Let’s talk about Jane Seymour, the iconic actress who’s been gracing our screens for close to five decades. Despite her incredible success, Jane reveals that the lessons she learned from her late mother, Mieke Frankenberg, remain a guiding force in her life. “My mom would often remind me and my sisters, ‘When life gets tough, do something to help someone else, and you’ll find your own problems fading into the background,’” Jane shared in a heartfelt interview with Closer Weekly. It’s a lesson that has stayed with her through the ups and downs of her career and personal life.
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Growing up, Jane admits she often tried to be what she thought others wanted her to be. “I spent so much of my early life trying to fit into other people’s molds. But life is unpredictable—full of choices and changes. The only way I’ve been able to navigate it all is by opening my heart and mind and learning to embrace change,” the 66-year-old star explained. It’s a philosophy that has helped her stay grounded while achieving so much in her career and personal life.
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A Look Back at Jane and Her Mother
Here’s Jane with her mom back in 2005. It’s clear that her mom’s influence has stayed with her throughout her life.
Striking a Balance Between Work and Family
Throughout her career, Jane has mastered the art of balancing her demanding Hollywood schedule with her personal life. She currently has five movies in the works, but that’s not all—she’s also juggling other business ventures while maintaining strong family connections. “I’ve always been a multitasker. Somehow, I manage to spend quality time with my grandchildren and family while running my businesses, writing, and pursuing my acting career,” Jane confided to Closer Weekly. To make this possible, she schedules her film shoots into short bursts, allowing her to maximize time with her grandchildren, Rowan, Willa, and Luna.
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Her Latest Venture: Aromatic Fragrances
One of Jane’s latest projects involves creating two new fragrances, His Open Heart and Her Open Heart. “I have this beautiful organic garden in Malibu where I grow everything from fragrant roses and lavender to fruit trees and pine,” she shared. It’s a passion that dates back to her childhood when she would create her own perfumes, inspired by her mother, who had her own cosmetic line, Miss Lavender, in Indonesia before World War II. Jane’s mom, Mieke, was Dutch but later lived in Indonesia, where she endured life as a prisoner in a Japanese concentration camp during the war. Despite the hardships, Mieke’s resilience and wisdom have left an indelible mark on Jane’s life.
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