Suki Waterhouse has revealed that she makes more effort with her appearance since becoming a mother, admitting that she does not want other parents to judge her when she goes out with her daughter. The British singer, actress and model, 34, made the comments while attending the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York on 2 November.
'I'm maybe putting myself together a bit better than I ever used to,' Waterhouse said.
She explained that she sometimes feels pressure to look presentable when taking her daughter out in public. 'Because it's embarrassing to be out in public with a child and look not put together. You know what I mean? Maybe I'm trying harder so the other moms don't judge me,' she added.
Suki Waterhouse Discusses Changes to Her Style
Waterhouse also spoke about her outfit for the CFDA Fashion Awards, where she wore a Michael Kors Collection gown featuring cut-out details at the waist and a thigh-high slit. Describing the look, she said: 'It's giving just classy, elegant woman, honestly. No fuss, no frills.'
The annual CFDA Fashion Awards recognise achievements in American fashion and bring together designers, models and celebrities from the industry. Waterhouse has worked in fashion for several years through her modelling career, alongside her work as a singer and actress.
Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson's Daughter
Waterhouse and her fiancé, actor Robert Pattinson, welcomed their first child, a daughter, in 2024. The couple have kept her name and much of their family life private. In an interview with British Vogue in July 2024, Waterhouse discussed her experience of becoming a mother and the adjustments that came with having a newborn.
She described the transition as 'shocking' and spoke about the emotions she experienced during pregnancy and after giving birth. Waterhouse also recalled finding out that she was expecting a girl. She said she became emotional and contacted her own mother after learning the news.
'I was like, "Oh my God, am I going to have to go through what [you] went through with me?"' she recalled, referring to her teenage years.
Balancing Motherhood and Career
Waterhouse has also discussed balancing parenting with her music and acting commitments, particularly when work requires her to travel. In an interview, she described herself as an organised parent who relies on routines to manage family life. 'I'm quite structured, I'm quite Instagram mum. I'm like "The schedule!"' she said, explaining how she maintains a routine for her daughter while managing her professional commitments.
She has also spoken about the difficulty of being away from her child for work. Reflecting on the experience, Waterhouse said: 'Your body is basically on fire to be close to your baby.'
Waterhouse has continued working in music and acting since becoming a mother. Her second studio album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, was released in 2024, while her acting credits include the musical drama Daisy Jones & the Six.
Pattinson has also spoken about becoming a father, previously describing the experience as something that changed his perspective on family life. The actor has largely kept details about their daughter private, with both he and Waterhouse choosing not to disclose her name or share many details of her upbringing publicly.
