Loretta Lynn was growing up in poverty and was just 15 when she wed her future husband. The marital life was promised to be not easier for Loretta. Lynn was a mom of 4 and suffered two miscarriages by the time she was 22.
"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo, who is married to her longtime husband Chris Ivery, once shared the struggles of raising mixed-race children. It broke her heart when a little girl did not believe that she was the mother of her kids.
Talking about the star, Jim Carrey's first wife once said: "He is what legends are made of." Unfortunately, this rhetoric changed after several years of marriage.
Estelle Harris was best known for her the role as Estelle Costanza in NBC's iconic sitcom "Seinfield." The actress was a mom to three children, who survived her, along with extended family of grandsons and great-grandsons.
Demi Moore's relationship with her mother, Virginia Guynes, was beyond stormy to say the least. The "G.I. Jane" star was taken to bars at a young age. The actress recalled how her childhood abruptly ended under Guyne's care.
Reba McEntire first experienced motherhood not with her own child, but with her first husband's children. The country singer adored the children so much that she even claimed Kelly Clarkson, her one stepson's ex-wife, as her own.
Before becoming one of the most well-known rappers and actors of his generation, LL Cool J had been a child of divorce and abuse. He worked hard to be where his is now after suffering from traumatic experiences with his mother.
Candace had a promising career as she was a popular TV star who played in ‘Full House’, however after she met NHL star Valeri Bure, she decided to stop her career to concentrate on her family.
Catherine O’Hara is famous for her roles as Kevin’s mother in ‘Home Alone,” as Delia Deetz in ‘Beetlejuice,’ and as Moira Rose in ‘Schitt’s Creek.’ In the early stages of her career, the actress had to make some choices not only professionally, but also romantically.
There came a man who claimed to be his half-brother and who appealed the will. Flora thought Thornton made it to take Hemsley’s money, while his family claimed to do it just to bury in the place where he had grown up.
Charles and Diana divorced when their children were 15 and 12. It was hard for William who lived most of his life with both parents together. One of the conditions of divorce was that Diana was left without her titles.
Actress Melody Thomas Scott rose to fame following her role as Nikki Newman in the popular soap opera, "The Young and the Restless" Despite leading what seemed like a glamorous life as an actress, she carried a dark past that she kept to herself until the release of her tell-all memoir.
Rachael Ray and her husband of 16 years John Cusimano have been one of the most enduring couples in the industry. Although they’ve been married for almost 20 years now, they've been content as a family of two after deciding not to have any children.
"The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini's career was cut short when he suddenly passed away at 52. His death was so unprecedented that he was on vacation with his son when the unfortunate incident happened. The actor didn't get the chance to see his baby girl grow up.
Brian grew up in a wealthy household. His parents gave him everything her ever wanted and on his birthday, he demanded an expensive sports car. His father's response to this demand made Brian react violently.
Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross have been married since 1984 and welcomed their only child in the same year. Growing up, Cleo decided to also step into the spotlight but chose her own path, away from the shadow of her very famous parents.
Patrick was born to two loving parents, but they died in a car crash when he was 11 years old. A neighbor had been babysitting him on that fateful day and she later handed him to a nearby orphanage because she was not physically strong enough to take care of Patrick full-time.
Sandra Bullock has had an incredibly successful acting career. But she recently announced that she's stepping away from her career to devote all her time to her children.
Joe kept a specific table reserved at his seaside cafe for 33 years. Regardless of what customers demanded, he refused to allow anyone to sit at the table until one fateful day.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married for 15 years, thanks to the fact that Urban eventually 'plucked up the courage' to get their relationship started. Still happily wed after all these years, Kidman shared her view on the perception of their relationship success.
Sandra and Peter were a devoted couple of over 40 years. When Peter died, Sandra remembered what her husband said about his cellar, but she never had the key and didn’t know where to find it.
Lucy was a young widow in the middle of reviving her travel career when she spotted a mysterious man living in a one-bedroom shack on the coast. Her life transformed when she decided to follow the mysterious man.
Arthur was a teenage boy being raised by a single father. They were very close and often went on fishing adventures together. Fishing was their favorite activity together. But after Arthur got lost on one of their fishing adventures, he discovered more than just his way home
Isaac grew up under challenging circumstances; despite the challenges, he grew up a generous and compassionate young man despite the obstacles. His generosity yielded terrific results that would benefit his life.
Alison was an 11-year-old girl living with her mother, Sandra. She was a happy little girl who enjoyed swimming, playing the piano, and having movie nights with her mom.
Margaret Porter raised her daughter Helen to be strong and determined. But as she grew up, Margaret realized that her daughter was often aggressive as well. She often worried about her but never thought Helen would eventually cause devastating harm.
Mr. Jones was a farmer in rural Texas. He kept to himself and didn’t care for making friends with the residents in the area. Some people even thought he was scary and chose to stay away from him. Until one day, his actions surprised everyone in the town.
Stacey Bridges belonged to the wealthiest family in town. Everybody around her catered to her needs at every turn. She felt no need to be kind towards people and often ridiculed those she didn’t like.
Claudia and John were a happily married couple who desperately wanted to have children. They adopted a little boy who gave them more than just fulfilment as parents.
Charles Harris was an exemplary pastor. He led his congregation with love and integrity. He has a supportive wife whom every church member loved. But Charles and his wife didn’t have children, and they never spoke about it. Until one day, the truth came out.
Stephen and his granddaughter Olivia were very close while she grew up. Olivia loved her grandfather but spent less time with him as she grew up. After his death, she would come to life-changing realizations.
Ted Willis was born with a challenging life ahead. He became an orphan as a baby and was adopted from an orphanage at age three. His adoptive parents loved and took care of him, but his biological father expressed his love, even after he had died.
Hank was one of the wealthiest men in the city. His penthouse was worth millions, and he lived a lavish lifestyle. He was so mean that when he saw homeless people sleeping outside his penthouse building, he called the police on them.
Everyone in the neighborhood loved Mrs. Parker. She delighted everyone with the smell of fresh pastries in the morning, and the nearest neighbors could quickly come to her to enjoy her treats. But the time with her neighbors was unexpectedly cut short.
Since childhood, Rebecca has experienced a sharp, deep pity for the homeless and the poor. Even being unemployed, the girl tried to help those who were less fortunate in life. She did not know that thanks to this, she would find a millionaire husband.
James Peterson was an example of kindness and righteousness for church visitors. He preached about forgiveness. He was the ideal pastor, father, and husband, but parishioners knew nothing about his past.
Shirley trusted her younger brother to look after their mother when she moved abroad. She believed he cared enough to ensure that she was always taken care of. But after a year of sending money to him and trusting he would do the right thing, she found out that he used the money on himself.
Ree Drummond’s life with four kids and her husband had changed when they welcomed Jamar into their life. The food network star revealed details about his son Jamar just after he turned 18 as the agency's condition helped the star find her son.
Music icon Dolly Parton has had a career spanning more than three decades. With hits such as "I Will Always Love You," "Here You Come Again, and " "9 to 5," she has inspired people all over the world. Her life story is as inspiring as her career success.
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are a popular Hollywood couple. Having been married for 11 years, they have been public about the journey their relationship has taken. They have also both been vulnerable about some of the mental health struggles they have experienced.
Queen Elizabeth II became "the best role model" for her grandson, Prince William, who might become a King someday. All his life, he was trained to become a reigning monarch to his people. However, he stands farther than Prince Charles in line to succession.
Gordon Ramsey is one of the most famous chefs in the world. He owns an empire of restaurants and hosts various hit shows such as “Kitchen Nightmares.” He is well-known for his aggressive leadership style, and his extensive use of profanity.
Kris Kristofferson is an award-winning musician and actor. He released his first album in 1970 which was a commercial failure. But various artists released cover versions of his songs which proved much more successful. While his music career grew, he also kicked off his acting career.
The “Home Town” stars Erin & Ben Napier met and wed. The couple has been married for 13 years, raising kids and running successful makeover shows. The couple revealed the details of the awesome love story behind their marriage.
Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson enjoyed a close friendship for many years. When they both separated from their husbands, their friendship remained close. But just before Diana's death, the pair hadn't spoken for a year.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes's divorce after six years of marriage led to a custody battle over their daughter, Suri Cruise. The reason for the custody battle may have been about Scientology.
Nicole Kidman has two adopted children with Tom Cruise. Her son Connor got married in 2019, but Kidman wasn't at the wedding as she reportedly wasn't invited.
