Taken Over By Her Persona
Fame, they say, changes you. In Nadya Sulema’s case, fame changed her a lot.
Some critics argued that her desire for fame was what had driven her to have her extreme pregnancy in the first place, but even if that was true and she was truly just set on getting exposure, she still had 14 children to deal with when she came back home.
As “Octomom’s” celebrity persona came under harsher and harsher criticism, with many Californians blaming her for taking unfair advantage of taxpayer money through her use of welfare checks.
Getting Out of Hand
Nadya’s public persona was getting out of hand. She wasn’t able to control the coverage, and it soon turned toxic. In an attempt to regain control over the narrative, she decided to open up about her struggles, and began to give extensive interviews.
“I don’t get much sleep, about two or three hours a night,” she told PEOPLE Magazine. “But I’m continuing to move forward with my life and trying to be the best mother I can be.”