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Ali Fedotowsky-Manno and Husband Are 'Back in Bed Together' After Baby But It's 'Not the Same'

Ali Fedotowsky-Manno isn’t shying away from the admission that having a newborn changes everything in a marriage.

The former Bachelorette and husband Kevin Manno became parents of two on May 24 when they, alongside 2½-year-old daughter Molly Sullivan, welcomed the addition of baby boy Riley Doran.

And while the couple slept apart “out of necessity” for work-schedule purposes during the first months, they’re back in the same bed now — however, their dynamic is not quite the way it was before children, she tells PEOPLE Now.

“Our relationship’s still not the same,” says Fedotowsky-Manno, 34. “We have two kids 2 and under and we don’t do date nights nearly as much as we should.”

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The lifestyle blogger and former reality star recalls an incident that happened just a few days prior, when daughter Molly saw her parents share a smooch and said, in a surprised tone, ” ‘Mommy and Daddy give hugs!’ “

“I didn’t like that that was surprising to her,” Fedotowsky-Manno tells PEOPLE. “I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, Mommy and Daddy should give hugs more often in front of our children.’ “

The mother of two admits she and Manno, a radio host for Valentine in the Morning, are operating on “tunnel vision” as parents of young children.

“We’re still working on getting back to that passionate place, ’cause it’s hard — we’re tunnel vision right now,” she explains. “We’re like, ‘Just survive, just survive, just survive.’ “

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Fedotowsky-Manno jokes that she and her husband are “still not having as many make-out sessions” as they had before they became parents — and says they “never fought” in their childless days.

“Since kids, we fight,” she divulges. “Over stupid things, like what time somebody put Molly down for her nap — ‘Did you put her down a half hour too early?!’ “

“And we’re still working on our relationship, but our relationship’s solid, it’s awesome,” says Fedotowsky-Manno. “I know it’s going to get to a more romantic place [again eventually].”

Mahershala Ali, the man of many names, proves his way with words in 'Green Book'

Though he's quickly becoming one of the most recognizable names in Hollywood, Best Supporting Actor nominee Mahershala Ali wasn't always Mahershala Ali.

A man of many names

Raised in Hayward, California, near Oakland, the now-successful actor was born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore in 1974. He said his original first name is the longest word in the Bible.

He played basketball at St. Mary's College of California under a shortened version of his name, Mahershala Gilmore. He told Jimmy Kimmel that, though he ultimately decided playing basketball competitvely wasn't for him, he took away a lot of lessons from the experience.

"It's good preparation in terms of learning how to share and not making it about you and knowing that you're going to win as a result of the efforts of your teammates and yourself," the actor reflected.

He took on a new last name after converting to Islam as a young adult. Now Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, the actor got his start as an actor on crime and mystery TV series in the 2000s. He went with yet another name, Prince Ali, when he released his first rap album.

Becoming Mahershala

Mahershalalhashbaz returned to the shortened version of his first name because, as an actor, he wanted something that was easier to pronounce.

"I'd love for people to be able to say my name. Especially with the work I do," he told his alma mater ahead of his 2012 film The Place Beyond the Pines. "I'm ready to embrace this version of my name now. Easier for all!"

He took on bigger and bigger roles, including as Boggs in two installments of The Hunger Games and Remy Danton in House of Cards, but the best was yet to come.

Mahershala Ali burst into the national spotlight in 2016 by proving the man with many names can also play many parts: a Marvel villain in Luke Cage, an enamored colonel in Hidden Figures, and a sensitive drug dealer in Moonlight, which earned him his first Oscar nomination and win.

Ready for a repeat?

Ali is once again nominated at a time when he has a tapestry of new work, from his transformative performance as Detective Wayne Hays across the decades in True Detective to his surprisingly complex voice-acting gig as Uncle Aaron in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

For his Oscar-nominated performance in Green Book, Ali plays eccentric musician Dr. Don Shirley who, like the actor, has a way with words. But true to his athletic roots, Ali worked with co-star and Best Actor nominee Viggo Mortensen to bring out the best in each other's performance.

"The evolution of both the characters is really beautiful and dynamic and revealing about humanity," Ali told The View.

With a win, Ali would be among the fastest actors ever to earn two Oscars and would cement his place in an entirely new level of superstardom.

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Ali Harper Stars in LEGENDARY DIVAS

Direct from performing in New York, award-winning New Zealand entertainer Ali Harper is bringing her glamorous and captivating show Legendary Divas to The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna.

Legendary Divas honours the legendary women that inspired us all with their music. Talented, hardworking, original and courageous women who gave so much of themselves, no matter the price.... Shirley Bassey, Dusty Springfield, Judy Garland, Doris Day, Barbra Streisand and many more, all accompanied by the incomparable David Sidwell on piano.

Expect nostalgia, comedy, audience participation, a rip-roaring 80's medley with a splash of Madonna as well as many stories enlightening the audience; French Chanteuse Edith Piaf's connection with the Resistance, a Julie Andrew's 'My Fair Lady' spoof to Dolly Parton's love for the 'nip and tuck'.

This show is for anyone who wants to reminisce and celebrate those extraordinary women whose songs will always remain in our hearts.

A career spanning over 25 years, this mother/ singer/ actress has starred in numerous musicals and plays throughout New Zealand. Many highlights include Mary Poppins, Blood Brothers, Mamma Mia, Legally Blond, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Guys and Dolls, South Pacific, A Shortcut to Happiness, Side by Side by Sondheim, Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in Paris, Jerry's Girls, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Tell Me on a Sunday.

Ali recently performed in New York at the United Solo Festival on 42nd Street where she was awarded Best One Woman Show for 'Songs for Nobodies.' She also performed her show 'A Down Under Diva!' in New York's prestigious cabaret club 'Don't Tell Mama'.

THE DETAILSSunday, 24th March 2019, 7:30pm - 1 night only!The Pumphouse Theatre, Killarney Park (off Manurere Ave, Takapuna, AucklandTickets: Adult - $39.00, Senior - $35.00, Students - $25.00, Group (6+) - $32.50Book Now: The Pumphouse Theatre, Auckland, New Zealandwww.pumphouse.co.nz - (09) 489 8360www.facebook.com/nzmusictheatrecoShow duration: 60 - 90 minutes

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