11 Celebrities who are adopted children and prove that the emotional bond can be more special than the blood bond

Every child has the right to a family that protects and cares for their health, education and happiness. However, we know that it is not always possible for a child to remain with their biological family, for various reasons. As a result, many receive a new home full of love from their new parents. We have seen several celebrities around the world adopt children, but there are several celebrities who have also been adopted.

O awesome.club, selected 11 celebrities who received a new home and lots of love from their dear fathers and mothers. Come check!

Lana Condor, who gained worldwide fame playing Lara Jean in the trilogy To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, was born in Vietnam and adopted at four months old by American parents. In an interview, she revealed that her parents dressed her in Vietnamese clothes to go to school on Nations Day. She even had a nanny, also from Vietnam, so she could have contact with someone from the same country. Her parents also prepared typical foods from their homeland. Furthermore, Lana’s brother is also adopted.

Considered the best athlete in the world in artistic gymnastics, Simone Biles was adopted by her maternal grandfather, Ron Biles, and his wife, Nellie. “The most important year of my life was 2000, when my parents adopted me…they saved me, taught me how to treat other people and supported me in everything from the beginning,” the athlete said in an interview. At the age of three, Simone was taken to a shelter, due to problems with her birth mother.

Another movie actor To All the Boys: PS I Still Love You, also revealed to be an adopted son. Jordan Fisher, was adopted by his maternal grandparents, Pat — nicknamed Nina, by Jordan — and Rodney Fisher. “It’s because of their relentless, unconditional love and support that I’m able to have the life I have now and do everything I love, and that starts with the selflessness and love of my mom and dad,” he said in an interview. His biological mother gave birth at age 16, and Jordan was legally adopted in 2005 at age 11. His siblings are also adoptive.

Kristin Chenoweth was adopted less than a week after birth, by Jerry and Junie Chenoweth. The actress and singer wrote about her experience, in celebration of National Adoption Day, that being adopted was one of the greatest blessings of her life, as her birth mother loved her so much that she wanted to give her daughter a better life, and that it is a blessing (and a huge sacrifice) for the biological parents to make that decision. For that, the actress is grateful for the life she has.

Singer Milton Nascimento, who is the adoptive father of Augusto Kesrouani Nascimento, also has the fact of being adopted in his history. His biological mother, Maria Nascimento, a domestic worker, was a single mother who, due to her financial situation, could not raise him, delivering the boy to a wealthy couple. His adoptive parents were Lília and Josino Campos, a music teacher and a radio station owner. So close to the musical environment, Milton was influenced from an early age and the rest is a story “to keep on the left side of the chest🇧🇷

Miley Cyrus’ older siblings Trace and Brandi are actually her half-siblings. That’s because both are children of Tish, the singer’s mother, with Baxter Neal Helson. When Billy Ray Cyrus married Tish, he officially adopted his wife’s children. Both brothers changed their last names to Cyrus. However, Trace, who was previously called Neil Timothy Helson, decided to change his name to Trace Dempsey Cyrus.

Jenna Ushkowitz, who rose to fame playing Tina Cohen-Chang on the TV series Glee, was born in South Korea and adopted by a New York family at just three months old. During an interview she said, “I never questioned my biological parents because I always felt like I belonged in the family that adopted me.” The actress also told about her adoption, in Melanie Lee’s book: “My parents Judi and Brad always told me I was their little gift from God and I always felt it with their unconditional love.”

Presenter Silvia Abravanel was adopted when she was just three days old by Silvio Santos and his first wife, Cidinha Abravanel. In an interview, she said: “I was always proud, I was a gift to my father.” She also revealed that she discovered being adopted between the ages of six and eight, through her sisters. Even without having information about her biological parents, Silvia explained “what matters is who raised me, who gave me affection and attention.”

Marilyn Monroe, one of Hollywood’s biggest icons, still under her registered name, Norma Jean Mortenson, was abandoned by her biological mother, Gladys Baker, being adopted by a friend, Grace McKee Goddard. It was through her mother that Marilyn discovered her love for cinema, as on weekends, they both went to Hollywood to watch comedy movies. However, the actress had a very difficult childhood, spending most of it between orphanages and her mother’s friend’s house. At 16, she got married to escape the situation and not have to return to the orphanage. Already at the age of 17, she pursued her dream of becoming a Hollywood actress, changing her name to the one we all already know. And she got it right!

Better known as Ganso, football player Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima was adopted as a baby by Júlio and Maria Creuza Tavares de Lima. From an early age, Ganso knew the truth, and was always sure of his love for his adoptive parents who, by the way, encouraged him to play football, going to all training sessions. His biological father is also a player, known as Amarildo.

Carlinhos Maia is one of the most successful comedians today — and is a recurring “figure” on social pages. In addition to always being in the media for her talent and charisma, the young star also attracts attention for the immensely affectionate affective side she has with her adoptive parents. Among such accomplishments, he gave a completely moving statement when he said of their importance in his life: “Thank you for loving me when no one else did.”

Adoption is an act of love for one’s neighbor. Which of these stories caught your attention the most? Do you know someone who has had their life transformed by getting a new home? Leave a comment and don’t forget to share the post with your friends!