Vanessa and Nick Lachey are each other's rocks. Image Source: SheKnows
American actress, beauty pageant titleholder, model, and television host Vanessa Lachey recently spoke to People Magazine, where she opened up about how she grew up after her mother, Helen, dropped her off at her father’s home when she was nine years old with a promise to return but never did.
Talking about the strained relationship Vanessa Lachey had with her mother, she mentioned that, "I didn't really understand when she didn't come for one weekend, and then another weekend. Then you just hope she's going to come back and always wonder why she didn't. It took me [time] to understand that it wasn't [my fault]. "The actress shared that Helen did visit them a handful of times but then disappeared, but she expressed that she would want to hear her side of the story because she believes that it is not healthy or healing to carry bitterness.
Vanessa Lachey, further in her interview, mentioned that she does not want to nullify the power and strength she has in herself, but her husband and musician, Nick Lachey, has helped her a lot. Vanessa shared that Nick has been a constant and strong support for her, and she is forever grateful to him. The beauty pageant titleholder said, "What I needed was to believe in myself, and it took me marrying the best guy to say, "You are all that and more".
The television host shared in her upcoming book, ‘Life From Scratch’, that she was 18-years-old when she saw her mother for the last time. Further, in her interview, Vanessa Lachey said that she was terrified of having a little girl because she believed that she would mess her up, but now when she looks back to that moment, she calls that moment ‘ridiculous’. The feeling of being terrified as she was moving towards being a parent was because Vanessa struggled with a feeling of self-doubt and insecurity but eventually realized that she might not fall into the same patterns and for that she is grateful.
Vanessa Lachey and Nick Lachey have three kids together; daughter, Brooklyn, and sons, Camden and Phoenix. She said, "What I've taken out of it is how it's ultimately made me a better mom, a better wife, and hopefully a better person. I will never take my family for granted."
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey started dating in 2006 and got married in 2011. Soon they became one of the most iconic couples in the industry. Vanessa shared with PEOPLE, that before the two decided to get married, they had deep conversations about everything which included her past, present, and what future she looked forward to because she believed that she wanted Nick to know where she comes from. Nick, during the interview with PEOPLE, shared, "One thing I've learned about my wife is that she's a fighter and so resilient. If nothing else, [her experience] gave her a real appreciation for how important her kids are to her. "
Vanessa Lachey stars in NCIS and became the first woman and Asian American to lead NCIS, and she mentioned that when she got the job, Nick Lachey said, 'This is your time'. Nick further added, "We've always supported each other — whether I'm going on tour and they come with me, or we move to Hawaii for her show. We just look at it as a big family adventure. "
"Life From Scratch," a new book by a former beauty pageant winner, and will include personal stories, ideas, delectable recipes, and parenting advice to help you make your own celebrations unique and unforgettable. Talking about the book, Vanessa Lachey shared, "Your messy past doesn't have to define your future. For that person who is doubting themselves, I would just encourage them to know that they know what's best for themselves and their family. " The book comes out on November 30th, 2021.
Life From Scratch’s official description says, "A fun, uplifting yearlong guide that celebrates families that color outside the lines, Life from Scratch will inspire people to make each season, and each special moment, their own."
