their separation last year—continue to parent amicably.
In her new collection You Won’t Get Free of It, Rachel Aviv refuses to confine motherhood to sentimentality, instead weaving archival reporting, personal memory, and life-spanning portraits to map the complexities of mothers and daughters. The essays expand beyond single-case studies (including Linda Bishop and Alice Munro) to illuminate how trauma, identity, and care intersect, reflecting Aviv’s own experiences as a mother and a journalist. The book is published in the US by Knopf and in the UK by Fern Press on July 9.
Michelle Dilger’s symptoms were first dismissed as menopause and anxiety, but in 2018 she was diagnosed with glioblastoma, undergoing 13 brain surgeries plus radiation and chemotherapy over two years. Despite a grim prognosis, she beat the odds, inspiring her son to launch Cramp Killa to support Brain Tumour Research and raise awareness for glioblastoma research.
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, died at 48 after an aggressive glioblastoma diagnosis; the family praised her honesty about motherhood and her impact on millions, leaving behind three children and a lasting online legacy.
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, died at 48 after a glioblastoma diagnosis, two years after sharing her battle; her obituary lauds how her honest, humorous take on motherhood helped millions feel less alone and resist pretending, and she is survived by her three children, Lily, Ben, and Evan.
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy and a pioneering voice for honest, relatable motherhood, died on June 22, 2026 at age 48 after a two-year battle with glioblastoma. She built a community that helped millions feel seen and less alone, authored NYT bestselling books, and appeared on programs like Good Morning America and Today. Donations in her memory are requested to The Brain Tumor Network.
Britney Spears used Instagram on Father's Day to share a wish to become a mom again, revealing she’d love another child and noting she once bought a tiny guitar in Mexico with a third baby in mind. The 44-year-old is already mom to sons Sean Preston (20) and Jayden James (19) with Kevin Federline, and her post follows a recent DUI arrest and rehab from which a source says she’s doing well.
Anne Hathaway, 43, announced in an Instagram video that she’s pregnant with her third child, joining husband Adam Shulman and their two sons. She has spoken publicly about infertility and a miscarriage in 2024, and she is slated for multiple 2026 projects including Mother Mary and The Devil Wears Prada 2.
South Carolina fitness influencer Carly Douglas, a mother of three with a large Instagram following, died at 36 three months after revealing she had stage 4 gastric cancer; her family’s tribute highlighted her faith, hope, and devotion to her children.
Emily Ratajkowski is shopping a book deal based on her viral Cut essay about post-divorce dating and sexual exploits, with publishers betting on a modern, Sex-and-the-City–style tell-all, even as she doesn’t name specific individuals.
Elizabeth Olsen and her husband Robbie Arnett are expecting their first child, with paparazzi photos in Los Angeles showing a baby bump; the pregnancy adds to the Olsen family, which already includes sister Ashley Olsen’s 2023 baby Otto.
Caissie Levy exits The Lost Boys to focus on family, allowing Shoshana Bean to step in as Lucy and win a Tony, while Levy wins for Ragtime’s Mother; the season underscores how motherhood can shape Broadway's outcomes.
A tabloid-style report casts doubt on Princess Eugenie’s future with her children, amid claims that Prince William has banished her from the family, fueling speculation about her place in the royal circle.
Suki Waterhouse says she and Robert Pattinson keep their daughter’s name and face private for safety and to shield her from constant public scrutiny, stressing that privacy is about protection and giving their child the choice later in life, even as Waterhouse promotes a new album and Pattinson juggles multiple film projects.