There’s no doubt that we pick up a lot from our parents, shaping who we are and how we navigate life. In a heartfelt chat with Closer Weekly at the BAM Gala, Eva Amurri Martino shared her admiration for her mom, Susan Sarandon, and how her upbringing has influenced the way she raises her own kids — her 4-year-old daughter Marlowe and 2-year-old son Major.
"My mom was the ultimate role model for me," Eva said, reflecting on her childhood. "She showed me that being a working mom isn’t just possible but incredibly rewarding. She taught me that you can chase your dreams with unapologetic passion while still being an amazing caregiver. Watching her lead by example helped me shape my own parenting journey, which has been nothing short of transformative."
A Unique Bond: Eavesdropping on Dinner Conversations
Eva, now 34, recalls one of the most cherished activities she enjoyed with her mom, Susan, when she was growing up. It wasn’t anything extravagant—just a simple yet fun tradition of eavesdropping on dinner table conversations at restaurants. This little game added a touch of excitement to their dining experiences.
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"As a kid, we’d go out to dinner and try to listen in on what other people were saying," Eva reminisced. "Sometimes, it felt like we were part of a mystery novel—witnessing bad dates or dramatic breakups. There was never a dull moment at a New York City restaurant. It was such a unique way to bond and create memories together."
Passing the Torch: Raising the Next Generation
Fast forward to today, Eva is now a proud mother of two, and she’s eager to pass on the same kind of experiences to her children. For Eva, motherhood has always been a top priority. She’s known since high school that being a mom was something she deeply desired, and she’s committed to doing it with excellence.
"If you ask my friends from high school, they’ll all tell you that I talked about how important it was for me to be a mom one day," Eva shared in her Happily Eva After column. "Motherhood is something I’ve always known I wanted, and I wanted to do it well. But what I’ve learned since becoming a mom is that there’s no way to completely control what happens with our children. Embracing that uncertainty and learning to surrender is the first step toward finding solutions and growing as a parent."
Lessons in Surrender and Growth
Through her journey as a mom, Eva has discovered that parenting is about more than just control—it’s about trust, adaptability, and love. She’s learned that letting go of the need to micromanage every aspect of her children’s lives opens the door to deeper connections and meaningful growth.
"Motherhood has taught me to surrender to the unpredictability of life," Eva concluded. "It’s not always easy, but it’s taught me to trust the process and embrace the beautiful chaos. That’s the beauty of parenting—it’s a
