Amy Adams Admits Becoming a Mother to Daughter Aviana 'Changed Some Relationships' in Her Life: 'That Was Hard'

Mar. 15, 2025

Darren Le Gallo, Aviana Le Gallo, and Amy Adams.Photo:Monica Schipper/Getty

Monica Schipper/Getty

Amy Adamsis opening up about how becoming a mother changed her life.While chatting withVarietyabout her role as a mom in the new filmNightbitch, the actress, 50, shared that after welcoming her 14-year-old daughterAvianawith her husbandDarren Le Gallo, her priorities shifted, in turn, affecting her relationships with others.“Every moment needed to be dedicated to the care and keeping of my child,” Adams told the outlet, adding that she raised her teen with the help of Le Gallo and her six siblings.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Amy Adams, Aviana Le Gallo, and Darren Le Gallo.Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesShe continued, “Motherhood did redirect my priorities. And I think that changed some relationships. That was hard, but I don’t think it’s uncommon.”The family of three recently stepped out on the red carpetfor the premiere ofNightbitchat the 2024Toronto International Film Festivalin September.Adams donned a midnight blue off-the-shoulder bejeweled Prada gown for the premiere, while Aviana wore a strapless black dress.While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE on the TIFF red carpet, theDisenchantedstar commented on what it meant to share the movie with her daughter.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Darren Le Gallo, Aviana Le Gallo, and Amy Adams.Monica Schipper/Getty"Parts of it I’m excited to share with her, being that it’s her mom I’m gonna be a little bit more protective of certain aspects of the filmmaking," she said, referencingNightbitchand being a producer on the upcoming movie.“I think what I want her to know about my experience of motherhood is how much she’s enriched my life and made me the woman that I am today,” Adams added, alluding to the storyline which tells the tale of a new mom who is convinced she’s turning into a dog.“I tell her that all the time, but it’s true and I’m glad that she’s here tonight to get to celebrate with me,” Adams told PEOPLE.

Amy Adamsis opening up about how becoming a mother changed her life.

While chatting withVarietyabout her role as a mom in the new filmNightbitch, the actress, 50, shared that after welcoming her 14-year-old daughterAvianawith her husbandDarren Le Gallo, her priorities shifted, in turn, affecting her relationships with others.

“Every moment needed to be dedicated to the care and keeping of my child,” Adams told the outlet, adding that she raised her teen with the help of Le Gallo and her six siblings.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Amy Adams, Aviana Le Gallo, and Darren Le Gallo.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

She continued, “Motherhood did redirect my priorities. And I think that changed some relationships. That was hard, but I don’t think it’s uncommon.”

The family of three recently stepped out on the red carpetfor the premiere ofNightbitchat the 2024Toronto International Film Festivalin September.

Adams donned a midnight blue off-the-shoulder bejeweled Prada gown for the premiere, while Aviana wore a strapless black dress.

While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE on the TIFF red carpet, theDisenchantedstar commented on what it meant to share the movie with her daughter.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Darren Le Gallo, Aviana Le Gallo, and Amy Adams.Monica Schipper/Getty

“Parts of it I’m excited to share with her, being that it’s her mom I’m gonna be a little bit more protective of certain aspects of the filmmaking,” she said, referencingNightbitchand being a producer on the upcoming movie.

“I think what I want her to know about my experience of motherhood is how much she’s enriched my life and made me the woman that I am today,” Adams added, alluding to the storyline which tells the tale of a new mom who is convinced she’s turning into a dog.

“I tell her that all the time, but it’s true and I’m glad that she’s here tonight to get to celebrate with me,” Adams told PEOPLE.

source: people.com