Amanda Seyfried Talks ‘Really Hard’ Work-Life Balance

The actress opened up about her struggles as a mother, mogul, and movie star, and how it has been a challenge to keep her head above water while juggling it all.

Amanda Seyfried is currently a mom to two children, Nina and Thomas, following her now decade-old marriage to Thomas Sadoski after their meeting during an off-Broadway play.

The TV star noted that the past few months leading up to the release of her projects have been the most daunting. She detailed shuffling between staying a good parent, while trying to put her best foot forward as an actress, and also killing it as a business mogul.

“Honestly, right now, it’s really hard. This is the most I’ve ever worked with two kids, and I’ve never had two movies come out at the same time. And so, I’m a little bit bananas right now,” the actress stated.

As shared by US Weekly, Seyfried has two huge movies set for release just one week apart in December, including a Christmas Day flick titled “The Testament of Ann Lee.” For the second movie, “The Housemaid,” set to be released on December 19, she will be starring alongside Sydney Sweeney.

She described her role in the two movies as very different, yet something she remains incredibly proud to be a part of. She left fans with a bit of advice about “The Housemaid,” which is for them not to read the book before seeing the movie.

Seyfried and Sadoski became first-time parents in 2017 with the arrival of their first child, daughter, Nina. As shared by PEOPLE, the actress recalled the wholesome experience of birthing her daughter, and how it inspired her to consider becoming a doula.

“I have to be there for women; childbirth is amazing. I was talking to my doula a lot about what she did. I was like, ‘That sounds like the best thing,’ and I just wanted to be there when people have a baby,” the actress confessed.

She, however, disclosed that Nina’s pregnancy was a shock to them despite their being together and knowing they wanted a baby. The actress explained that she was in labor for 24 hours, but the arrival of her daughter was something she would never forget in a hurry.

These days, the actress is certain her daughter is beginning to grasp the depth of her work as an actress and might even become one someday.

“When I say ‘I’m going to go do this, you’ll see me on TV,’ she’ll be like, ‘Okay mama,’ and she misses me, but when I come back, she’s proud … She has this pride,” the actress shared.

In 2020, the couple became parents for the second time following a very secret pregnancy journey. She described Thomas’ labor as a painful process which added to her “extra level of trauma.”

While announcing the birth of their son, Seyfried and Sadoski rededicated their commitment to creating a safe space for innocent children brutally affected by conflict and war. “With the birth of our son the work of INARA and War Child has become our North Star,” the statement continued.

Her passion for birthing, kids, and being around children ultimately influenced the creation of her company, Make It Cute, which produces an impressive line of sustainable and durable playhouses for kids.

Seyfried’s kids played a vital role when it came to testing the prototype for Make It Cute’s first rollout. Noting their role, the actress stated, “My kids love playing in it. They just want to go and explore and make their own space.”

She added that sometimes she would be away from the scene, and upon her return, she would find them playing quietly in their playhouse. In the midst of the chaos in her life, the actress remains glad to enjoy the support of her family, including her mother, who currently resides with her.

The actress explained how she manages to squeeze out some me-time amid her hectic schedule and intense parenting. According to The Blast, when the kids are not home, she catches up with friends, works out, or gets busy with crocheting.

She added that her trip on the city train also gives her time to gather her thoughts, so it has become her preferred means of transport whenever she has to go to the city. “And I get like an hour and 40 minutes of alone time each way. And I’m always crocheting. Knitting, crocheting, that’s my lifestyle,” she added.

Since the days of Nina’s birth, the actress and her husband have moved from California to a farm in New York’s Catskill Mountains. When the kids get ready for breakfast, the actress indulges in some farm activities and feeds the animals.

On their move, she said, “I’ve always wanted to live on a farm. I just need to feel grounded somewhere that I can trust will always be there.”

The awkward moment happened in 2023 while she was promoting her Peacock series “Long Bright River.” As stated by The Blast, Seyfried explained that her boobs slipped out of her unique gold Dior vintage gown. 

The outfit came with an off-shoulder sleeve, paired with a nude colored sheer lining at the bust area. Seyfried shared that the wardrobe fail happened right in front of Glen Powell while they joked around about something.

“I was talking to Glen Powell in the corner near my table, and we were joking around about something, and I lifted my arms up, and my boobs were just out. My dress fell apart,” the actress recalled.

She then credited Powell for being a gentleman through it all and covering her without trying to steal a glance at what just happened.