Victorious's Daniella Monet Opens Up About Nickelodeon, Surprise Pregnancy & Child Acting
Oct 25, 2023
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Former child actress Daniella Monet opens up about her experiences on Nickelodeon's Victorious, surprise pregnancy, and child acting. The podcast also touches on topics such as childhood experiences in acting, financial experiences in the entertainment industry, reflections on letting kids enter the industry, treatment of actors, veganism, affordable luxury items from Quince, and the joy of unexpected events and parenting.
The couple's decision to have a simple courthouse wedding without family or friends reflects their non-traditional approach.
Despite their children being unplanned, the couple embraces the belief that things happen for a reason and that their children were meant to be.
They emphasize the importance of finding a balance in parenthood and creating a support system through communication, community, and stages of child-rearing.
Deep dives
An Unconventional Wedding
After being together for 11 years and engaged for 5, the couple decided to have a simple, impromptu wedding at a courthouse without family or friends in attendance.
Their Unplanned Children
Both of their children were unplanned, but they were ready and excited to become parents. The couple believes that things happen for a reason and that their children were meant to be.
Traditional vs Non-Traditional
While they initially considered themselves non-traditional, they later realized that they are more traditional in their values and beliefs. They see the importance of commitment and working on their relationship every day.
The Joy in Spreading Out Milestones
While they haven't had a traditional honeymoon or a big ceremony with their families, they appreciate the fact that they have been able to spread out their milestones and create new experiences along the way.
Transitioning into Parenthood
The podcast episode explores the challenges and joys of transitioning into parenthood. The speakers discuss their personal experiences with having two children, highlighting the initial difficulties they faced and the subsequent improvements. They emphasize the importance of finding a balance and creating a support system, whether through family or friends, to navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. They touch on topics such as communication, community, and the different stages of child-rearing.
Pursuing Personal and Professional Goals
In the podcast episode, the speakers talk about their individual pursuits outside of parenting. One speaker discusses her career in acting and her aspirations to create family-friendly content. She reflects on the challenges she faced in the industry and her decision to prioritize her values and goals. The other speaker shares his transition from being a CPA to working in sales, and how returning to work provided a different perspective and sense of fulfillment. They both express the importance of finding a balance between their personal lives and professional aspirations.
In this episode, we were joined by Daniella (from Nickelodean's Victorious) & her husband Andrew. Daniella opens up about her experiences as a child actress working for Nickelodeon, her surprise pregnancy, and her relationship with her husband.
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