AceShowbiz - Keira Knightley once made headlines for banning her daughters from watching Disney films due to their patriarchal undertones. Now, she reveals why she has eased up on these restrictions and shares insights on her evolving parenting style.

In a candid interview with Vanity Fair, the actress celebrated for her roles in movies like "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Atonement" opened up about her changing stance on allowing her daughters to watch Disney films. Married to musician James Righton, the 39-year-old actress shares two children, Edie, nine, and Delilah, four.

Back in 2018, Knightley drew significant attention and faced backlash when she declared that her daughters were banned from watching certain Disney classics. Her reasoning was that films like "Cinderella" and "The Little Mermaid" often depicted female characters as damsel in distress.

She stated, "She's banned from watching Cinderella, as the film is about waiting around for a rich guy to rescue her - no, rescue yourself! She's also banned from watching Little Mermaid - do not give your voice up for a man! But I do love the songs."

However, the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and the evolving perspectives of her eldest daughter, Edie, have prompted Knightley to rethink her strict stance. "Yeah, Covid ruined all my ideas," she admitted.

She further shared that Edie has watched "everything" and even critiques the gender stereotypes present in these films. Knightley noted with pride, "Oh yeah, she's big on that. She's got the feminist point. She totally did go like: 'Why is it always the princess who gets rescued by someone?' "

Knightley also elaborated on her parenting style, describing herself as "very loving" but acknowledging that like any parent, she sometimes loses her temper. "I can get angry. It's a shame, isn't it? but you know, I'm a human being, and sometimes I'm gonna shout. When I do, though, I always try to apologize, so that they learn that it's okay to say sorry and that we still love each other," she reflected.

Beyond her parenting revelations, Knightley shared personal challenges, including her struggle with dyslexia, a condition her daughter has also been diagnosed with. She revealed her unique method for memorizing lines by recording and listening to them repeatedly.

In addition to her personal life, Knightley discussed her upcoming professional ventures, particularly the new Netflix thriller "Black Doves," where she plays a dual role as a devoted mother and a professional spy. The series promises an intricate narrative full of espionage, intrigue, and moral dilemmas.

Finally, amid ongoing discussions around AI in the film industry, Knightley expressed her concerns and plans to copyright her face to protect her likeness from being misused by technology. "AI has the potential to be catastrophic, and I hope governments come in and regulate it," she emphasized.