Keira Knightley, best known for her roles in *Pride & Prejudice*, *Love Actually*, *Atonement* and the *Pirates of the Caribbean* series, has built an impressive career in international cinema. However, off the stage, the British actress is also a devoted mother to her two young daughters.
### **Keira Knightley and Her Journey to Motherhood**
Keira and her husband, musician James Righton, welcomed their first daughter Edie in May 2015. Four years later, in September 2019, their little family welcomed a new member, baby Delilah. While Keira has always kept her children’s private lives out of the public eye, she has occasionally shared adorable moments of her family life in interviews.
During an interview on December 9, 2024 on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*, Keira couldn’t hide her pride when mentioning her two daughters. She revealed that Edie and Delilah are currently obsessed with Studio Ghibli films, which Keira said is “so cool.”
Edie, Keira’s eldest daughter, also expressed her passion for music, especially artists like Lizzo and Chappell Roan. However, Keira wasn’t always welcome on the dance floor. The actress humorously recalled the moment when her daughter asked her to “stand in the corner” at a disco party she hosted.
### **No New Members – Because of ‘Peppa Pig’**
When asked if she plans to have more children, Keira humorously shared the reason behind her decision: *Peppa Pig*.
“You know, sometimes you think, ‘Oh, the kids are so cute. Shall we have another one?’ But then you think, ‘I can’t watch any more *Peppa Pig* episodes.’ So, no more babies,” Keira joked.
### **How Motherhood Changed Keira Knightley’s Career**
In an interview with *The Times* in late November 2024, Keira shared that motherhood has had a profound impact on her career decisions.
Currently, Keira prioritizes roles that don’t interfere with her children’s school schedules and stable lives. She even turned down the lead role in the 2022 drama *The Essex Serpent* because her filming schedule conflicted with her motherhood responsibilities.
“I can’t go from project to project overseas anymore. It wouldn’t be fair to my kids, and I don’t want that. I chose to have kids and I want to raise them to the fullest, so I’ve had to take a big step back in my career,” Keira shared.
The actress also admitted that she has become more selective about taking on roles since becoming a mother: “I’ve been surprised by the projects I’ve turned down over the past few years. I want to do more entertaining projects, maybe because I really need that. I keep getting offered films about children dying or mothers dying. But I can’t do that.”
### **A Difficult But Meaningful Balance**
Keira Knightley has proven that it is possible for a woman to balance her career with motherhood. Despite her sacrifices and challenges, she shines both on screen and as a mother, inspiring millions of women around the world.
