Adoptions by the famous are splashed all over the press, but how often do we get to hear the stars talk about their adoption experiences themselves? Read on, or visit our Famous Adoption page, for heartwarming words about adoption from celebrity advocates.
Rosie O’Donnell is not only an actress, but also a proud adoptive parent.
“To give them what I never had heals me. Some days I look at them and almost start to cry. I think, how can I love them more than I did the day before? But it keeps growing.”
Connie Chung is not only a news anchor, but also a proud adoptive parent.
“Oh no. He’s our son. He was meant to be ours…he was meant to be matched with us. So it’s perfect.” (In response to an interview question if adoption causes her to look at her son differently)
Kirstie Alley is not only an actress, but also a proud adoptive parent.
“And now it makes every day like Christmas. I can’t wait to see him in the morning. I can’t wait for him to wake up.”
Greg Louganis is not only an Olympic diver but also an adopted child.
“Mom said that what really cinched the deal was my smile. Once she saw that, she didn’t want to look at any other babies.”
Mia Farrow is not only a famous actress, but a proud adoptive parent as well.
“I found real fulfillment through my children and through adopting special needs kids.”
Michael Reagan is not only the son of a U.S. president but also an adopted child.
“My adoption was treated as a celebration.”
Julie Andrews is not only a famous actress, but also a proud adoptive parent.
“After all, children are children no matter their background.”
For other famous adoption quotes, check out our Famous Adoptions page!
