Rita Ora has revealed her thoughts on having children and discussed her marriage to husband Taika Waititi in a candid new interview.
Speaking to Blag Magazine, out this month, the 32-year-old singer opened up about how marriage has “made her more mature” but admitted that “no one really prepares you for it.”
The star tied the knot with her 48-year-old filmmaker boyfriend, close friends and family in a small ceremony in LA on August 4, 2022.
On the impact of marriage, she said: “It was a really, really big milestone.” I don’t think anyone really prepares you for it until you’re in it.
“They say all these things: ‘Be careful with that,’ ‘Make sure you have date nights,’ and blah blah blah blah. But like physically you don’t really know what it’s going to feel like until you do it.
Speaking up: Rita Ora has revealed how she feels about having children and opened up about her marriage to husband Taika Waititi in a candid new interview
Honest: Speaking to Blag Magazine, out this month, the 32-year-old singer opened up about how marriage has “made her more mature” but admitted that “no one really prepares you for it.”
“And I think that was a big shock, basically, because you really feel like you’re growing up [and] That’s what they teach you. “You get married, you grow up, you become a lady, you grow up, you become a woman.”
She added about the pressure of having children: “Then it’s like having children and all these things that they teach you.” But I never believed in that.
“But I feel like being married… it’s a big decision and it was a real wake-up call for me because I knew, ‘Whoa, I’m really in control of my life,’ because that was such an impactful decision.” “
For the accompanying shoot, she wowed in a sexy black tank top and jeans as she turned heads on a bed.
Meanwhile, in the cover photo, she wore a casual white patterned t-shirt as she looked at the camera with a sultry look.
The couple tied the knot in a spontaneous ceremony they planned with eight people in just two weeks after Rita popped the question during a trip to Palm Springs.
Rita wore a number of looks from the British designer and told Vogue why she particularly chose the semi-sheer dress for her walk down the aisle.
She explained: “I was looking for something that would feel unique and a little unexpected, so I went with the one-shoulder and lace.”
Work it: For the accompanying photo shoot, she wowed in a sexy black tank top and jeans as she turned heads on a bed
Stylish lady: Meanwhile, in the cover photo, she wore a casual white patterned t-shirt while looking at the camera with a sensual look
Ehrlich: When talking about the impact of marriage, she said, “That was a really, really big milestone.” I don’t think anyone really prepares you for it until you’re in it.
Fair: She added of the pressure of having children: “Then it’s like having children and all these things they teach you. “But I never believed in that.”
“I saw this Tom Ford dress years ago and found it exactly my size right before the wedding. “It couldn’t be better.”
Speaking about wearing Tom Ford on her big day, Rita gushed: “He’s one of my close friends now and I adore and admire him so much.” Getting married in his dress was a dream come true.
“And because it wasn’t planned, I didn’t know if the right dress would even be in town, and I just took a chance and went to the Tom Ford store, and they had it perfect with the veil,” No changes had to be made to my size.”
For the ceremony, Rita slipped into a beautiful one-shoulder white lace dress teamed with chunky platform heels.
For the reception, the star then changed into a dramatic white dress with ruffles and a plunging neckline, before changing into an eye-catching flared co-ord and lace bralet.
Rita further revealed that she wore her mother’s pearls with her wedding dress, while Taika wore a Brunello Cucinelli suit.
In January, Rita finally confirmed that she and Taika had tied the knot after months of speculation, describing the wedding as “perfect” and a “special day.”
The hitmaker was speaking on Heart Radio Breakfast to promote her latest single ‘You Only Love Me’, shortly after posing topless to celebrate the release.
Rita said: “Yes [I am married]. I’m officially off the market, folks. I chose to keep it more private and keep it more to myself, but with my new video I’m playing with what could have been.
She continued: “When the rumors started, it was her, wasn’t it? I wanted to play on it. “I wanted to have a wedding that didn’t go according to plan… but that doesn’t mean that actually happened.”
Happy: The star married her 48-year-old filmmaker boyfriend in a small ceremony in LA on August 4, 2022, surrounded by close friends and family
Cute: In January, Rita finally confirmed that she and Taika had tied the knot after months of speculation, describing the wedding as “perfect” and a “special day” (seen in November 2023).
Rita gushed about the big day and said: “It was perfect.” It was exactly how I wanted it.
“It was beautiful and perfect.” It’s nice to keep some things to myself, sometimes it was nice and sweet… Sorry it’s not that interesting. One day I’m going to throw a big party.’
Rita and Taika started dating after being close friends for years. Last month the star told Tatler: “We became really good friends for about four years and then decided to screw it all up and get married.”
“I had never had a direct friendship with anyone before I ended up with them. I honestly think it was the best way to meet someone.”