Uncovering Keira Knightley's Reason for No More Kids
Reasons Beyond the Physical
Keira Knightley's number one reason for not having more kids isn't the typical pain of childbirth or the disrupted sleep. As she shared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, it's a rather unique aspect. After having two daughters, 9-year-old Edie and 5-year-old Delilah, with her musician husband James Righton, she realized a particular aspect that made her decide against adding another child. She mentioned, "You know that thing where you're like 'Oh, you know they're so nice. Should we have another one?' And you think, 'Oh yeah, I could do the pregnancy. I could even do the birth but I cannot watch anymore Peppa Pig.' So there’s no more kids." This shows that even in the midst of family life, a seemingly small thing like a child's favorite TV show can play a significant role in a decision.
The Love Actually actress has witnessed the passion her daughters have for Japanese movies by Studio Ghibli after seven years of watching Peppa Pig. Back in 2020, Hasbro revealed that Peppa Pig was the most-watched on-demand series in the world, and its YouTube channel had almost 38 million subscribers. But now, her eldest daughter's obsession has shifted to music artists like Lizzo and Chappell Roan. When planning a disco party for Edie, Knightley was excited about getting the girls dancing to their music. However, her 9-year-old daughter had other ideas and even shunned her from the dance floor, saying, "'Mom, mom you are so embarrassing, just go and stand in the corner.'" This shows the changing dynamics within the family as the children grow.
The Impact on Family Life
Knightley's two daughters, welcomed in May 2015 (Edie) and September 2019 (Delilah), have largely been kept out of the spotlight. But in interviews, she speaks fondly of them. Her comments about Peppa Pig come after she revealed to PEOPLE in 2022 that both daughters are fans of Disney +. She said, "Encanto is really big in our house. I mean, massive. Even my 2-year-old can sing 'We Don’t Talk About Bruno,' so there’s a lot of Encanto." This shows how different forms of entertainment have influenced her family life.
Elsewhere on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Knightley shared how being a mom inspired her to sign up for Black Doves. She said, "I’m a mom of two and I’m so child-friendly at home. I just wanted to do something that was a bit punk and kind of blew everything up." This highlights how motherhood has influenced her career choices as well.