Being a mother is one of the most difficult tasks in the world. Motherhood makes you think of your child’s welfare first and superficial things like looking pretty or posing for the camera take a backseat. After all, when you have 3 hours of sleep and a whole lot of diapers to change – fashion isn’t something you focus on!
Khloe Kardashian was trolled for editing a picture of her 5 months old daughter. She posted a picture on social media that screamed artificiality and her fans were upset. In the age of airbrushing every little thing, we are losing touch with reality rapidly. This incident is a case in point. Natural is beautiful, even if it is not “perfect”. Honestly though, how many moms find the time to put on makeup or wear glamorous outfits?
Here are famous moms who keep it real:
Olivia Wilde
Wilde has a cute son, Otis Alexander, and a beautiful daughter, Daisy Josephine. She recently posted a picture of herself with messy hair. She also ranted about real things like sweat, diaper rash cream, and also about the mess created by the kids like any other mom. Relatable much?
Jessica Alba
Mother of two sweet daughters and a baby boy, Alba’s time is spent tending to the trio. She posted a picture without makeup, putting her baby boy to sleep and looking content – this is what motherhood does to you. She joked that once you become a mom, you need to bid adieu to your 8 hours of sleep.
Hilary Duff
Duff posted an oh-so-adorable video that documents a little bit of her kid’s life on her Instagram handle. It is beautiful beyond words and does not require glossing over. Our hearts are a puddle!
Alyssa Milano
Mother of Milo and Elizabella, Milano leads a busy life. The actress suffered a miscarriage back in 2009. After her son was born, Milano had severe postpartum depression and spoke about her mental health in great detail. She battled through it and inspired millions of women in the process.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon posted a picture of her taking a nap in her bathrobe on the sofa and we are sure all new moms can relate. She has three beautiful kids and is enjoying the miracle of motherhood to the fullest.
Chrissy Teigen
Teigen has two adorable kids. Being a model, Teigen is expected to be dressed up all the time and she breaks such stereotypes with élan. She posted pictures of spending wonderful moments with her kids, breastfeeding or playing with them, with no makeup or fancy clothing. Happiness is really hidden in the little things.
Hilaria Baldwin
Hilaria Baldwin, Yoga instructor, and wife of Alec Baldwin proves that fame does not change family equations. Her Instagram will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy because she looks so radiant around her kids.
Robyn Lawley
Lawly has a little baby girl and is reliving her childhood with her.
Zoe Saldana
Zoe is a proud mom of three, Bowie, Zen and Cy. Like all other tech-savvy moms, she clicks pictures of her kid’s art and posts them on Instagram.
Drew Barrymore
Barrymore encourages women to embrace their bodies and not punish themselves to align with societal standards of beauty. This mother of 2 girls is confident in her own skin and that’s what she wants other women to be.
Pink
Pink weighed 73 kgs after her second child was born and instead of lamenting her extra pounds, she advised other women to let go of patriarchal dictums.
Liv Tyler
She is a mother of four kids and while it is a difficult job, it is also her dream. Liv always wanted a big family and she is happy with what she has.
Bonus: As a celebration of motherhood, Rachel McAdams has posed with breast pumps for the Girls. Girls. Girls. magazine. Funnily enough, Hillary Duff claims that it’s not as glamorous as it looks.
All these moms look so beautiful in their own element, something that filters will fail to do. Be true to yourself and happiness will follow!
