Reese Witherspoon is reflecting on her early years of motherhood and the emotional challenges that came with it. The actress and producer revealed that she suffered from “really bad” postpartum depression after becoming a mother at a young age.
Speaking candidly, Witherspoon shared, “I cried all the time.” She explained that the experience was difficult to understand at the time, as awareness around maternal mental health was limited.
Witherspoon, now a mother of three, has often spoken about balancing career and family life. She shares daughter Ava Philippe, 26, and son Deacon Philippe, 22, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, and son Tennessee James Toth, 13, with ex-husband Jim Toth.
Over the years, the Oscar winner has used her platform to advocate for women’s mental health and self-care, encouraging open conversations about the pressures of parenting and emotional well-being. Her honesty adds to the growing list of celebrities who have spoken out about postpartum struggles, helping to break long-standing stigmas around maternal depression.
Source: People
