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Jennifer Connelly says she has a relaxed attitude to parenting, but won't tolerate rudeness in her children.

Jennifer Connelly lets her children say "F**k".

The 'Creation' actress is a laidback parent to her kids - 12-year-old Kai from a previous relationship and Stellan, six, her son with husband Paul Bettany - and is happy to ignore certain behavioural traits.

When asked if she is a strict mother, she said: "Things like bedtimes and cursing don't bother me. I'm not offended if Kai is laughing and says something like, 'That was f**king hard.' Or if I drop something and say 'S**t'.

"But I make it clear that other people might find it offensive. And I won't stand for cursing at someone or rudeness. I am quite strict about manners."

Jennifer and Paul have recently moved their family from a lavish home in Brooklyn to a smaller Manhattan apartment, and despite the more intimate space, the actress insists they are much happier there.

She said: "It didn't feel homey. We would always end up in the kitchen. Now we are all on one floor. It's much easier."