--- title: "\"I've always wanted to give birth to one, to adopt one\": Irina Soponaru talks about motherhood plans at 40" description: "In an interview with TSN Glamour, Irina Soponaru shared that she dreams of adopting a child, but is not yet ready for motherhood due to the stress associated with the war. The actress admitted that she regrets not having a child earlier." date: 2026-11-03T08:47:46.413Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/irina-soponaru-adoption-motherhood-40-years tags: [irina-soponaru, motherhood, adoption, ukraine-war, celebrity-interview, lifestyle] author: "Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "I've always wanted to give birth to one, to adopt one": Irina Soponaru talks about motherhood plans at 40 ![Irina Soponaru in a green sweater sitting in an armchair during an interview about motherhood](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/03/irina-soponaru-usynovlenie-materinstvo-40-let/irina-soponaru-usynovlenie-materinstvo-40-let-1.webp) ## Key Points - Irina Soponaru, at 40, admitted that she dreams of adopting a child, but is not yet morally ready - The actress links her unpreparedness for motherhood with the stress caused by the war - Soponaru lives in Kyiv and does not consider moving abroad for the sake of having a child - She is inspired by the example of Timur Miroshnychenko's family, who raise adopted children Ukrainian actress and comedienne Irina Soponaru, who recently celebrated her 40th birthday, spoke candidly in an interview with TSN Glamour about her views on motherhood and future plans. The star admitted that she has long been thinking about adopting a child, but does not yet consider herself ready for such a decision. The conversation took place as part of the Styler project by RBC-Ukraine, where Soponaru shared not only her family plans but also how the war has changed her life priorities. ### Youth plans that "collapsed" According to Soponaru, in her youth she envisioned her life completely differently. The actress planned to get married at 22 and give birth to her first child by 25. However, reality turned out differently: she married British national Rhys Baynham at 37, and the couple has no children yet. "And now I'm 40, I'm already married, got married at 37, no children yet. So all these young plans of ours collapsed, at least for me," the artist admitted. At the same time, she emphasized that she does not consider moving abroad for the sake of having a child and continues to live in Kyiv, where she always returns after visiting relatives. ### War as the main factor of unpreparedness Soponaru directly linked her unpreparedness for pregnancy to the constant stress caused by the full-scale war. The actress stated that living in Kyiv "gives some illusion of normality" for her, and she is not yet ready to make a decision about motherhood under the pressure of circumstances. "I don't know, maybe something will change," she added, not ruling out that her views may change over time. Soponaru called the full-scale war the biggest shock in her life, which affected both professional opportunities and personal plans. ### The path to motherhood through adoption Since childhood, Irina dreamed of raising two children — influenced, according to her, by the experience of growing up with her sister. The actress has always considered the possibility of not only giving birth but also adopting a child. "I've always wanted to give birth to one, to adopt one. Especially now, during the war, when you see all these stories that just break your heart. And it seems to me that it would be right to adopt a child overall. But for now, I am not morally ready for this," Soponaru said. When asked if she is ready for adoption if she has no biological children, the artist answered in the affirmative. ### Inspiration and regrets on the eve of the anniversary As an example that inspires her to decide on adoption, Soponaru cited the family of TV presenter Timur Miroshnychenko and his wife Inna, who raise adopted children. "Examples like Timur Miroshnychenko, his wife, inspire me very much. Therefore, I think that everything can be dealt with. If there is a desire," the actress noted. When asked about regrets at 40, she replied that she doesn't like summing up personal results, but admitted: "Well, I probably regret not having a child earlier. Other than that, I don't regret anything." At the same time, Soponaru does not feel significant changes after the anniversary and notes that modern women have significantly more opportunities for self-care and an active lifestyle than previous generations. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Ирина Сопонару призналась, что мечтает усыновить ребенка и рассказала, о чем жалеет в 40 лет](https://styler.rbc.ua/ukr/people/irina-soponaru-ziznalasya-shcho-mrie-usinoviti-1793695348.html) - Primary source: the full text of the TSN Glamour interview with quotes from the actress. All key facts (age, marriage date, plans, quotes) are taken from this material. - ["Я не настолько смелая". Ирина Сопонару призналась, готова ли она уйти в декрет и чего боится во ...](https://www.obozrevatel.com/shou-oboz/ya-ne-nastolko-smelaya-irina-soponaru-priznalas-gotova-li-ona-ujti-v-dekret-i-chego-boitsya-vo-vremya-vojnyi.htm) - Confirms the fact of Soponaru's marriage to Briton Rhys Baynham in 2024 and the interview theme regarding motherhood against the backdrop of war. - ["Его банковская карта – у меня". Ирина Сопонару рассказала, кто в их семье с мужем-британцем ...](https://www.obozrevatel.com/shou-oboz/ego-bankovskaya-karta-u-menya-irina-soponaru-rasskazala-kto-v-ih-seme-s-muzhem-britantsem-rasporyazhaetsya-dengami.htm) - Подтверждает факт замужества Сопонару за британцем Рисом Бейнхемом в 2024 году и тему интервью о материнстве на фоне войны. ## FAQ ### Who is Irina Soponaru's husband? Irina Soponaru married British national Rhys Baynham at 37. The marriage took place in 2024. ### Why is Soponaru not ready for motherhood? The actress links her unpreparedness for pregnancy and childbirth with the constant stress caused by the full-scale war. She also stated that she does not want to make a decision under the pressure of circumstances. ### Where does Irina Soponaru live? Soponaru lives in Kyiv. She travels abroad to visit relatives, but always returns home and does not consider moving abroad. ### Whose example does Soponaru consider for adoption? The actress is inspired by the example of TV presenter Timur Miroshnychenko and his wife Inna, who raise adopted children.