Emma Roberts is sharing a more personal side of her life, and she’s opening up about what those early days of motherhood were really like. Fans often see her smiling on red carpets, but she now admits that becoming a mom brought moments that weren’t always easy.
As she looks back on her journey with her son Rhodes, Emma hints that her first months as a new mom came with joy, pressure, and late-night emotions she didn’t expect.
Adjusting To Life With A Baby Has Been Hard For Emma Roberts
Emma welcomed her son, Rhodes, in 2020 with her then-partner, Garrett Hedlund, and motherhood changed her in many ways. In her interview with Harper’s Bazaar Spain, she said becoming a mom gave her new emotions and helped her see things differently. She explained that looking at the world through her son’s eyes feels beautiful and inspires her both in life and in her work.
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But she also admitted the early days weren’t perfect. Emma said she struggled at times after giving birth and carried a lot of big feelings during that period. Now that Rhodes is about to turn five, she shared that she’s still learning who she is as a mom and as a person. She said she always tries her best, even on days when things don’t go as planned.
Emma Says She Faced “Dark Nights” Of Postpartum
Roberts opened up honestly about the tough side of postpartum life. She revealed that she had “some dark nights” as a new mom. She explained that she used those feelings in her creative work, which helped her understand them better. Motherhood also changed how she chooses her acting projects.
Emma said she’s more careful now because filming can take her away from her son for long periods. This year, she accepted only one film, ‘The Technique,’ because it was unlike anything she had made before. For the rest of the year, she chose to spend time with her loved ones, travel, and enjoy her hobbies. She said she wants a life beyond work, because it can easily take over everything if she lets it.
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Not only professionally, but also in her personal life, she’s finding stability. Since her split from Garrett Hedlund, Emma has found love again and is now engaged to actor Cody John. When asked if dating another actor makes things easier, she said it doesn’t always work that way. She explained that two actors often face unpredictable schedules, and working in different places can make it hard to maintain a routine.
Still, Emma said she’s very much in love and called her fiancé a great person. She also shared that their strong connection outside of work matters most to her and helps keep their relationship steady.
