America Ferreracouldn’t be more fulfilled as a soon-to-be mother of two.
The actress recently sat down for an interview withAccesssurrounding her new Netflix seriesGentefied, which she is an executive producer on, and told hostMario Lopezthat “motherhood has been amazing” since she and husbandRyan Piers Williamswelcomed sonSebastianin May 2018.
“I’m obsessed with my little guy. He’s 20 months old now,” said Ferrera, 35. “Now that I’m gonna have two, I’m sure that’s just gonna get even more complicated.”
“But in a way, having children — and especially children who Ihope identify with their cultural roots— it all feels so much more important,” she added. “I feel like being a mother has energized me and has focused me.”
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America Ferrera (R) and Ryan Piers Williams.ROBYN BECK/Getty Images
Sharing the same photograph, Williams said, “So much to look forward to in 2020, but one thing in particular sticks out! Cant wait to welcome another beautiful creature into this world. Happy New Years!”
Ferrera has showed off her bump at multiple events during this past awards season, including at the2020 SAG Awardsand the2020 Oscars.
“#Oscars for the final farewell to 12 years of How to Train Your Dragon & my Berkian Warrior Queen Astrid,” Ferrera began her Instagram caption, referencingHow to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World‘s nomination for Best Animated Film. (She voices Astrid in the movie.)
“Tonight, I bring my own warrior ancestors with me, the indigenous Lenca tribe of Honduras,” she added, going on to shareimages of the tribe in her post.
Gentefiedis streaming on Netflix now.
source: people.com
