Christina Milian, known for her role as a young Maria LaGuerta in Dexter: Original Sin, discusses her fulfilling life in Paris after relocating with her family last year. Milian, 43, balances her Hollywood career with the demands of family life in France, embracing the French lifestyle.
Milian explains her daily routine, emphasizing the seamless blend of family time and professional commitments. Her days are dedicated to family activities, exercise, self-care, and preparing dinner. Work typically begins around 7 p.m. with phone calls and other tasks, often overlapping with dinner preparation. While this overlap can be slightly stressful, Milian manages to maintain a healthy balance. By 8:30 p.m., her focus fully shifts to work responsibilities. “Then I’m all good. Then I handle business at nighttime,” she says.
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This schedule allows Milian ample time to dedicate to her three children: 14-year-old Violet with ex The-Dream, and Isaiah, 4, and Kenna, 3, with husband Matt Pokora, a French native. She cherishes the opportunity to be actively involved in her children’s lives, recognizing the significant responsibility of parenthood. “Being a parent is not easy. That’s a huge job,” she acknowledges. The Parisian lifestyle provides the ideal environment for balancing work and family, offering a fulfilling daily experience.
Milian expresses her love for the Parisian lifestyle, emphasizing the ability to accomplish everything needed within a day. While she and Pokora are open to future moves, they anticipate remaining in Paris for the foreseeable future, establishing it as a central location for their family. Their children attend school in Paris, and Milian desires for them to maintain fluency in the French language. “My kids go to school there. I want the kids to continue speaking the language,” she explains. She herself is also actively learning French, currently at a 60% fluency level.
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Despite the nine-hour time difference, Milian successfully navigates her Hollywood career from Paris. She humorously recounts her 2 a.m. callback audition for Dexter: Original Sin, conducted in her kitchen while her family slept. The unusual circumstances didn’t hinder her success; she landed the role and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the prequel series. The casting decision was swift, highlighting her talent and suitability for the role. “To get the call within the week was wild. I was so excited,” she shares. Milian’s experiences demonstrate her adaptability and commitment to both her career and family, thriving in the dynamic environment of Paris.
