See Woman Meet Her Birth Mother For The First Time Live | Megyn Kelly TODAY

Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes Rosanne Fuller, who with the help of a home DNA kit recently found her birth mother, Kathy Smith, who gave her up for adoption 40 years ago. Watch as the two women meet face to face for the first time.
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See Woman Meet Her Birth Mother For The First Time Live | Megyn Kelly TODAY

[@rebeccastone4564]

I think the meeting was perfect reaction , they hugged, they looked at one another and were both excited yet very nervous, it went how it should of.The mom was heroic to do what she did, she was taken advantage of but didn't let her child suffer for it. That's true love....

[@susiewelchman8658]

Mum gave her up because she loved her and wanted to give her a better life that must have broken her heart to do that 🦋

[@terrykelly6113]

It wasn't because she didn't want her daughter

[@terrykelly6113]

So sad that daughter didn't seem to have empathy or gratude for her birth mother who sacrificed so much for her.

[@MissNebulosity]

Mom and daughter almost look like twins!!

[@loveispatient0808]

Absolutely, no need for DNA test!!!😄

[@djeddaf1202]

The mom look so sad and scar 😓😓 I wanna hug her

[@susiewelchman8658]

Mum needed a big hug!!!🌹

[@HVS-gk7oo]

The mother is so right. You cannot live ONLY on love.

[@anewloveofficial9137]

You could easily tell in one glance that they are related to each other but I feel sad for the mother because her daughter didn't give her a show of affection. Eventhough she was adopted by other parents but still her biological mother did the right choice in order to giver her the comfortable life she couldn't afford.

[@Johanna-fq5sf]

A New Love Official I don’t know about you but I could not show affection to a stranger.

[@msinvincible2000]

Why is everyone saying the young woman was cold and rude? She was perfectly normal. She doesn't know this woman, she doesn't love her simply and merely because she had wonderful parents. To be honest, if someone told me that I am adopted (which is possible, because I don't look like my parents), I wouldn't care for the biological parents, I would meet them just out of curiosity but I wouldn't want more. Parents are those who raise and love you

[@billiejeremy]

msinvincible2000 yes of course , but if it wasn’t for her birth mom she would not have that.. least she can do is thank her and say she did the right thing. A birth mother never stops thinking of child they gave birth to, she prays with every breath hoping she did the right thing to give this child a better life thn she had to offer

[@rachelheflin0584]

I did the at home DNA kit and I already knew who my mom was and she unfortunately passed away in 2007. I am patiently waiting to see if I can find my dad. I am nervous but excited to find out.

[@anarchy6701]

Rachel Heflin Hopefully you find him and get to know him.

[@rachelheflin0584]

Fuze I found my first cousin but I emailed them and haven't heard anything from them yet. I am just going to wait to see what is going to happen.

[@garychen483]

I feel so sorry about your lost. Hope you’ll find your dad. He must be thinking about you a lot ! God bless you my friend !

[@toaster6538]

Rachel Heflin keep looking you will find him

[@HighPriestessAngelique]

I pray you find your father!!! Love & light be with you. 🙏🏻

[@realmommee8093]

None of us should stand in judgement of how the daughter is acting or perceived to be acting. She’s on TV so this is public. This should be a private moment; however, they chose to be on TV and how the daughter “react” in front of live audience and folks viewing from home, this is not some sitcom with scripted lines with her putting on an act. So I think some of comments about the daughter are unwarranted and judgmental.

[@neishawynn7047]

Absolutely correct.

[@Johanna-fq5sf]

Thank you!!! People are saying she’s cold. It would be very hard to show affection to a stranger. Yes she’s her birth mom but that doesn’t mean she will be loving right off the bat.

[@cg9616]

Well said

[@rivkastock2684]

She is upset at her biological mom. The mother is a Hero, fantastic human being

[@stevenjones4059]

Your not adopted neither am I so you have no right to judge her neither do I show respect

[@samuelhailai2168]

Wow she looks exactly like here

[@NicolesLovely]

Wow my brother passed from a pulmonary embolism but it was from a surgery he had weeks prior. I’m glad that she was able to pull through and was able to meet her daughter that she thought about all the time.

[@AmeliaAcres]

That was an awkward interview. Very uncomfortable watching.

[@sinnerangel565]

Jamemi

[@marleenbonefont]

I Actually cried watching the mom fell so uncomfortable, here is a woman that had an unfortunate situation happen to her and she thinks about giving her baby girl a fulfilled life With not only love but two loving parents to be blessed with, and God blessed her child with What she wanted for her baby girl. But my gosh her daughter is so blah towards her bio-mom. Dag.. some people just Don't show feelings like other's I guess and that's ashame.

[@veronicawiltshire109]

It really bothered me to the core knowing the facts of how she was conceived, the daughter could have shown more love towards her , she could have decided to have an abortion, she just there like showing off about the kind of life she had and could not even say , you are going to meet your grands children and my husband for the first time. So disappointed

[@Mellovesdeep25]

Megan saying “gave up for adoption. You gave her up” it was 2018, we say placed for adoption not gave up. Sounds harsh

[@squidsquid285]

This wasn’t a 2nd or 3rd time meeting, this was meeting one another for the first time ever, some awkwardness is inevitable. The daughter seemed excited and then after the hug probably became quite overwhelmed by the emotions she was experiencing and went onto autopilot to manage them. You people are so critical.

[@NicolesLovely]

Adoption is better than abortion. You’re giving that child a chance at life with someone who can care and love them more than you can. Or giving them to someone who can’t have kids and are able to give them the love care and support that they need.

[@simplyp5521]

Ugh, I’m so tired of this narrative. Once the papers are signed, it doesn’t guarantee that the child will have a loving home.

[@teebrown1782]

💯 Every child deserves to be born regardless of how they were conceived.

[@bigjon514]

I was adopted too. I just got my DNA results results. I'm hoping for the same results as her. I would love to know where and who I came from. Ironically, my birthday is also June 12th but 1969. I too have someone on there listed as close family. I've reached out to her, waiting for a response.

[@coeurenpoche]

Hi, I just read this comment. How is your search going now? Did you find more of where you came from? All the best to you.

[@janicescott7338]

Lovely mom and daughter! I hope they both have a wonderful life from here on out getting to know one another.

[@momonie4]

OMG people and their negative unsolicited comments...I can't I truly can't. This woman is entitled to her feelings & without JUDGEMENT from anyone. Not to mention she looks at her Bio Mom several times & she wasn't Cold towards her not 1 second.

[@rooreetasam]

Wow the daughter didn’t look at her mom while she was talking.. what a cold meeting ☹️💔

[@amazingperson326]

Rorrii that's what I thought too. It's as though she's not interested in her. I can't imagine what pain that must cause the birth mom. It's sad.

[@keishajones5899]

I thought that too

[@maevefarrell4610]

Rorrii Something must have happened on the phone between them before this meeting maybe? The daughter seems like a warm friendly person, but as you said, she didn't even look at the mother. Most unexpected.

[@jackierogers5064]

That is one angry daughter! Why did she even agree to meeting Mom on TV, if she was going to be so rude and unfeeling? Should have met her birthMom privately instead of leaving her alone in that chair wringing her hands? Ok, now you know if you’re Sascilian, shake your birth mothers hand and crawl out of there like the dog that you are!

[@prettyboi89ify]

Yea i noticed that too

[@kdaniel8721]

These reunions should be held in private, not on national TV!!!

[@dliciousgurl41]

Kinda sad how cold the daughter is towards the mother.

[@keishajones5899]

m robble so true

[@karsiasmith5325]

So true

[@samjill5427]

I thought that to she didn't seem that happy to meet her .the mother looks so happy at first then really nervous bless her

[@daniellajustine7176]

I’m adopted aswell, and I totally understand how she feels. It’s not easy at all. Especially when someone gave you up.

[@daniellajustine7176]

Olivia Babcock thank you love

[@allisonpoynor4457]

I can see why everyone is saying the daughter was acting a little cold to the bio mother but you have to see where she is coming from. She has grown up her whole life thinking that her bio mother didn’t want her. That can cause some pretty deep seeded stuff to a person. Seeing her mother for the first time probably brought all that feeling unwanted feeling in her. Think about how you would feel if your mother had given you up and you were just meeting. No matter your stance on this you have to believe that it would be a little painful.

[@narniagirl4ever248]

You actually mean to say, "Deep seated", and btw, you are expressing good, valid thoughts.

[@candiceswanepoel9812]

I'm an adoptee, and I never could act that way after knowing my birthmom did the best she could at that time. Its the most selfless act, instead of getting aborted. She only thought of herself! She didnt care to know how painful it was for the Mother. My birthmom said it was agony without me but she wanted me to have a mother and father and a better chance at the best future possible; so she thought of me before her pain.

[@victoriousinchrist8252]

The mom needs to understand that Love is the greatest thing you can give a child. Love empowers you to provide everything else needed. There are many parents that provide materially for their children but do not love them. The outcome of that is worse. I’m concerned that someone told her at 18 years old that a mother’s love was not enough. This hurts because she really loved her child and could have been a great mom to her. There is still a lot of healing to be done for both of them. God bless them both.

[@shaundraevans7559]

The Birth mother has a heart of gold.

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

Entertainment Industry: I’m a birth mother from the 70’s, I hate the expression “give her away” or “ give her up”. I prefer placed for adoption. It’s hard enough without the guilt of those expressions.

[@christinemerritt974]

They look exactly like each other!!

[@eyramamed2439]

OMG watching dis I get so emotional 😭 wow .im glad they meet ❤️❤️

[@Cake1848]

Well, is she Italian? Sheesh.

[@AmberlyPerez]

Why is this so uncomfortable 😩

[@graciousbeauty1779]

She didn't abort you. She did the right thing and you had agreat life. Please forgive and bless her

[@spr481]

I wonder why the daughter looks so alienated from her birth mother. Never even offers comfort when it's obvious the woman really needs a hug.

[@jessellis1523]

such a nice story so glad that they are reunited now and can start making memories together and she can see her grandchild grow up but I would have thought that they would have wanted there first meet to be private

[@ghchic2568]

Forgive me but if you were adopted and had a great life you should be able to forgive. She did the right thing for you.

[@Johanna-fq5sf]

GHchic I don’t think she said anything that hinted she doesn’t forgive her. I don’t think she said anything angry about being adopted.

[@sydneymichelle8357]

I'm so sorry to say this because I like Megyn Kelly for the most part... but this was an awkward interview. She just repeated pretty much all of the same questions as were already answered in the video portion. It seemed very excessive and like she was fishing for a sob story -- aka "good TV" as she phrased it. It's just obvious that she expected them to start crying and acting more emotional versus just letting things happen organically. Anyway, I am happy that the biological mother had the chance to meet her daughter after all of these years regardless!

[@cantunderstandfoolishpeeps2036]

but i think her mon should have been there!

[@jackierogers5064]

I hear you, but Megan was just trying to open doors for communication. Sometimes guests are just nervous, and kind of staring at a blank wall. Megan is not that interviewer who goes for a sob story, or tries to start a fight, etc. she was simply doing her job and trying not to let a moment get lost. My personal view is that Megan Kelly is way below her potential doing these feel good/bad shows. Anybody can ask questions from a Q- card compassionately. Megan is a tough political interviewer. Right now she’s a square peg in a round hole. Give her a show with some meat in it and watch her work the room! She is amazing, but has gotten a bum rap here! Does anybody agree with Me?

[@thelordismyshepherd4440]

@@jackierogers5064 - I agree with you! I think that when Megan had to leave the show because of a verbal slip up even though she apologized, that third hour has completely flopped! That third hour is a waste of time. They need to get Megan back and let her have a different forum, like you say give her some meat and she will get the ratings!

[@lizzyw8]

You don’t know how much Ms Kelly was following direction from the floor directors , directors and producers ...

[@BN2K]

They look a lot alike; even their mannerism is very similar; glad they found each other.

[@germaniums2611]

Everyone is saying they look alike, but I just don’t see it lol. Anyone else?

[@MsViva710]

Their eyeglasses are very similar.

[@bensonaiyamidestrasser-wil7911]

Teary eyes now. Pray that God brings love into their lives

[@kofiadjebengappiah-danquah1488]

The love is there but there is no connection,and with time they will connect as mom and daughter .

[@maryannedelaney]

Adoption stories are so beautiful.

[@jv-ep2tc]

no. adoption causes pain for children. that is why this woman was looking.

[@datkiddjophat4290]

They look alike

[@danyellecarter]

They look so much alike.

[@nasibaaliyeva7738]

I wish all adopted kids have great life

[@nanialoha4552]

Wow dat was quite a “ cold” hi after 40 longgg years? So sad. U could feel the disconnect.i pray someday they both can have a beautiful relationship,😇🙏🧐I think a lot of us had more of a emotional connection then da daughter/mom.mom looks scared,daughter looks firm,again just my own thoughts Aloha🙋‍♀️

[@keishajones5899]

Nani Aloha I agree with you

[@aristotle1993]

I think there'll be warm up later; she's still trying to process

[@melissasanders3119]

I’d like to find my biological mother.

[@garychen483]

Melissa Sanders you were adopted? I hope you do find your mother and I wish you all the best !

[@MaryThomas-zg7wt]

Good luck to you on your journey.

[@michelematthews7696]

What does one expect. This birth mother is a complete stranger. I do not believe blood is thicker than water. Feelings come from nurturing and kindness and love. This is a relationship that will slowly grow. It cannot be instant. It will take time like any other relationship. I am adopted and met my real mum, so I know.

[@lmd499]

This is great

[@be7402]

I feel the separateness between the mother and the daughter but I am happy she kept the baby.

[@heathernunya7836]

I’m 48 and I had always heard that my mother who is adopted never was able to get her adoption papers then one day a couple months ago I asked to see her adoption papers… And she had them. And there was her mothers full name and I googled it and it brought up an obituary and a picture of her mother and they are spitting images of each other. The timeline matches up too. Like how old she was when she had my mom was the age we were told her bio mom was when she had her. The adoption papers listed her full name and the first name that she preferred to be called. My mom was told that her mother’s name was “a particular name” and we were able to see that name that she preferred because on the adoption papers it was in parenthesis after her first name. Her legal first name is very unique. It is a name mostly used overseas where it originated. And finally her real mother lived about 45 minutes from my mom throughout her childhood then 20 minutes when my mom got married to my dad. Unfortunately her birth mother passed in 2014. But she’s so happy to see all the pics that were uploaded to the obituary. She saw that she has siblings and that they all lived a Christian life. She has her mom’s pic framed and she talks to her real mother’s pic everyday. She is 75 and she deserves the world! She was given a gift she said by me doing what I did. I told her mom- I don’t know why I asked to see your adoption papers. I was always told you never had them and couldn’t get them”. She said she got them after her adoptive parents died. I didn’t know that. So it’s God working through me to bless her. Amazing!!

[@lin8148]

I found my daughter when she was 21. It was very hard and very sad for me.

[@MsBamafanatic]

Definitely not one of those warm and fuzzy reunions. It felt very awkward and clinical.

[@cg9616]

It’s TV! Imagine meeting your mum for the first time in front of an audience and cameras, I wonder how sweet and fuzzy most of us would feel

[@MsBamafanatic]

@@cg9616 I think in this case it has a lot to do with the host. Megyn herself is not warm and fuzzy.

[@shelholl4moloweeatwh]

It was a cop out for Megyn Kelly to keep resorting to these human interest stories. That is NOT a talk show. And the presentation of it is pretty one dimensional. GREAT news editorials, terrible talk show host.

[@47sandy3]

Yes you could give her love and took care of her, loving her would make you stronger in finding out how to take care of her. Family and the dad family could have taking care of her

[@RBLong0928]

They look soooo much alike!

[@aleebea]

People saying the daughter more so was being cold. Erm shock, insecurities, sadness, excitement and maybe even holding a lot in to stop herself from breaking down.

[@daanjulius4216]

I feel like the daughter is more excited to meet up with the mother than the mother does to meet up with her.

[@susanbehring3401]

They really look alike! She did the right thing.

[@eagillum]

You can tell that the daughter is the parent in this relationship.

[@debbieskinner4402]

I think the daughter was very nervous. I also think she looked at her mother enough. The daughter (I think) has a different way of dealing with things. I think the fact that they didn’t hold hands or touch each other says more than the low level of eye contact.

[@VanityTruth]

They look too alike and the hair color. Ok now.

[@lwilliams7570]

Either way, gave up, placed or gave away, all means the same thing. When she gave away, she did not see her again. When she place her, she placed her with strangers and did not see her again. When she gave her away, that’s exactly what she did!!! Either way , she placed, gave up and gave her away to strangers for a better life!!!

[@hoursewithnoname5262]

am not sure if this should be caught on Camera! 6:03 I'm kindda perplexed!

[@rebeccahiggins2369]

❤️❤️❤️

[@hekv6533]

She looks like her mother 😘

[@evamz9584]

Once again, this show would be great!.. If they replaced the host.

[@mermaid30019]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@karkar106]

I agree she makes the guests uncomfortable

[@heather4089]

I was a single mom of three. Never went through my mind to give any of my kids up for adoption.

[@neishawynn7047]

What does that have to do with this story? Are you passing judgement? Or boasting? Shaming her? That is your journey, and mine, and millions of other single parents... but it isn't hers...so what is your point in saying this?

[@LibertyLeslie]

They wear the same glasses....

[@josphinenduta9698]

The daughter wasn't interested with mum . Sad

[@basraabdulle3526]

I say thanks to God that never make to give up a child that He gave me I wish to all the mothers they will never have to gave up their babies and and day insha Allah their will be a Law enforcement that Keeps every baby with his Mother

[@ken4722]

No way this was their first meeting

[@kayelizabeth1965]

Literally have no idea why you'd do this on the telly

[@bentleygt3716]

wondering about each other AAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL THESE YEARS and time invested to meet. then when they finally met ?. it was cold .

[@toaster6538]

My brother was born on June 12th...

[@bungchew3552]

*No tears?! C'mon now!*

[@billiejeremy]

Daughter was a little cold. Felt really bad for the mom. The mother obviously gave her up because she wanted her to have a good life better thn what she had to offer.. I think that deserves a little respect from daughter.

[@honeybee1226]

the greeting seemed very cold and short on the dayghters part

[@Michelle-jz8vl]

They look like twins!

[@whenufirstrealized]

what is the point of this? ratings? some bad deal life events should be locked in a box, tied to a cinder block and dropped in a deep river of private tears never to surface or be share again. There is a healthy reason we want to suppress things some time. I don't believe that honesty is always the best policy btw... the right to have done and the thing good families do is keep and love the baby, lie to everyone and die with the lie.

[@mn4607]

They look soooooo similar!!!

[@janicecarrera1849]

I have factor V too.

[@samsonpagunsan6686]

What a story.

[@jayneforster5677]

They look alike!

[@AndrogynousMIE]

I think they did met beforehand, because they even do not look at each other.

[@bj77755]

They look a lot alike . its very awkward to meet an adopted family member..

[@chijiokeobidozie1018]

Soooo much resemblance

[@47sandy3]

The mom seem clueless, still seem like they wasn’t happy to see each other

[@harlinaindra4899]

"No means no"

[@andreadaley4058]

I don't think they chose the right interviewees. The daughter pretty much stated she wasnt looking for her birth mother and wasn't that interested but the interview questions persisted like "so why did you go looking for your mom" even though she just daid she didn't. They should have chosen someone who was keen to meet. Or asked better questions. Birth mom with her timid quiet voice seems like she has been abused and manipulated her life, perhaps more than just the once.

[@vannessafanning3200]

Mom is clearly uncomfortable ..afraid..i see signs of insecurities. I wish someone would hold her and bring reassurance. Clearly a few bad notes came from reconnecting with birth mom.. Wondering is daughter feels she may have been better off not have connected?

[@EB-wl9st]

They look like sisters!

[@emilydolores6755]

June 12 is my birthday to you have a exact same birthday but then year different

[@alliehscience]

5:48

[@RainBow-nm2xd]

I think the daughter thinks.... Why was love not enough.... Why couldn't you love me.... Also I think also she loves her birth mother. But not as much like her mother who reased her

[@terrymckay9776]

I'm thinking they might have met prior to the show. Didn't really have that new connection reaction.

[@fluffytalguw5883]

The daughter didn't look much at her because of their seating arrangement

[@user-db3ig]

Same bday just different years (june 12th)

[@nello6303]

Ugh this just seems like Megan shaming girls who would just have the abortion ....lik why mention the folks that make the other choice, this was so awkward already

[@hcupseries5775]

I feel like I would have acted different. No hate though. This was on live TV, so you know it was probably awkward.

[@mandych715]

Please use placed for adoption not gave up.

[@estellacohen7122]

sorry....but that's a more accurate term.

[@joyfloyd96]

Estella Cohen , I’m sorry but it’s not...some women actually place the child up for adoption, they don’t just throw them away...they know that there will be someone out there that will be thrilled to give adoptee a loving home.

[@bromasch]

Yes! I lost count of how many times Megyn said "gave up" or "she gave you up", that's not correct & can cause long-term psychological damage to the child thinking their birth mother or father didn't want them, or that they were abandoned...that something was wrong with them. The term "put up" or "gave up" for adoption comes from a time when orphans were sent by train & stood on platforms in new cities to be adopted. It's dated terminology that is insensitive for families who made the conscious decision to place their child in another home. I am so glad they were able to reconnect but I agree with other people that this felt really awkward to watch.

[@APerson-pr7eq]

@@bromasch Ok, let's use the correct term... gave away their child. That is exactly what is done. Not a phrase not terminology just people GIVE AWAY babies they don't want for a variety of reasons. Yes i said DON'T WANT. People give away their babies but wont admit its because they dont want them. It's hardly ever a "selfless act".Rarely any reasons good enough either. Children will be effected no matter your choice in words.

[@beckylacy8387]

very good point!

[@theresaespaillat2092]

You never give away your kid. No reason to look for that person

[@latino1935]

Why would I as a parent seal the adoption. ? Just don’t get it

[@terrykelly6113]

The state determines whether adoption records were closed or open.