Monday, April 22, 2013

'You can't have it all and you shouldn't want to': Isla Fisher on balancing motherhood with an acting career as she poses in stunning 1920s spread


She's starred in a slew of successful romantic comedies, but Isla Fisher's most important role is that of mother.
The 37-year-old actress covers Gotham magazine's Spring issue, where she delves into balancing work, motherhood and her relationship with husband Sacha Baron Cohen.
The Great Gatsby star slips into a collection of frothy gowns for the issue's Jazz Age-inspired main spread.
Gatsby goddess: Isla Fisher covers the Spring issue of Gotham magazine, appearing in a Jazz Age-inspired spread where she discusses balancing motherhood and acting
Gatsby goddess: Isla Fisher covers the Spring issue of Gotham magazine, appearing in a Jazz Age-inspired spread where she discusses balancing motherhood and acting
Isla channels Old Hollywood glamour in loose curls, highlighting her features with darkened brows and bold crimson lips.
The classic beauty stuns in a series of enviable confections, including an ethereal white gown with a cinched waist and a jewel-encrusted bust, a fringed Flapper-style number with a plunging neckline and a lacy black slip with delicate sheer sleeves.
Art Deco jewelry adds to the vintage feel of the photographs.
Vintage glamour: The 37-year-old actress stunned with bold red lips, darkened brows and luscious curls
Vintage glamour: The 37-year-old actress stunned with bold red lips, darkened brows and luscious curls
In between vamping for the camera, the Wedding Crashers star spoke about filming The Great Gatsby with director Baz Luhrmann in Australia.
The actress, who plays the role of Myrtle Wilson, told the magazine of the experience, 'It was thrilling and terrifying. Given the caliber of the director and cast on Gatsby, I definitely felt out of my comfort zone. I did feel like I was going to be called out and sent home at some point—you always feel very insecure, at least I do.'
She continued, 'The set was like a playground of rich costumes (his wife Catherine Martin does them) and color and music and laughter.
'Everybody cares on a Baz Luhrmann film set because everyone is so effing grateful to be there.'
Lounging lovely: Isla, who plays the role of Myrtle Wilson in Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of The Great Gatsby, said of filming the project, 'It was thrilling and terrifying'
Lounging lovely: Isla, who plays the role of Myrtle Wilson in Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of The Great Gatsby, said of filming the project, 'It was thrilling and terrifying'
Wedded bliss: Isla and husband Sacha Baron Cohen, who married in 2010, have two daughters
Wedded bliss: Isla and husband Sacha Baron Cohen, who married in 2010, have two daughters
The conversation shifted to family, as Isla remarked on her relationship with husband Sacha Baron Cohen. 

When asked if she'd ever consider a professional collaboration with the Borat comedian, she responded, 'Personally, I think we collaborate on enough behind closed doors. 

'We’re working on some really important collaborations, and I think that’s more important.'

However, she emphasized her respect of her husband's work, telling the magazine, 'Obviously, I'm a big fan of his. My favorite movie will always be Bruno, and my favorite line will always be when he looks up at the sky and goes, ''So many stars in the sky. Makes you think of all the hot guys in the world.'' So freaking random and funny.'

The couple, who married in 2010, have two daughters, Olive, five, and Elula, two.

Later Isla discussed her hiatus from acting to focus on raising the girls, explaining, 'I took three years off. It's not like you're taking a break and looking on IMDbPro to see your StarMeter falling. You're doing the most important, incredible thing.

'When you come back in, the perspective has changed. I truly believe you can't have it all and you shouldn't want to,' she added.
A compromise: The actress said of balancing work and family, 'I truly believe you can't have it all and you shouldn't want to'
A compromise: The actress said of balancing work and family, 'I truly believe you can't have it all and you shouldn't want to'


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