Jessie Buckley Became a Mother for ‘Hamnet.’ Then She Became One for Real.

In this episode of Modern Love, Anna Martin interviews actress Jessie Buckley about her role in the movie "Hamnet," where she plays Agnes, Shakespeare's wife, and the themes of motherhood, love, and loss explored in the film. Buckley shares her personal experiences with motherhood, including giving birth and her evolving relationship with her own mother. The episode includes Buckley reading Victoria Doherty's Modern Love essay, "The Wrong Kind of Inheritance," which discusses a multi-generational family curse and the transformative power of motherhood. Buckley also reflects on her mother's strength and the importance of embracing all aspects of oneself.