News | Entertainment
7 Jul 2025 10:44
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Jodie Turner-Smith was grateful lockdown gave her so much uninterrupted time with her family

    The 'Queen & Slim' actress and her husband Joshua Jackson welcomed daughter Janie into the world in April and she admitted having to stay at home in Los Angeles due to the coronavirus pandemic was a blessing because it gave her the opportunity to "learn" how to be a parent


    She told Vogue magazine: "I had to learn how to breastfeed and how to be a mum--it really worked out for my baby."

    Jodie's mother also moved in for three months and the actress found having her and 'The Affair' star around was a "comfort".

    The 34-year-old actress admitted a lot of the last few months haven't made sense to her and amid the global health crisis and Black Lives Matter protests, she's relieved she could take solace in the "love" of her household.

    She said: "It doesn't make sense that we still have to be screaming to the world that our lives matter. It doesn't make sense that Black people are being senselessly mowed down by the police.

    "It doesn't make sense, this country's response to the global pandemic. It doesn't make sense that so many people are unemployed, and the government is bailing out corporations.

    "But what did make sense, inside of that, was the love of my family."

    When it comes to raising her daughter, Jodie is keen to instill self-confidence that doesn't come from her physical appearance.

    She said: "That self-¬assuredness is what is going to help her navigate life. It's important to impart to my daughter what is beautiful about her, and about who she comes from and where she comes from, and what is powerful about that."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     07 Jul: Ariana Madix is constantly seeking "inspo" for her Love Island USA looks
     07 Jul: Jessica Simpson has treated fans to a rare insight into her "heart of gold" son Ace's life as she marked his 12th birthday
     07 Jul: Keanu Reeves is thrilled to be fronting another Formula 1 docuseries - after he bagged an Emmy for a recent show on the motor racing event
     07 Jul: Raye finds "toxic" people "addictive"
     07 Jul: Lily Allen "can't remember" how many abortions she's had
     07 Jul: Kesha found her sudden rise to stardom to be "terrifying"
     07 Jul: AJ McLean and his estranged wife Rochelle have been "going out on dates here and there"
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    A fuel saving two-stop gamble has paid off for Scott Dixon More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    The Government's expanding the its FamilyBoost scheme, with changes taking effect retrospectively from the start of this month More...



     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Ariana Madix is constantly seeking "inspo" for her Love Island USA looks 10:36

    Business:
    The Government's expanding the its FamilyBoost scheme, with changes taking effect retrospectively from the start of this month 10:27

    National:
    Elon Musk says he may launch his own party: but US history tells us that’s not a recipe for success 10:27

    National:
    Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding 10:17

    Maori:
    A Maori worldview describes the immune system as a guardian – this could improve public health in Aotearoa NZ 10:07

    Golf:
    Golfer Amelia Garvey has finished third at the Irish Open with a score of 14-under par overall 10:07

    Entertainment:
    Jessica Simpson has treated fans to a rare insight into her "heart of gold" son Ace's life as she marked his 12th birthday 10:06

    Entertainment:
    Keanu Reeves is thrilled to be fronting another Formula 1 docuseries - after he bagged an Emmy for a recent show on the motor racing event 9:36

    Law and Order:
    In Australia...Jurors will resume deliberations today in the mushroom trial after a Sunday break 9:27

    Entertainment:
    Raye finds "toxic" people "addictive" 9:06


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd