Thandie Newtonis in full support of her daughter’s film career, but she’s waiting in the wings to throw down should the need arise.

“It’s absolutely breathtaking. I’m so thrilled for her,” she continued, adding, “And she’s got me to just be this she-tiger, waiting to pounce at any moment, just looking after her.”

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While theSolo: A Star Wars Storyactress understands the industry can have a lasting impact on an impressionable teenager, she promised to look out for her youngest daughter.

“She hasher mum right there like a lionesschecking that everything is looked after,” Newton said. “You can’t stop the industry [from] operating the way it has unless the truth comes out.”

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Because of that, Newton (who also shares sonBooker Jombe, 4½, and daughter Ripley, 18, with husbandOl Parker) said, “I feel this great relief, excitement for the women coming into this industry now.”

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source: people.com