At just 47 years old, Virginie Efira is completely happy. Multiplying cinema projects, the Belgian actress seems just as fulfilled in her private life. As a reminder, the person concerned is the happy mother of two children from two different relationships. In 2013, she gave birth to little Ali when she was still living with Mabrouk El Mechri. Ten years later, the ex-wife of Patrick Ridremont welcomed an adorable boy named Hiro, the fruit of her story with Niels Schneider, 10 years her junior, whom she met seven years ago, on the set of the film An impossible love.
In the columns of Madame Figaro this Thursday, November 28, 2024, Virginie Efira, more fulfilled than ever, spoke in complete transparency about her relationship with motherhood which has literally evolved over time. “When I gave birth to my daughter, Ali, eleven years ago, I was on a quest for perfection“, recognized the mother. “I even felt guilty about the time she was able to spend with her nanny, without me.”
Virginie Efira: her uninhibited look at motherhood
A feeling that completely vanished as soon as his youngest child was born. “Today with Hiro, I am more serene… I think that the outlook on motherhood has changed“, confided the one who is happy to see that mentalities have indeed evolved. “Alternative testimonies were heard on TV sets and elsewhere. We know that women can also feel bad at the birth of a child, feel unwell – even if we agree that it remains the happiest day of their life.“.
In her eyes, breaking the silence on this sensitive subject allowed her to free herself from a burden, just like thousands of other women. “Being able to talk about it makes you feel much better. When Hiro was born, I was aware of all this and as a result, I was fine.“, underlined Virginie Efira while praising the multiple qualities of her famous companion: “I also have to say that the father of my child is very cool“. Absolute happiness!
