Amanda Seyfried discusses challenges of balancing motherhood and work

Published: Dec 01 2025

Amanda Seyfried has recently opened up about the arduous task of striking a balance between motherhood and a thriving career. The 39-year-old actress, currently gearing up for the release of her two new films, admits that "it's really hard" to juggle work and parenthood. When asked about her balancing act, Amanda shared with Us Weekly, "Honestly, right now, it's a challenge." She added, "This is the most I've ever worked with two kids, and I've never had two movies come out at the same time. So, I'm a bit crazy right now."

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For those who may not be familiar, the Mean Girls alum is a mother to two kids with her husband, Thomas Sadoski - a daughter born in 2017 and a son in 2020. Speaking of her upcoming projects, Amanda expressed, "Oh, my God, they couldn't be more different. I'm equally proud of both." She continued, "I'll be honest, The Housemaid is... don't read the book until you've seen the movie because it will ruin the twists. This is exactly what we needed, especially around the holidays. Do you know what I mean?"

The Housemaid is scheduled to hit cinemas on December 19th, 2025, while Testament of Ann Lee will be released on December 25th, 2025.

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