Patricia Arquette’s life – her children are grown, now she’s finding herself.
“The most exciting time of my life”
57-year-old Patricia Arquette is at a stage she’s never seen before. She says, “This is a very exciting moment in my life.”
Her children are grown, she’s single, and now, for the first time, she’s able to ask herself, “What do I want after all?” This freedom is new to her, as she became a mother at the age of 20.
Feeling Like a “Second Spring”
For Patricia, this phase is like the “second spring” of life. She had heard that in Chinese culture, menopause is called the “second spring.”
For her, this is absolutely true. The world now looks different – she can embark on new adventures, meet old friends, and spend time with people she misses. Her life is now completely hers.
Why did you choose the ‘Murdaugh’ role?
It was this feeling that inspired her to work on Hulu’s new series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family.’
She plays Maggie Murdaugh, a woman who was close to reaching this very moment in her life—when her children grow up and life becomes her own again.
But Maggie’s husband, Alex Murdaugh, turned out to be a pathological liar and manipulator who murdered her and their son.
Patricia says this is the story of a woman who begins to realize, “I don’t even know who I’m married to.” This story of layered lies and deception drags her down.
So, look at Patricia Arquette—not just as a talented actress, but as a woman forging a new identity for herself. Regardless of age, we all should have the courage to start afresh!