Claire Holt shares how becoming a mother to three children has profoundly changed her life.
In a new conversation with E! Newsthe actress reflected on her evolving role as a parent and how motherhood has been both grounding and transformative.
“The great thing about motherhood is that you really become aware of who you are,” says Holt.
The Vampire Diaries alum, who last appeared on screen as Rebekah Mikaelson in the spin-off of The Originals Inheritances in 2022, she also explained that she made the conscious decision to step away from acting to be more present for her children.
“I’m not willing to sacrifice my mental health or happiness for things anymore, so that’s a beautiful thing that comes from motherhood – it’s a very strong sense of yourself,” she said.
It’s safe to say that Holt’s priorities changed significantly after she welcomed her children, James and Ford, and Elle, with her husband, entrepreneur Andrew Joblon.
Although she embraces motherhood wholeheartedly, Holt admits that the experience also comes with its fair share of challenges.
“Any parent will tell you that this is the greatest joy of their life, but it is also absolutely exhausting,” she explained.
“Every choice you make is important to this person, and if you’re not careful, you can lose yourself completely.”
She concluded by emphasizing, “And the most important thing in the world is that you can show up for them as the best version of yourself, and that means prioritizing wellness, that means prioritizing sleep, that means prioritizing meditation, and all the things that we know reduce stress.”
