Olivia Wildeis speaking out about raising feminist kids.
TheLife Itselfactresshas two childrenwith fiancéJason Sudeikis: daughterDaisy Josephine, 2 next week, and son Otis Alexander, 4½.
“It’s really interesting having a boy and a girl because you see the difference in theway that their consciousness blossomsamidst the onslaught of marketing and messaging that comes towards kids,” says Wilde, 34, in an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE surrounding her new partnership withDunkin’ Donuts Coffee at Home.
“Little kids are still being told men are the powerful, strong ones and women are the weaker, more vulnerable ones,” she remarks.
“When I witness that in my kids, I realize how much of a responsibility it is of parents and caretakers to show them every example you can think ofa more balanced, fair society.”
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To that end, Wilde is determined to raise her children without gendered stereotypes.
“My little girl immediately assumes that anything pink is for her and anything blue is for her brother. And she’s only 2!” she says. “So that means it’s out there in the world, women limiting themselves from a young age, and I’m just determined to raise herwithout those self-imposed limitationsbecause the world’s gonna do it no matter what.”
With two little ones and a busy schedule, Wilde relies on coffee. So the actress, producerand newly minted directorcollaborated with Dunkin’ Donuts for theirDunkin’ Donuts Coffee at Homeinitiative.
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“I thought that this was a project I could get behind because it’s not only bringing attention to a brand that I love, but it also bringsa conversation about sustainability,” says Wilde.
“It allows people to understand what you can dowith conservation of space andthoughtfulness about materials and alternative fuel energy, which is probably the most important conversation we should be having right now,” continues theHousealum.
“I wanted to bring in pieces that were unique, handmade and sustainable,” Wilde says. “I think one important part of decorating small spaces is little accents because that allows it to feel special and homey.”
Fans can visit the house in Madison Square Park from Thursday to Saturday, and check outits 360 video here.
source: people.com
