Beyond the glitz and glamor of her acting career, Nixon holds a profound perspective on motherhood. Her perspective is shaped by her journey as a mother to three children, one of whom is transgender.
Her oldest son has played a significant role in shaping her advocacy and outspoken stance on global issues. In a heartfelt declaration, Nixon shared how her maternal instincts have deeply influenced her views.
She also expressed how the values she holds dear play a significant role in shaping her perspective. This influence is especially evident in her stance on the Palestine issue.
“I am the mother of two Jewish children, whose grandparents are Holocaust survivors,” said Nixon. “My oldest son, in particular, has really been reaching out to my wife and I, and asking us, imploring us really to say: ‘Use your voice to affirm as loudly as you can that ‘never again’ means never again for anyone…’”
On another occasion, Nixon shared her views on motherhood, “I was a daughter for a long time and then I became a mother and I became my own mother. I became more comfortable with the idea of my own opinion mattering and being able to say it out loud.”
This evolution of self, from daughter to mother, has empowered her to use her voice for those who cannot. She advocates for a ceasefire in Gaza. Her advocation is from a maternal plea for the safety and well-being of all children. This is inclusive of Palestinian children whose plight she highlights with alarming statistics and a call for moral clarity.