# Hermione Norris: I dropped my mask after menopause

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Podcast: [Second Act with Ateh Jewel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/second-act-with-ateh-jewel-7364966)
Published: 2026-04-06T01:33:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Cold Feet actress Hermione Norris opens up about how her volatile childhood shaped her approach to motherhood, the downside to having children later in life, why she is suspicious of passion and her lifechanging 50s. Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life. If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at ⁠secondactpod@hellomagazine.com⁠ and make sure to tune in to hear the answer. From HELLO! magazine Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Liam Davies Executive producer: Danielle Lawler Follow @hellomag on Instagram and watch all new episodes on HELLO! magazine's YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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