This Girl Became a Successful Child Star after Bio Parents Gave Her up to Family Who Had ‘No Plans’ to Adopt

When she was a newborn, his celebrity’s biological parents placed her for adoption.

Because their occupations meant more to them than raising a child, the star’s birth parents didn’t want her when she was born.

Up until the truth was revealed, the actress’ adoptive parents had been lying about her background.
The French Hospital in Los Angeles, which is now defunct, was the hospital where the future celebrity was born on May 8, 1964. The actress was adopted by Barbara Crane and Paul Gilbert, who took her in when she was just 24 hours old.

Paul Gilbert, their daughter, and Barbara Crane at the 4th Annual People's Choice Awards on February 20, 1978 | Source: Getty Images
Jonathan, her younger brother, was also adopted by the couple. Barbara was a twentysomething actress whose career was cut short, and Paul was a stand-up comedian, actor, and dancer who began as an aerialist with a family circus from Buenos Aires. Barbara and Paul parted ways when the young child was six years old, but his daughter remembered him with affection, saying:

“I have never known a more brilliant, energetic, humorous, loving, and fair person than my father.”

When Paul passed away in 1976, many believed he had suffered a stroke while in bed. Her adoption was made public. The celebrity claimed in her book “Prairie Tale: A Memoir” that she was informed when she was a young kid that her father, David Darlington, had been a Rhodes Scholar and that her biological mother, Kathy Wood, was a prima ballerina.

Her birth parents reportedly had no desire to give up their occupations in order to raise her, according to her adopted parents. The timing of the celebrity’s birth was allegedly incorrect, and as a result, they had to give up their daughter because her father was in the middle of a project.

She learned the whole truth about her biological parents when she was old enough. Although not a prima ballerina, her birth mother was a dancer, and David was a stock car racer and sign painter.

 

 

 

 

CONTINUE READING…
Author: awestories24.com

Related Posts

Living Nostradamus has terrifying warning for 2026 – here’s what he’s predicted

Brazilian mystic Athos Salomé—often referred to as the “Living Nostradamus”—has unveiled an extensive list of predictions he says will unfold in 2026. For anyone who doesn’t know…

Mix the juice of one lemon with a teaspoon of olive oil — you won’t forget this for the rest of your life.

In recent years, more and more people have begun exploring natural remedies, attracted by their low cost, gentle effects, and simple ingredients. With modern life exposing us…

School Are Taking Down Analog Clocks Because Students Can’t Read Them

With the whole world moving in the direction of everything digital, kids are missing out on the chance to learn how to use analog clocks. The problem…

Seniors 65+ Just Got a HUGE Tax Surprise From Trump…

Seniors 65+ Just Got a HUGE Tax Surprise From Trump… Uncategorized August 31, 2025 · 0 Comment In a new announcement shared directly on social media, Trump confirmed that starting…

My Son Introduced His Fiancée to Our Family — The Moment I Saw Her Face and Heard Her Name, I Knew I Had to Call the Police

My Son Introduced His Fiancée to Our Family — The Moment I Saw Her Face and Heard Her Name, I Knew I Had to Call the Police…

I had planned the family weekend for months. A peaceful stay at a beach house in South Carolina — the first real vacation

My mother needed it after losing Dad, and my marriage… well, I hoped this weekend would fix things. When I arrived late Friday afternoon, I felt something…