These Famous Parents Couldn’t Escape the Limelight

Octomom turned heads over a decade ago when she gave birth to eight babies. Inside Edition was welcomed into her home as mom Nadya Suleman took care of her brood. We also met Jeff Bezos’ biological father, who wanted to reconnect to his billionaire son before he passed away. Supermodel Anna Nicole Smith also spoke to Inside Edition about being a single mom and what it was like to be in the spotlight.

[@shinybenoni8938]

i’d seriously go mad with that many kids …. that woman is truly strong.

[@mylesm5445]

i have eight siblings and believe me its a jungle

[@christianfranck1818]

i know how to avoid this altogether dont have kids

[@colinfoley6084]

like what a good mom

[@SnuggieMaple]

@@mylesm5445 Same I wish I had more tho

[@VoiceDivine]

@@christianfranck1818 bro she didn’t know she would have octuplets

[@srirachaaaa]

She is doing an absolutely AMAZING job considering she was able to raise 8 healthy children and not mentally crack. I’m happy she’s past the toddler stage and can get the kids to help out now.

[@jade3886]

14 kids, she had a few kids before the multiples. I’m surprised she didn’t go insane tbh.

[@srirachaaaa]

@@jade3886 I had no idea she had 14 😱 same here, she most definitely is one strong woman for keeping it all together.

[@latoyamatson6197]

You mean 14...

[@mzbatonrougebeauty5267]

Lol she raised 14 alone

[@srirachaaaa]

@@mzbatonrougebeauty5267 yep the other girl already mentioned it

[@alisonw7802]

If this story is accurate then she is doing a heck of a lot better than me with only one child, even after he's full grown.

[@kedaiverson8376]

Lol same

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

So glad I never had kids !!

[@michaelmoore2568]

Honestly. Some people were just Born to have children or be care takers. I worked with a lady who had 6 and Genuinely wanted at least 4 more.

[@goldenwolf2462]

@@michaelmoore2568 10 kids dear lord now that’s a full family!

[@ayina111]

Same. I got one after 8 years and almost went crazy couldn’t handle her

[@recon9874]

Octomom didn't deserve the hate she got she's more of a amazing mother than others with just 1.

[@winning3329]

Everyone criticize her but she is a great mother and nobody wants to acknowledge that.

[@Garbeaux.]

Yes she did deserve the criticism. For multiple reasons. One, she already had *six* kids. Two, there’s no way she could raise 14 kids with each getting enough attention as a single mother. No parent should have kids just to have the older kids raise the kids bc there’s so many. Yeah, she may be a good mom as much as she can be but there’s not enough time in a day for her to be a good mom to each individually. Three, there’s no way she had the money to raise eight more kids when she already had six. None of it was thought out and no telling how much money the government gives her.

[@justchillin2999]

@@Garbeaux. and instead of giving her advice and helping her out we criticize her?? What's done is done and can't be reversed. So what she can't give each kid a 100% of her attention, alot of parents have more more one kid and she can't just "give them away" because it's physically impossible to do so. I applaud her for doing her best and putting as much effort as she could. Also, I doubt she new that trying for 1 more kid would end up with her have 8 more, not her fault. We need to stop shunning mothers and instead help them out and encourage them, regardless of how u feel about them because at the end, we want what's best for the kids.

[@bubble4472]

@@Garbeaux. how on earth was she supposed to know she was having octuplets

[@goldieslacks]

Idk how she even remembers their names but I think she does a good job with all her kids too.

[@justinwahlquist6374]

I’m proud that she doing her best as a single mom.

[@TJSPARKLE]

I understand why she got some harsh criticism for what she did but nobody can take away that she is a fantastic mother

[@thatdamncrow9197]

What she do I forgot

[@xFeliciou5]

@@thatdamncrow9197 porn

[@akm1967]

@@xFeliciou5 for real??

[@GhostRider-hy9zt]

@@xFeliciou5 what is this the 20th century?

[@ingridisaviolet8498]

@@xFeliciou5 I mean good for her 🤷‍♀️ You gotta make money somehow

[@MegaEricPham]

She's doing an amazing job as a single mother. Just a reminder to all parents, babysitters & caretakers, crying doesn't mean bad parenting or bad things. Young kids just need something.

[@rosalinaburton3061]

She's doing a better job than most two parent homes!

[@imamuslim375]

Unfortunately in europe they would stare at you when your child is crying like telling you, you're not a good mom

[@_JustJoe]

​@@imamuslim375 How ignorant ☹️

[@andromeda1903]

i'm glad to see Nadya octomom doing well. she seems like a sweet person who is just trying to do the right thing. she did a great job turning her life around and being a good mom

[@JC-cv3up]

She stopped doing porn?

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

@@curious1053 you must like OLD women

[@jonathanjoestar863]

@@JC-cv3up Excuse me?

[@amatmulisha2978]

Dude taking care 1 child is already exhausted,can’t imagine an 8. That’s is big effort and crazy. This woman is a strong woman

[@cosmosadorabilis7677]

She has 14

[@sarebear4351]

She's a brilliant mum. We see headlines of child neglect yet here's one who actually looks after hers and the public crucifies her 🤦

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

Because she’s on camera, stupid.

[@winning3329]

@@MsTinkerbelle87 you a hater

[@kassandravaldezcontreras8075]

Exactly!! She’s doing so well, I would love to see people who talk down try it!

[@spiderrocket8367]

1:45 actually a beautiful motherly moment assuring your child they have nothing to fear when they’re with you. That you’ll keep them safe

[@cameronsavoie768]

I can tell you right now. Her family is a hell of a lot more put together than mine. And there’s only 6 of us.

[@chrisbauman2562]

Not something I'd be shouting. I'd be pretty damn embarrassed actually. Like Jesus every comment is some pathetic parent saying she's better then me. That's kind of a problem

[@Luvliaa]

@@chrisbauman2562 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

@@chrisbauman2562 we’re fooked! She is not an example of a good mother.

[@chrisbauman2562]

@@MsTinkerbelle87 right. Like who the hell comes out and says someone's a million times better of a parent than you? A damn 🥴🧑‍🦼.

[@alejandraponce6214]

@@MsTinkerbelle87 why isn’t she?

[@shena1256]

She seems to be doing the best she can. I can't imagine how much she deals with on a daily basis.

[@stefan_d4205]

Kids at school: I have the best mommy in the world Octo-kids: Aite, bet... But honestly, this woman is an inspiration fr. She carried 8 kids, birthed 8 kids and is now raising 8 kids. And with a forward thinking attitude too, she's like the David Goggins of mothers

[@randomlyaesthetic2349]

Raising 14 kids*

[@adelineisgod5389]

If hell truly exists, this would be mine.

[@andromeda1903]

same LOL i don't hate children, i just can't even

[@loganmalough2379]

@@andromeda1903 same here. I love kids, I just don’t like cleaning up after them.

[@dangitjacques5133]

Yes mine too. I would hate to be a neighbor with all that screaming.

[@ashleyflores1251]

Hell does exist n it's way worse than this video

[@erikadavila6574]

Lmao

[@minuxo3062]

she mentioned she has anxiety about stalkers and stuff yet they said what area her new home is in

[@JulioCNY]

😲🤦‍♂️stupid reporters exposing her new area where she lives in.

[@OriginalRussianSpy]

Duh dun SSS

[@bestforyouall]

My respect always to the Octomom. I only have one and that’s enough for me. I do appreciate watching all this kids happy with each other and healthy. I can’t make my son to clean his room and she managed to get all her 14 kids to cooperate with the house shores 🏆

[@BrookeKatherine.]

I bet it’s a little easier because all the kids see they’re each doing a chore, so it’s not just one!

[@breneganmcnulty6324]

As an adult watching this story again I realize Octo mom is actually a great mom the media just did her dirty

[@JupiterRising2525]

No way could i cope with that many children. I wonder if the swimming instructor ever went back.

[@JulioCNY]

Who knows unless he didn't return back. 💁‍♂️

[@zhongxina8426]

This is the best condom commercial ever.

[@gojira4036]

☠️

[@Pr1ncessOlive]

JAILLL

[@loganmalough2379]

Or vasectomy commercial.

[@JulioCNY]

Indeed 👍💯always protect yourself and always wear condoms and always carry packages with you for when the time comes.

[@namelessgrace6319]

Omg 😆

[@GMC_K1500]

By the looks of it, this woman is a great parent, and I wish her, and her children the best. My hat's off to her.

[@carmensantana1374]

Bezos biological father said it was the best thing at the time. So 😢

[@ChocoBabiChan]

Wow, I used to be pretty critical of Nadia, but she seems to be thriving all by herslf. That takes a strong ass woman. You go girl!

[@kobsboy4227]

why aint anybody talking bout how sad the anna nicole smith thing is its just her smiling then just black screen with how she died

[@OriginalRussianSpy]

Made me sad ;-;

[@kassandravaldezcontreras8075]

That mom’s patience and endurance to make all her kids feel safe is incredible

[@fantex34]

Sorry to disturb your scroll, we don’t know each other but I wish you all the best in life and may all things work out in your favor…

[@bradenmartinez8699]

Get this mom a few babysitter and a vacation!!! She deserves it!

[@DrKojiin]

They said "his long lost dad", Jeff bezos dad literally abandon him. I don't know why they putting so much emphasis on a deadbeat

[@christinelicitra]

Lol ikr "biggest mistake of my life" he says but i dont want a penny. His stepfather probably helped him become the man he is and might not be who he is if he was with his real father

[@JimiBegbaaji]

She is amazing. Main stream media had an agenda when she first hit the headlines. She has raised model citizens.

[@flowerylemon612]

Dude the flashback of Anna Nicole Smith made me tremendously sad, she looked so happy with her life and child in the flashback…what happened? :(

[@denise331]

Nadya has some massive patience!! I would go insane with that crying

[@soledisciple]

I have four kids and it takes a cool head to think through the concert of yells and cries.

[@jenjosh]

You know, i ask "how would i do this?" When you're a mom you just find this strength that can only come from God

[@envy1rDowney]

God gave you a man to follow you failed. Never bring God into ur unholy lifestyle again.

[@lauragarrard919]

@@envy1rDowney Jesus is here to save sinners.That's all of us.Quit casting stones.

[@catvoncat]

jesus doesn't even exist

[@envy1rDowney]

@@catvoncat neither does ur mom

[@catvoncat]

@@envy1rDowney oh she exists alright, unlike jesus

[@gb4771]

Wow she’s so strong. When my 2 girls were crying and crying and crying for no reason it started to make me crazy. I was so exhausted the night that I didn’t wanted more kids.

[@NathalieCwiekSwiercz]

STOP. CALLING. HER. OCTOMOM! She have said like 100000 times she hate that name bc of all the history. She have a name, use that.

[@lol34321]

Dad did what he thought was best at the time with the information and knowledge that he had..at that time.

[@jed3443]

I think Jeff should at least have a conversation with his biological father it couldn’t hurt

[@Channel66678]

Nope. I don't agree. He only wanted a relationship after Jeff had multi-millions!🤦 He doesn't deserve anything, even a 4 min visit 🤬

[@jamirgordon9745]

@@Channel66678 Well, technically he had no way to contact Jeff before he even knew that was his son, he also didn’t even know who Jeff Bezos was to begin with, plus why would he care if he knew he was going to die? I can understand why he would want to see him and apologize to him.

[@michaelatillery271]

@@jamirgordon9745 he already died.

[@jamirgordon9745]

@@michaelatillery271 I already knew that, I was being hypothetical.

[@cocoputhyxo]

@@michaelatillery271 that sucks. He really wanted to apologize you can tell he was proud and sad he never got to see his child grow

[@zackrice9395]

the lady raising all those kids.. is a true hero...

[@oneofakind.3954]

Im so proud of her wish had a mom like here to be honest..

[@illuminos5457]

be grateful you even have a mother

[@jasminemosby5403]

@@illuminos5457 ....

[@elizabethparga6181]

@illuminos5457 You don't have to be rude about it😒

[@asifmetal666]

Whatever people say about her. She is still an amazing mom.

[@mckaelyntennison6914]

God bless that mom, I don’t know how she did it but she did.

[@JustaMomnFamily]

When you see how much she says calm. And gives them kisses. Those babies seem like she ALWAYS SAYS THOSE words of wisdom and love when they were 2. She does love those babies

[@tenzinpassang5482]

I can’t imagine how I will do in her situation. I will cry too. For that I applaud to her n her strength.

[@Pipppo]

I really like seeing these IE Flashbacks, it's interesting to see stories from the archives.

[@marknethercutt3381]

Every parent goes through this when they try to teach their kids swimming

[@wolfwang8464]

Not 8 kids at once this sounds horrible

[@meghan5885]

TIMES 8!!

[@Ivsnss]

I would NOT be able to handle all that crying 😭

[@XvlerLorenzo]

Ikr. I would've jabbed a screwdriver in my ears within the first 2 minutes

[@roronoahkz]

She voice is dying from screaming to get 14 kids in check. Bless her for being able to keep up with them.

[@peace.404]

I’m surprised she turned to actually be a good mom.

[@avaaaaaaaa]

@@thebee9907 14 kids crying everyday, I’m surprised she’s keeping it all together. Good for her! 👏

[@avaaaaaaaa]

@@thebee9907 PLUS SHES SINGLE BRO DAMNNNN

[@walkingtofreedom142]

When you love ALL your kids there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for them !

[@cs-zz7jd]

@@curious1053 As opposed that don't?

[@david-lm7iu]

@@curious1053 in genreal they dont

[@jesteralfonso8409]

Wow she amazing and think of the dedication and love she give to them.

[@megankerins]

Hats off to this mom of 14! She actually seems like a cool person.

[@letlet6959]

God bless her and her children may he give her the wisdom and love that she needs to raise them right. 🙏

[@cynthg9547]

She's a wonderful mother I could not do it

[@justlooking4771]

I've always Nadya took all the criticism in stride, and I still think she did an outstanding job with those babies! She seems so easy going in her interviews, too! Like GIRL! Give the rest of us the recipe for that lol!

[@mossycross3166]

1:25 I DIED WHEN HE SAID " Now will it go for the 7 other kids" 1 down... 7 others to go.

[@latoyamatson6197]

I've said that about babies too! But at the end of the day I'd hold one in a heartbeat. If anyone should be allowed to say what she said it's her. Look where babies got her....

[@julieornelas3787]

After watching the swimming lessons, I’m selling all my eggs. 😵 But I’m amazed of octomom’s patience of steel, I can’t even handle one kid screaming let alone 8! Can you imagine eight toddlers screaming on a plane? That’ll be a real chorus of human suffering.

[@GmonkeyJ777]

She really takes care of her babies.

[@thomasplouffe1363]

Man I was the opposite when it came to water as a toddler, I screamed my head off for five minutes at first then wouldn’t want to get out

[@imarandomgirl.]

She is one patient, strong, determined woman. 99% would go crazy after 1 week

[@cyng6393]

What a awesome and incredible MOM!! I'm so impressed with her!! You go Super Mom!!! You're doing Great!!

[@triciabrown9505]

I would be crying with the kids im proud of her keep pushing sis Tea, mom loves you

[@kimberlymanning6692]

She's a fantabulous mom. I admire her!!!

[@egocentric222]

She’s doing an amazing job!

[@anisah1664]

Aww i am soo proud of this women she is an incredibale mom

[@severetiredamage6754]

Do not ever paint this woman and mother as less than the strong person she is.

[@liferight1143]

I love how she just goes no time to stop for crying That was for the cams 😂

[@winning3329]

I do the same thing but no cameras

[@belle6478]

She is an amazing woman and an even better mum. I wish Natalie all the best

[@carmensantana1374]

Respect to octomom she did it 👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@JBoo]

I cant even handle myself let alone a kid let alone 8. Octomom is actually a great mom.

[@siesieronda1179]

Octomom is amazing 🤩 She’s so strong and an great mom…

[@safranrocky8444]

She's an amazing mother

[@suzf5045]

She’s got me beat and I have only two! I think she’s doing a wonderful job, scooter holes in the wall and all .

[@FNe2011]

Nadia has purpose...cudus to her. Happy for her blessings 🎉

[@Gs-fw8re]

Wish people would help instead of judge. But she did amazing anyway. Good for her!

[@beautyfrompainxxx]

This raised my blood pressure just watching it. I can’t imagine how she feels

[@mobrownblues9442]

She is strong, patient, and loving. She is doing what everyone said she couldn't. I commend her! All those beautiful children and her husband left her alone. Stay strong moms. Ignore the hate

[@kylie4954]

Anna's son, Daniel Wayne Smith died on September 10th, 2006 from an accidental drug overdose. Her daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead was born on September 7th, 2006. Anna Nicole Smith died on February 8th, 2007 from a drug overdose from multiple drugs. Sad this family ended due to drugs. I hope Dannielynn is doing well. I hope she's happy and healthy/sober. It's not easy being born 3 days before your brothers death date and then loosing your mother when you're not even 1yrs old due to the same thing. Hope whoever raised her treated her well.

[@immortalsun]

When they said Anna died from a drug overdose at 39, that caught me so off guard 😭 poor girl

[@Tara_P_Rose]

Ya & her son (the little boy in the video) died of an overdose the year before her, a day after Anna gave birth to her daughter. Really sad.

[@amythus6139]

I can understand how scary this must be for the little ones.

[@marissahill8585]

“Baby factory closed permanently.” Was it just me or did that make anyone else laugh? Lmao

[@nerdygeekgamer5528]

I don't think I could raise 14 kids by myself I would go NUT'S and out of my MIND trying to raise them without any help

[@darkpisces8125]

Help? She can actually get the government to help her in every way.

[@GhostRider-hy9zt]

I could never be that mother. Huge props to her

[@badbunny6572]

I always adored Anna Nicole ❤

[@azzvra6671]

Oh god. If that were me, I'd cry too

[@0nlylina]

Octomom is doing a amazing job, I can’t even handle one kid that isn’t even mine, she’s my niece

[@daisyflores1736]

I have no idea how she does it I have a 20 month old and 3 month old and I go insane some days thinking it’s chaotic! Go super mom!

[@mjventura4420]

I wish the mom stay healthy!

[@effix9097]

That Pump-It-Up brought back memories.

[@samevangelista6206]

I hope Jeff manages to say goodbye to him

[@avionnav3449]

This mom is amazing 🥰

[@SunkissedPeony]

I was relaxed before watching this...

[@sangeetawesley6683]

God bless this family 💖

[@jagurz]

“No thank you, baby factory closed” HELP 😭😭😭😭

[@immortalsun]

Having that many kids seems like torture

[@immortalsun]

She seems like a great mother

[@lileythecat167]

I think this woman is amazing I LOOK UP TO HER

[@Tara_P_Rose]

It’s woman like Nadya that deserve real awards not these so-called celebrities. She’s not just an Octomom she’s raising 14 kids altogether, all on her own in a 3 bedroom townhouse! If I was really rich I’d donate a bunch of money to her, a big house, a vacation & a lot more!

[@sandrapavao1934]

Sorry it's creepy that Anna's son had pin up pics of his own mom in his room.

[@khyascott5266]

The comment I was looking looool. He shows his friends loool

[@honeybunch5765]

Shame and now he is dead.

[@honeybunch5765]

@@khyascott5266 he was little then I don't think it was when he was older.

[@Pipppo]

He was 7 at the time, not really creepy.

[@khyascott5266]

@@honeybunch5765 creepy bro

[@Honeyc0mbss]

That mom deserves a raise