Octavia Akoulitchev

Title:Former Contributor Octavia Akoulitchev is a former contributor at PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2019 and left in 2020. source: people.com

Octomom Nadya Suleman Breaks Down as She Prepares to Share Her Story, Reveal Sperm Donor in Explosive Lifetime Doc (Exclusive)

Octomomis speaking out 16 years after first rising to infamy.In January 2009, ​​Natalie “Nadya” Sulemanearned the nickname Octomom when she gave birth to two girls and six boys, who became the first-ever surviving octuplets. After conceiving via IVF treatments and already being a single mother to six other kids, Suleman began to face massive backlash, which she is addressing in Lifetime’s upcomingConfessions of Octomomdocuseries.The trailer for the program kicks off with Suleman, now 49, driving around Los Angeles with a face covering, hat and sunglasses.

Octomom Natalie 'Nadya' Suleman Celebrates Her 8 Kids' 16th Birthday After Speaking Out in New Interview: 'So Blessed to Have You All'

Natalie Suleman’s octuplets.Photo:Nicolette Lambright/courtesy Lifetime Nicolette Lambright/courtesy Lifetime Octomom Natalie ‘Nadya’ Sulemanis celebratingher octupletsturning 16! On Sunday, Jan. 26, Suleman shared a post onInstagramin honor of her eight kids' 16th birthday. Alongside a photo of the siblings posing in a line, she included a sweet message reflecting on the milestone. She then shared her hope for the teens' future. “God has loved and protected you all for the past 16 years, and has great plans for each and every one of you!

Octomom Natalie 'Nadya' Suleman Opens Up About 'Profoundly Autistic' Son Aidan: 'I Knew When He Was Born' (Exclusive)

Natalie ‘Nadya’ Suleman’s son Aidan has a special place in her heart. “He’s the light of my life and I love him,” says Suleman of her adult son who has autism and is non-verbal. Aidan, 20, along with his 13 siblings will be featured in Lifetime’s upcoming docuseriesConfessions of Octomom, premiering March 10. “He’s the biggest blessing of my life,” she says. He’s also the child who has needed her the most.

Octomom Natalie 'Nadya' Suleman Reveals Why She Covers Every Inch of Her Face When She Steps Outside

Octomom Natalie ‘Nadya’ Suleman.Photo:Lifetime Lifetime Despite being a very public figure that the media dubbed “Octomom” in 2009,Natalie (Nadya) Sulemandoesn’t feel comfortable going out in public these days.In the opening moments of Lifetime’s new revealing docuseries,Confessions of Octomom, Suleman appears covered head-to-toe in protective clothing to shield herself from harmful UV rays — and prying eyes.“I was very consistent for decades, since I was in my early 20s, wearing sunscreen, and I’m really into protecting my skin from the sun, and that’s not the only reason,” she explains while driving her vehicle.