After American broadcast Hoda Kotb discovered that she had breast cancer, her life drastically changed forever. The disease not only impacted how she viewed her body but also took away her only chance of being able to conceive. However, not all was lost, and she made sure of it.
Growing up, billionaire Oprah Winfrey had an estranged relationship with her mother, who was unsure who her birth father was. For most of her childhood, Oprah lived with her maternal grandparents and her supposed dad. She once said that she had no recollection of memories with her mom.
Movie star Nicholas Cage has had his fair share of multiple failed marriages over the years. However, he said he finally got it right after getting hitched for the fifth time.
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the startling announcement in 2020 that they were leaving the Royal Family, it caused controversy. The royal couple has since found the financial independence they were aiming for and have made big moves after moving to America.
Hollywood's leading lady Cameron Diaz says she is embracing motherhood at a late stage in her life after working hard when she was younger. However, Diaz admits that the pressure of being a mom her age gets to her.
Former Hollywood couple Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton had a high-profile relationship. They endured scrutiny throughout their marriage and ultimately parted ways. Lambert received hurtful comments when she tried to move on from the divorce.
World-renowned supermodel Naomi Campbell struggled to conceive for years and underwent surgery to have a child. But she only had a baby in her early fifties. Since then, there have been speculations that there was no way Campbell could bear a child because of her age. She briefly addressed that.
Hollywood A-lister Whoopi Goldberg faced backlash after using vulgarity during a live show on "The View." Following a few other instances, the TV show's viewers petitioned to have her fired while other fans defended her stance, threatening to stop watching the long-running ABC talk show.
American author Katherine Schwarzenegger met her spouse Chris Pratt when he was just out of a relationship and was a single dad. A source revealed what made her believe he was "the one."
Former TV star Kate Jackson spontaneously wed her first husband, Andrew Stevens. The lovebirds were eager to become man and wife, so they waited at night to get their marriage license first thing in the morning. However, Jackson later said their union was a mistake.
Film director Bryce Howard owns an exotic and chic home with her husband, Seth Gabel. The abode's design was inspired by old Hollywood, including some successful movie franchises.
Lionel Richie is a father of three children, one of whom is adopted and named Nicole. Lionel adopted her when she was little, stepping in to help her parents when they struggled. Nicole had trust issues, but what her adoptive dad told her made all the difference, and he stuck by his word.
When veteran star Dennis Franz fell in love with his one and only wife, Joanie Zeck, he was not ready for commitment. At the time, he was a ladies' man dating several women, and falling in love was not his intention. But Zeck was not offended by that and explained why.
For the past two years, the Royal Family has hogged headlines for the wrong reasons, including the ongoing conflict with the Sussexes. In finding a solution, the family matriarch has taken stringent measures to minimize the dirty laundry aired in public.
Kate Hudson and musician Chris Robinson had a rollercoaster relationship over the years. Though their love story began as a perfect whirlwind romance, it ended in divorce, which stemmed from their toxic marriage.
Hollywood couple dubbed "Bennifer," Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, have taken their relationship to the next level by moving in together and getting engagement. As parents from previous marriages, the question of whether or not they will expand their blended family has been put to rest.
Royal sisters-in-law Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton have similar stories of dating princes. However, after marrying into royalty, tension arose between them. Since then, Markle has attempted to mend fences, using their kids as a stepping stone, but it backfired.
When the world learned about Prince Charles and his then-mistress Camillia Bowles' affair, the monarchy suffered a great deal of embarrassment. But what was more shocking was the release of the tapes of their intimate phone conversation, which left Princess Diana appalled, saying it was "sick."
When Kate Middleton started dating Prince William, she was under scrutiny because of her status. She came from a middle-class family and was alienated for that by the prince's friends and some royal aides. Moreover, she was called names.
Demi Moore and Bruce Willis constantly made headlines that speculated trouble in paradise throughout their marriage. As predicted by many, the duo eventually parted ways. They now have an unconventional relationship as former spouses, which has raised eyebrows.
Veteran starlet Joan Collins never wanted to marry more than once in her life. However, what she feared came to pass, and she endured several heartbreaks in her failed marriages and brief relationships.
Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is a humble royal who only wants a normal life with her family of five. She and her spouse Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, do everything they can to provide some normalcy for their brood in many ways than one.
Soap star Susan Lucci has only been married once in her lifetime to her beloved husband of over fifty years, Helmut Huber. Despite their age gap, the couple seemed to fit perfectly.
English television presenter Hilary Devey had her fair share of troubled life that included devastating heart-breaks, making her fear marriage afterward.
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is said to have come a long way in terms of mannerisms in public. The young royal is compared to her late grandmother, Princess Diana, and praised for leading by example for her siblings.
Aussie native Rebel Wilson dropped a bombshell revealing that she is dating a woman. This revelation comes after publicly dating numerous men. The experience made the Hollywood star realize that while searching for a Prince, she was meant to find a Princess instead.
Movie star Keanu Reeves' significant other, Alexandra Grant, has been heavily criticized for her looks. She now regrets their decision to make their relationship public.
Princess Diana was stern as a royal mother to Prince William and Prince Harry. She tried every possible way to give them a normal upbringing, even if it meant breaking royal protocol a few times.
Acclaimed country singer Luke Bryan has amassed great success throughout his musical career, filled with never-ending tragedies. But those experiences never set Bryan back and instead allowed him to make huge decisions about moving forward.
Reality TV star Jonathan Scott was instantly smitten when he met his now significant other, Zooey Deschanel. The pair have started their lives together and have even purchased their "forever home."
When former NBA star Magic Johnson first learned that his youngest son, EJ was gay, he had trouble accepting him for who he was, especially after thinking he would follow in his footsteps one day.
It was not love at first sight for Hollywood A-lister Drew Barrymore when she met her third husband, Will Kopelman. However, when he eventually won her over, their relationship only worked out for a few years. Barrymore was left devastated for years grieving their failed marriage.
At first, Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s marriage seemed fine from the outside. However, they experienced some troubles only known by their close circle. The pair even broke up at one point but later mended their relationship, only to divorce later.
Hollywood starlet Geena Davis has had a rollercoaster ride when it comes to romance. After four failed marriages, Davis admitted that she got involved with some of her former spouses because she wanted to fix them but later realized that she was the one with issues.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hosted a 1st birthday party for their daughter, Lilibet Diana. Reports state no senior royals attended the event but not for obvious reasons.
Ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the monarch was said to have been excited to reunite with her great-grandchildren, especially her great-granddaughter Lilibet whom she had yet to meet for the first time.
American journalist Barbara Walters endured hardships with her three failed marriages. Even though she tried to make them work, she had to choose herself for her sanity.
Film star Pat Morita was most famous for his role in the classic action movie "The Karate Kid," yet he died a forgotten Hollywood star. The film only buried his acting career when he believed it would turn his life around for the better.
When Liam Neeson's beloved wife Natasha Richardson died, he became a single father. However, the veteran star was not entirely all alone, having had some help along the way.
Royal brothers Prince William and Prince Harry were raised normally growing up by their late mother, Princess Diana, who has been praised for a job well done as opposed to their disgraced uncle Prince Andrews.
Hollywood's A-List actor Bruce Willis had prior health issues before being diagnosed with aphasia. His wife, Emma Heming, is now his caregiver after making the difficult decision to leave behind what he does best.
Action movie star Pierce Brosnan had a happy life married to his lovely wife, Cassandra Harris. However, when tragedy struck, his world was turned upside down until things fell back into place again one day.
Hollywood A-lister Johnny Depp met the woman who changed his life forever, Vanessa Paradis. After having her and their first child in his life, he made significant sacrifices for them to stay together, but things later took an unexpected turn.
When country stars Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton met, they could not deny their strong connection even though they were involved with other people. However, their whirlwind romance ended horribly.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's daughter Princess Charlotte has been compared to her late grandmother, Princess Diana. The young royal's persona results from how her parents are raising her.
When film star Christopher Reeve met his wife, Dana Reeve, he already had a thriving career. The couple had a wonderful life together until he got involved in an accident that changed his life forever.
Sir Tom Jones fell in love with his childhood sweetheart Melinda Trenchard who later became his one and only wife. When he saw her outside the window when he was sick, he got heartache.
Television hostess Vanna White suffered tragedies in her life and found comfort in her faith. She finally managed to find her happily ever after despite it all.
Veteran star Kate Linder is now in her seventies and has been married twice. She has no biological children of her own but is a doting stepmother to three kids.
Child star Brooke Shields was raised by an overbearing mother, Teri Shields, who controlled her. Even when she started dating, Brooke's mom only wanted her daughter to give her attention, but that all changed once she got involved with her first future husband.
