American Woman Flees to English Countryside to Clear Her Mind. Instead She Finds Love with Airbnb Host's Son (Exclusive)

Megan and her boyfriend.Photo:Megan Megan Megan’s latest story began as she sought a mental break from watching the devastating Eaton fire in Pasadena, Calif., ravage her hometown. Despite being physically distant — working in London at the time — the emotional toll was immense. Her workplace recognized her distress and encouraged her to take a break. “I wasn’t a big city girl,” Megan explains exclusively to PEOPLE, “and whenever I’m wanting to recharge and rejuvenate myself, I feel like I always want to go into nature and somewhere slightly more secluded.

Amy Adams Admires Her Mom for Competing in Bodybuilding After 7 Kids: 'My Abs Have Never Looked Like That'

Amy Adams and Kathryn Adams attend the 23rd Annual ELLE Women.Photo:Jeff Vespa/GettyAmy Adams' mom Kathryn has always been an active multitasker.TheNightbitchactress, 50, said onLive with Kelly and Markthat her mother not only raised seven children but did so while exercising and chasing her bodybuilding goals at the same time.“I can’t even imagine [how she did it],” Adams said. “I mean, my mom is pretty remarkable in that she had a lot of energy.

Amy Adams Is Giving Her Mom Uniform an 'Upgrade' at the Request of Her Daughter Aviana, 14 (Exclusive)

Amy Adams says her daughter Aviana requested she update her mom uniform after spending years in leggings.Photo:Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock; Broadimage/Shutterstock Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock; Broadimage/Shutterstock Flawless on the red carpet, at homeAmy Adamshas gotten some new style pointers from a discerning audience. In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, the Oscar-nominated actress shares that her14-year-old daughter Aviana, who she shares with husbandDarren Le Gallo, has gently suggested she improve her go-to mom uniform. “I’m usually the least manicured at my household,” Adams, 50, says.

Amy Adams Says She Loved Acting Like a Dog inNightbitch: 'Zero F--s to Give' (Exclusive)

Amy Adams in ‘Nightbitch’.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty; Searchlight Pictures Amy Sussman/Getty; Searchlight Pictures Amy Adamsgoes proudly, fully feral in her latest film. And she still grins at the memory. “I was here for it,” Adams tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue of her character inNightbitch, who seemingly turns into an actual dog as a coping mechanism while grappling with the weight and isolation of new motherhood. The film finds an unraveling Adams sprouting a tail, howling at the night moon and enthusiastically eating from a dog bowl, to the delight of her young son and growing concern of her husband (Scoot McNairy).

Amy Adams Says There Were 'Years I Didn't Wear Makeup' in Public at Her Daughter's Request (Exclusive)

Amy Adams and Aviana Le Gallo.Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty Emma McIntyre/Getty Amy Adamsturns up the glam on the red carpet, but out of the spotlight she takes a low-key approach.In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, the actress, 50, remembers her 14-year-old daughterAvianarequesting that she keep it natural. “She didn’t like me wearing makeup,” Adams recalls.She continues: “She’s like, ‘I just want you to look like Mom, not like Amy Adams.’ And I was like, ‘You got it.