Marjorie Estiano explains lack of desire for motherhood and family conflicts in her youth

Recentemente, actress Marjorie Estiano has publicly addressed aspects of her personal and family life. Durante participation in the podcast “That Não Is a Sessão by Análise”, led by Vera Iaconelli, Marjorie Estiano, aged 44, revealed that she never had the desire to be a mother. The artist connected this decision to a complex relationship with her mother, Marilene Oliveira, especially during her youth. The conversation, broadcast this Tuesday (26), provided details about the influence of family dynamics on their life choices.
Ausência of the desire for motherhood
The actress emphasized her lack of aspiration to have children, a conviction that permeated much of her adult life. Segundo Marjorie Estiano, the family environment experienced during his training, especially in his youth, was a determining factor for this perspective. The artist described living with her mother as “warlike”, a term that reflects the intensity of clashes and disagreements. Essa negative perception of the family context led her to an early conclusion about motherhood.
Ela explained the origin of her decision by declaring that the conflict scenario made her say: “Não I want to have children. That’s not good, that’s not cool, I don’t want to have one.” The statement demonstrates how personal experiences and intra-family dynamics shaped her life choices, moving her away from the idea of reproducing the traditional family model. The actress not only expressed the absence of desire, but also justified it based on her past experiences.

Conflitos family and self-knowledge
The friction with his mother, Marilene Oliveira, was particularly striking at a crucial period in Marjorie Estiano’s life. The actress recalled the difficulties she faced when she chose to leave Curitiba, her hometown, to move to São Paulo. Essa transition was carried out against her mother’s wishes, creating a significant distance between the two. The geographical change and divergence of opinions about this stage resulted in a period of silence in communication.
Marjorie Estiano said that he did not communicate with his family member for a while. Contudo, these issues were not left unresolved and were revisited in a therapy process. “I then understood this through analysis,” said the actress, highlighting the fundamental role of self-knowledge. The therapeutic process helped her understand the emotional mechanisms that governed her reactions and perceptions in the face of conflicts and relationships.
The artist defended the importance of delving deeper into one’s own psyche and recognizing behavioral patterns. The journey through analysis allowed her to decipher the complexities of her feelings and the origins of her decisions. The search for self-knowledge, therefore, not only clarified the past, but also strengthened her ability to deal with current and future relationships, promoting a clearer understanding of herself.
Rejeição to traditional links
Durante podcast interview, Marjorie Estiano detailed that her rejection wasn’t limited to motherhood. For a long period, the actress found herself separated from everything she considered linked to more traditional emotional models. Ela has expressed a clear aversion to certain social and emotional conventions, seeking a more pragmatic approach in his personal interactions. The actress described herself as a “practical, objective” person, aligned with a stance of not wanting descendants.
Essa attitude extended to other aspects of his love and social life. Marjorie revealed that he had rejected elements such as:
- Motherhood in its conventional conception.
- Vínculos affective feelings considered more traditional.
- Romanticism and its idealizations.
- The idea of having descendants to continue the biological family.
The actress stated that her perspective was that of a woman who did not want to have children or biological heirs. Sua’s vision was directed towards a life that prioritized other types of achievements and connections, far from the standards established for forming a family. Este behavior, according to her, marked her relationships intensely over a long period.
Redefinição of family and childhood memories
Posteriormente, Marjorie Estiano managed to reinterpret some of their initial behavior as a form of emotional defense. The actress explained that previous rejections, which seemed categorical, were, in fact, protective mechanisms developed over time. Essa new perspective emerged with the deepening of self-knowledge and understanding of their own reactions and feelings. The analysis revealed the layers behind their choices.
When asked about forming a family, Marjorie Estiano had already indicated that her concept was not necessarily linked to the conventional model. Para the actress, the meaning of family is broader and more inclusive. “I already consider myself part of a family, in my relationship with some friends and my boyfriend”, he declared, expanding the definition beyond blood or institutional ties. Sua vision includes deep emotional connections and mutually supportive relationships.
The discussion about family and motherhood arose in a context in which the actress recalled her own childhood, marked by references from Sul and Nordeste from Brasil. Filha of a father from Paraná and a mother from Bahia, Marjorie described an extensive family environment. Esse core was characterized by frequent meetings and a strong bond with his mother and uncles, generating intense affective memories. Ela shared a recent experience where he cried when he smelled fried bananas during a trip to Salvador. The aroma, he explained, evoked the first memories of his childhood, revealing the strength of his roots and the depth of his affective memories.






