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Unintended pregnancies can be significant challenges for both parents and the child involved. In some cases, couples may lack the maturity and experience to properly care for a child, while others may struggle financially and find it difficult to provide support. Due to various circumstances, adoption can sometimes present itself as the best option. Celebrities are certainly not exempt from these situations, and several of them have had to make the decision to place their child for adoption. Thankfully, many of these adoption stories have had positive outcomes. Let's check these stories together!
The singer-songwriter from Canada was in her twenties when she made the decision to place her daughter for adoption.
Joni Mitchell and Kelly Dale Anderson (now called Kilauren Gibb) met for the first time in 2001.
In 1970, at the age of 17, the actress made the decision to place her daughter for adoption.
Barr managed to reunite with her daughter, Brandi Brown, who also worked on 'Roseanne' as a production assistant.
The famous singer gave birth to a daughter in 1967 and later decided to place her for adoption.
"Though I never questioned my decision to give my child up for adoption, I learned that to give life and walk away was not so easy," said Smith.
In 1963, Rod Stewart and his then-girlfriend Suzannah Boffey became parents to a girl.
Sarah Streeter was placed for adoption, but the singer eventually reestablished a connection with his daughter.
The actress from 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'Star Trek: Voyager' placed her daughter for adoption.
Mulgrew was in the early stages of her career when Danielle Gaudette came into the world. They crossed paths again in 2001.
The 'Gone with the Wind' (1939) actor's son, John Clark Gable, was born after his death. But by that time, Gable had already had a daughter.
Gable and actress Loretta Young had an affair, and Judy Lewis was their love child in 1935. The baby was placed in an orphanage, but her biological mother adopted her just a few months later. The actor never assumed paternity.
It's believed that the famous theoretical physicist's daughter Lieserl, whose mother was Einstein's first wife, Mileva Marić, was placed for adoption in 1902.
Though this has not been confirmed, with another theory pointing to the fact that Lieserl might have died from scarlet fever.
The singer-songwriter had a son in 1962, who was placed for adoption.
Crosby later reconciled with his son and fellow musician, James Raymond, and they subsequently collaborated on live performances as well as in the studio.
The music producer from Canada was just 20 years old when his daughter, Allison, was born. She was placed for adoption at birth.
Years later, the two reunited and Allison joined the David Foster Foundation as an employee.
In 1969, the comedian and his high school girlfriend made the decision to place their daughter for adoption.
Unfortunately, Kaufman's daughter, Maria Bellu-Colonna, discovered who her biological father was after he had died.
The well-known musician has placed two children (a boy and a girl) up for adoption.
Years later, Ted Mann and Louisa, his son and daughter respectively, finally met their biological father face-to-face.
"Dog the Bounty Hunter" had a girlfriend called Debbie White, who never told him she was pregnant. Chapman's ex eventually died and the baby was placed for adoption.
Duane Chapman remained unaware of his son's presence for many years until eventually, Christopher Hecht and his father crossed paths.
The actress who won an Oscar for her role in 'The Fisher King' also placed her child for adoption.
Ruehl's child, Christopher, was placed for adoption in 1976 and they reunited after several years.
In 1968, the actor from 'The A-Team' and 'Battlestar Galactica' discovered that his son had been placed for adoption without his awareness.
Benedict's son, John Talbert, was placed for adoption by his mother. The actor discovered his son's existence in 1998.
The previous contestant from Bachelor TV show shared that she made the decision to place her child up for adoption when she was only 15 years old.
"The decision to place this baby up for adoption was not an easy one. But it was the right one. When the moment came to say good bye and hand him over to the social worker, it was the hardest thing I've ever done," Money said.
Sources: (Ranker) (Mom)
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Unintended pregnancies can be significant challenges for both parents and the child involved. In some cases, couples may lack the maturity and experience to properly care for a child, while others may struggle financially and find it difficult to provide support. Due to various circumstances, adoption can sometimes present itself as the best option. Celebrities are certainly not exempt from these situations, and several of them have had to make the decision to place their child for adoption. Thankfully, many of these adoption stories have had positive outcomes. Let's check these stories together!