Zawe Ashton says she was warned not to get pregnant. The 38-year-old actress is currently expecting her first child with fiance Tom Hiddleston but she admitted that the mixed messaging around getting pregnant in the acting industry can be tough.
She told the October issue of Tatler: "You’re told, 'Don’t get pregnant' but also 'Don’t leave it too long' because then you’re going to be an old maid.
I’ve been prehistoric in this industry since I was 25. The mixed messaging is rough and has to be addressed. It was just suddenly this self-permission comes over you that goes against all that messaging. " Zawe also admitted that she has learned to be less open since becoming more well known.
When congratulated on her pregnancy, she said: "Thanks. It’s wonderful. "I used to talk about [having children] all the time in interviews – it was really unsuitable.
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