Sinéad O'Connor died at age 56 in 2023 after finding fame with her rendition of a Prince song. The singer battled mental health issues from a tough childhood and left her career floundering. Losing her son broke her, and she struggled until the end.
After giving birth, one woman realized her child's race didn't match that of her own or her husband's, causing him and his mother to reject the baby. The woman doesn't want her mother-in-law to bond with the child because she never apologized for rejecting her granddaughter.
Susan Saint James's marriage nearly fell apart, but she and her husband salvaged it before she retired from acting to be a present mother. Then she lost her youngest son in a plane crash before finding happiness again with her grandchildren.
Kayla LaVende struggled with weight loss from childhood and was incentivized with Barbie dolls to motivate her to keep pushing to lose the pounds. It took her years and reaching adulthood to do something decisive and life-changing about her weight finally!
John Wayne continued smoking despite having once been diagnosed with cancer, and the disease finally took his life. The actor's children tried to hide his grave so it wouldn't become a "shrine." However, they changed their hearts and went with something beautiful to honor him and his fans.
Joan Rivers had no worries as she enjoyed a meal with a friend before going in for a simple medical procedure, but little did she know that neglect would play a part in her death. Her daughter fought for justice after losing her so suddenly.
Kirk Cameron's mother told him Chelsea Noble was the kind of woman he should marry, and he married her years later! In 2023, the actor paid tribute to his wife on their wedding anniversary. The couple adopted four children and welcomed two biological ones before becoming empty nesters.
Melissa McCarthy's husband fell for her before they officially met years later, married, and had two children. Ben Falcone and his wife have since amassed their fortune by buying several houses in the United States.
Dana Delany once wanted to become a P.I. and later grew to love traveling, amongst many other things. The star shared five unknown facts, including how she got a droopy eye. Acting was part of her calling, but she had fears to overcome to play one unique role.
Donna Mills welcomed her only child as a single parent and through adoption. When Chloe Mills started school, her mother gave up her career for almost 20 years to raise her! Today, Donn is in a happy long-term relationship with a man she'll probably never marry.
A woman from a Spanish town carried her baby boy for nine months anticipating all the love she would give him when he was born. She didn't expect that she would only see him again after more than four decades!
Over the years, Leonardo DiCaprio mostly got into relationships with women who were almost half his age. However, one of his partners became one of the few that have managed to help him break that pattern.
Nicole Kidman was snubbed by her future husband, Keith Urban, for months after meeting. The singer was her crush, and she knew he was the one for her after a few months of dating. However, the early stages of their marriage were riddled with addiction problems.
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart's marriage and relationship were judged harshly because of their age gap. The couple fell in love after Ford had several failed marriages. Even after experiencing an airplane crash, Flockhart still supported her husband in flying.
Melissa Joan Hart knew Mark Wilkerson would be her husband from the first meeting. The couple celebrated 20 years of marriage in 2023, with the actress sharing three social media posts to mark the day. Hart and her husband have three sons who are growing fast.
A woman peacefully breasted her baby boy in a restaurant, not bothering anyone and keeping to herself, when one angry patron approached her. The stranger's request to the mother caused annoyance, and her reaction led to her story going viral.
Rex Heuermann's wife, Asa Ellerup, distanced herself from the gruesome crimes her husband is accused of by filing for divorce days after his arrest. She is one of the critical components that played a role in her husband's arrest.
Rex Heuermann is arrested as the main suspect in the deaths of three women between 2007 and 2010. DNA samples were finally used to bring him in as a suspect in 2023. It's believed Heuermann might've kept items linked to the murders.
Iris Jones wasn't looking for love when she met and fell in love with a man younger than her. The pair met through social media, started dating, and Jones flew to Egypt to meet him and his mother. Sadly, the couple's marriage didn't last long, and the younger man has been replaced.
Majesty Williams went missing in 2021 in her hometown at age four. The little girl was kidnapped by her mother from her father and taken far away for two years. Majesty was finally discovered in her mother's custody in another country and reunited with her loving father.
Just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, "The Bachelor" franchise revealed another spinoff in the works that would cater to the older generation. Gerry Turner is introduced as the new golden bachelor in 2023 after losing his wife six years ago. Turner is looking for someone as active as he is.
Paris Hilton celebrated her son Phoenix's halfway mark to age one with rare photos but received parenting advice. The little boy's first name came from a phrase, while his second one was in honor of Hilton's late mentor. The DJ and her husband shared who - between them - their son looked like.
Sylvester Stallone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin Stallone, seem to be back on track after she filed for divorce in 2022. The couple's differing personalities were believed to have affected their separation. The actor has since taken accountability for what led his wife to file for divorce.
Lucie Arnaz's mother, Lucille Ball, struggled with parenting due to having no proper role models as a child. The late actress' daughter was so afraid of being in her famous shadow that she made a deal. Now Lucie is a doting mother and grandmother still taking acting jobs.
A source says Jamie Foxx is better, not entirely himself, but getting the support needed. An Ohio woman interacted with the actor during a recent sighting. The first time Foxx was seen after his hospitalization was on a boat, but fans don't believe it was him.
Cheryl Ladd's daughters ensured to pay tribute to her on her 72nd birthday with heartfelt social media posts. The actress only had one biological daughter; the other was her stepchild. One of the perks that came with the star's second marriage was that her stepdaughter made her a grandmother.
Cardi B and her husband, Offset, celebrate their daughter's birthday by splurging on expensive gifts and an equally costly party. The rapper is a mother to five children. The couple's relationship moved quickly after their first date; they faced cheating rumors but remained committed.
Robert Pine's acting career spanned decades and didn't seem to be stopping despite his age. The star recently celebrated his birthday, made a rare appearance with his lovely wife in tow, and had fans excited. Robert's son and daughter followed in his career footsteps, but only one stuck with it.
A loving father who got into his new relationship with a young daughter from a previous one wished his child to be part of his wedding to her new stepmother. However, the stepmother disapproved, leading the couple to fight.
Ryan Gosling honored his partner, Eva Mendes, by wearing unique jewelry at an event and sharing a rare statement about her. The couple fell in love while filming their first movie together but never appeared as a unit at red-carpet events. Becoming parents changed their lives for the better.
Rudolph "Rudy" Farias IV's mother revealed that the police thought she was a suspect in her son's case. One of Janie Santana's neighbors shared how the parent tried to keep her from telling what she knew about the issue. The young man's aunt wanted more done to get justice for her nephew.
Six people sadly lost their lives after their plane crashed trying to land. Some of those who passed on were husband and wife who lived in Temecula. A week before, another aircraft crashed in the same area, taking one person's life.
A California high school student appeared on the streets of Salt Lake City after being abandoned by his only parent - his mother - when he turned 18. The teenager sadly had to celebrate his birthday by trying to find shelter or a way back home.
A London man decided to end his and his wife's lives were the best way to escape the debt they were drowning in. However, she survived, and he went to prison, but she's already forgiven him and couldn't wait for his release.
Prince Harry's rarely-seen daughter Lilibet channeled her father in red shoes at a recent appearance. Fans admitted that she had a striking resemblance to her grandmother, Princess Diana. Harry previously revealed if he would like his children to have a relationship with their royal family.
Tatum O'Neal overdosed and went into a coma during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. She and her father, Ryan O'Neal, were estranged for years before reconciling and building their relationship anew.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne celebrated their latest wedding anniversary by sharing sweet messages on social media. The famous couple were parents to three children, with one of them welcoming their first grandson months before their anniversary.
Christie Brinkley was a mother of three children, and as she aged, she let her gray hair grow out. The actress confronted the trolls who slammed celebrities and received differing responses from followers. The star now lived a quiet life which included gardening.
A man committed a heinous crime in the 1980s in Florida before evading authorities for decades and appearing on "America's Most Wanted." He was finally arrested when a task force tipped off authorities.
Robert De Niro had seven children in 2023 and three grandchildren before losing his grandson. The teenage boy's mother mourned the loss of her son in a touching social media post. Leandro De Niro Rodriguez followed in his family's career footsteps and started a new relationship before passing away.
Rudolph "Rudy" Farias IV was finally found after going missing eight years ago. He's currently in a hospital in a bad state and hardly speaks. His mother believed the necklace that belonged to Farias IV's late brother kept him alive.
Erin Murphy was more into acting and the spotlight than her twin sister, Diane. The actress became a mother to six children, one living with autism. While celebrating her granddaughter's graduation at 59, fans thought Erin looked more like the child's mother or sister than her grandmother.
Katherine Schwarzenegger confessed to how embarrassed she was when she realized her father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, was famous. The author now emulated her parents when raising her two children. Arnold and Shriver both had incredibly close bonds with their grandchildren.
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen almost never became a couple because they shared some doubts about getting into a relationship. When they eventually married, Danson gushed over his wife. The two stars now lived a quiet life where they focused on their children and grandchildren.
Brenda Vaccaro might have married Michael Douglas if she wasn't taken by the hippie times in the 1970s. The actress fell in love with a man who became her longtime husband but battled issues with her weight. Fans called her beautiful in her 80s, and she lived a quiet life.
Frankie Valli married for the fourth time in June 2023. He was previously married to three women and sadly lost two daughters from his first marriage. The singer ensured to have a close relationship with his surviving children and his grandchildren.
During an interview, John Mellencamp addressed his failed relationship with his former fiancée. The musician and Meg Ryan dated on and off for several years before getting engaged. Some fans weren't pleased with the singer's statements about the actress and called him out on his choice of words.
A stepson of a British billionaire who's among those missing on a submarine that went to explore the Titanic wreckage was seen at a concert while his stepfather was being searched for. The businessman's stepson said his family wanted him to attend the event.
A businessman from one of the wealthiest Pakistani families, tied to the British monarchy, is missing along with his son after going on a submarine dive to the Titanic wreck. A search is underway, with the pair's family praying for their safe return.
Kevin Costner claims he was left homeless after his estranged wife refused to leave his home amid divorce. The actor reportedly confronted his neighbor who "hung out a lot" with his spouse while Costner wasn't home.
