Nobody Wants This star Justine Lupe sets the record straight about her ‘secret’ on-set pregnancy as she opens up on fears that it would ‘threaten’ her career

Nobody Wants This star Justine Lupe sets the record straight about her 'secret' on-set pregnancy as she opens up on fears that it would 'threaten' her career

As an ardent fan and admirer of Justine Lupe’s remarkable talent and grace, I am utterly captivated by her recent revelation about her pregnancy journey on the set of Nobody Wants This. What struck me the most was her unwavering commitment to her craft and her courage in navigating through a challenging phase of her life while maintaining the highest level of professionalism.


Justine Lupe, the actress in question, has clarified the situation regarding her on-set pregnancy, explaining that at first, she chose to keep it a secret from her fellow actors.

Recently, the actress from Succession, aged 35, who isn’t publicly linked to anyone and has kept her romantic life private lately, posted on Instagram that the series provided comfort during her initial five-plus months of pregnancy, wrapping her in a blanket of affection.

Additionally, it was discovered during filming that they (cast and crew) were unaware of her pregnancy until then.

On a recent Instagram post on Monday, Justine revealed the reason behind not immediately disclosing the major news to her coworkers straight away.

As an overjoyed fan, eagerly keeping tabs on my favorite actress’s journey, let me set the record straight:

Nobody Wants This star Justine Lupe sets the record straight about her 'secret' on-set pregnancy as she opens up on fears that it would 'threaten' her career

Nobody Wants This star Justine Lupe sets the record straight about her 'secret' on-set pregnancy as she opens up on fears that it would 'threaten' her career

‘As women who have carried a baby know, there is a higher risk of miscarriage in the first few months of pregnancy so it’s emotionally risky to share too early. 

I’m emphasizing this point because everyone on the set went out of their way to ensure that I felt comfortable and well-cared for.

Justine plays Morgan, the sister of Bell’s Joanne, in Nobody Wants This.

The series, which premiered on Netflix last month, follows the unlikely love story between an agnostic sex podcaster (Kristen Bell) and a newly-single rabbi (Adam Brody).

According to reports, the television program allegedly attracted approximately 26.2 million viewers within its initial 11-day period. However, Netflix has a reputation for being secretive when it comes to disclosing viewership numbers and the methods they use to calculate these figures.

Following its success, the show was renewed for a second season just two weeks after its release. 

She went on to gush about her coworkers, including her onscreen sister, Kristen Bell. 

Kristen dashed through her living room, wearing a sheet mask and yelling joyfully upon learning the news, promising herself to create an experience that would be comfortable, delightful, and soft, as she later reminisced.

Additionally, it was mentioned that when Justine shared her news, the show’s creator, Erin Foster (who was herself expecting at the time of production), offered a warm embrace in response.

‘[She] eased any worry I may have had about working around it,’ the actress explained.

Afterward, the actress expressed gratitude to the costume designers and cameramen for their assistance in managing her pregnancy during filming.

She pointed out that every Netflix executive who was present on the set approached her to offer their congratulations, and interestingly, there were four women who were expecting babies on our set!

Nobody Wants This star Justine Lupe sets the record straight about her 'secret' on-set pregnancy as she opens up on fears that it would 'threaten' her career
Nobody Wants This star Justine Lupe sets the record straight about her 'secret' on-set pregnancy as she opens up on fears that it would 'threaten' her career

Following a discussion on the backing she received from her team, she moved on to touch upon the standards and conventions prevalent within the industry.

As an ardent devotee, I wish to express my thoughts on a frequently heard tale within our sphere: the notion that having children can be a career-ending event. Here’s my take on it.

Your professional journey as you know it might come to an end. However, when we embark on this incredible next phase of our lives, there may not be a place for the old versions of us anymore. Instead, we’ll become a new, transformed self.

Not only does the story have a solid foundation, rooted deeply in history, but I believe changes are afoot!

It has been a privilege to witness some of my closest friends accomplish extraordinary, seemingly impossible tasks while pregnant or after becoming mothers, and the experience has broadened my horizons greatly.

It appears unreasonable to respond to the headlines circulating, yet this collection instilled a sense of safety, both creatively and interpersonally, in me. I believe it matters significantly for women to encounter such a narrative.

Nobody Wants This star Justine Lupe sets the record straight about her 'secret' on-set pregnancy as she opens up on fears that it would 'threaten' her career
Nobody Wants This star Justine Lupe sets the record straight about her 'secret' on-set pregnancy as she opens up on fears that it would 'threaten' her career
Nobody Wants This star Justine Lupe sets the record straight about her 'secret' on-set pregnancy as she opens up on fears that it would 'threaten' her career

Justine has since given birth to her baby but has not revealed any details about the child.

For the past two months, she has been familiarizing herself with the windi pipe, as evidenced by this picture of herself and her baby in a stroller.

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2024-10-15 14:58

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