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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 55 MIN

Morena Baccarin on Balancing Acting, Motherhood, and What No One Tells You About Doing Both

from Love, Take Two · host José Rolón and Jaimie Kelton

What does it actually look like to be a working parent in Hollywood — not the glossy version, but the real one? Morena Baccarin is not here to sugarcoat it.In this episode of Love, Take Two, Morena gets candid about the side of her life that does not make the press junkets — the school runs, the scheduling gymnastics, the guilt, and the joy that comes with raising kids while maintaining a career that demands everything you have. From her breakout in Firefly to her Emmy nominated turn in Homeland to the Deadpool franchise, Morena has built one of the most respected careers in the industry. And she has done a significant chunk of it as a mother.She opens up about what it has been like to navigate auditions, sets, and long shoots while staying present for her kids, how her priorities have shifted over the years, and what she wishes someone had told her earlier about trying to do both. She also shares what is coming next, including her work on Sheriff Country and what drew her to the project.This is a refreshingly honest conversation about ambition, parenthood, and the messy, meaningful work of showing up in both.Key TakeawaysWhat no one tells you about balancing an acting career with raising kidsHow Morena's approach to her career shifted after becoming a motherThe realities of working on set while managing family lifeWhat drew her to her latest project, Sheriff CountryHow she defines balance — and why she has stopped chasing the perfect version of itIf this one hit home, send it to another parent who is figuring it out in real time — and come hang out with us on social.Connect with Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love, Take Two Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love, Take Two Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love, Take Two Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jaimie Kelton Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jose Rolon Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morena BaccarinCredits:Edited by: Jerson BarajasRecorded by: MCM CreativeProduced by: Jose Rolon, Jaimie Kelton, and Dianni Hall

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