Bad Moms Are Everywhere

Bad Moms Are Everywhere

*This post is part of a partnership with STX Entertainment, but regardless all opinions are 100% my own.

If you don’t like profanity or adult humor this post isn’t for you. From the writers of Hangover they are bringing a movie that is perfect for the midlife crisis’ that all moms feel at some point in their life. Bad Moms is coming to theaters on July 29, when in LA earlier this month I was able to see the movie as well as sit down with some amazing talent and get their perspective about the movie and of course being a Mom. It was a fun filled day complete with pampering, endless mimosas and of course some amazing interviews.

During the Bad Moms Press Junket we had an opportunity to sit down with Mila Kunis and Kathryn Hahn and talk about their roles in the movie. It was such a fun time and one that I will always cherish because how often do you get to sit with such amazingly talented women and talk parenting? Mila was as enamored of us as we were of her which is something that is hard for me to admit. I like her think of myself as a normal mom with a job to do. Funny how meeting one persona makes you realize that you are as “famous” as they are in different ways.

Bad Moms Are Everywhere

The days of Liz being in public schools are over and she is on her way to college, but I remember all to well the days of the “categories” of moms. The movie made you feel as if those ladies were at your kid’s school because it really is pretty much how it is. However, we all have someone in our lives like each of the characters. But more importantly every mom can see a little of each mom inside themselves if you look closely enough.

Being a mom is complex, real and the Bad Moms movie shows the good, the bad and the ugly. Unlike most movies where Mom’s are painted with a saintly glow and we would love that (but let’s face it, it’s not real!)

It takes a village to raise a kid(s) and we are all in this together.

Bad Mom Moments

We all have the one story that makes us cringe (laugh) to this day when we tell it, it’s like the inevitable and we got to hear 2 funny stories from Kathryn and Mila. (It’s almost like we are bff’s!)

Kathryn’s started out with her son who was maybe a year and a half year old, who was crying hard. You know the one you can’t figure out, but she was checking everything, toes, fingers, mouth, ear (You know that drill) and when she checked his diaper she finally found the problem. One of her hairs had wrapped itself around his nuts like 5 times and she almost castrated her own child. Downing her mimosa, she says, ” That was a good moment.”

Mila also told us a story about her eight month old, Wyatt that was just as funny. They were driving to see Mila’s husband at work and we all know how much work it is to get a baby ready for a small trip (It’s like a marathon!) But when she packed up all the stuff needed, got her daughter into the car and started down 101. She looks into the rearview mirror to make sure everything is ok (Total Mom Moment) and she is happy, but not nearly strapped in.

OOPS…we have all been there and done that, so she turned white, pulled over climbed into the back seat and strapped her in. Then continued along her way. She was grateful that no one was hurt but when she made it to her husband’s work she burst out crying. But, a few months later her husband did it again, and she was relieved that she isn’t the only one that forgets that last buckle.

Mom guilt, do you guys subscribe to it or park it?

Mila Kunis of course 100% subscribes to Mom guilt, not intentionally. But it’s there just like that subscription that you have that just won’t go away. Kathryn also feels blessed to have a job she loves but also subscribes to Mom guilt. It is something that we all have and it sucks, but everyone has to do it. It’s the norm for the them and we need to remember that and do our best and put our Mom guilt to the side.

Apologize to Your Mama’s

Sit down and have a heart to heart with your mom and tell them you are sorry. Sorry for being such a bitch to them when you were younger and thank them for doing everything they have done for you. Your parents aren’t against you, they are for you, they love you unconditionally no matter what you have done. You don’t realize just how bad you were until you a parent, so remember it will come back to you tenfold. So just take Mila’s and Kathryn’s advice and say your are sorry now and try to remember that they are doing it because they love you unconditionally.

Be sure you stay for the end credits (I promise you will laugh and maybe even cry!)

Don’t waste your precious brain space worrying about what people think. You know your kid better than anybody, find your tribe and love them all and embrace your inner Bad Mom.

About Bad Moms

In this new comedy from the writers of The Hangover, Amy has a seemingly perfect life – a great marriage, over-achieving kids, beautiful home and a career. However she’s over-worked, over-committed and exhausted to the point that she’s about to snap. Fed up, she joins forces with two other over-stressed moms on a quest to liberate themselves from conventional responsibilities – going on a wild, un-mom-like binge of long overdue freedom, fun and self-indulgence – putting them on a collision course with PTA Queen Bee Gwendolyn and her clique of devoted perfect moms.

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Bad Moms celebrates “Bad Mother’s Day” on July 29 – the Mother’s Day you really want and deserve! Get tickets now (I have mine!!)

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In theaters everywhere on July 29th!

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