Scarlett Johansson Calls Motherhood “Emotionally Abusive Relationship”

When it comes to raising toddlers, Scarlett Johansson knows how to spring into action.

The Black Widow star recently shared insight into what motherhood is really like, especially once they turn 3, as she recalled the challenges of raising her and ex-husband Romain Dauriac‘s 8-year-old daughter Rose when she was a toddler.

“It’s really tough,” Scarlett told The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast hosts Lauryn and Michael Bosstick on April 2. “I remember my daughter when she was 2, I said, ‘This is great. I don’t know what everybody is talking about.’ And then she turned 3, and it’s like being in an emotionally abusive relationship.”

The 38-year-old—who is also a mom to her and husband Colin Jost‘s son Cosmo Jost, 20 months—explained that toddlers go through many waves of emotions and aren’t afraid to vocalize their demands. 

“It’s crazy, very intense emotional swings and so bossy and adamant,” Scarlett continued. “And, also these huge mood swings, constant mood swings…You’re up and down constantly.”