Actress Sienna Miller has shared that she was significantly pregnant throughout the filming of her new legal drama, War. By the conclusion of the shoot, she was 35 weeks into her pregnancy, adding a considerable layer of difficulty to the demanding production schedule. The series, which delves into the acrimonious divorce proceedings between two elite London law firms, stars Miller opposite Dominic West.

Filming Under Difficult Circumstances

Miller, 44, who welcomed her third child in April with partner Oli Green, 29, described the filming experience for War as particularly challenging due to her advanced stage of pregnancy. The actress recounted long days that often began and ended in darkness, a stark contrast to the intense emotional and legal battles depicted on screen. She plays Carla Duval, while West, 56, portrays her ex-husband, Morgan Henderson.

Adding to the unique circumstances of the production, Miller revealed that her co-star Phoebe Fox was also pregnant during the filming of War. In a notable creative decision, Fox’s pregnancy was incorporated into the show’s narrative. Miller lightheartedly commented on this shared experience with Fox, telling The Observer, “She got in first. We sat together scoffing Freddos in between shots.”

Reflections on Motherhood and Identity

The demands of motherhood, particularly with a newborn and a young child, have led Miller to reflect candidly on her personal identity and fashion sense. In recent interviews, she has humorously described feeling like a “lactating heifer” and struggling to dress her changing body, especially her “massive boobs.” This period of intense maternal care, following nearly four years of continuous pregnancy or breastfeeding, has led her to question her sense of self.

“I have completely lost my fashion sense,” Miller admitted. “I’ve been pregnant or breastfeeding for nearly four years, and I think something happens to the brain – or you’re so f***ing tired – that you sacrifice your identity. You’re just ‘mother’…” She expressed a feeling of being underslept and disconnected from her former self, humorously noting the difficulty in dressing her physique. “I also have massive boobs, which I don’t know how to dress. Anyway, this is far too much information…”

Miller also shared with Vogue her experience of being “up breastfeeding since the crack of dawn,” reinforcing her feeling of being a “lactating heifer.” She finds herself seeking fashion advice from model Alexa Chung, who is the partner of Miller’s ex-partner, Tom Sturridge. This collaboration extends to seeking guidance on what to wear for high-profile events, such as the recent Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger premiere.

Balancing Career and Family Life

The actress, who welcomed her third child in April with fiancé Oli Green, 29, and became engaged two months later, has been navigating the complexities of a burgeoning family alongside her professional commitments. She previously appeared on The Jimmy Fallon Show just three weeks after giving birth, where she spoke about the exhaustion that accompanies new motherhood.

“It feels like stringing sentences together is a bit challenging,” Miller confessed to Fallon. “I’m on very little sleep but I’m madly in love with my baby. It’s crazy to be talking words and wearing a dress. What has happened from pajama gate.” When asked about which child was more challenging to manage, she cited a recent transatlantic flight with her toddler and newborn as particularly arduous. “The toddler now wins hands down. It was an absolute disaster. There’s no negotiating. I got to the immigration line and just broke down.”

In a separate conversation with Vogue, Miller elaborated on her feelings about her most recent pregnancy. Having desired another child for a long time and having come to terms with the possibility of not having more children after turning 40, the surprise arrival was met with immense joy. “I’d wanted another baby for so long that my postpartum was just bliss,” she stated. “I had thought, by the time I was 40, that it wouldn’t happen. That I’d have my one baby and I kind of made peace with it. It was such a surprise, and it was such a bonus that I was just euphoric. I felt existentially relieved.”

‘War’ Release Details

The legal drama series War, which features Sienna Miller and Dominic West, is set to be available in the UK starting October 2 on Sky and Now.