New mother Scarlett Johansson is relishing her first-time experience of breastfeeding.
The actress chatted with Barbara Walters about the benefits of raising her baby daughter Rose during an interview for the upcoming The 10 Most Fascinating People Of 2014 telecast.
And the 30-year-old is not only bonding with her little girl by nursing, but the also shedding the post-baby weight in the process, telling Barbara: ‘It’s the best way to get back in shape.’
New mom, new love: Actress Scarlett Johansson chatted about her motherhood experience with Barbara Walters for The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2014 telecast
Scarlett, who confirmed on September 4 that she had given birth to Rose, said she is enjoying the responsibilities that come with parenting.
‘[I do] the whole bit,’ she told the 85-year-old host. ‘I’m nursing and I love it. It’s the best way to get back in shape.’
She added of motherhood: ‘It’s wonderful. It’s very, very magical – and exhausting. The love is just unbelievable. It’s very overwhelming.’
Post-baby secret: The 30-year-old first-time mom gushed about breastfeeding her three-month-old daughter Rose: ‘It’s the best way to get back in shape’
Lady in red: For the sit-down talk, Scarlett chose to wear a red and black striped collared top with a tight-fitting floral skirt
For the sit-down talk, Scarlett chose to wear a red and black striped collared top with a tight-fitting floral skirt.
The Her star sported her pixie cut hairstyle and wore her makeup flawlessly to highlight her natural beauty.
Scarlett finished her look with a pair of red high heels to match her blouse.
One month after her little girl’s birth, Scarlett and husband Romain Dauriac secretly tied the knot on October 1.
Hot mama! The Avengers star showed off her incredible body after giving birth to her child at the 24th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards Gala on December 1
The couple started dating in November 2012 and got engaged almost a year later in September 2013. A year after their announcement, they happily welcomed baby Rose on September 4.
‘She smells sweet, totally,’ she told Germany’s Gala magazine last week, speaking for the first time about life as a new mom. ‘I can’t quite describe it, but it really makes you euphoric.’
Scarlett added: ‘It’s exhausting in the most wonderful way. I never thought how much sleeping through the night would mean to me. I still lack experience. Right now I’m just trying to manage. You have to first learn the ropes.’
The 10 Most Fascinating People Of 2014 airs on ABC on December 15.
Hush hush wedding: One month after her little girl’s birth, Scarlett and Romain secretly tied the knot on October 1
