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Famous Older Moms
Compiled by Monica Hesse, September & October 2005
Having children later in life is a popular choice for celebrities, whose fast-paced careers often make starting a family in their 20s or 30s difficult. Here’s what some famous older moms have said about the ups and downs of motherhood
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Kay Bailey Hutchison, 62
Senior senator from Texas and mother of Bailey, 4, and Houston, 3
"Our children are beautiful beyond belief, except for a few occasions at 3:30 a.m."
Sharon Stone, 47
Mother of Roan, 5, and Laird, 5 months
"I have more support and love and kindness than at any other time in my life."
Diane Keaton, 59
Mother of Dexter, 9, and Duke, 4
"Afternoons, I pick up the kids and run around like a chicken with its head cut off. I collapse at 9 p.m. I’m like a farmer woman."
Joan Lunden, 55
Mother of Jamie, 24, Lindsay, 22, Sarah, 17, twins Max and Kate, 2, and twins Jack and Kimberly, 7 months
"The best way to approach bathing, feeding, and dressing the younger ones is like an assembly line."
Cheryl Tiegs, 58
Mother of Zack, 14, and twins Jaden and Theo, 5
"I can’t say that all women should become mothers after 50; yet for me, it’s great."
Susan Sarandon, 59
Mother of Eva, 20, Jack Henry, 16, and Miles, 13
"I had my kids late. I didn’t think I could have them and I didn’t expect to have them. But they are my best work."
Deidre Hall, 57
Mother of David, 13, and Tully, 10
"I hope to teach my sons inner strength and empathy, and a deep love and loyalty to each other."
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