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One woman. One mission. Countless lives transformed. Emmy-nominated actress Connie Britton is no stranger to telling unforgettable stories. But with her latest project, she’s no longer just acting — she’s intervening.

Premiering May 5 on the Hallmark Channel, The Motherhood isn’t just a feel-good reality show. It’s a soul-shaking, tear-spilling, laugh-out-loud journey that dares to step into the unspoken chaos of single motherhood and do what no one else has: bring light, love, and tangible change.

Some may call it “Queer Eye for single moms,” and while the comparison is flattering, the truth is even deeper. This show doesn’t just give makeovers — it gives women their lives back. It’s raw. It’s radiant. It’s real.

At an intimate and emotionally charged luncheon held at the breathtaking Glasshouse on the Park in New York City, Britton sat down with Page Six to open her heart about the show. What she revealed was not a pitch, but a confession — one filled with vulnerability and strength.

Years ago, after adopting her son Yoby from Ethiopia, Britton found herself suddenly relocated to Nashville to shoot Nashville. Fame and cameras surrounded her, but she was deeply, painfully alone. A brand-new single mother in a brand-new city, without friends, without family, without a village. She admitted it simply: “I didn’t have anyone.” That silence, that absence of support, was deafening — and unforgettable.

It was in that isolation that the idea for The Motherhood began to take shape. What if no woman ever had to feel this way again? What if motherhood didn’t have to be a quiet struggle behind closed doors? What if there were a space — on screen — that held mothers gently, lovingly, and reminded them that they’re not broken, they’re heroic?

That dream is now a reality. In each episode of The Motherhood, Britton teams up with three dynamic experts known as “The Neighbor Ladies” to meet one single mother, learn her story, and help her rebuild from the inside out. It’s not therapy. It’s not charity. It’s something far more radical — it’s recognition.

With Scout Productions — the company behind Queer Eye — at the helm, the show doesn’t shy away from hard truths. It explores the exhaustion, the financial instability, the lost identities, and the invisible wounds of doing it all alone. But it also celebrates the power of being seen, of being heard, of being held — maybe for the first time in years.

Britton herself warns that The Motherhood will test your emotions. “I defy anyone to get through an episode without crying — or laughing,” she said with a knowing smile. “Because that’s what being human is. That’s what being a mother is.”

And while her focus may be on elevating others, Britton is still amazed by one professional mystery: “Would you please put this in?” she said with a laugh, flicking her famously luxurious red hair. “It’s been thirty years, and no one’s asked me to endorse a haircare line. It needs to happen. Come on!”

The event celebrating the launch of The Motherhood wasn’t just a publicity moment — it was a movement in motion. Stars like Mariska Hargitay, Padma Lakshmi, Camryn Manheim, Rosanna Arquette, and Carla Gugino gathered not for cameras, but for community. This wasn’t Hollywood glitz — it was sisterhood.

For Britton, who has spent three decades illuminating the small screen, this series marks a turning point. She’s not stepping into a character anymore. She’s stepping into purpose. The Motherhood is more than a television show — it’s a lifeline. A revolution wrapped in warmth. A love letter to every woman who’s ever whispered, “I’m doing this alone,” and hoped someone would hear.

Now, someone has.

And when The Motherhood arrives, it won’t just make headlines — it will leave handprints on hearts.

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