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- Reese Witherspoon says she was ‘deliriously tired’ raising kids in Hollywood: ‘I’d cry working 14 to 17 hours’ (businessinsider.com)
Reese Witherspoon Opens Up About the Juggling Act of Motherhood and Hollywood
Actress Reese Witherspoon recently offered a glimpse into her life as a working mom, sharing an honest Instagram post about balancing her demanding Hollywood career with raising three children. The post featured a series of photos of Witherspoon with her children, Ava, 25, Deacon, 21, and Tennessee, 12, taken over the years.
Witherspoon candidly described the challenges she faced, including long hours on set, often working from 14 to 17 hours and sometimes all night. Despite the exhaustion, she always made time for her children, even waking up early for carpool after sleepless nights. She acknowledged the toll it took, admitting she was “deliriously tired.”
The actress also shared how important it was for her to convey a positive attitude about her work to her kids, ensuring they understood its meaning and potential for fun. Despite the difficulties, Witherspoon emphasized the invaluable perspective motherhood brought to her life.
“Even though it was challenging at times,” she wrote, “having kids gave me perspective about what was important in life. Nothing was better than getting to come home and hug them and hear about their day!”