In the bustling streets of Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue, Alexandra Daddario found herself at a pivotal moment. Amidst the chaos of horns blaring and passersby, she pondered the consequences of keeping her pregnancy a secret. For six months, she had concealed her growing belly with oversized clothing and strategic Instagram posts, but a revealing moment brought clarity: perhaps it was time to share her news.
“I realized people didn’t know I was pregnant—they just thought I was drunk,” Daddario recounts with a wry smile, reflecting on the incident that spurred her decision to go public.
In her Dumbo loft, nestled with husband Andrew Form, a film producer, Daddario candidly discusses her journey. Recently wrapping up filming for AMC’s Mayfair Witches, where her pregnancy became evident despite attempts to conceal it, she now embraces maternity fashion with brands like Khaite and Phoebe Philo.
“I couldn’t hide it anymore,” she admits, recalling moments on set where morning sickness and pregnancy cravings became impossible to ignore, even amidst intimate scenes with co-stars.
Despite early attempts to keep it quiet—like avoiding deli meats—Daddario eventually shared the news with her colleagues, hoping for understanding amidst her physical challenges. Her experience resonates deeply with the supportive community she found online, where she sought advice and solace.
However, amidst the laughter and shared experiences, Daddario’s journey carries a poignant note of loss and resilience. Reflecting on past challenges, she acknowledges the emotional complexity of pregnancy after loss, a topic she now navigates with newfound empathy.
As she prepares for motherhood, Daddario embraces each day with a blend of humor and heartfelt reflection, finding strength in her community and the shared experiences of other mothers-to-be.