United Kingdom, Nov. 24 -- Beverly D'Angelo may have had a "bigger acting career" if she had focused less on her children when she had them aged 49.

The 74-year-old actress welcomed twins Anton and Olivia with ex-partner, actor Al Pacino, via IVF in 2001.

She told People: "If I would have been more focused, maybe I would have had a bigger career, but I was focused on my kids, to tell you the truth.

"I had them so late, and it was like, 'Well, been there, done that, let's do this.'"

The National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation legend cannot wait to rustle up some delicious food this holiday season.

Beverly said: "We're cooking-oriented. We're always cooking-oriented. I do a prosciutto-wrapped turkey. That's my big dish, and my son Anton ...