“Expectations are the mother of deformity.”Her twenties became a whirlwind of reinvention — marriages, divorces, public controversies, and unforgettable TV moments. Slowly, she reclaimed her place in Hollywood, becoming the queen of romantic comedies with films like The Wedding Singer, Never Been Kissed, and 50 First Dates.
Motherhood Changed Everything
In 2012, her priorities shifted. After becoming a mother to daughters Olive and Frankie, she stepped away from Hollywood to focus on family life. Her decision sparked criticism — especially when she admitted she didn’t believe she could “do it all.”
“For saying, you can’t have it all. But that’s not what I meant. I absolutely believe you can do anything you want; I just realized I can’t do everything at once. Trying would mean a poor result, and that really pissed people off.”
Her upbringing shaped how she raised her children. Having grown up without structure or safety, she created a home filled with routine, warmth, and boundaries.
“I didn’t have parents, I was the parent to them. It was all totally upside-down,” she said.
A Life Reclaimed
