"We still want to idealize moms, and sometimes we want to idealize actresses who are moms, too. I know that's something I've experienced, but we're all just doing the best we can and we're all trying to raise our kids and talk to them about everything that needs to be discussed"

This quote by Annette Bening speaks to the idea that moms are often idealized and put on a pedestal, and that this is something that can be reached actresses who are mothers as well. Bening acknowledges that she has actually experienced this herself, however also emphasizes that everyone is just doing their best and attempting to raise their kids in the best way possible. This consists of having conversations with them about the important topics that need to be talked about. Bening's quote is a reminder that although moms are typically viewed as ideal, they are still human and are doing their finest to raise their kids. It is very important to acknowledge that everybody is doing their finest and that we should not put too much pressure on ourselves or others to be perfect.