Barbara Walters, one of the most well-known journalists, revealed details about her connection with her adopted daughter, Jacqueline Dena Guber. The TV personality said that she and her spouse had decided on adoption after she had three miscarriages.
When they were having supper with another couple, their chance presented itself. The other married couple remarked over dinner that they desired to adopt a boy since they had a girl with blonde hair and blue eyes. They stated that they preferred the boy over the female, and Walters seized the opportunity.
When they indicated they didn’t want the girl, the presenter of “ABC Evening News” enthusiastically volunteered to take her in. The other couple agreed, and they subsequently completed the papers. Walters named her baby daughter Jackie after her sister, and the two grew quite close.
Walters wanted to raise her kid away from the spotlight, and Guber preferred to be out of it in any case. It was impossible for her to stay entirely unknown with such a renowned mom, which she considered exceedingly challenging. She just doesn’t enjoy being a star, Walters explained.
When she announced the birth of her kid, people expressed surprise, stating they had thought she was pregnant. She kept to her narrative, claiming everyone Guber was her biological kid, but she never informed her daughter of the deception. Walters disclosed her adoption as soon as she could.
Walters enjoyed parenting her kid, but she still had a job to maintain. She eventually grew so preoccupied with her profession that she didn’t spend nearly enough time with Guber as she would have wanted. The TV personality had to choose between a prosperous job and a close personal life.
She also stated that she was never good at marriage. She explored several explanations for this, including that her profession was frequently too important, or that she was difficult to get along with. In the end, she discovered that she fared better on her own and was less lonely.
The journalist icon chose to take a break from work in 2014 to spend more time with her kid. Despite the fact that she resigned, she indicated that she’d love to take up the mantle again in a few rare circumstances. She stated that the Pope and Queen Elizabeth II remained on her wish list.
Despite the rare instances in which she would return to journalism, she stated that she desired a long sabbatical and that the chances of her comeback were slim. When she stepped down as host of “The View,” she remained on as a co-executive producer for a while and spent her free time doing things she never had time for while working.
When questioned about the value of love in leading a happy life, Walters said, maybe the most essential thing one could have, and it’s not always romantic love. Walters was married several times during her life, but her daughter was the only person she always had with her.
Walters mostly retired to the shelter of her New York City residence after retiring. She hasn’t been spotted going out, and rumors say she spends practically all of her time at home. According to many accounts, she is struggling in her old age.
According to sources, the journalistic titan is suffering from increased disorientation and forgetfulness, and she remains indoors out of dread of falling and ruining things. However, according to Walters’ representative, the elderly actress is in good health.
In a recent interview with Rosie O’Donnel, a friend and occasional co-host of “The View,” the comic said that Walters’ age is catching up with her. O’Donnel thought the ex-host was too shy to talk to others.
Considering her age and obvious health concerns, Walters has a strong support network and her daughter’s unwavering devotion. In an interview, the TV celebrity said that her daughter promised to take care of her when she became too old.
Perhaps, with Guber’s help, Walters will be able to live out the remainder of her days in luxury. The reporter was an example to a generation of female journalists, and many have stated she taught them a lot. McCarthy described Walters as a “behemoth” who “just keeps going.”
