'I've been through a lot': Kate Gosselin steps out in New York City after tearful television interview with Katie Couric: DailyMail.co.uk
She catapulted to fame as the multi-tasking mother of eight young children. And Kate Gosselin certainly has her hands full with 11-year-old twins and eight-year-old sextuplets. But the 37-year-old former reality star managed to squeeze some time in for herself today, hitting the streets of New York City looking fresh and glamorous after an emotional television interview with Katie Couric. Kate, who with her ex-husband Jon was profiled on TLC show Jon & Kate Plus 8, exited the Manhattan studio dressed in black denim and a matching purple, grey and black sweater. The busy mom gave herself a few added inches of height with a pair of peep-toe stilettos. Kate was one of several reality stars featured on Couric's new talk show Katie, for a segment entitled Who We Are Through Reality TV. The episode, which aired on ABC on Wednesday, was an emotional one for Kate, who fought back tears and broke out in hives as she discussed her personal life. Asked how she was doing by the former news anchor, Kate said: 'I have been through a lot, sorry. So when you’ve gone through a lot you realize what’s important. 'I’m learning to let the little stuff go. Yeah. I feel like everybody as you get older... you mature. My heart was always in the right place,' she added.
Kate also confirmed rumours she is planning a return to the small screen - with her own dating reality show.
The TV mom, who divorced husband Jon Gosselin in 2009 after ten years of marriage, explained: 'It's true. After a few years and realizing my barriers to dating and loving TV and the experiences... I feel like honestly, that was my idea!
'I would do it! But I think it would be fun and allow me to meet people and have fun. It will show my fun side. I think it would be really fun.' Kate meanwhile is coming down from a legal victory after a scathing book about the star was removed from sale by online retailer Amazon. It followed claims about her mental health by author Robert Hoffman, who claims to be a close friend of Gosselin's ex husband Jon. Hoffman followed Kate daily as a freelance reporter for Us Weekly during the height of TLC’s Jon & Kate Plus 8 popularity.Much of his information in the book came from computer hard drives that he claimed he found in Kate's trash. The book was filled with what he alleges to be emails from Kate, the Discovery network, contracts and personal documents - many of which he reproduced in their entirety.
Hoffman described his ongoing friendship with Kate’s ex husband Jon Gosselin early in the book, saying he was in possession of 5,000 family photos, personal documents, tax and business records plus contracts from his trash-diving computer find.
'I'll be sued by one or more parties before this is over,' he wrote. While the book repeats many well-known stories depicting Kate in a negative light, Hoffman’s tome is filled with personal attacks. Amazon notified Hoffman that it removed the book, pending further investigation after receiving notice that it may not be properly authorized by the appropriate rights holder.' Williams & Connolly, representing Discovery Communications, Inc. also allegedly sent Hoffman a legal letter informing him that his book contained confidential information protected by law and demanding he 'cease and desist from dissemination' of that information. In the endless Jon vs. Kate debate he found some supporters for his book and is now asking online for donations, thanking people who have allegedly offered to help him financially and writing: 'I’m overwhelmed and at a loss for words.' Hoffman posted the notice from Amazon and also the legal letter from Williams & Connolly. It is not yet clear if Kate or her former network will sue Hoffman. And while he describes himself as Jon’s friend, he gives no indication of what Jon thinks of the book.
Kate is teaching her kids a valuable lesson. They are learning not to let the opinions of others dictate how they live their lives. Its not about what they think you should do, its about what you know you should and can do. One thing I wish people should learn is that you can express opinions without hate and that everything isn't all black and white. Yes, you can be a good mom, but also make some pretty big mistakes and small ones on the way. You can also be a great mom and make some different choices than the mainstream. People have to be careful about wanting to dictate another person's choices because protecting their freedom to make their choice in the end protects our freedom to make our own choices.
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad to hear that you have focussed on your professional career and succeeded Baby Mama. Kate definitely models how to ignore what the nay-sayers might say and to persevere with what we enjoy. Watch What Happens isn't available where I am. I look forward to hearing how Kate does.
ReplyDeleteWishing everyone well.
Hello everyone! Yes u truly have missed you all. But it's important to know that whenever you need to chat I'm here! It's late and I'm exhausted but buying a guy that Kate is on my absolute favorite show on Bravo being interviewed by Andy Cohen. So far so good, just one stupid question about the bodyguard but thats it. So excited. If you watched tonight tell me what you thought! Xo
ReplyDeleteHello!! I missed the show last night but did see the After Show clip. Kate looked fantastic as usual. Am still missing the show and hope/wish they would do an update but it seems that's not in the cards.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to hear about Cara and Mady's 12th birthday (via Twitter). So hard to realize they're growing up so quickly.
Hi all! Missed the. Katie Couric show and Bravo both. Just haven't been up to posting but have been reading.
ReplyDeleteI've missed all of you and Baby Mama too!,! Will be out of commission next week but hope to be better quickly.
Oxoxoxo
Tasha, your Twitter account is sending virus DMs to all your followers. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteugh so frustrated that stupid ass trolls still exist and try to get all excited because stupid Coupon Cabin sucks...lol I set up a new post since this seems to be this HUGE topic. For someone like Kate who hasn't had her show on in like forever...why are people so entranced by her.. Please enjoy some early fresh paper.. and come over and comment!!!! lol
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