Jacqueline: My parents go through everything I go through

Jacqueline Fernandez, mourning the loss of her mother in April, fondly remembered a proud moment-her

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debut alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme. She expressed how her parents were deeply invested in every triumph and challenge she faced in her career. “It takes so much for parents to still support you through everything,” she reflected.On Set with an IdolIn an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jacqueline recalled a special moment when her entire family traveled to Italy during the filming of her Hollywood debut, 'Kill ‘Em All 2'. She described her disbelief and excitement at working alongside her idol, Jean-Claude Van Damme. Her family had always admired him-her father was so dedicated that they even owned a laser disc of his movies. Being on set with him in Italy felt like a dream come true, and they helped each other with their lines. Jacqueline shared, “My parents came down and they were like, ‘We love our daughter. She made us proud.’ Life came full circle. At moments like this you feel it was all worth it–the struggle, the challenges, everything.” For her, this experience made all the hardships worthwhile.Sharing the Struggles

Addressing the challenges she has faced, including various controversies, Jacqueline emphasized the emotional toll not just on herself but also on her family. She explained, “What we go through as actors in the industry, our parents also go through it. Everything, it’s out there. It takes so much for parents to still support you through everything. My mother was always proud of me and she would always want me to keep striving and dreaming.”

Cherishing MemoriesThe actress expressed how fortunate she felt to have spent the last few months with her mother, though she often wishes she could have done more during that time. She admitted that coming to terms with her loss has been a long and ongoing process. Jacqueline believes that her mother would have wanted her to keep moving forward, as she was always her biggest supporter. Growing up in a simple household, the idea of pursuing acting once seemed unrealistic to her. Although she had dreamed of becoming an actress since she was very young, she only mustered the courage to share this ambition with her family when she was 18 or 19-and was relieved to find that they embraced her decision without hesitation.