Alexandra Daddario on FilmingMayfair WitchesWhile Pregnant with Her First Baby: 'You Worry About Everything' (Exclusive)

Alexandra Daddario.Photo:Andreas Laszlo Konrath/AMC Andreas Laszlo Konrath/AMC “My parents were both lawyers,” the 38-year-old tells PEOPLE of somewhat falling into an acting career. “I was raised in New York under the assumption that you went to college, then became a lawyer or a doctor or worked at a hedge fund. I don’t know how this happened, exactly.” “I grew up in New York City and was quite a creative kid, into the arts,” she says.

Alexandra Daddario on Her New Aerie Campaign, Fashion Philosophy and Love of a 'Really Great Bra'

Photo: Aerie Alexandra Daddariois keeping it real this summer. Daddario says that this partnership with Aerie aligns perfectly with her pursuit of authentic confidence and love of comfortable clothes. “I believe in being comfortable in our own skin, not putting pressure on ourselves or the way that we look and accepting ourselves as we are,” Daddario, 36, tells PEOPLE. “I think it’s so wonderful that Aerie is a brand that doesn’t photoshop their models, and they promote just being yourself and being confident and comfortable in your own skin.

Alexandra Daddario Says Her Mom Called Her Out for 'Too Much Side Boob' on the Red Carpet

Alexandra Daddario and Christina Titus at the Roger Vivier Holiday Dinner on December 6, 2023 in Pacific Palisades, California.Photo:Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Images Alexandra Daddariojust revealed that her mother gently roasted her recent fashion choice. The actress, 37, and her mom Christina attended the Roger Vivier Holiday Dinner in Pacific Palisades, California on Wednesday, when her gown exposed a little too much on the red carpet.

Alexandra Daddario Shares How Meghan Markle Inspired Her Wedding Look: 'I'm Obsessed with Her'

Photo: Storm Santos Alexandra Daddariorevealed how her obsession withMeghan Markleinspired the “something blue” for her bridal moment. TheWhite Lotusactress and film producerAndrew Formtied the knotin late June at New Orleans' iconic Preservation Hall. Daddario tells PEOPLE she paired her gorgeous Danielle Frankel dress with a bright blue ring for her “something blue.” “I’m obsessed withMeghan Markle,” she shared. “She wore an aquamarine ring I believe from Princess Diana’s collection. Mine was less fancy, but I had a large blue, aquamarine ring copyingMeghan Markle.

Alexandra Daddario Shows Off Her Baby's Festive Holiday Outfits for Christmas: See All the Adorable Looks!

Alex Daddario.Photo:Alex Daddario/Instagram Alex Daddario/Instagram Alexandra Daddariois celebratingChristmasin style! Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She also shared that she was “overjoyed” to share the news and opened up about a previous pregnancy loss she experienced beforehand. “Those kinds of losses and trauma are very hard to explain unless you’ve been through them,” she explained.