Fernanda Romero Bares it All on Motherhood While Holding her Mamá’s Hand
Fernanda Romero and her mom, Patricia Martinez, sat down with FIERCE to talk about their journey with motherhood.
You’re probably used to seeing the version of Fernanda Romero that shows up on screen. The actress who held her own alongside Jessica Alba, made you laugh in Without Men, carried twenty films and four television shows across the United States and Latino markets with the kind of grace that makes it look effortless.
Maybe you’ve seen her on social media being supermom while authoring children’s books and running her fragrance company, Vita Parfum.
But there’s also a version of Romero that still needs her mother’s hand. That hopes to snuggle with her kids well into their adult lives. And that has the kind of strength that allows her to be open about her vulnerabilities around motherhood. In a special Huggies® edition of “Baring it All,” she showed up as a mom with a lot to say, zero filters (or makeup).
We sat down with Romero and her mom, Patricia Martinez, for a conversation that went beyond the screen. Here’s what stood out.
How Fernanda Romero’s Mom Became Her Biggest Blueprint
Fernanda Romero didn’t show up to the studio alone—she came with her mom. From the moment they sat in front of the cameras, ready to take off their makeup and share their motherhood journey, the room’s vibe changed. Romero shared how much she admires her mother and how close they’ve become since she had her own sons.
“I appreciate everything that you did for us,” she tells Martinez. “I just value every little detail that you put—like the good things—and I want to pass them on to my kids because I see the impact that your teachings had on me.”
Being a mother herself reframed how she sees Martinez and their relationship.
“It opened my eyes. It helped me to appreciate you, to appreciate the hard work that moms do on a daily basis.”
Among the things she’s passing on to her own sons are respect, humility, “la energía,” and Mexican traditions that live in her home every day that trace back to her mom.
Romero Shared Vulnerabilities Every Mom Has But Doesn’t Say Out Loud
Before the cute baby photos and the milestone moments came, Romero had the very real and relatable spiral of: Am I actually ready for this?”
“I was just thinking, ‘Am I enough? Am I going to do a good job? Am I going to fail?” She laughs to herself.
While removing layers of her makeup with a wet wipe, she teared up, remembering many of the anxieties she felt during her pregnancy with her two sons. Thankfully, she had her family’s support through it all, and trusted allies like Huggies®, who always gave her the confidence to provide her sons with products she trusted. For one, the all-around blowout protection (Sizes 1-2) is a game changer.
“You want to trust a brand that is good with your kids. That is fragrance-free, that they’re good, that they’re not gonna be harsh to their skin because it’s very sensitive. I like the Huggies® Natural Care® Sensitive Baby Wipes because they’re fragrance-free, they’re watery, and they’re soft. I use them sometimes on my own skin.”
How Becoming a Mother Unlocks a Strength She Didn’t Know She Had
Romero has been a single mom. She’s remarried. She’s navigated motherhood through chapters that didn’t wait for her to feel ready. And somewhere in the middle of it all, she found the same strength she had watched her own mother carry her entire life.
“There’s something that just kicks in when you become a mom, and it’s just this fierceness; you become like a lioness. You’d do anything for your kids… and somehow there is that strength where you just come up, and you figure it out.”
She calls this strength a superpower.
“No one tells you, but then you do so many jobs. Doctor. Therapist. Best friend. Cook. You are many, many things.”
The Pre-Baby Letter That Helped Her Let Go of Who She Was Before
Before Romero became a mom, she was just a girl living her best life. One of the things she did before becoming a mom was write herself a letter, something she suggests everyone on the path to motherhood should do.
“ It’s going to be a letter to who you are, and it’s kind of like grieving. It will come back later…that everything is transitional and you’re gonna be fine.” She said it helped her make peace with the before-and-after of becoming a mom. “I did that letter to myself, and it actually helped me. Because we have to understand that there was a before and then there’s an after, and I swear the after is just much better. You become selfless, stronger, just a more complete human that you didn’t know and discovered.”
Her other piece of advice? Tune out the chorus of opinions from everyone around you (yes, even your mamá and mother-in-law).
“You and your baby, and you guys will have the best chemistry and bond together. Just listen to your body and go day by day.” To this, Martinez nodded in approval.
Why Huggies® Lives in Her Car, Diaper Bag, and Purse
As a mom of two boys, the actress has relied on Huggies® since her first child was born. She proudly declares having a Huggies® Little Snugglers® family. She shared an anecdote about her younger son, Alessandro, and how an unexpectedly long car ride turned her into a Huggies® ride-or-die. Despite the long car ride, the diaper held without any leaks.
Then, her personal diaper bag was stolen at an airport. One backup Huggies® Little Snugglers® in her purse got them through an entire flight from Mexico City to Cabo. “That’s why we get hooked. With moms, you get hooked on a product when you see that it works.”
Another thing she loves? Huggies® Natural Care® Sensitive Baby Wipes. They’re stationed everywhere in her life. Car, diaper bag, purse—she’s got every corner covered. Her reasoning is simple: fragrance-free, soot-free, gentle on sensitive skin, and she can use them too. “Listen, if they’re for a baby, I use them too.”
As her youngest son grows, she says she’ll continue using Huggies®, eventually switching to Huggies® Little Movers®, since they’re diapers specially designed for babies on the move. This tracks, given that her child is now climbing up everything, loves getting wet, and cannot be contained.
Plus, she says her kids have never experienced rashes during their diaper years. For a mom, that’s an A+ report card.
The three phrases she wants every mom to remember
After “Baring it All,” Fernanda had nothing but kind words for moms and moms-to-be.
She recommends making your mantra short, earned, and worth saving somewhere:
“Don’t push yourself too much. Don’t judge yourself too much. You’re enough, and that’s it.”
Short, earned, and worth saving somewhere you can see it every day. Romero and Martinez are the proof that motherhood is always best with family and friends by your side and a trusted ally like Huggies®.
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