Giving a child up for adoption is no easy decision. In fact, it's probably one of the most painful acts a parent can make. Below are 13 famous moms and dads who made the difficult choice to give their child up for adoption. 1. Roseanne Barr – Funny lady, Roseanne Barr, didn’t have such a humorous past. In fact, it was filled with poverty, sadness, and heartbreak. At the age of 17, Roseanne … [Read more...]
5 Celebrity Moms Who’ve Attempted Suicide
According to Suicide.org an estimated 1 person out of 25 who attempt suicide actually die, and celebrities are not immune to these harrowing statistics. After trying to take their own lives, these five famous moms avoided death and lived to share their stories. 1. Tina Turner - In 1968, before a show in Los Angeles, Tina Turner swallowed 50 Valiums in an attempt to end her life, a life filled … [Read more...]
5 Celebrity Moms Who Were Personally Affected by 9/11
The month of September is a time of year where we honor working people. It's also a period where we pay tribute to those innocent lives lost in one of the most tragic terrorist attacks of our time, a day we'll never forget, September 11th, 2001. The attacks killed 2,996 people and injured over 6,000 others and among the many stories told these five celebrity moms share theirs. 1. Gwyneth … [Read more...]
13 Celebrities Whose Children Died by Sudden and Bizarre Accidents
It's a parent's worse fear, the death of a child. It's a tragedy no mother or father wants to endure, and an unimaginable pain no person is immune to. These 13 celebrity parents lost a child due to sudden and tragic events. 1. Mary Tyler Moore - Mary Tyler Moore's only son, Richard Meeker, Jr., died at age 24 of an accidental gunshot wound in 1980. In a 2008 interview, with The National Ledger, … [Read more...]
10 Famous Parents Whose Mom or Dad Were Murdered
When a child suffers the loss of a parent it's a heartache oftentimes too difficult to bear, but when a mother or father is killed in cold blood the tragedy is insurmountable. Sadly, the following celebrities faced the pain of losing a parent to murder. 1. Dylan McDermott - Stalker actor, Dylan McDermott's mother was murdered when he was five years old. Originally, her death was made to look … [Read more...]
5 Celebrity Moms Who Started a Drug Addiction As a Teen
When you watch your favorite celebrity on the big or small screen you probably don't think about their past or problems they've had to overcome. These five famous moms picked up a drug habit in their teens, but they were able to come clean in later years. Hopefully, their stories have helped or will help others in the process. Related: 10 Celebrity Moms Who Died From A Drug … [Read more...]
5 Celeb Parents Who’ve Admitted to a Pornography Addiction
Studies have shown that pornography can have devastating effects on people's lives, leading to infidelity, lewd behavior, sexual exploitation, molestation, plus other negative outcomes. Sadly, the lure of porn oftentimes begins at a young age for a lot of adults. These famous parents have been affected by porn's devastating effects at some point in their lives. 1. Terry Crews - The actor … [Read more...]
10 Celebrities Who Were Conceived By Rape or Bore a Child Out of Rape
Rape is a tragedy no person should have to endure. And when the sexual assault results in conceiving a child overwhelming emotions arise out of difficult decisions that must be made. Sadly, even famous people are vulnerable to this type of adversity. The following celebrities were either a product of rape, or conceived a child out of rape. 1. Eartha Kitt - Eartha Kitt was conceived by rape. … [Read more...]
10 Celebrities Discuss Child Abuse They Suffered from Their Parent
According to Medicinenet.com child abuse is when a caregiver either fails to provide appropriate care (neglect), purposefully inflicts harm, or harms a child while disciplining him or her. Common forms of child abuse include neglect, physical assault, emotional abuse, and sexual assault. Read as these 10 celebrities share their stories of child abuse at the hands of their own parent. 1. … [Read more...]
Famous Moms Whose Parents Decided Against Aborting Them
Can you imagine if your favorite celebrity was never born? Well, if the mothers of the five celebrities below went through with an intended abortion, or listened to family members insistence to have one, then these famous moms wouldn't be here today. 1. Cher - Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer and actress, Cher, spoke about her mother's initial decision to abort her in a revealing 2010 … [Read more...]
Kristoff and Mia St. John Discuss Son’s Tragic and Controversial Suicide (Interview)
It’s a parent’s cruelest, most painful nightmare, the death of a child. It’s also a devastating loss no parent, celebrity or not, is immune to. Two years ago, The Young and the Restless star, Kristoff St. John, and world-champion boxer, Mia St. John, lost their oldest son, Julian, to suicide. The heartbroken parents made headlines when they shared their story on CBS This Morning and Entertainment … [Read more...]
8 Life Lessons Taught by Legendary Comic Joan Rivers, Two Years after Her Death
When Joan Rivers was at E! News she made an indelible impression on her co-workers and friends. Looking back on the 2-year anniversary of her death, Chief E! News Journalist, Melanie Bromley shared 8 life lessons the talented legend taught her. Although the funny mom and grandmother passed away on September 4th 2014 her legacy lives on. 1. You Can Overcome Anything Like most great … [Read more...]
12 Celebrity Moms Who’ve Survived Rape
Rape is a difficult subject to talk about and even more painful for the one who's suffered through such a horrible experience. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network 68% of sexual assaults are not reported to the police. These famous moms lived through the nightmare of rape; some found justice, most did not, but hopefully their story will in some way bring encouragement to those … [Read more...]
Kim Kardashian’s Cute Baby Pic with Late Father
Kim Kardashian took to social media, once again, but this time to give us a glimpse into her memorable childhood. She posted the most precious and heartfelt photo of her handsome dad, Robert Kardashian, sitting next to her when she was a chubby-cheeked baby. Photo Credit: Kim Kardashian/Instagram … [Read more...]
32 Celebrity Moms Who’ve Had Miscarriages
Miscarriage is the term used for a pregnancy that ends on its own, within the first 20 weeks of gestation, and, according to American Pregnancy Association, 10-25% of women experience this heartbreak. And although it’s the most common type of pregnancy loss, the impact felt is devastating, nonetheless. Below are 32 celebrity moms who’ve suffered through a miscarriage. 1. Beyonce – The … [Read more...]
