Stephen Belafonte says he never adopted Eddie Murphy and Mel B’s biological daughter because he always thought of himself as her true father, and it never occurred to him. We got Stephen Monday night at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in WeHo, where he…
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Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Stephen Belafonte Explains Why He Never Adopted Eddie Murphy"s Daughter
Stephen Belafonte says he never adopted Eddie Murphy and Mel B’s biological daughter because he always thought of himself as her true father, and it never occurred to him. We got Stephen Monday night at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in WeHo, where he…
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Hoda Kotb Shocks Fans, Reveals Adopted Baby Girl
Hoda Kotb finally has something in common with Madonna.
No, the Today Show co-host has not said anything of late about a desire to blow up the White House.
But Hoda has come out and surprised fans by revealing that she just adopted a baby girl!
And here’s a photo of Kotb and that baby girl, who is named Haley Joy Kotb!
The Today anchor revealed on Tuesday morning that the newborn entered the world on February 14, prompting her to gush over the phone on air:
“She’s a Valentine’s baby so she’s a little nugget. She is the love of my life!”
The precious arrival thrilled and stunned Hoda’s famous colleagues, except for close friend Kathie Lee Gifford, who knew about the adoption a few days ago… yet somehow managed to keep the news a secret.
“I’ve got the biggest mouth in the world and I’ve said zilch,” Gifford said. “Hoda, we are thrilled for you, sweetheart. You were made to be a mom.”
Matt Lauer, of course, agreed with this assessment.
“This is such fantastic news. This little girl, Haley, is the luckiest girl on the planet,” he said, adding:
“You are going to be one of the most fantastic moms I can ever imagine.”
Kotb is 52 years old.
She moved in with her boyfriend, Joel Schiffman, last year and was previously married to former University of New Orleans tennis coach Burzis Kanga.
The couple divorced in 2007 after two years as husband and wife; they had no children together.
“Can’t. Stop. Crying. So thrilled for you , @hodakotb,” wrote Jenna Hager Bush on Twitter. “Haley Joy’s life will be defined by *JOY* with you as a mama. Love!”
Added Savannah Guthrie:
“Overjoyed for @hodakotb and her little comet Haley – a brilliant flash of light for our world. Love love love and LOVE.”
As you can see below, they weren’t the only people happy for Kotb and her little one:
Last week, Hoda hinted at the reason behind her recent time off by sharing inspirational quotes on her social media account.
“And suddenly you just know it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings,” read one of the messages, while another read:
“For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you.”
And Kotb continued down this same motivational path this morning, updating her Instagram page with a photo that had the following words written on it:
“And then my soul saw you and it kind of went ‘Oh there you are. I’ve been looking for you."”
We’re so very happy for Hoda!
She is one of several celebrities who have become a parent via adoption.
Click around below to see which other stars fit this parental bill and send them all your congratulations!
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Madonna & More: 20 Stars Who Have Adopted Kids
Which celebrities have adopted children from around the world?
Find out now and send them your best wishes!
1. Madonna
Madonna adopted David Banda from Malawi in 2008 and then Mercy from the same country a year later. In 2017, she added twin girls from the same country to the mix.
2. Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett and her husband adopted a baby girl in March of 2015. No further details were provided at that time. The baby joins a family that includes Dashiell, 13, Roman, 10, and Ignatius, 6.
3. Mary-Louise Parker
Three years after giving birth to her son, Will, the Weeds star adopted Caroline “Ash” Aberash from Africa.
4. Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have adopted kids named Oscar and Ava. They specifically asked for mixed-race babies.
5. Calista Flockhart
Calista Flockhart was 36 and single when she adopted baby Liam. She was also in the room when the tyke was born, later saying: “It’s the best thing that I have done in my life and it really changes who you are.”
6. Meg Ryan
“I just saw that face and I knew we were just related. It taught me a lot about any expectations you have in life. Just toss them away. Throw them out,” she says of her experience adopting a child from China.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Madonna Shares Sweet Photo: Look at My Adopted Kids!
Madonna may have received some heat a few weeks ago when she said she had thought about blowing up the White House.
But we expect the singer will receive nothing but praise and well wishes for the following piece of major news:
She has adopted twin four-year olds from Malawi.
Although the legendary artist denied rumors that an adoption was pending last month, multiple outlets reported earlier today that the High Court from Malawi granted the 58-year-old the ability to adopt these girls from the country on Tuesday.
Madonna then appeared in court with her attorney alongside the twins’ father and uncle, who both witnessed the adoption.
And then she went ahead and confirmed the life-altering decision herself on Instagram this afternoon.
“I can officially confirm I have completed the process of adopting twin sisters from Malawi and am overjoyed that they are now part of our family,” Madonna captioned an photograph of herself walking hand-in-hand with the toddler, both of whom were wearing matching blue-and-white polka dot patterned dresses.
Continued The Material Girl:
“I am deeply grateful to all those in Malawi who helped make this possible, and I ask the media please to respect our privacy during this transitional time.
“Thank you also to my friends, family and my very large team for all your support and Love!”
Malawi’s judiciary spokesperson told People Magazine that the girls’ mother died in August 2012, a week after giving birth to the twins.
“After their mother died, the children were looked after by their grandmother, who could not fully provide for them, so they were taken into an orphanage,” this spokesperson explained.
Of course, the adoption process in Malawi is not anything new to Madonna.
She is the birth mother of Lourdes Leon, 20, and Rocco Ritchie, 16; and she adopted 11-year-old son David Banda and daughter Mercy James from the country in 2008 and 2009.
Some folks there may also be unaware that Madonna actually founded the Raising Malawi organization more than a decade ago.
Its mission is to fight against poverty among the nation’s orphaned children by constructing schools, strengthening hospitals and providing resources for orphans and impoverished children.
Pretty awesome, huh?
This charity work played a big role in the singer’s latest adoption, according to the aforementioned judiciary spokesperson.
“Madonna has been very close to Malawi,” she continued telling People. “She has been involved in so many projects and is currently helping to expand the children’s ward at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital.
“So Madonna has been coming to Malawi frequently. So it is not unusual to people in Malawi at all. They know Madonna very well in terms of the high-profile work she has done for the community.”
We send Madonna and her two new kids nothing but our very best wishes.
Click through the above photo gallery for a look at other celebrities who have adopted children.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Zsa Zsa Gabor"s Adopted Son Dies Days After Her Death
Zsa Zsa Gabor and Frederic Prinz von Anhalt’s son died a week after getting in an accident the same day Zsa Zsa died … TMZ has learned. Frederic tells us he and Zsa Zsa’s adopted son, Oliver Prinz von Anhalt, died Sunday in a hospital…
Monday, November 21, 2016
Anna Faris -- $5k Fine After Adopted Pooch Found On the Streets (PHOTOS)
Anna Faris owes an animal shelter $ 5,000 for breaking a signed adoption agreement … according to the shelter, which says her Chihuahua was found homeless and in bad shape. Kinder4Rescue owner Laurel Kinder tells TMZ … Faris signed a…
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