
Motherhood is messy, exhausting, hilarious, and full of moments only other mums truly understand. Luckily, some celebrities aren’t afraid to tell it like it is. From sleepless nights to losing all personal space, these funny celebrity quotes capture the chaos and comedy of being a mum – and will make you laugh, nod in agreement, and feel a little less alone.
“I always say if you aren’t yelling at your kids, you’re not spending enough time with them.” Reese Witherspoon (pictured above)
“Be nice to your children, for they will choose your rest home.” Phyllis Diller
“The majority of my diet is made up of foods that my kid didn’t finish.” Carrie Underwood
“Like all parents, my husband and I just do the best we can, and hold our breath and hope we’ve set aside enough money to pay for our kids’ therapy.” Michelle Pfeiffer
“There are no rules in this house. I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.” Amy Poehler, Mean Girls
“Kids are challenging. Wine is necessary.” Kelly Clarkson
“Waking your kids up for school the first day after a break is almost as much fun as birthing them was.” Jenny McCarthy
“When your children are teenagers, it’s important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you.” Nora Ephron
“Only I can understand my kid. She’s like, ‘Bdidk g idkgndg kgdogjj ogijg.’ And I’m like, ‘Okay, I will get you a piece of sausage in just a minute.'” Chrissy Teigen
“You know how once you have kids you never ever pee by yourself again? At least one of them is always in there with you at all times.” Jennifer Garner
“Becoming a mom to me means you have accepted that for 16 years of your life, you will have a sticky purse.” Nia Vardalos