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Joni Mitchell
- The singer-songwriter from Canada was in her twenties when she made the decision to place her daughter for adoption.
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Joni Mitchell
- Joni Mitchell and Kelly Dale Anderson (now called Kilauren Gibb) met for the first time in 2001.
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Roseanne Barr
- In 1970, at the age of 17, the actress made the decision to place her daughter for adoption.
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Roseanne Barr
- Barr managed to reunite with her daughter, Brandi Brown, who also worked on 'Roseanne' as a production assistant.
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Patti Smith
- The famous singer gave birth to a daughter in 1967 and later decided to place her for adoption.
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Patti Smith
- "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.
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6 / 31 Fotos
Rod Stewart
- In 1963, Rod Stewart and his then-girlfriend Suzannah Boffey became parents to a girl.
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7 / 31 Fotos
Rod Stewart
- Sarah Streeter was placed for adoption, but the singer eventually reestablished a connection with his daughter.
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Kate Mulgrew
- The actress from 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'Star Trek: Voyager' placed her daughter for adoption.
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Kate Mulgrew
- Mulgrew was in the early stages of her career when Danielle Gaudette came into the world. They crossed paths again in 2001.
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Clark Gable
- 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.
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Clark Gable
- 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.
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Albert Einstein
- 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.
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13 / 31 Fotos
Albert Einstein
- Though this has not been confirmed, with another theory pointing to the fact that Lieserl might have died from scarlet fever.
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14 / 31 Fotos
David Crosby
- The singer-songwriter had a son in 1962, who was placed for adoption.
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15 / 31 Fotos
David Crosby
- Crosby later reconciled with his son and fellow musician, James Raymond, and they subsequently collaborated on live performances as well as in the studio.
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16 / 31 Fotos
David Foster
- The music producer from Canada was just 20 years old when his daughter, Allison, was born. She was placed for adoption at birth.
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17 / 31 Fotos
David Foster
- Years later, the two reunited and Allison joined the David Foster Foundation as an employee.
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18 / 31 Fotos
Andy Kaufman
- In 1969, the comedian and his high school girlfriend made the decision to place their daughter for adoption.
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19 / 31 Fotos
Andy Kaufman
- Unfortunately, Kaufman's daughter, Maria Bellu-Colonna, discovered who her biological father was after he had died.
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20 / 31 Fotos
Ted Nugent
- The well-known musician has placed two children (a boy and a girl) up for adoption.
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21 / 31 Fotos
Ted Nugent
- Years later, Ted Mann and Louisa, his son and daughter respectively, finally met their biological father face-to-face.
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22 / 31 Fotos
Duan Chapman
- "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.
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Duane Chapman
- Duane Chapman remained unaware of his son's presence for many years until eventually, Christopher Hecht and his father crossed paths.
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Mercedes Ruehl
- The actress who won an Oscar for her role in 'The Fisher King' also placed her child for adoption.
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25 / 31 Fotos
Mercedes Ruehl
- Ruehl's child, Christopher, was placed for adoption in 1976 and they reunited after several years.
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26 / 31 Fotos
Dirk Benedict
- In 1968, the actor from 'The A-Team' and 'Battlestar Galactica' discovered that his son had been placed for adoption without his awareness.
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27 / 31 Fotos
Dirk Benedict
- Benedict's son, John Talbert, was placed for adoption by his mother. The actor discovered his son's existence in 1998.
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28 / 31 Fotos
Michelle Money
- 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.
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Michelle Money
- "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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Joni Mitchell
- The singer-songwriter from Canada was in her twenties when she made the decision to place her daughter for adoption.
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
Joni Mitchell
- Joni Mitchell and Kelly Dale Anderson (now called Kilauren Gibb) met for the first time in 2001.
© Getty Images
2 / 31 Fotos
Roseanne Barr
- In 1970, at the age of 17, the actress made the decision to place her daughter for adoption.
© Getty Images
3 / 31 Fotos
Roseanne Barr
- Barr managed to reunite with her daughter, Brandi Brown, who also worked on 'Roseanne' as a production assistant.
© Getty Images
4 / 31 Fotos
Patti Smith
- The famous singer gave birth to a daughter in 1967 and later decided to place her for adoption.
© Getty Images
5 / 31 Fotos
Patti Smith
- "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.
© Getty Images
6 / 31 Fotos
Rod Stewart
- In 1963, Rod Stewart and his then-girlfriend Suzannah Boffey became parents to a girl.
© Getty Images
7 / 31 Fotos
Rod Stewart
- Sarah Streeter was placed for adoption, but the singer eventually reestablished a connection with his daughter.
© Getty Images
8 / 31 Fotos
Kate Mulgrew
- The actress from 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'Star Trek: Voyager' placed her daughter for adoption.
© Getty Images
9 / 31 Fotos
Kate Mulgrew
- Mulgrew was in the early stages of her career when Danielle Gaudette came into the world. They crossed paths again in 2001.
© Getty Images
10 / 31 Fotos
Clark Gable
- 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.
© Getty Images
11 / 31 Fotos
Clark Gable
- 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.
© Getty Images
12 / 31 Fotos
Albert Einstein
- 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.
© Getty Images
13 / 31 Fotos
Albert Einstein
- Though this has not been confirmed, with another theory pointing to the fact that Lieserl might have died from scarlet fever.
© Getty Images
14 / 31 Fotos
David Crosby
- The singer-songwriter had a son in 1962, who was placed for adoption.
© Getty Images
15 / 31 Fotos
David Crosby
- Crosby later reconciled with his son and fellow musician, James Raymond, and they subsequently collaborated on live performances as well as in the studio.
© Getty Images
16 / 31 Fotos
David Foster
- The music producer from Canada was just 20 years old when his daughter, Allison, was born. She was placed for adoption at birth.
© Getty Images
17 / 31 Fotos
David Foster
- Years later, the two reunited and Allison joined the David Foster Foundation as an employee.
© Getty Images
18 / 31 Fotos
Andy Kaufman
- In 1969, the comedian and his high school girlfriend made the decision to place their daughter for adoption.
© Getty Images
19 / 31 Fotos
Andy Kaufman
- Unfortunately, Kaufman's daughter, Maria Bellu-Colonna, discovered who her biological father was after he had died.
© Getty Images
20 / 31 Fotos
Ted Nugent
- The well-known musician has placed two children (a boy and a girl) up for adoption.
© Getty Images
21 / 31 Fotos
Ted Nugent
- Years later, Ted Mann and Louisa, his son and daughter respectively, finally met their biological father face-to-face.
© Getty Images
22 / 31 Fotos
Duan Chapman
- "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.
© Getty Images
23 / 31 Fotos
Duane Chapman
- Duane Chapman remained unaware of his son's presence for many years until eventually, Christopher Hecht and his father crossed paths.
© Getty Images
24 / 31 Fotos
Mercedes Ruehl
- The actress who won an Oscar for her role in 'The Fisher King' also placed her child for adoption.
© Getty Images
25 / 31 Fotos
Mercedes Ruehl
- Ruehl's child, Christopher, was placed for adoption in 1976 and they reunited after several years.
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
Dirk Benedict
- In 1968, the actor from 'The A-Team' and 'Battlestar Galactica' discovered that his son had been placed for adoption without his awareness.
© Getty Images
27 / 31 Fotos
Dirk Benedict
- Benedict's son, John Talbert, was placed for adoption by his mother. The actor discovered his son's existence in 1998.
© Getty Images
28 / 31 Fotos
Michelle Money
- 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.
© Getty Images
29 / 31 Fotos
Michelle Money
- "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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Famous people who placed their children for adoption
These famous individuals chose to entrust their children's care to someone else, a challenging decision
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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.
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