Kate Gosselin Invited To Speak At Maria Shriver's Women's Conference: ET Online
For more of this story along with Kelly Preston's appearance go to People.com
Gosselin Attending Maria Shriver's Women's Conference?">Will "Jon & Kate Plus 8" star Kate Gosselin attend Maria Shriver's annual women's conference, alongside Cindy McCain, Elizabeth Edwards and Katie Couric?
The Associated Press reports that Shriver sent an invitation to the reality TV star five months ago at the suggestion of her teenage daughters who watch the hit TLC show.
"I think [Kate's] life has certainly changed dramatically, but so be it," Shriver told The Associated Press. "I think that's the beauty of this conference -- to have Madeleine Albright and Kate Gosselin at the same place."
California's first lady will host her annual conference in Long Beach this October, says the AP.
Casting For The Eventual Jon & Kate Movie: SeattlePi.com
"It's only a matter of time before the sordid tale of Jon & Kate Plus 8 makes its way to a full-fledged big screen Hollywood film. There's something for everyone in this story of two people and their offspring: Romance, drama, intrigue, and adorable children. As a nation we found ourselves intoxicated by the heady blend of Kate Gosselin's shrill drill-sergeant demeanor as Jon Gosselin's passive-aggressive hang-dog attitude laid the framework for a veritable riot of child
ren spilling forth from the Gosselin home."The Hilarious Take:If we're going for the life of Jon and Kate as seen through a looking glass of pure comedy then look no further than the hilarious Christina Applegate and John Cho. Known for her roles in numerous TV shows, most recently Samantha Who?, Christina Applegate can match the fevered intensity of Kate, and as a naturally expressive person may be able to bring some much needed levity to the potentially depressing situation.
The Art House Depiction: Katherine Heigl and Sung Kang could provide a bit classier, darker and edgier take on the totally American couple. Kang is best known for his work in The Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift, and the luminous Heigl is known for her work in Grey's Anatomy. Not perhaps the best pedigree on paper for a serious film, but the potential is certainly there.
The Real Contenders: Now what people are likely most interested in is not the hilarious blunders or the overly dramatic screaming matches, but instead a more lifelike approach that contains some answers. What is it like to grow up with a camera crew? What does it mean as a person, to have eight children? Tammy Lynn Michaels was made for this role. She has the look down perfectly, as well as a proven ability to play somewhat neurotic in shows such as Popular and The L Word, on which she had a brief stint. Likewise, Ken Jeong has proved his comedic worth in recent films such as Role Models and The Hangover, and while he may not be actively seeking a foray into the world of serious films, nonetheless he is our ideal pick for Jon Gosselin.
Marriage Memo: Nobody Is Happy About Jon & Kates Marriage Ending: Familylife.com
As I look through coverage of Jon and Kate in the media, I don't see many people happy about the Gosselins heading toward divorce. They're wondering why the Gosselins don't seek counseling. They're worried about what this will do to the eight Gosselin children. It's a cultural conversation: Yesterday a co-worker was driving to work and heard a long discussion on the radio about what Jon and Kate could to do save their marriage.
"This episode was the hardest, ever, for me to watch," one Entertainment Weekly reader lamented. "Aft
er the show was over, I broke down and cried. It was extremely hard (beyond words to describe) to even hear Jon and Kate say they are splitting up. When you grow attached to a family, it is very hard to watch it all fall apart. I wish Jon and Kate were able to talk it out and not let it end this way. I am mostly concerned about what is going to happen to the children. I wish the family the best of luck and hope things can only get better."
I think I'm still in denial that this family is splitting up. I want them to be out of the media, to have privacy and peace...and yet I wish I knew how they were doing, especially the kids.
ReplyDeleteI agree, that is why I took my consumer vote and walked away from the show. I know, I know, it's reality, people split up, but these two say at the start of every episode, "No matter what, we're in this together." I hold them to that, now I am less than enamored with them.
ReplyDeleteIt shows a huge lack of responsibility in my mind that Jon did what he did. It is also kind of disconcerting to watch Kate lay down and let it all go. Unless she realizes that he isn't the kind of person that can handle the responsibility of the family. After all, she lives with him all the time, she knows his character more than the viewers. Pehaps it is best to let him go play boy games while she takes on the job of finishing the job the two of them started.
That's the way it works in America. The men help have the children, then walk away to 'find their voice.' while the women put their lives on hold and raise the children, work, support them, get up in the night with them when they are sick. Haul them to games, to the Dr., orthodontist, etc etc. while the man 'lives his life.' Jon will happily do that while Kate continues to work her tale off writing books, caring for the kids, taking them to the appts, plays, school related things, etc. While Jon is in NY in a 1 bedroom apt. Of course, he'll whine that she is 'gone working' and he is home, but he'll happily take money from the show while she does it all...........GAW, makes me crazy!!
Sadly, I think the family has gone too Hollywood for us to enjoy it like we used to. I don't blame them at all, I would be the same way with my million dollar house, and other reality stars stopping over. :) I hope I can still continue to enjoy the show the same way I did in the earlier episodes, but now that they are getting divorced and live in a "Hollywood" home, it will be difficult. I liked the against all odds type atmosphere, but now that they have a bunch of hired help, the show will more focused on trips and toys than it ever was.
ReplyDeleteDEAR ABBY: If someone is in an “unhappy” marriage with kids, is it a good idea or bad thing to wait until the kids are adults before considering divorce? The parents of almost everyone I know divorced while they were young. Mine did when I was about 20. But I know many couples who are staying together only for their kids, and I wonder if that’s best for everyone. Your thoughts, please. — “Wendy” in Washington
ReplyDeleteDEAR “WENDY”: You have asked a question for which there is no one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on the condition of the marriage and how well both partners can sublimate their frustrations. While staying together for the sake of the kids may seem like an idyllic solution, I have heard from children of dysfunctional couples saying that although their parents didn’t fight openly, they could feel the tension between their parents and would have grown up emotionally healthier if their parents had separated.
A certain gossip site states that Kate flew to CA on monday and went to the warner brothers studio. It also said jon is starry eyed over hailey glassman. The part about jon could be total lies but i would think kate seen flying to ca could be true. Either way, they seem to be going through w/ this before our eyes. :( It doesn't have to be this way and i just wish they could see that. Then again they are the ones living and choosing this. No matter how much we the fans want anything they will do whatever they want. It's sad. :( It's sad b/c they didn't have a choice financially to split before but now b/c they do they are divorcing. Not that I don't think they shouldn't have money, I am glad they do but it's sad to see that what wasn't an option before is no an option. In the people article Kate said something like she used to think marriage was supposed to last forever. Well it is, so I don't know why she changed her mind.
ReplyDeleteCindy, your statement is just too general. Men aren't always to blame in a divorce, especially in this case with Jon and Kate. Men aren't the only ones finding themselves. I know of 2 marriages where the women left because they found their voice in their career, found themselves making more than their man now, found themselves a new man, and were living their life going on trips with the new man, while Daddy is at home taking care of the kids.
ReplyDeleteSorry but I don't get why people always blame Jon for everything. I think that everybody saw how things were. I didn't matter what Jon did, Kate always said he is doing things wrong. I think he just gave up. Nobody knows if he had an affair. I mean at least he said he hadn't. Right? They didn't do everything together and Kate pretty much did her own thing. I mean I don't want to say it's just Kate's fault but people should stop blaming just Jon. That would be unfair.
ReplyDeleteBaby Mama, I have the People article... if you cannot find it anywhere, I can either try and send you pictures of the pages (I do not have a scanner) or I can type out the article for you. I bought it on the Mass Pike at a rest stop while traveling so I can't even suggest a place for you to get it, I have no clue! hahaha
ReplyDeleteInteresting. What would Kate be speaking about at the Women's Conference?
ReplyDeleteWhy do we need a movie on Jon and Kate? We've already seen their "lives" on tv. We know how they met and came to have 8 kids, etc.
I'm not sure I see a need for a movie about them unless they are going to explain what happened behind the scenes and give us more insight about all the stuff we've seen off camera in the media.
Do Jon and Kate have to approve the movie? I'm not sure I get it. I would watch it though. I just hope whatever it is, it's a true representation of all the facts, ot just based on what they want us to know and leaving out what they don't want us to know. We have that right now.
I think the idea of a Jon and Kate movie is ridiculous!! They are a real family! Anyone agree with me?
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ReplyDeleteThat's the way it works in America. The men help have the children, then walk away to 'find their voice.' while the women put their lives on hold and raise the children, work, support them, get up in the night with them when they are sick. Haul them to games, to the Dr., orthodontist, etc etc. while the man 'lives his life.' Jon will happily do that while Kate continues to work her tale off writing books, caring for the kids, taking them to the appts, plays, school related things, etc. While Jon is in NY in a 1 bedroom apt. Of course, he'll whine that she is 'gone working' and he is home, but he'll happily take money from the show while she does it all...........GAW, makes me crazy!!
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I'm really confused by this comment. Jon isn't deserting his children. They are getting divorced. Kate isn't going to be a "single mother". "Single mothers" raise and support their children alone 7 days a week and the father is not in the picture. Jon is still in the picture.
The parent that is home with the children for the majority of the time will have help too. They won't be doing it "alone". I don't see them hurting for money either that she will have to go out and get a job and take care of the children too. (They have the proceeds from the show even if they stop filming, due to reruns and DVD sales, and from her two books. Of course they'd have more money if they didn't have to pay for divorce lawyers and another place for Jon to live.)
As for taking care of her children and getting up in the middle of the night to take care of them, taking them to the dentist etc. I have a husband and I do that now. My husband works and I stay home and take care of the house and children. That's what a stay at home mom does. And I don't get the weekend off like Kate does now while Daddy takes care of them alone.
And it's not like Kate can't find someone else just like Jon can. She can if she wants, if someone else will have her of course.
Is it just me, or will GWOP pull anything out of their ass, just to criticize Kate? They won't post positive opinions of Kate, but they will post absolutely ridiculous comments from people as long as they agree that Kate is a shrew. I don't know WHY I keep going back to that site, but every time I do I get more irritated by the idiots on that page. Here are some of my person favorites alongside my comments.
ReplyDeleteFrom today's post, they decided to list lies that Kate has told with the "truth"...because they MUST know the truth, seeing as they know the Gosselin family and everything... :::eyeroll:::
"Lie: we tried for ONE more"... (on the old opening credits and in several interviews)
Fact: manipulated the docs and therefore got pregnant with 7 (did she even need fertility treatments to begin with? that young? really???)... after telling a friend that she hoped for 'maybe 4 this tim'"
...Correct me if I'm wrong, but in most cases doesn't it NOT matter how young you are when you need to receive fertility treatments? If you are unable to have a baby on your own when you are 34, 44, 54, 100, etc, then you are unable to have a baby on your own when you're 24 too. Even if you are "that young". It's not like Kate has claimed she needed fertility treatments because she was struggling to get pregnant, she was unable...
This brings me to the newly added, separate post about the Gosselin house. People are up in arms because they think the Gosselin's don't have a fence around their pool.
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"No fence around the pool? What are they, nuts?"
ReplyDeleteWhere do I begin...how about with the fact that there IS a fence around the pool in the very picture they are discussing? The fence gates off the entire section of the yard that has the pool in it. It appears that the pool is only accessible through doors from the inside of the house. Do we remember the 4th of July episode from last year? I'm sure the kids aren't even allowed out of those doors without a parent or babysitter. Second, why aren't they giving children any credit? Kids aren't stupid. Especially six 5 year olds with two 8 year old big sisters. I doubt any of them would ever be alone back there even if they did go near the pool area, and I'm pretty sure children that age who don't know how to swim well do not plan on jumping into the pool without their floaties on.
Next on my ranting rampage...Jodi and Kevin! Will they SHUT UP already? I'm going to puke if I hear another thing about them speaking out on behalf of their nieces and nephews. Who exactly are they speaking to? Because if they really were looking out for the best interest of the children, wouldn't they be having personal conversations with Kate and Jon rather than pimping out their interviews to the highest bidder? They are "devastated" that Jon and Kate share their lives on tv, and they're so distraught that they chose to discuss their divorce on the show, but they're doing interviews and discussing the children, divorce, etc on national tv themselves!!! GOD it makes me nuts!!! I cringe every time I picture Jodi on the beginning episodes happily smiling, loving life...because if things were really that bad for the kids, then what a horrible person she must have been to sit there and watch it! I know I've said this before on here, but I now frequently hear Jodi's words ring in my ears from one of the episodes..and in reference to Kate and Jon arguing she looks at the camera man and shines on her best flirtatious smile and says, "It's Kate and Jon! They don't mean it!" Well, was Jodi lying? My guess is NO...but now she says that the crew struggled to piece together even a half hour of footage because Jon and Kate were arguing too much? I don't get it..I really don't..
I honestly think I can go on forever but I should stop before I work myself up too much. Anyone else find this crap absolutely ridiculous?
The difference between Jon and Kate fans and haters is that the fans understand that Kate isn't perfect but we love her and her family regardless...The haters obsess over the family in a negative way, letting the Gosselin's control their whole life, and they think that Kate is somehow the spawn of Satan who can do no good. Well listen up, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to see that that woman LOVES her children, just as much as every other mother in the world loves their children. NO ONE is perfect...including every person that reads this site or GWOP...but here people understand that. Apparently somehow GWOP managed to find every single perfect person in the world to read their site...it's truly amazing...I don't know how they ever did it...
I am LOVING the fact that the haters have all their panties in a bunch that Kate will be with such amazing and influential people. Everyone is saying she is no match for them. I feel she is s PERFECT fit and so happy that she will be there to make some important connections. She is now a celebrity whether people like it or not. People WANT her to be there and tell her story and speak with the public. It's a shame how this all went down, I'm sure she would have rather spoke about her cookbook than a divorce mess. Having her back in the news in such a positive way is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteJon, who seems to only care about himself lately is another story..........
OMG UGH..I hate Radar online but you guys gotta read this. They are saying that Jon threw out the idea of Kate having an affair to take the heat off him cheating. It makes me sick...I NEVER though for one minute that Kate was cheating with this man. And it pissed me off that people on the hates sites threw this into the ring just for more Kate hate ammo..
ReplyDeleteAnyway, pretty much summed up EXACTLY how I felt weeks ago...could Jon have lied about Kate's cheating just to get the heat off of him cheating??
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/07/exclusive-jon-gosselin-started-rumors-about-kate-and-her-bodyguard-says-source
Baby Mama~ I don't think so. I think it's a load of BS to get everyone all worked up. It's nice that the Gosselin drama is off the news stands for the time being. Now all they need is for those stalkers to leave the front of their house and things will be back to semi normal. I do think that Jon was caught red handed with his hand in the cookie jar. He was very stupid and what really surprises me is that he didn't really seem to be hiding it. How could you not know that you were being followed? Anyway, I still don't think that he fed that to the tabloids.
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping the site going with your busy life :)
Get ready for the media storm of Jon and Kate now that the drama w/ michael jackson is dying down. They are ready and ready to pursue it looks like. I have no doubt we will be in for way more the way the media likes to find "sources" to confirm "stories".
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ReplyDeleteI am LOVING the fact that the haters have all their panties in a bunch that Kate will be with such amazing and influential people. Everyone is saying she is no match for them. I feel she is s PERFECT fit and so happy that she will be there to make some important connections. She is now a celebrity whether people like it or not. People WANT her to be there and tell her story and speak with the public. It's a shame how this all went down, I'm sure she would have rather spoke about her cookbook than a divorce mess. Having her back in the news in such a positive way is wonderful!
What connections does she need to make? I don't understand...connnections for what? A new project that may or may not take her away from her children? She's going through a divorce, and it seems like all she cares about is keeping herself in the press. Why? Why is that so important to her? Jon and Kate made a statement saying they weren't going to comment any longer on personal matters, yet they continue to make comments, whether directly or indirectly. I'm not saying Kate needs to be locked in a closet until this whole mess is settled, but she needs to be careful what she does and says until the divorce is finalized. The same goes for Jon.
And I'm sorry, but Madeline Albright/Elizabeth Edwards/Cindy McCain are not in the same realm of being as Kate...no real comparison, actually (despite what Maria Shriver says).
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ReplyDelete"No fence around the pool? What are they, nuts?"
Where do I begin...how about with the fact that there IS a fence around the pool in the very picture they are discussing? The fence gates off the entire section of the yard that has the pool in it. It appears that the pool is only accessible through doors from the inside of the house. Do we remember the 4th of July episode from last year? I'm sure the kids aren't even allowed out of those doors without a parent or babysitter. Second, why aren't they giving children any credit? Kids aren't stupid. Especially six 5 year olds with two 8 year old big sisters. I doubt any of them would ever be alone back there even if they did go near the pool area, and I'm pretty sure children that age who don't know how to swim well do not plan on jumping into the pool without their floaties on.
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I have to totally disagree with you here. There should be NO access to the pool area from a door in the house that the children can open unless they are accomplished swimmers. There should be a fence with a lock on the inside of it around the pool area itself if there is access to it from inside the home or anywhere else for that matter.
And no, you CANNOT give young children credit to know not to go in a pool if they can't swim. They are five-years-old! Yes, some children may never do it... others may. You do not take that chance.
They could see a ball or a float or something else they want out in the pool and think they can get it without falling in. they can think they'll just get their feet wet and fall in.
Even children that can swim can panic and drown. Even if they can swim they can bump their head when they fall in and they can drown. NO YOUNG CHILD should be left unattended near a pool. No matter how smart you may think they are. Kids are kids and many do not have the judgment to make a good decision when it comes to going in or near a pool.
Baby Mama:
ReplyDeleteI personally didn't think Kate was cheating with Steve, although she could have been and I wouldn't be surprised. She never actually said "I am not having an affair with Steve", but that is neither here not there I guess.
However, I'm not sure that I would trust this unnamed "source" that is quoted. It may be true, and I'm not disputing it because I wouldn't put it past Jon either, but who's to say that this source is any more reliable than any other unnamed source. For all we know this "source" could be Kate or her agent or lawyer or friend, etc.
Personally I think their marriage was over months and months ago before all this happened anyway, so I don't think it matters either way.
Okay, so Jon and Kate are in the middle of a divorce. The show is in hiatus. They are supposed to be taking a break from all this stuff and FOCUSING ON THEIR CHILDREN. Why is Kate traveling across country again? Can these people not stay home with their children for more than a week?
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ReplyDelete...Correct me if I'm wrong, but in most cases doesn't it NOT matter how young you are when you need to receive fertility treatments? If you are unable to have a baby on your own when you are 34, 44, 54, 100, etc, then you are unable to have a baby on your own when you're 24 too. Even if you are "that young". It's not like Kate has claimed she needed fertility treatments because she was struggling to get pregnant, she was unable...
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I could be wrong but I don't think it is an age issue. I think it is a timeline issue.
I think Kate went with fertility treatments after much less than a year of trying. Most people wait at least a year before going to the extreme of fertility treatments. Especially when they know there is a high chance of multiples.
They had two children the first try so I'm not sure what made them think they'd get only one the second try. They had to know there was a good chance they'd get more than one. Not a big deal except that they always made a point of saying that Kate wanted just one more... and she wanted to know what it was like to have just one baby, etc.
That, and throw in the fact that apparently she was researching and obsessed with multiples, etc before she got pregnant, so a few "sources" said.
I think that's why people feel she WANTED a high number of multiples. She didn't get it the first time so she tried again... again, so they say.
Radaronline is reporting they have a source that claims Jon started the rumors about Kate and her bodyguard to get the attention off from him. Also that Jon and Hailey Glassman are in love!!!
ReplyDeleteI think as more time goes by the truth will come to light!! Then maybe people will back off Kate!!
Disregard my comment didn't know someone had already filled everyone in:)
ReplyDeletethe whole story just seems to get more and more bizarre....and now the story that JON Planted the Kate Cheating story to take the attention off of himself....DISGUSTING.....I really hope that they get all this worked out.
ReplyDeleteMy FAVORITE Kate candidate-Christina Applegate!
danceredtee~ 100% disagree that Kate should lock herself in a closet while she's getting a divorce. First lets note that this was booked months ago. Before this whole mess started, and the reason why so many people seem to want to defend why she will be there. Second, she is not commenting regarding anything, this is the media bringing this to light to create more controversy. Whether you feel she is the same "realm" as the other speakers is a matter of opinion.
ReplyDeleteShe, as a working mother will always be taken away from her kids. I'm even insulted with your statement. Are mothers not allowed to leave their kids to pursue careers? Your opening up a huge can of worms here. Kate is forging with a career and this is a HUGE opportunity to be among great women. I hope that she takes full advantage of it. I don't know if you have children of your own, but I know first hand the struggles to make a life for yourself outside of the home, and balance that as a good mother. I think Kate does a wonderful job of that, considering what shes going through.
SchmeckyGirl~I think it just needs to be repeated that this particular even was booked a few months ago, and is not scheduled until OCTOBER. To say that Kate is not with her kids is unfair. She splits that time with Jon now, and this would be the time he would be with the kids anyway. Maybe Jon staying home instead of getting in trouble with young girls who only want him because hes a celebrity is a GOOD thing. And Kate is a working mom doing what she loves. There is NOTHING wrong with that.
ReplyDeleteAnd booking events in the Fall was supposed to be promoting the cookbook. Zondervan still is re-tweaking and still claims to be putting out, but have no definitive release date as of yet.
SchmeckyGirl~ My main point about the pool situation was that Kate would never allow them access to the pool area. I can picture her absolutely screaming about them even going near the pool without someone considering pool episodes we've seen in the past. My point was to also note that there IS definitely a fence, and that it does not look like there is an entrance from the yard to the pool. It was just my assumption that there was a door leading to the pool...I could be wrong and there very well could be a locked gate and that's all.
ReplyDeleteAnd my point about the fertility treatments was a direct response to the woman on GWOP that questioned whether Kate even needed fertility treatments at all..then said "that young? really?" That woman obviously thinks Kate's lying about not being able to carry children since they seem to think Kate lies about everything, and she specifically references to Kate being so "young" when she had the treatments...
Baby Mama:
ReplyDeleteI was referring to her recent trip to CA... Just this week, Monday through Thursday.
SchmeckyGirl~ I understood that you were referring to this week. I would think that Jon would take care of the kids and stay at the house when Kate is away. That would make a good arrangement for them. I don't think that Jon only gets to see the kids on the weekends. I would hope that he would want to be with his kids when Kate needs to be away. Who knows though.
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ReplyDeleteShe, as a working mother will always be taken away from her kids. I'm even insulted with your statement. Are mothers not allowed to leave their kids to pursue careers? Your opening up a huge can of worms here. Kate is forging with a career and this is a HUGE opportunity to be among great women. I hope that she takes full advantage of it. I don't know if you have children of your own, but I know first hand the struggles to make a life for yourself outside of the home, and balance that as a good mother. I think Kate does a wonderful job of that, considering what shes going through.
There are millions of mothers who work outside the home...my mom was/is one of them, and I turned out just fine, as did my siblings. I plan on working outside the home after I have children. (Hell, I have a dog, and it's hard to leave her when I go to work...I'm sure it's a trillion times harder to leave children.) I have absolutely no problem with moms leaving every so often to go out of town on business (I do not endorse fathers or mothers being gone on business more than being home)...but Kate is choosing to do so for days/weeks at a time to promote herself/books/show/etc. She also chose the life of fame she's currently living. No one forced her to do any of this-TLC never forced them to sign any contracts. I understand Jon and Kate both say they do the show to live and support 8 kids...but having "normal" jobs can provide as well, especially for Kate as an RN (I'm one myself). Not all RN positions bring in the "big money", but it would help provide for the family. Jon also getting a job working with computers/as an IT analyst would also help provide for the family. They could then have TLC do an update show about the family every 6 months or so to bring in a little extra money. It may be rough, but it would be very rewarding in the end.
What career does Kate really want? What will be her ultimate career legacy? As long as she's honest w/ herself AND her children in regards to her career aspirations, that's fine. But if she's using her kids as a stepping stone towards major fame, that's just sad. I'm not saying Kate is doing that...but if that is the end result, I'll be enraged. Using one's children is sick-my loyalty will always be for the Gosselin 8-not necessarily their parents.
danceredtee~ Whatever career path Kate chooses I know she is doing the right thing for her and her family. So what if shes gone for stretches at a time, that doesn't mean she shouldn't do it or its hurting her family to do so. Why would you think shes using her own children.? Shes doing what she feels is best for her and her family. Shes working, and not caring what anyone else feels about it. Shes creating a career for herself and I applaud her for that. She did choose the life of fame that she is living, but shouldn't be condemned for it just because there are those out on a witch hunt for a woman that got free things they didn't. That took advantage of a hard situation and made money for her FAMILY. Nobody should judge her for going on TV and taking everything she could. "Having a normal job" all depends on who you ask. Why does she have to have a "normal" job in order for those spiteful women out there to get off her back? I feel that her job on TV is fine and makes great money. Good for her.
ReplyDeletePeople feel they are entitled to do so just because she is on TV. I don't agree. "Using ones children is sick" you say? That comment in itself is disturbing. She loves her children and is doing what she feels is in the best interest for them. I'm thrilled that she takes the initiative and is forging ahead despite all that she has gone though being attacked by jealous women and the media.
"What will be her career legacy?" Who knows, hopefully something good....But this event is sure in the right direction........
Baby Mama, I agree, Kate will fit in perfectly with all of these influential people. I think she is amazing, I really do. I in no way could do what she is doing. I am neurotic and OCD with 2 kids 10 years apart, I can't imagine having all those children and keeping order. I'd go insane!!!
ReplyDeleteNick Name.......it is rare for the men to raise the children. We all know that. Kate will be single. She will write books, she will work hard to support the family. In case you haven't noticed, this seems to be the beef. Jon in one episode c/o that Kate was away, he HAD to quit his job and stay home while she travelled.....that just wasn't HIM..........
Yeah, they have help, but believe me, it still falls on the woman. Esp. one committed to being a mother.
when I said we I meant...we, as in our community...I was a horrible feeling
ReplyDeleteI think that John is making a big mistake, and as I see it the reason for the divorce is running out of responsibilities. From what I see John is looking to live his life separated from his family: when the kids are rollerblading he wants to be the first one, he wants to ski the fastest and he wants to ride the tractor. He is just a big kid that needs to function as an adult at this stage of his life. Luckily we have Kate to watch for those lovely kids!
ReplyDeletedanceredtree~ Thank you for your response back and I'm sorry that I had to delete it. I know that your new here and always appreciate people coming to my site and sharing their feelings. I am putting the first part of your post below so people can comment. However since this is a fan site for the Gosselins I could not in good faith put the middle part with your personal story on this site. I hope you understand and I'm sorry.......
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Shes working, and not caring what anyone else feels about it. Does this include her children? I do believe she cares about her kids...but how do they feel about her being gone for extended periods at a time? (same goes for Jon and his extended absences...) My parents sacrificed a lot for me and my siblings-that's what being a parent is all about. One gives up a certain lifestyle when a child comes in to the picture, as much as that may seem unfair to the parents. I hope Jon and Kate care how their children feel about both of them being gone for stretches of time. Temper tantrums/talking back/crying may be the kids' ways of telling Jon and Kate that they want their parents to be home more often.
Kate and Jon don't have to get *normal* jobs to get the haters off their backs. I never said that at all. *Normal* jobs would have maintained a *normal* life for the family (whatever "normal" really is these days). Maybe Jon and Kate wouldn't be getting divorced had they maintained a *normal* life-but maybe not. The Gosselin children arent living a *normal* life right now for many reasons-parental divorce, fame, wealth. The family needs to get back to *normal* ASAP. I'm all for helping the less-fortunate or those in need like the Gosselins ORIGINALLY were (but no longer are...they're more-fortunate than most of their viewing audience)...but hand-ups are more effective, not hand-outs. Hand-outs usually don't teach one to live-it teaches one how to manipulate."
I'm a bit confused over the job activities and references. I seem to remember that Jon was fired from three IT jobs, and not that he "walked" away. I think the only reason he was "at home" was because he couldn't find an IT job that he could keep. But...I may be wrong. He doesn't have a degree, and has little training. I'm not sure that he's going to be able to go out and find a new IT job. He said in interviews that he can't write so that's why he hasn't done a book. I'm not sure why somebody didn't put him in touch with a ghost writer. As a former ghost writer, I worked on many celebrity books and confidentiality agreements are always signed.
ReplyDeleteI'd always been a Jon supporter until his comments of "I never really got to go out much to party when I was in my 20s and I'm only 32 now." Well, boo hoo! Nobody made him get married or have children. You can still go out and party but do it with your wife and not some chicks who are 10-12 years younger.
As for Kate continuing her working efforts, I think that is a positive role model for her children. Life may have dealt you a defeat, but you rise from it and go on with life.
Linda~ I agree that the situation with Jon has been quite hard for me to hear. I know many people like him, and I feel that he has allowed a lot to come to him and hasn't gone out to peruse it. Now he is separated from his wife and getting out of the marriage. Its so hard to hear because I would love nothing more that to see this family back together.
ReplyDeleteThat being said...this is why I support Kate. She is perusing her dream, and going out there and providing for her family. I don't want to hear that it takes her away from her kids, because every job does that. She is showing us that life could go on. I applaud her and her work ethic. I hope that good things prosper for her in the future....
Why is the picture of Kate, reversed?
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it.... I just saw the pictures of Jon and Hailey Glassman on justjared and I am honestly still shocked! You would think that maybe Jon would wait a little bit longer before dating other people. I'm sure that the kids are still adjusting to everything that comes with their parents divorcing, and then he has to go and gets a girlfriend?!!?! Unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteI could care less about Jon but those poor kids...... :o(
OMG! Jon was photographed holding hands with his girlfriend...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.tmz.com/2009/07/11/jon-gosselin-girlfriend-photo/
Is that Hailey Glassman?
Today seeing these pics of Jon and Hailey has broken my heart cause I realize it is really over. My heart hurts for Kate.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/07/exclusive-jon-gosselin-takes-girlfriend-france-and-hes-working-business-deal-her
I am heartbroken about everything that has happended of late. I, too, have watched the show since the beginning. I loved watching the interactions - the NORMAL family life. That is what made it so enjoyable. Getting a glimpse into someone else's life. Obviously none of us truly know all the details of Jon & Kate's feelings towards one another, and that is their business. But again, it kills me to see yet another couple lost and selfish at the same time. It seems as if they have forgotten their faith and relying on God for guidance and strength. Was it the fame and money that destroyed their previously normal family dynamic? I also wish they'd spend some private time with Michelle and Jim-Bob Duggar. This couple keeps their private conversations between one another completely private yet we still are entertained by the fun day-to-day life of the family. That is a good show - like Jon and Kate sort of used to be.
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah, I am fed up with Jodi and Kevin. If they truly were concerned about the kids they would have talked it over with Jon & Kate in private. Apparently they are more interested in their own fame than the goodwill of the kids. Ugh! Sometimes people drive me crazy with their selfishness!
And I honestly agree with Cindy's comments in her last paragraph. I have seen so many men skip out on their family responsibilities because they feel the pressure is overwhelming all of a sudden. Yep - they now want to "live their own life". GAG. As I always say - you asked her to marry you for life. What happened to that commitment and follow through? You made your bed - now guess what, Jon? Time to lay in it and DEAL. Divorce is never the answer. Dealing with the problems and actually communicating with love is the answer and there are plenty of qualified people to help you through this. Dr Dobson for one.
Anyway, I am just sick over all of this and feel badly for everyone involved who is hurting and struggling to get up every day. God Bless you and give you strength and GUIDE your every action.
Ahhhhh! I just saw the photos of Jon & new GF. GAG GAG GAG! He is such a freak. And now talking like I'm like so like a freakin little 20 year old! Geesh!