Following the huge online debate that was sparked with her breast pump picture, actress Radhika Apte has now posted for the first time since the controversy.
Sharing on Instagram, the 'Sister Midnight' actress shared a lovely photo of her husband, Benedict Taylor, and her baby girl. Although their faces are not visible, the photo wonderfully captures the father-daughter pair with their wrists entwined.
Captioning it, Radhika revealed her love and gratitude, saying, "Happy birthday to the man with the big hand. We love you and we are very lucky to have you #birthdayboy #favoriteperson #boxingbuds."
She hit the headlines a while back after sharing a genuine moment at the British Academy Film Awards, during which she was snapped pumping breast milk.
In an Instagram post, the 'Phobia' actress captioned, "And now my BAFTAs reality #breastfeeding #postpartum #breastpump I owe a big thanks to Natasha @tashtash07 for being able to facilitate me going to the BAFTAs. She planned the schedule around my breast pumping sessions.". She not only accompanied me to the washroom to express milk but more importantly brought me champagne in the loo. It’s hard as is to be a new mum and work, this level of care and sensitivity is rare in our film industry and much appreciated. #baftas2025 #sistermidnight #postpartum.”
Her tweet evoked divided opinions on social media. Numerous supporters praised her attempt to de-stigmatize breastfeeding and pumping, and at the same time, they raised concern about there not being appropriate facilities for mothers. Others felt let down that, despite improvement, women such as Radhika still experience issues like needing to pump in toilets, underlining the stigma that exists.
Radhika and Benedict's first child, a baby girl, was born in late 2024. The actress announced the happy news in December, sharing a heartwarming photo with her newborn. In her caption, she shared, "First work meeting back after birth, with our one-week-old at my breast."
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