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- Time of India
'It took a toll': Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky opens up about parenting struggles, body image
Paulina Gretzky balances her public image with her role as a devoted mother to Tatum and River (Image via her IG)
Paulina Gretzky
may be known for her red carpet style and glamorous social media presence, but behind the scenes, she's a devoted mom to two boys—Tatum and River—whom she shares with her husband, pro golfer Dustin Johnson.
The couple, who got engaged in 2013 and tied the knot in 2022 at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, have embraced parenthood while navigating fame, family, and their own evolving roles.
How Paulina Gretzky opened up about the emotional toll of pregnancy
Gretzky has been candid about her journey to motherhood. In a 2023 interview with KIND Magazine, she reflected on the challenges of her pregnancies and the changes to her body. 'Pregnancy was tough and I'm not going to lie, adjusting to my new body, it took a toll,' she shared.
'But then I realised I had to pull myself out of this for my children... for my relationship with Dustin… for me.'
When it comes to raising their children, Paulina and Dustin rely on trust and open communication. 'We're not always on the same page,' she admitted to KIND, 'but we trust each other enough so that I know he's doing right by our children and he knows I'm doing right by our kids.' She also told ABC News, 'It's just unbelievable.
Dustin's the best dad, he's my best friend… we're just there for each other.'
Paulina Gretzky (Image via her IG)
Creating a grounded home despite the spotlight
Though their children are part of two iconic legacies—Wayne Gretzky's and Dustin Johnson's—Paulina emphasizes normalcy. 'Of course we want them to know that they're special, everyone is. But around the house, my dad is grandpa and Dustin is dad,' she said in KIND.
Her sons call their grandparents 'Honey' and 'Papa' and enjoy school pick-ups from them. As for naming her younger son River, Paulina's reason was simple: 'I just like the name,' Dustin revealed to Daily Mail. And on The Netchicks podcast, she shared she's open to one more: 'I would love a girl! But I want to enjoy being 32, 33, and then hopefully... have one more at 34.'
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