Karen Nguyen refused the role of the third child because her husband is a businessman, wants to give her a wedding gift worth the price of gold

In the past, Karen Nguyen has turned down many invitations to play the role of "baby three", even though she knew it was a good opportunity to develop her career. However, the reason was not only her career direction, but also her daughter's future.

Don't want to continue playing the role of "little three"

After a long absence, actress Karen Nguyen marked her return with the lead role in the movie Under the Lake. She shared her happiness at being given the opportunity to transform into a character with depth, clear psychology, combining tragedy, comedy and action. This is what she has been waiting for a long time to show her ability.

"It's been a long time since I had such a strong role. If I just came back with a normal role, I'm afraid it would be difficult to make an impression. So when I read the script, I felt lucky because this was a worthy opportunity for me to invest and revive my career," said Karen Nguyen.

About half a year after giving birth, Karen Nguyen started going back to casting. However, the invitations at that time were mainly for the role of "baby three", the type of character that helped her attract public attention but also firmly attached her name to a stereotype that was difficult to escape.

"Every year, there are 2-3 projects that invite me, but they are all for the role of "little three". That was not an easy time for me. I was at a crossroads, should I continue with the familiar role to return soon, or should I wait for another character to refresh myself?", she said.

Karen Nguyen admitted that she once burst into tears because she felt stuck when she was constantly being stereotyped.

"I'm afraid that if I continue to refuse, I will no longer have a chance to return to film. The shadow of "little three" is too big, sometimes making me feel sorry for myself. But I still choose to stop, because I don't want to be identified with a negative image forever, especially when I'm a mother," the actress confided.

Karen Nguyen admitted that thanks to her role as "baby three" in the MV "Where are you, Anh" (Huong Giang), her name became more widely known, but it also made it difficult for her to find different roles.

"At first, I was happy because people mentioned me so much. But later, when the name "baby three" appeared in real life, I started to feel tired. Some people who had never seen the movie thought I was that kind of person in real life," she confided.

Karen Nguyen mentioned the story of artist Kieu Trinh, who shared about the pressure of being called the "Queen of Sensitive Scenes" which caused her daughter to be teased by her friends. The story made her think more deeply about the long-term consequences.

"Right now, people may see those roles as normal, but 5 or 10 years from now, when my child grows up and is asked "Is your mother the third child?", how will I answer? For me, family and children are always the top priority. I do not regret my decision," Karen Nguyen said.

Husband is discreet, a companion during postpartum depression

Sharing with the media, Karen Nguyen said she had gone through stressful periods and even had signs of postpartum depression.

"Women after giving birth are worried about returning to the labor market. It's already difficult for office workers, let alone freelancers like me," she said.

According to the actress, this comeback is even more difficult than when she first started her career. She is not a big name that can attract attention just by appearing, so she puts even more pressure on herself to reaffirm her position.

"Although my family is not poor and does not need me to work to support myself, I have always wanted to be financially independent. During the time I stayed home to take care of my children, I was so stressed that I felt... useless.

Going to work, no matter how little or much, is still an asset that I earn myself. At that time, staying at home without making any money, I felt terribly frustrated," the actress confided.

Karen Nguyen said there was a time when she thought so negatively that she thought she would never have a chance to return to work. The pressure of not being able to get back in shape, not being able to go to work, and having a baby for the first time weighed heavily on her, causing her to cry many times.

Luckily, her husband is always there to support and accompany her. He does not put financial pressure on her, but instead supports her in pursuing her passion and is always her spiritual support when she is most tired.

"Being a mother is the most sacred and happiest thing I have ever had. I loved children before, and since having children, I have understood that love even more. Now, whatever I do, I think about my children and their future," Karen Nguyen shared.

Since becoming a mother, the actress has become more conscious of her personal image. She not only takes care of herself but also wants to be a role model for her children to look up to and learn from every day.

Karen Nguyen is quite secretive about her personal life. She said that partly it is due to her personality, and partly because her husband works in business, is introverted and does not like noise.

"My husband's family is in business so everyone lives a rather private life. When I married someone from a different field like that, I understood that I needed to know how to compromise. I just want the audience to know me through my works and artistic projects, not my private life," she shared.

Karen Nguyen said that the couple are the same age, and they met as friends before developing into love. Thanks to that, they have many similarities in thoughts, feelings and interests.

"He also loves movies and art like me. There are things I haven't had time to say but he understands and supports me. That makes me feel lucky," the actress said.

Before getting married, Karen Nguyen had set clear principles for her career, especially when taking on sensitive roles. After having a daughter, she became even more careful.

"Sometimes, when a producer invites me to a role with a sensitive scene, I will ask carefully about the level of sensitivity. If it is "hot" at the level of hugging and light kissing, I can consider it. But if the scene is too violent, I will definitely have to think again," she said.

According to Karen Nguyen, sometimes just a few images cut out of context can affect children later on. "I don't want my children to be teased by their friends because of their mother's roles. So I choose the appropriate limit to balance between passion and responsibility to the family," she frankly said.

Wedding envelope controversy

Recently, the actress expressed her opinion about the current situation of overcharging for wedding invitations in many families, where everyone is invited to a wedding, as long as there is an envelope.

She said: "I got married 3 years ago. Although the wedding preparation period was full of hardship, it was still a very happy time for me and my husband.

In my opinion, having a wedding in an extravagant way is a bad way of thinking, still existing in many parents.

The wedding is for the children, so their wishes should be respected. In my opinion, who is invited and how it is organized should be based on the financial situation, avoiding formality.

How much you give at a wedding depends on your feelings and financial ability. However, I also think that it is reasonable for you to return the same amount of money that people give you, although it needs to be adjusted according to the time.

I often tell my best friends that when you get married, I will exchange gold at the rate of gold, and not at the exact value of the gold you paid when you got married.

When someone sends an invitation, it means they've thought about it and expected me to be there, so I always try to arrange to attend."

When asked about whether she made a profit or loss after the wedding, Karen Nguyen frankly said: "I definitely lost a lot financially, because the decoration was elaborate even though the wedding was small. But I gained a lot emotionally.

On the day of the party, it was raining heavily and there were still not enough guests at the last minute. However, in the end, everyone still showed up to give their blessings. At that moment, I felt only warmth and gratitude.

Because I value feelings, I refuse to accept gifts from close friends who cannot attend. I only hope that you will come to celebrate, not wait for wedding gifts.

Careful planning is necessary not only for the bride and groom but also for the guests. This issue must be clear so as not to fall into a situation where we have to carry a 'big debt'. And we cannot transfer that debt to the guests, which is unreasonable."

Huong Giang officially speaks up about the news of getting married to hotboy boyfriend Phu Cuong Đình Như17:10:32 15/02/2025Recently, Vietnamese showbiz has received a lot of good news. Specifically, Miss H Hen Niê and runner-up Tam Nhu received a marriage proposal, preparing to get on the flower car. This seems to inadvertently create pressure for Miss Huong Giang.