Hey there! Let’s dive into something fascinating. Michelle Pfeiffer, the iconic Hollywood star, has been candid in a recent interview about her extended break from the entertainment world. She shared why, at the age of 59, she decided to step back into the spotlight and reignite her acting career. Michelle, who’s a mom to two now-grown kids—Claudia, 24, and Henry, 23, with her husband David E. Kelley—revealed that this career resurgence came naturally once her kids had flown the coop. For her, it was all about timing and balance.
Why Michelle Pfeiffer Returned to Acting
Michelle, who stars in Darren Aronofsky’s spine-tingling thriller mother!, opened up to Interview magazine about her decision to return to acting. She described herself as an "empty nester" now that her children have moved out. Michelle shared how her love for acting never faded, even during her hiatus. “I feel so at home on the movie set,” she explained. “It’s where I belong, and honestly, I’m a more balanced person when I’m working.”
Her Candid Thoughts on Her Career Break
In her interview, Michelle also reflected on the years she took off, which were filled with careful considerations about her family life. “I was very selective about where I filmed, how long I’d be away, and whether it fit with the kids’ schedules,” she admitted. “I became so particular that I made myself unhireable. And then, before I knew it, time just slipped away. I disappeared, yeah.” It’s clear that her priorities were always her family first, and that’s something we can all respect.
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Michelle with her husband and children back in 2007.
Her Journey in the Industry
Michelle, who first shot to fame in 1983 with her unforgettable role as Elvira Hancock in Scarface, shared some personal insights during her talk with Interview. Even after decades in the business, she confessed that she occasionally still feels uneasy on set. “I think that’s because I started working pretty early and wasn’t fully prepared. I had no formal training. I didn’t come from Juilliard,” she revealed. “I was learning as I went along, and that’s left me with this lingering feeling that one day they’ll figure out I’m not as skilled as they think. That maybe I’m a fraud.”
But here’s the thing—Michelle is anything but a fraud. Her talent has been proven time and time again. She’s back in full force now, starring in mother! and set to appear in Murder on the Orient Express, a mystery film inspired by Agatha Christie’s classic detective novel. Both films are set to captivate audiences this year, showing that Michelle is definitely at the top of her game.
