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Fighting Over Slowdown

[Blind Gossip] This pretty actress has been acting forever and plays the lead in everything she does. She got married again a few years back, and this marriage seems to be a lot more stable than her last.

So, what’s the problem?

[Hubby] is proud of her success, but he thought that once she hit the 35/40 mark, her career would start slowing down and they could maybe have another child.

Instead, she’s taking on more projects than ever. He’s a little irritated that she is so work consumed and not slowing down and focusing on their family. They’ve been talking a lot about it. Not screaming matches but definitely fighting.

Similar: Fight In The Green Room

Actress:

[Optional] If she was a man, do you think anybody would be expecting her to slow down her career?

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  6. hrhfedup says

    Sounds like Nicole, but I thought they’re marriage wasn’t that stable.

    No one would say this to a male.

  11. tracking says

    Reese W? I was just thinking the other day how insanely busy she must be, and with three kids to boot. Maybe she doesn’t feel she can handle another kid on top of everything else, at age 41, and is happy with the three that she has. But I can see how he might want another, or feel she doesn’t have a good balance between work and family. That’s tough for both sides, but I think it’s terrific her career is on fire, and she’s creating great opportunities for female-led projects. I say, go…

  15. mozartkugeln says

    Actress: Reese Witherspoon

    On one hand, it is absolutely unfair to expect from someone to slow their career. I am glad women above the age of 30 are getting – no, scrap that – CREATING, more roles in Hollywood and that the industry seems keen on moving forward and creating a fair workplace for everyone. On the other hand, it can get frustrating when one partner only focuses on their career and “neglects” the wishes of the other. We are flawed beings after all – frustrations can’t be…

  16. Meggiejean13 says

    Reese Witherspoon & Jim Toth. It’s a very fickle business & anyone successful (male or female) should strike while the iron is hot.

  23. SilverLining says

    This is definitely a guess as she’s turning 42 next month…Reese Witherspoon?

    After RW’s 1st marriage to
    Ryan Phillipe whose kids now are almost fully grown, RW later remarried in 2011 to Jim Toth & had their son in 2012 (so she was about 35-36 then). I don’t think RW’s career has ever slowed down since the day she started acting. But, I hope this isn’t RW because that might mean JT is just as controlling as RP, although RP issue had to do more with jealousy. I can relate a little to…

  25. smoolieloo says

    Reese Witherspoon. Of course no one would be expecting her to slow down her career if she was a man!

  30. isleparadise says

    Reece Witherspoon
    unlike men, women actors only have short window before they are labeled too old for lead parts. She should ride the wave as long as she can

  33. aaaLisa_D says

    Reese Witherspoon

    If she was a man, do you think anybody would be expecting her to slow down her career? NO.

  45. DecoGd says

    Actress: Reese Witherspoon?

    If she was a man, do you think anybody would be expecting her to slow down her career?
    Of course not!

  56. JoshuaTree says

    This screams Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth. He’s a high powered agent who would have nothing in his life slow down if she was pregnant. Reese on the other hand would have to take nearly a year off of work. Total double standard.

    Go Reese! At 42 she’s at the top of her game.

  57. tellmemore says

    Reece Witherspoon? If it’s her, she might not want another child. She already has 3, and the older ones are almost grown. She might not want to start over – again.

  58. bestguesstester says

    Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth?

    Hmmm he is the one who encouraged her to do all these projects

  61. bananabrain says

    This is Reece Witherspoon. Her youngest child with her husband Jim Toth is now about 4 and her career is going from strength to strength at the moment. Nobody would be expecting her to slow down if she were a man.

    • truthseeker007 says

      Sure, but men don’t have biological clocks. She’s 40 and her window to have another child is closing.

    • aaaSeeK says

      No, they wouldn’t, but it IS different for women because if a couple decides to have a baby she’s the one carrying it and giving birth. No male actor would ever have to skip a beat, but women do and that’s just simple biology.

      Having said all that, it’s fine if she wants a child but if she’d rather focus on her career, so be it.

    • CoCoJoe says

      truthseeker007 : She already has THREE kids. That’s plenty. Her biological clock should be a non-issue.

    • Blkgoddess says

      I agree. Sometimes men are guilty as hell for wanting to slow a woman down and saddle her with a baby. He should just leave her alone and be content with the kids they already have.