Nadya Suleman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Natalie Suleman
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Suleman in 2011
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Nadya Denise Doud-Suleman
July 11, 1975 Fullerton, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Natalie Denise Suleman (current full name) |
| Known for | Suleman octuplets |
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Marcos Gutierrez
(m. 1996; div. 2008) |
| Children | 14 |
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Natalie Denise Suleman (born Nadya Denise Doud-Suleman; July 11, 1975) is an American woman who became widely known as Octomom. She gained international attention in January 2009. This happened when she gave birth to the first surviving octuplets. Octuplets are eight babies born at the same time.
Early Life and Education
Natalie Suleman was born in Fullerton, California. She is the only child of Angela Victoria Suleman and Edward Doud Suleman. Her mother was a schoolteacher. Her father owned a restaurant and later worked in real estate.
Natalie went to Nogales High School in La Puente. There, she was known as Natalie Doud. Later, she studied at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. She earned a license to work as a psychiatric technician. She also got a degree in child development. For three years, she worked at a state mental hospital.
Becoming Known as Octomom
Natalie Suleman became famous very quickly after her octuplets were born. Within the first week, news reporters started calling her "Octomom." This nickname stuck with her.
She appeared on many television shows. Her first big interview was in February 2009 with Ann Curry. In April 2010, she was a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She also appeared on Idol Gives Back. These appearances helped share her story with many people.
Film About Her Life
In 2025, a film was made about Nadya Suleman's life. The movie was called I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story. It was shown on the Lifetime TV channel.
Natalie Suleman herself helped narrate the film. The movie starred Kristen Lee Gutoskie as Natalie. Caitlin Stryker played Natalie's best friend, Beth. Anita Wittenberg played Natalie's mother, Angela Suleman.
See also
In Spanish: Nadya Suleman para niños
