Brigitte Nielson Defends Having A Baby At 55: ‘No Such Thing As Too Old’
Model and actress Brigitte Nielsen insists it’s never too late to have another baby.
The celebrity gave birth to her fifth child in 2018, when she was 55 years old, after undergoing IVF. She said her adult children expressed their disapproval at the time, but she disagreed with them.
“Half the world was saying that when I got pregnant at 55 — including my four older sons,” Nielsen told People in an interview published Monday. “But first of all, there’s no such thing as ‘too old.’”
The model also implied it was sexist to question a woman getting pregnant in her later years. She claimed older dads like Robert De Niro and Al Pacino weren’t facing criticism for parenting children in their 80s.
“We don’t say that to men who have children in their 60s, 70s, even 80s! … Look at Robert De Niro. He’s 79, and he has a 7-month-old,” Nielsen argued.
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“When I was a younger mom, I was often juggling being single, being on a plane, on a movie set. Now Frida comes first,” she continued. “You know how kids say grandmothers are the best? I feel like I have that mindset and emotion. I have the patience and that extra bit of love to give now, and I think it’s because I’m a grandmother’s age.”
Nielsen married her current husband Mattia Dessì in 2009 when she was 42 and he was 27. The couple did many rounds of IVF before she became pregnant with their now five-year-old daughter, Frida.
“The doctor warned me to be realistic about my chances,” she told the outlet. “He told me I had a two and a half percent chance of getting pregnant, so when it finally happened, it was just amazing. And then there was fear, because I was such high-risk, being 54.”
“It was the easiest pregnancy I ever had,” Nielsen said. “Maybe because I had done it four times before, and my priorities had shifted. It was a deep, deep desire within me and a choice.”
Besides Frida, Nielsen has four adult sons. She shares Julian with her first ex-husband Kasper Winding. Her son Killian’s father is Nielsen’s ex-boyfriend Mark Gastineau. The model has two sons, Douglas and Raoul Meyer Jr., with her fourth husband, Raoul Meyer.
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The celebrity did not have children with her second husband, Sylvester Stallone, nor her third husband, Sebastian Copeland. She’s also been linked romantically to Flavor Flav, Sean Penn, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
How do societal expectations and double standards impact women’s decisions about motherhood?
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Nielsen’s comments shed light on the societal expectations and double standards surrounding women and motherhood. While men are applauded and celebrated for becoming fathers at any age, women are often judged and questioned when they choose to have children later in life. This disparity is not only unfair but also rooted in deeply ingrained gender biases.
The idea that there is an age limit or expiration date on motherhood is archaic and restricts women’s autonomy over their own bodies and reproductive choices. Women should have the right to decide when and if they want to become mothers, regardless of their age. As long as they are physically and emotionally capable of caring for a child, their decision should be respected and supported.
Furthermore, women should not be held solely responsible for the upbringing of children. The notion that older mothers are somehow inherently less capable or unfit is not only unfounded but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes. Parenting is a shared responsibility that should be equally divided between both parents, irrespective of age.
It is essential to challenge societal norms and expectations surrounding motherhood that disproportionately burden women. As Brigitte Nielsen rightfully points out, men who become fathers in their later years are rarely subjected to the same scrutiny and criticism. It is time to recognize that age should not determine a person’s ability to be a loving and nurturing parent.
In addition to breaking down gender biases, Nielsen’s story also brings attention to the advancements in fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). Thanks to these medical innovations, women now have the option to extend their reproductive years and fulfill their desires of having children later in life. This opens up new possibilities and opportunities for women who may have previously thought it impossible.
Ultimately, Brigitte Nielsen’s experience challenges societal norms and encourages a reevaluation of age-old expectations. It serves as a reminder that it is never too late for women to pursue their dreams of motherhood. Every woman should have the freedom to make choices about her own body, without being subjected to judgment or discrimination.
As society progresses, it is crucial that we support and celebrate diversity in motherhood, including the choice to have children at any age. A woman’s worth should never be determined by her reproductive capabilities, but rather by her accomplishments, contributions, and the love she brings to the world – regardless of whether she becomes a mother at 25 or 55.
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