Daisy May Cooper, famed for her uproarious role in the BBC series This Country, delivered a brilliantly candid response when asked about her favourite child. The 39-year-old mother of three — Benji, Pip, and Jack — took to Instagram in collaboration with John Lewis to share what mothers truly want this Mother’s Day.
Known for occasionally sharing glimpses of her life as a mom, Daisy faced the tricky question most parents dread: “Who is your favourite child?” Instead of a diplomatic answer, she opted for brutal honesty. Her reply? “I don’t have any favourites, because I hate them all equally.” The bluntness had fans laughing and applauding her humor.
Daisy went on to recount the worst Mother’s Day gift she’d ever received — an at-home spa day from her daughter. What could be more relaxing? Not in this case. The “spa” treatment included her daughter slathering jalapeno hummus on her face and painting her eyebrows with black nail polish. Daisy jokingly admitted the sliced cucumber on her eyes almost gave her anxiety. Her verdict was clear: “No more fake spa days.” Instead, she craves gifts that she truly wants and appreciates.
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Her best Mother’s Day gift came from her own mum: a whole Saturday of babysitting while Daisy relaxed watching reality TV dramas featuring “women with lots of money having affairs.” To her, that was pure bliss.
When asked what she actually desires, Daisy named the LOEWE Aire Sutileza Elixir Eau de Parfum, describing it as “like oxygen” to her. She concluded the video with a cheeky reminder that if you don’t treat your mum to a gift she genuinely wants, you might not truly love her.
Fans flooded the comments, calling it “the best advert ever” and applauding John Lewis for partnering with Daisy’s unmistakable wit. Many moms resonated with her “Saturday dream” and thanked her for her refreshing honesty about motherhood.
And for those drawn to her look, John Lewis even shared details of Daisy’s outfit, perfect for anyone wanting to channel her style this Mother’s Day.