Katy Perry opened up about being a working mom and called out a 'popular misconception' about maternity leave
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Olivia Singh
Sep 26, 2020, 21:30 IST
Katy Perry opened up about motherhood in a series of tweets.Asanka Ratnayake/AP
Katy Perry spoke about motherhood in a series of tweets posted on Thursday.
"When a mom finally goes back to work (whatever profession they do) it's not like they been coming from months of 'time off...' she's coming from a full-time job... of being a mom," the 35-year-old singer wrote.
Perry went on to encourage fans to let their moms know they're appreciated and "advocate for paid family leave."
The "Smile" singer welcomed her first child with fiancé Orlando Bloom, a daughter named Daisy Dove Bloom, in August 2020.
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Katy Perry spoke candidly about motherhood and called out a "popular misconception" about maternity leave.
Perry went on to say that being a mother is a full-time job and being on maternity leave isn't considered "time off" for parents.
"When a mom finally goes back to work (whatever profession they do) it's not like they been coming from months of 'time off...' she's coming from a full-time job... of being a mom, lol," the "Daisies" singer said.
In the months after, the singer continued to work, performing virtually for shows like "Good Morning America," being a judge on "American Idol," and participating in interviews.
"We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter," the couple said. "But we know we're the lucky ones and not everyone can have a birthing experience as peaceful as ours was."
In their statement, the couple, who met in 2016, said that they created a donation page to celebrate their newborn's arrival. They also encouraged fans to support the organization's efforts to provide accessible healthcare for expecting moms.
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