Emma Roberts had 'some dark nights' as a new mother after giving birth to her son Rhodes

Emma Roberts had "some dark nights" as a new mother after giving birth to her son Rhodes.

The American Horror Story actress, 34, welcomed her little boy in 2020 with her then partner Garrett Hedlund - who she split from two years after Rhodes' birth - and she's now opened up about motherhood admitting she has gone through some tough times but it's helped her grow.

She told Harper's Bazaar Spain: "Motherhood has given me so much depth in my emotions and understanding, both personally and professionally.

"Seeing everything through his eyes is beautiful and transforms your perspective on the world. I also find it inspiring for my work.

"I've had some dark nights postpartum. Using those emotions creatively is interesting.

"My son is about to turn five, and I feel like I'm still discovering who I am, as a person and as a mother. I try to do my best, although I don't always succeed, but I try."