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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My parents didn't want me to become an actor and kept talking to me about putting "eggs in other baskets" and how impossible it was, so I chased it behind their backs. It put a massive wedge in our relationship for years. I spent weekends in New York auditioning, had appearances on TV that they never knew about and would hear about from coworkers or friends. I never felt comfortable sharing any wins with them and definitely not any struggles, I was completely alone in this pursuit. I finally pivoted into producing/production development and I'm very happy here. Did I become a movie star? No, not even close. But my pursuit led me exactly where I was meant to be. [/quote]

So your parents weren't wrong about putting your eggs in other baskets and the long-shot nature of making it as an actor. It's great you were still able to pivot to another role in film/television, but they were right about placing all of your bets on becoming an actor.[/quote]

It doesn't sound like her parents encouraged her to pursue acting at all. They straight up didn't even want her to try. It is very DCUM to read the above and have the takehome message be "so your parents were right."

Support your kids having interests. Recognize that they are different people than you and may want different things. [/quote]

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