Octomom Ends 13 Years of Hiding Natalie Suleman share secrets of her private life in a new documentary.
Famous Family Returns
Natalie Suleman was once known as Octomom. She is now 49 years old. She gave birth to the first surviving octuplets in 2009. The California mother already had six children at that time. Now, she is sharing her life in a new Lifetime docuseries.
Years of Hiding
Suleman spent 13 years hiding from the public eye. She often wore disguises in Los Angeles. She wore hats and face coverings to stay unrecognized. “I was one of the most hated people in America,” Suleman said in the show trailer. She says these barriers helped her manage social anxiety.
Difficult Career Choices
Suleman struggled to pay for 14 children. She worked in the adult film industry and as a stripper. However, she deeply regrets those choices today. “I did whatever I needed to do to make ends meet,” she explained. Later, she returned to her old job as a therapist.
Facing the Future
Her octuplets are now 16 years old. Her oldest child is 23. Suleman claims she saved over $100,000 for her IVF treatments. She denies using taxpayer money for the procedures. Also, the documentary will reveal the identity of her sperm donor. Finally, the family hopes the world sees them in a new light.
