In the modern world, it’s easy to find moms who raise their kids on their own, while fathers who perform this task alone are a rare thing. Nevertheless, the tendency is there and men are sometimes seen taking full responsibility for the upbringing of their kids.
Bright Side collected the stories of celebrity fathers who, due to different circumstances, were raising their kids alone. Some decided to raise their kids by themselves, others — after a divorce with the spouse, and the last group had to live through some tragic events.
1. Liam Neeson
10 years ago, Liam Neeson’s wife Natasha Richardson fell down and hit her head while skiing at a ski resort and died after several days. Neeson stayed alone with their 2 sons Daniel and Micheal, ages 12 and 13. It took a lot of time for the family to overcome this tragedy but they managed to cope with the loss. Liam Neeson dedicated his life to his kids and never married again.
2. Pierce Brosnan
After marrying actress Cassandra Harris, Pierce Brosnan adopted her 2 kids: Charlotte age 9 and Chris age 8. 3 years later, they gave birth to their own son Sean. Later the Brosnan family experienced a tragedy — Cassandra died from cancer. Since then the actor has been raising their kids alone without any intention to get married again. But in 1994, he met a journalist Keely Shaye Smith whom he married officially in 2001. They have 2 sons — Dylan and Paris.
3. Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage’s son, Weston, was born in 1990. The actor wasn’t officially married to the child’s mother and the couple soon broke up. Cage was required to give his ex-girlfriend a house in Hollywood in order to have the right to raise his son alone. Today Weston is 28 years old, he is a musician, and is also starting his career in acting. In 2005 Cage had another son.
4. George Lucas
The creator of the legendary Star Wars saga, George Lucas, has been raising 3 adopted children for many years on his own. Amanda was adopted together with his spouse and she stayed with her father after the divorce. Later he also adopted another daughter, Katie and son, Jett. By the way, they all were filmed in small parts of Star Wars. George Lucas didn’t get married again until 2013. His spouse is the chairwoman of DreamWorks Animation and the president of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson. After their marriage, the couple soon gave birth to a daughter.
5. Al Pacino
Al Pacino is the father of 3 kids yet he has never been officially married. His eldest daughter, Julie was born in 1989, and in 2001, actress Beverly D’Angelo gave birth to their twins — Olivia and Anton. The couple broke up after several years, but the parents managed to keep their common child custody which is why their kids spend an equal amount of time with both their father and their mother. The actor has always tried to schedule his working hours so that he could spend more time with his kids.
6. Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell is raising 2 sons: 16-year-old James and 10-year-old Henry. James’s mother is the model Kim Bordenave, but Farrell’s and her relationship didn’t last long. Nevertheless, Colin said that he would provide for his son for life. In 2009, Farrel had his second son Henry. His mother is a Polish actress whom Colin broke up with very quickly.
7. Lenny Kravitz
After his divorce, the musician Lenny Kravitz started to raise their daughter Zoë alone. He had lived with his spouse Lisa Bonet for 3 years. The parents had equal rights to their daughter, but when Zoë turned 11, she moved to live with her father full time. Today Zoë Kravitz is a famous actress and model. This father and daughter often appear at social events together.
Cristiano Ronaldo has many kids. His first son was born by a surrogate mother in 2010. His name is also Cristiano. In 2017, the athlete became a father to 2 twins: daughter Eva and son Mateo. Now he is getting ready for his wedding to Georgina Rodríguez and recently they gave birth to their daughter Alana Martina.
9. Norman Reedus
The star of The Walking Dead TV series, Norman Reedus, has been raising his son Mingus alone for many years. He had been dating supermodel Helena Christensen for about 5 years, but their relationship fell apart. The couple shares joint custody of their son, however, he has lived most of his life with his father in Los Angeles. Today Mingus is 20 years old. Several years ago, Norman Reedus started dating actress Diane Kruger and in 2018, they had a daughter.
Which of these stories impressed you most of all? Please tell us about it in the comments!
9-year-old girl sang a song from Titanic better than the original!!!
Once upon a time in a small town, there lived a spirited and talented 9-year-old girl named Lily. Lily had a passion for singing that was as big as her heart, and her favorite song was “My Heart Will Go On” from the movie Titanic.
One sunny afternoon, Lily’s school organized a talent show. Lily, with her big dreams and even bigger voice, decided to take the stage and share her rendition of the iconic Titanic song. As she stepped onto the stage, a hush fell over the audience, captivated by the tiny girl with a microphone in hand.
As the first notes of the song played, Lily closed her eyes, and the magic began. Her voice soared effortlessly through the auditorium, carrying the emotions of the song to every corner. The audience was mesmerized, and parents and teachers exchanged astonished glances as they realized they were witnessing something truly special.
Lily’s voice held a purity and innocence that touched the hearts of everyone in the room. It was as if she had a connection with the song that went beyond her years. The passion and emotion in her performance were so genuine that some audience members found tears streaming down their faces.
As Lily reached the powerful chorus, the entire auditorium erupted in applause. The applause continued long after she finished singing, and Lily curtsied with a beaming smile, feeling a mix of joy and accomplishment.
In the days that followed, news of Lily’s extraordinary performance spread throughout the town. Videos of her singing went viral on social media, and soon enough, the story reached the ears of Celine Dion, the original singer of “My Heart Will Go On.” Celine Dion, moved by the young girl’s talent, sent Lily a heartfelt message of encouragement and admiration
Lily’s rendition of the Titanic song had not only won the hearts of her community but also touched the soul of the world. The tale of the 9-year-old girl who sang a song from Titanic better than the original became a heartwarming story that inspired many to follow their dreams, no matter their age.
And so, in the small town where dreams came true, Lily continued to sing, sharing her gift with the world and proving that sometimes, the most extraordinary things come from the smallest and most unexpected places.
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