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August Anna Brooks Is a Social Justice Advocate – Facts about Garth Brooks' Child

Christell Fatima M. Tudtud
Jul 02, 2023
02:15 A.M.

August Anna Brooks is one of country superstar Garth Brook's three children. August leads quite a fascinating life that is unique from the famous musician's other kids.

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Garth Brooks has gained fame in the world of music, but his crowning achievement is his three children: eldest daughter, Taylor, second child August Anna, and youngest Allie Colleen.

Taylor, August, and Allie enjoy independent lives now. Among Garth's three kids, his second child August leads an unconventional and profoundly meaningful life.

Garth Brooks attends Garth Brooks New York Press Conference at Yankee Stadium on May 17, 2016, in New York City. | Getty Images

Garth Brooks attends Garth Brooks New York Press Conference at Yankee Stadium on May 17, 2016, in New York City. | Getty Images

August Anna Brooks Advocates Various Causes

August Anna Brooks, born on May 3, 1994, is part of and supports the LGBTQ+ community. August's Instagram bio featured the gender-neutral pronoun "they/them."

Together, Teara and August—according to a Facebook photo—identify themselves as those who "don't fit the gender binary."

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They graduated from Owasso High School in 2012 and eventually worked at a law firm the following year. August finds true fulfillment in advocating for others.

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According to their Instagram, they have actively supported various causes, including LGBTQ+ rights, the Black community, human rights, transgender rights, and housing rights.

August Anna Brooks Became a Parent at 19

August Anna Brooks is the proud parent of two children: Karalynn, born in 2013, and Gwendolyn, born in 2016. The activist shares the kids with their former high school sweetheart and ex-husband, Chance Michael Russell.

Although August and Chance had kids together, they eventually parted ways. Chance's Facebook profile stated that he has been in a relationship with another woman named Mary Haight since 2018.

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Like Chance, August is also in a joyful relationship with Teara Lewis. Together, Teara and August—according to a Facebook photo—identify themselves as those who "don't fit the gender binary."

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Little is known about the couple, but Teara has been sharing their relationship in public and sharing pictures of them. In a recent Facebook post, Teara expressed:

"@not_august_ this past year with u has been simply amazing. I could not have asked for a better life partner. I love you."

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While August is passionate about advocacy work, Teara, an athlete, enjoys jiu-jitsu training. Teara's Instagram page features photos of food, jiu-jitsu sessions, and sweet moments with August.

August is among the celebrity children who are known to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, which include Cynthia Nixon's child Samuel Mozes, and Jamie Lee Curtis' child Ruby Guest.

August Anna Brooks' Father Stepped Away from Music to Be with the Family

After his divorce from his first wife and his mother's death from cancer in 1999, Garth Brooks stepped away from making music in 2000 to prioritize raising his children.

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During his musical hiatus, he embraced fatherhood wholeheartedly. Despite encountering challenges, he skillfully balanced discipline with fun to nurture his kids, who have been forging a path of their own.

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Apart from August Anna Brook's unique life, Garth's eldest daughter, Taylor Mayne Pearl Brooks, lives a private life. She earned a master's degree in Theology in 2020 and her bachelor's degree in history in 2016.

On the other hand, his youngest daughter, Allison Colleen Brooks, has built her own music career. Garth has resumed making music now that all his children have established their own lives.

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