Nicole Ari Parker: From Hollywood Stardom to Cherished Motherhood
Nicole Ari Parker, the acclaimed actress known for her captivating performances in films like “Boogie Nights,” has revealed that her most rewarding role in life is that of a mother.
In an exclusive interview, Parker opened up about her journey through parenthood, her self-care routine, and her upcoming work on the hit series “And Just Like That.”
The Transformative Power of Motherhood
For Parker, the transition into motherhood was a pivotal moment that awakened her maternal instincts. “Mom-Sense kicked in the minute I found out I was pregnant with Sophie,” she recalls.
“Boris and I were brand new, and it was just a fairytale – then reality kicked in, and the real mom sense kicked in of sleepless nights. Self-care went out the window.”
Despite the challenges, Parker embraced the transformative power of motherhood, drawing inspiration from the strong women in her life.
“I have very powerful women, a very strong mom, and mother figures in my life. As a child, I was given so much love and discipline,” she explains. “It’s how I have raised my kids. That’s all I knew – this very strong, fierce mother’s love and mother’s mom sense.”
Striking a Balance Between Self-Care and Parenting
As her children, Sophie and Nicholas, have grown older, Parker has been able to prioritize her own self-care routine, which includes a focus on skincare, hydration, and spiritual practices. “In the last two years, I developed hyperpigmentation out of nowhere. I never had a really strenuous makeup regimen for work. If I’m on set all day, I just take my makeup off and moisturize. But now I wear sunscreen, get facials, and drink water,” she shares.
Parker’s commitment to self-care not only contributes to her youthful glow but also helps her maintain balance in her busy life.
“My spiritual practice is really strong. I make time for it and do not skip it. I’m still a little bit in the third grade about my water intake, so I have to line up the bottles and get the small ones. There’s some feeling of accomplishment, but I’m not in the full jug gallon yet,” she says with a laugh.
Embracing the Glamour of “And Just Like That”
As Parker prepares to reprise her role as Lisa Todd Wexley in the third season of “And Just Like That,” she’s excited to once again immerse herself in the series’ iconic style.
“It’s like walking into Bergdorf’s just for you for two hours. For every character, your fitting is your time. Every designer has sent a bag from all over the world. Then there are the shoe racks that come out, and the purses, the clothes, the scarves, the jewelry, the underwear, the things you can’t even see,” she gushes.
While Parker’s Hollywood career has spanned over three decades, she remains grounded in the belief that the truth of who she is at her core is what truly matters.
“There’s a place inside of me that is still intact, and when I pull back from the chaos, and I land there, all the answers are there, the peace is there, the next step is there. And I get a lot of strength from that,” she reflects.
