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...]
Celebrities Who’ve Suffered From Postpartum Depression
Celebrity mothers are no different than any other mom when it comes to the emotional roller coaster that accompanies parenthood. And, when you're a mom who happens to suffer from postpartum depression it's a wild ride most would rather avoid. Unfortunately, it's a sad reality that affects approximately 5-15% of women after childbirth. Below, are 18 celebrity mothers who've experienced … [Read more...]
20 Blended Hollywood Families
Parenting is never easy, and when you have a blended family those parental responsibilities can become increasingly challenging. Whether you're bringing in stepchildren, half-children, adopted children or biological children, melding a family unit takes work. Today, we're highlighting some of Tinseltown's biggest integrated families. From the least amount of kids to the biggest Hollywood … [Read more...]
Top American Idol Auditions: Celebrity Mom Edition
The American singing competition American Idol, first aired in 2002, is a television series that has produced a host of celebrities. The five famous moms below are among the most successful to date. Check out their American Idol auditions, before they were stars. Kelly Clarkson - In 2002, Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol. Fantasia Barrino - In 2004, Fantasia Barrino won the … [Read more...]
Celebrity Moms Who’ve Struggled with Alcohol Abuse
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 5.3 million women ages 18 and older have an alcohol use disorder. Approximately one in two women of child-bearing age drink, and 18 percent of women in this group binge drink (five drinks per binge, on average). It goes without saying that excessive drinking can have devasting effects. High-risk drinking, defined as … [Read more...]
10 Celebrity Moms with Interesting Podcasts
According to Business Insider, podcasts have been surging in popularity over the last few years. Consumers are continuing to partake in this digital media outlet to receive rich and engaging content, whether for entertainment or education. Celebrities are also lending their thoughts and voices to those interested listeners, like these ten famous moms. Check out their podcast bios below and see if … [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...]
Celebrities Who Don’t Spank Their Children
The topic of spanking children as an acceptable form of discipline has brought about strong opinions on both sides of the discussion, and it's most likely a subject that'll continue to spark controversy. Well, we won't solve the great debate today, but we will spotlight famous figures that fall into the "no spanking" side of the argument. 1. Elisabeth Röhm - In 2011, the Law and Order … [Read more...]
10 Celebrity Moms Who’ve Shared Struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
According to the Mayo Clinic, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions), whether fear of messiness, germs or something else, that leads to doing repetitive behaviors (compulsions). An obsessive-compulsive might feel compelled to behave in a certain way, such as cleaning out their cabinets before going to sleep, or checking and rechecking … [Read more...]
13 Celebs Who Had Babies When They Were Really Young (Video)
These days, many people are pursuing starting a family later in life and statistically first-time parents are older than in the '70s and '80s. Nicki Swift compiled a list of 13 celebrity moms and dads who fit nowhere near those stats because they all had babies really young! … [Read more...]
5 Mickey Mouse Club Stars Turned Moms
The Mickey Mouse Club was a variety show that aired intermittently on TV from 1955 to 1996. The program was first televised from 1955 to 1959 and featured a regular but ever-changing cast of teen performers. In 1977, Walt Disney Productions revived the concept, but modernized the show cosmetically, with a disco re-recording of the theme song and a more ethnically diverse cast. The 1989 revival … [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...]
These Hollywood Moms Were Bathing-Suit Beauties in the 1980s
Our Bathing-Suit Beauties series began with the Golden Age of the 1950s and now we're featuring Hollywood moms from the 1980s looking lovely in their swimsuits from that era. These five famous mamas were hot commodities in the '80s, and each brought their own unique brand of glamour to the spotlight. 1. Brooke Shields - Brooke Shields began her career at just 11-months-old and became one of the … [Read more...]
Celebrities of Autistic Children Who Suspect Vaccines May Have Caused the Illness
Imagine the heartache a parent may feel getting a doctor's report that their child is autistic. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development, characterized in varying degrees by social interaction difficulties, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Although unproven, some believe there is a link between … [Read more...]
Celebrities Who’ve Breastfed Their Child to Age Two and Beyond
Most can probably agree that breast milk provides a baby with many nutritional benefits, plus it gives mother and child great nurturing and bonding time. According to statistics, most American moms stop nursing long before their baby reaches their first birthday, but not these 5 celebrity moms, who practiced extended breastfeeding and nursed past the age of two. 1. Danica McKellar - Former … [Read more...]
