Elizabeth Banks and husband Max Handelman‘s children aren’t even youngsters but, however she’s already planning for her life after they go away the home.
“Existentially proper now, I’m in a spot the place I’m like, ‘My children are gone in 10 years,’ and when my children are gone, I’m like, ‘What number of medication are we doing? What number of orgies are we having?’” the actress, 49, joked in the course of the Monday, July 17, episode of Dax Shepard‘s “Armchair Knowledgeable” podcast. “I’m gonna get f–king nuts. What’s left to guard at that time? I’m such a goody two-shoes.”
Banks and Handelman, 50, share sons Felix, 12, and Magnus, 10. Although the couple nonetheless have a number of extra years with their sons below their roof, they lately received a style of child-free life once they celebrated Handelman’s birthday with their “biggest greatest pals” — and no children.
“I simply did mushrooms for the primary time. It was a delight,” Banks recalled of the social gathering. “[I’m like,] ‘We’re getting previous, let’s attempt stuff.’ I don’t have any FOMO, let me be clear. I did it. I’ve completed it. … I fell on the dance flooring at Madonna‘s home.”
Elizabeth Banks. Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock
Shepard, 48, stated he was absolutely on board with Banks’ plan to go wild throughout center age, however he provided some unsolicited recommendation for planning who to ask to any future orgies. “I’m gonna urge you to be very tactical about who you’re inviting to the orgy. Since you don’t need to tip your hand an excessive amount of,” he suggested, explaining that Banks shouldn’t open negotiations along with her No. 1 selection. “Let’s say you need Chris Hemsworth to be at this orgy. … Your first decide must be your fourth decide.”
Banks, in the meantime, joked that it appeared like Shepard may be inviting himself to the social gathering. “I really feel such as you’re coming,” she stated. “The seed’s being planted proper now!”
Whereas Banks is trying ahead to life after elevating youngsters, she famous that she’s “addicted” to her children for the time being. “They’re wonderful. I can’t wait to see what occurs subsequent. It’s gonna be arduous and wonderful,” she stated. “I’m so excited to see all that play out. That’s [my] No. 1 precedence.”
Max Handelman and Elizabeth Banks. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
With regards to her marriage, Banks is grateful that she and her husband — who’ve been collectively for 31 years — have such a sound connection.
“I additionally really feel like what’s wonderful about once you’re with somebody this lengthy is the extent of belief is so deep you could be like, ‘I wanna attempt some loopy s–t,’” she stated. “Look, none of this might ever occur this manner. I wanna stay open to experiences and never shut myself off from issues perpetually. I need to hold increasing.”