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The lovely Thandie Newton has been recognized for her work on the big screen in films such as W and Crash, but it's her role as a mom to her daughters Ripley, 10, and Nico, 5, that is most important to her. The 37-year-old actress recently talked to Hollybaby.com about being a mother to her "two beautiful girls."

On what she hopes to teach her girls: "I want my girls to feel empowered. That’s the most important thing. I think as a mom it’s important to teach your children that they’re extraordinary, powerful beings. Your job is to keep the path clear so there is nothing they can trip up on."

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Some of our favorite celebrity parents hit the 2010 Metropolitan Museum Costume Gala entitled the "American Woman" held at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City last night (May 3).

In a light blue gown, a glowing Vera Farmiga showed off her mini baby bump, while Sarah Jessica Parker sparkled in a Halston gown and vintage diamonds by Fred Leighton. Jessica Alba channeled old Hollywood in a Sophie Theallet for GAP dress, House of Lavande jewels and Ferragamo sandals and clutch. Jennifer Lopez accessorized with Stephen Russell jewels, Judith Leiber clutch and Sergio Rossi slingbacks, while stylish mama Gwen Stefani wore her own L.A.M.B. design beside her dapper husband Gavin Rossdale. Standing beside her hunky hubby Tom Brady, the belle of the ball, Gisele Bündchen, wowed in Alexander Wang.

Click below to see 15+ celeb parents who rocked the MET Ball...

Thandie Newton - mother of 9-year-old Ripley and 5-year-old Nico - graces the December cover of UK’s InStyle. The gorgeous 36-year-old Crash star talks about heading to yoga after dropping the kids off at school and keeping things professional with her hunky costars.

On having a svelte figure after having two kids: “That’s genetic! And I’m a Jivamukti yoga freak - it’s food for my soul. When I’m not working, I’ll drop Rip off at school and Nico at nursery, then I go to yoga. I also have an amazing personal trainer, who I see whenever I can.”

On if she's ever thought “Ooh, if I wasn’t married…” with any of her hot male costars: “(laughs) Listen to you! I’ve never dated an actor, just had the odd fling. Isn’t that weird? I don’t flirt with people - a long time ago, I stopped using my sexuality to have a relationship with people. I don’t think you really get a sense of me, sexually, and that’s why I have really great relationships with straight men.”

Next week is Baby Week on Discovery Health! The network is showcasing the stories of some truly remarkable births through premiere programs including Twins By Surprise (airing Sunday, June 14, 8P e/p), Little Parents, Big Pregnancy (Monday, June 15, 8P e/p), Births Beyond Belief (Tuesday, June 16, 8P e/p) and Obese & Pregnant (Wednesday, June 17, 8P e/p). Here’s a sneak peak at these and other specials that will be featured as part of Baby Week.

It seems as though every week is baby week in Hollywood, with pregnancies and births making headlines all the time. Here is a look at the very memorable labor and delivery stories that some of our favorite celebrities have shared in recent years.

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