In 2009, Nadya Suleman gained global fame as ‘Octomom’ after welcoming octuplets. Prior to giving birth to the first surviving octuplets, Nadya was already a mother of six kids.

After gaining fame from giving birth to octuplets, Nadya, who was jobless, struggled financially and tried different methods to provide for her big family. She tried unique ways like posing nude for photos, working briefly in adult entertainment, joining celebrity boxing matches, and trying to trademark the nickname “Octomom” for business reasons.

Her motives and choices were often questioned, yet in the end, everyone acknowledged her efforts to support her large family.

As of 2013, Nadya decided to step away from the spotlight.

“There was definitely a catalyst — my girls, particularly my oldest daughter Amerah,” Suleman told People in 2016. “She was about 10, and she started integrating my traits and behaviors.”

She continued, “After I had observed my daughter beginning to emulate me, I saw her going down that same potentially destructive path, and I realized at that moment I’d rather be homeless in my van with all 14 kids than continuing down this path. It was not what I wanted for my children.”

The octuplets, Noah, Maliyah, Isaiah, Nariyah, Jeremiah, Jonah, Josiah, and Makai, turned 15 this year. Their amazing mom marked the occasion by sharing a nostalgic picture of the siblings celebrating their first birthday.

Nadya seldom shares pictures of her children, but she occasionally updates her posts.

When the eighth grade began, the mother proudly shared a picture of her octuplets and expressed, “Feel proud of yourselves, children, for being kind, respectful, and helpful to your classmates, teachers, and school staff.” She mentioned that her teenagers are outstanding examples for the sixth and seventh graders.