According to the CDC, drug overdose has been steadily on the rise since 1992. But, when the sudden and senseless demise involves a mother, the pain endures far beyond her death and touches the children that are left behind. Below are 10 celebrity moms whose lives were cut tragically short, due to drugs. 1. Dinah Washington (1963) - The American singer and pianist, who has been cited as "the … [Read more...]
13 Celebrities Who’ve Given a Child Up for Adoption
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. Rod Stewart – The Australian rocker was “17 or 18” when he found out his girlfriend became pregnant, and they chose to give their child, Sarah Streeter, up for … [Read more...]
6 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 famous moms avoided death and lived to share their stories. 1. Halle Berry - In an interview with Parade magazine, Halle Berry opened up about a suicide attempt after her failed marriage to … [Read more...]
18 Celebrities Who’ve Had Stillbirths
For most women, becoming pregnant is one of the happiest times of their lives. The excitement after feeling a baby’s kick inside a mom’s belly; the emotional thrill of hearing the heartbeat for the first time; trying to pick out that perfect name, all bring joyous thoughts and memorable anticipation to a woman’s ever evolving world. But, sometimes, late in a mother’s pregnancy, that beautiful life … [Read more...]
11 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 celebrities share their stories of child abuse at the hands of their own parent. 1. Charlize … [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 worst 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. *This post contains affiliate links; we may net a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link, at no cost to you. Read our Disclosure Policy … [Read more...]
Behind Bars: 11 Celebrity Moms Who’ve Served Time in Prison
Although there are many more men in prison than women, the rate of growth for female imprisonment has been twice as high as that of men since 1980. Celebrities are not immune to any misfortune, including imprisonment, just ask these celebrity moms. 1. Martha Stewart – In March of 2004, The “Queen of Homemaking” Martha Stewart was found guilty of felony charges of conspiracy, obstruction of an … [Read more...]
33 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 33 celebrity moms who’ve suffered through a miscarriage. 1. Carrie Underwood … [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...]
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. Brooke Shields - When Brooke Shields' mother Teri announced that she was pregnant, her boyfriend’s father offered her money to end the … [Read more...]
33 Celebrities Who’ve Had Abortions
Wherever you stand on the issue of abortion there’s no denying that choosing to terminate a pregnancy is a difficult decision most women wish they didn’t have to face. And, although there’s been a steady decline in abortions since 1980, 4 out of 10 unplanned pregnancies are terminated each year. The following celebrities fall somewhere within that statistic and each one share openly their … [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. Jennifer Hudson - In 2008, Oscar winner, Jennifer Hudson endured a horrific loss when her 57-year-old mother, brother, and nephew were … [Read more...]
6 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 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 Overdose 1. Drew … [Read more...]
6 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...]