Natalie Imbruglia has shared personal reflections on mental health, single motherhood, and the influences that shaped her career.
The Australian-born singer and actress, now 51, rose to fame after her role on the TV series Neighbours and the 1997 debut album Left of the Middle, which featured the hit single "Torn."
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Influences and Mental Health
Imbruglia expressed admiration for fellow musician Alanis Morissette, highlighting her impact during the early stages of her own career.
Morissette stood out for her distinct feistiness and willingness to openly discuss mental health struggles, which deeply inspired Imbruglia.
The singer also revealed that she frequently deals with procrastination due to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which sometimes causes her to run late.
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Balancing Work and Parenting
Managing professional commitments while raising her son remains a frequent source of anxiety for the Oxfordshire resident.
She often loses sleep over complex scheduling demands and humorously noted that her ideal superpower would be the ability to clone herself.
This would allow her to simultaneously manage her workload and spend time with her child.
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Reflecting on her upbringing, Imbruglia expressed gratitude for her parents, who provided the exact amount of support needed to build her lifelong tenacity.
