Emma Roberts says that juggling work with a 2-year-old baby is a ‘full-time job’
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Emma Roberts Is it time to get real about being mom?
On Tuesday night, she premiered her film “The Night Before.” Maybe I Will, the actress — who shares son Rhodes, 2, With ex-boyfriend Garrett Hedlund — chatted with PEOPLE about balancing being a mom and a demanding job.
Roberts, 31, stated that it is difficult to balance parenting with a career. “I can see now why moms are always so tired!”
She also noted how much she admires moms for doing it all by themselves. Roberts stated, “I see it from a completely different perspective now.” Roberts said, “I see that being a mother is a full-time job. So I see how women who have full time jobs can see the benefits.” And [are] It’s hard for full-time mothers, and I have great respect for them.
She said, “I’m so fortunate my mom helps me alot.” “I would not be alive without my mom.”
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Roberts Recently, her 2-year-old son turned 2! The couple celebrated their little boy’s 2nd birthday in December. American Horror Story Star shared a sweet tribute Instagram In memory of Rhodes‘ birthday.
“Happy Birthday to Rhodes, my angel boy.” I love you beyond!” Roberts added the words to a photograph of Roberts’ mother-son duo sitting in a calm living room.
In the pic, Rhodes — dressed in adorable holiday pajamas — stood on the couch looking out the window toward some trees outside, while Roberts relaxed next to him in her frilly green pajama set.
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Roberts has been careful to show her son in photos since his birth. She also made sure to protect Rhodes from the camera.
Hedlund and Shedlund, 38 welcomed Rhodes in December 2020Sharing is encouraged his first photo and name while we celebrate the New Year. Roberts shared his gratitude via social media. “Our bright light Rhodes Robert Hedlund.”
After almost three years of being together, Roberts announced her separation from Hedlund a year later last January.
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Roberts has previously spoken to PEOPLE about his experiences. how her mindset has changed Since becoming a mom.
She said that having a child was “definitely the most eye-opening,” last July. “Whereas I was before, I now operate in the world by myself and just think about what’s best. It’s easy to wonder if your child will be the same age as you in 2050. How will the world look in 2050? “
She said, “For me I definitely wanted to learn more about what I should do.”
Maybe I Will — which costars Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Richard Gere, William H. Macy and Luke Bracey — hits theaters Jan. 27.