In 2009, Nadya Suleman, widely known as ‘Octomom,’ captured global attention after giving birth to octuplets, adding to her family of six children. Her journey into the limelight began with this unprecedented event. Jobless and facing financial difficulties, Nadya explored various avenues to support her large family, including posing nude, engaging briefly in adult entertainment, participating in celebrity boxing matches, and attempting to trademark the nickname “Octomom” for business ventures. Although her decisions were often scrutinized, it was eventually recognized that her actions were attempts to provide for her family.
By 2013, Nadya chose to withdraw from public view, driven by a desire to offer a better example for her children, particularly after noticing her oldest daughter, Amerah, then 10, beginning to mimic some of her own questionable behaviors. “I’d rather be homeless in my van with all 14 kids than continue down this path,” she told People magazine in 2016, reflecting her commitment to her children’s well-being.
As the octuplets—Noah, Maliyah, Isaiah, Nariyah, Jeremiah, Jonah, Josiah, and Makai—turned 15, Nadya celebrated by sharing a throwback photo from their first birthday, highlighting a rare update as she generally keeps her children’s lives private. When they started eighth grade, she expressed pride in their kindness and respect towards others, showcasing their role as positive influences despite her earlier controversies.
Nadya’s view of her children as compassionate, humble, and devoted individuals reflects her profound appreciation for them. In a heartfelt Instagram post marking their transition into teenage years, she praised their unique qualities and unselfish nature, emphasizing their desire to help others and their devotion to their faith, adding, “I do not know what I could possibly have done to deserve being blessed so bountifully. I love you.”