Uma modelo de sucesso e estrela de cinema deixou seus trigêmeos recém-nascidos com o marido para perseguir seus sonhos. Vários anos depois, ela chegou à porta dele implorando por ajuda e congelou em um encontro infeliz.
“E ação!”, gritou o diretor enquanto as câmeras rodavam. “Cortem…”, gritou ele. “Rachel? O que houve? Você precisa de mais dez minutos ou algo assim?”
Rachel Hayes estava filmando para um anúncio de loção corporal para uma marca famosa. Uma modelo próspera e atriz de filmes publicitários muito procurada, ela adornou várias páginas de capa.
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Mas em 16 de outubro de 2010, ela parecia perdida e confusa. Depois de mais de dez minutos, ela saiu da caravana chorando. “Preciso ir para casa… Não posso filmar hoje”, ela disse e correu para o carro, segurando um kit de teste de gravidez positivo na mão…
“É um erro meu… Eu deveria ter tomado precauções”, ela soluçou enquanto dirigia para casa. Assim que chegou à porta, ela gritou alto pelo marido. “LUCAS? VENHA AQUI, LOGO!”
Rachel conheceu Lucas dois anos antes enquanto filmava um anúncio em Paris. As equações deles combinavam, e o romance surgiu no primeiro encontro deles sob a sonhadora Torre Eiffel.
“Cale essas coisas, por favor? Não consigo dormir nessa casa infernal com bebês chorões…”
Eles se casaram em janeiro de 2009 e levaram uma vida feliz. Mas Rachel garantiu que sua carreira não sofreria um golpe por causa do casamento. Ela se exercitou muito, adicionou ioga à sua rotina e fez dieta rigorosa para manter sua figura sexy.
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Então, quando ela testou positivo para gravidez em 16 de outubro, problemas atingiram seu paraíso. “Este bebê… Ele vai arruinar meu corpo… Eu não quero carregá-lo… Ele está sugando minha beleza”, ela chorou naquela noite.
Lucas ficou encantado por se tornar pai e ficou chocado com a antipatia de Rachel pelo bebê. “Mas querida… é só uma questão de nove meses, e você vai voltar a trabalhar depois disso… Por favor, não decida nada agora, por favor, eu imploro.”
Rachel ficou furiosa. APENAS NOVE MESES, HUH?” ela retrucou. Ela pulou furiosamente pela casa e argumentou que não queria ser mãe. “MINHA BELEZA ME PAGA… Eu não quero me tornar uma pobre por causa dessa coisa boba dentro de mim…”
Ela conheceu seu ginecologista no dia seguinte e ficou chocada quando o médico lhe disse que ela teria trigêmeos. Embora ela não estivesse pronta para ter nem um bebê, a notícia de três bebês a atormentava.
Ela ficou furiosa e decidiu interromper a gravidez. Mas então o médico a aconselhou a não fazer isso, pois isso levaria a outras complicações.
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Depois de muita conversa e convencimento, Rachel se acalmou. Ela concordou em levar os bebês até o fim, mas com a condição de que Lucas cuidasse deles.
Aliviado por ela finalmente concordar, Lucas assentiu cegamente. Ele pensou que os instintos maternais de Rachel entrariam em ação com o tempo, e ela eventualmente mudaria de ideia. Infelizmente, as coisas só pioraram.
Rachel perdeu seus projetos de anúncios um por um. Ninguém queria contratá-la para novos anúncios, a menos que ela recuperasse sua linda figura. “Bem, com essa barriga de grávida, vamos parecer idiotas para um anúncio de lingerie!”, disse um dos últimos diretores que recusaram o contrato de Rachel.
A cada dia que passava, o ódio de Rachel por seus bebês aumentava. “Mal posso esperar pelo dia de simplesmente expulsá-los de mim”, ela se irritou com Lucas um dia.
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Suas preces foram finalmente atendidas quando chegou a data do parto. Após horas cansativas de trabalho de parto, Rachel deu as boas-vindas aos trigêmeos. Ela voltou para casa uma semana depois, com Lucas carregando seus bebês atrás dela. Ela nem queria segurá-los ou olhar para eles.
“Querida…acho que eles estão com fome…Devo esperar, para que você possa alimentá-los?” Lucas perguntou a ela. Mas Rachel estava ocupada atualizando seu perfil e status em suas contas de mídia social.
“Você não vê que estou ocupada? Tenho um compromisso com um diretor em duas semanas”, ela sorriu. “Eu não vou alimentar esses diabinhos… alimente-os você mesmo!”
Lucas ficou surpreso. Ele preparou leite morno e amamentou seus bebês com mamadeiras.
Como Rachel se recusava a amamentar ou cuidar dos bebês, Lucas tinha que dividir o tempo diariamente entre o trabalho bancário e o cuidado dos trigêmeos.
Enquanto isso, Rachel se ocupava experimentando roupas e saltos novos. Ela ia ao salão três vezes por semana e imediatamente retornava à sua vida de modelo.
O pobre Lucas ficou preso com todo o trabalho. No entanto, ele não se arrependeu porque amava seus bebês mais do que qualquer outra coisa.
Uma noite, a situação se inverteu, para seu horror, quando Rachel o atacou por não manter os bebês quietos. “Cale essas coisas, por favor? Não consigo dormir nessa casa infernal com bebês chorões…”
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Nesse ponto, Lucas perdeu o controle. Ele estava cuidando dos bebês por vários dias e mal dormia. Mas Rachel não fez nada além de se entregar aos seus desejos extravagantes.
Ele se enfureceu com ela quando ela gritou com ele por não cumprir com seus deveres. “Se quiser, pode sair desta casa… Eu posso cuidar deles sozinho… É isso para nós, certo?” ele desafiou.
Na tarde seguinte, Rachel voltou para casa com os papéis do divórcio. Lucas não esperava esse golpe, mas assinou para manter a paz em sua casa.
Pouco depois, o casal se divorciou. Rachel deixou seus trigêmeos com Lucas e se mudou para um novo apartamento que ela havia comprado. A última vez que Lucas viu Rachel foi quando ela saiu correndo de casa em seu carro. Eles mudaram seus números de contato e bloquearam um ao outro em suas contas de mídia social.
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Com o passar do tempo, Rachel recuperou sua fama perdida. Ela foi catapultada para o sucesso enquanto vários projetos de anúncios a inundavam. Ela tinha orgulho de sua figura, e ninguém conseguia dizer que ela era mãe de trigêmeos.
Enquanto isso, Lucas se concentrou em apenas duas coisas em sua vida — sua recente promoção e seus filhos, Barney, Carl e Simon. Os três meninos foram inspirados por seu pai. Ele era seu modelo. E Lucas garantiu que eles nunca soubessem sobre sua mãe e como ela os havia abandonado.
A vida liderou o sucesso de Rachel e Lucas em diversos caminhos. Mas um trágico acidente durante as filmagens de um anúncio 11 anos depois virou o jogo para Rachel. Ela acordou no hospital em janeiro de 2021. “Sra. Rachel… você está bem, mas temos uma má notícia para você”, disse o médico.
Rachel estava em lágrimas enquanto ouvia. “Sentimos muito, mas tivemos que amputar sua perna porque ela foi gravemente ferida no acidente de carro.”
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Os sonhos de Rachel desabaram. A figura que ela amou e cuidou por toda a vida não existia mais. Uma semana depois, ela recebeu alta do hospital. Rachel odiava olhar para o espelho. Ela os cobriu e se isolou.
Os diretores que a contrataram para novos anúncios ligaram um por um para cancelar seu contrato. “A beleza paga, Sra. Rachel… Não podemos arriscar que nossos projetos tenham você na capa!”, disse um deles.
Rachel ficou arrasada. Ela se fechou para o mundo e permaneceu atrás das portas fechadas de seu apartamento. Um dia, ela se lembrou de Lucas e seus três filhos e decidiu vê-los porque sentiu que precisava de uma família.
Ela dirigiu até a casa onde eles moravam e bateu ansiosamente na porta, ensaiando um sorriso. A porta se abriu, e uma jovem mulher estava na frente dela. “Sim, como posso ajudar?” ela perguntou.
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Momentos depois, Lucas se aproximou da porta para ver quem era. “RACHEL??? O QUE VOCÊ ESTÁ FAZENDO AQUI? E O QUE ACONTECEU COM VOCÊ?” ele gritou.
Mas tudo o que Rachel queria saber era quem era a mulher com Lucas. “Conheça Isabel, minha esposa!”, ele disse, e Rachel ficou arrasada.
Como se viu, Lucas havia se casado com a babá que cuidava de seus filhos quatro anos depois de se divorciar de Rachel. “O que você quer, Rachel? Por que você está aqui?”, ele perguntou a ela.
Mas depois que ela explicou tudo, tudo o que Lucas fez foi sentir pena dela. “Sinto muito, mas não há muito que eu possa fazer… Aqui, pegue meu número de telefone e não hesite em me ligar se precisar de alguma coisa!”
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Rachel soluçou. Ela percebeu que tinha arruinado sua vida. E mesmo se quisesse, ela não poderia voltar no tempo e reverter as coisas.
“Pai! Quem é ela?” as crianças, que agora tinham 11 anos, gritaram em coro. Mas Lucas as distraiu, dizendo que ela era apenas uma “velha amiga”.
“Subam, rapazes! Não desçam a menos que eu chame vocês…” Após um breve silêncio, Rachel percebeu que Lucas não a queria por perto. Com o coração pesado, ela saiu de casa.
Os próximos dias foram atormentadores para Rachel. Ela discou o número de Lucas várias vezes em seu telefone, mas apagou todas as vezes. “Eu simplesmente não consigo fazer isso”, ela murmurou. Ela se sentiu péssima e decidiu aceitar a derrota.
Poucos dias depois, Rachel estava no parque após um longo período de isolamento. Olhando ao redor, ela viu Lucas com Isabel e seus três filhos. Eles pareciam felizes e perfeitos juntos.
“Esse é meu lugar no coração dele”, ela soluçou. Rachel não conseguia tirar os olhos de Isabel. O ciúme se espalhava em seu coração. Mas ela não conseguia fazer nada além de sorrir e choramingar de longe.
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O que podemos aprender com essa história?
Tudo tem um preço. Rachel se divorciou de Lucas e deixou seus trigêmeos com ele para perseguir seus sonhos. Mas depois de perder a capacidade de andar anos depois, ela quis voltar para seu marido e filhos. Era tarde demais porque Lucas já tinha seguido em frente e se casado com a babá que cuidava de seus filhos. Esse é o preço que ela teve que pagar por escolher sua carreira em vez de sua família.
Mais cedo ou mais tarde, todos recebem o que merecem. Rachel perseguiu sua paixão, mas abandonou sua família para realizar seus sonhos. Então, quando chegou a hora, ela precisou do apoio de sua família, mas não encontrou nenhum.
Clique aqui para ler sobre uma mãe que encontrou um bebê na porta de casa 20 anos depois de deixar seu próprio filho na porta de um estranho.
Esta história é inspirada na vida cotidiana de nossos leitores e escrita por um escritor profissional. Qualquer semelhança com nomes ou locais reais é mera coincidência. Todas as imagens são apenas para fins ilustrativos. Compartilhe sua história conosco; talvez ela mude a vida de alguém. Se você gostaria de compartilhar sua história, envie para
This ’80s Teen Idol Left Hollywood, Adopted 4 Children & Is Now a Grandfather – His Photos at 54
He was a teen star with everything going for him—fame, fortune, and a top-rated TV show. But just as his career was soaring, he made a decision that stunned many. Stepping away from Hollywood, he chose a path that few could have predicted.
As a beloved child actor in “Growing Pains,” he became one of the most popular young actors of the 1980s. Teen magazines featured him on their covers, and he was the go-to heartthrob for many fans. Yet, behind the scenes, he grappled with a growing sense that Hollywood wasn’t where he truly belonged.
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By the early 1990s, at the peak of his fame, the star made a choice that would shock many in the industry. He turned away from acting and embraced a life of faith. This decision didn’t just alter his career; it transformed his entire worldview. How did his life unfold after he left Hollywood?
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From Childhood Aspirations to Accidental Stardom
He didn’t set out to become an actor. In fact, as a young boy, his sights were set on something completely different—he wanted to be a doctor. His dream was to become a surgeon, but his career path took an unexpected detour when his mother, encouraged by a friend, introduced him to acting.
That friend happened to be the mother of Adam Rich, a child actor famous for his role in “Eight is Enough.” She suggested that the boy’s mother take him to an agent and try his luck in commercials.
Reluctantly, his mother followed the advice, and before long, the nine-year-old was booking small roles. His first acting jobs included commercials, like the one for McDonald’s. Though he found himself working steadily, the young boy didn’t enjoy acting.
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“I was always annoyed having to brush my hair and tuck my shirt in to go drive an hour in traffic to audition,” he once reflected on those early years. Despite his lack of enthusiasm, his acting career gained momentum, eventually leading to his breakout role as Mike Seaver in “Growing Pains.”
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As his fame grew, so did his internal struggle. Hollywood had much to offer, but he began questioning if that was enough. What would eventually pull him in a completely new direction was something unexpected—his faith.
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From Atheism to Christianity
Growing up, his family wasn’t religious, and there were never conversations about God in his home. “When I was growing up, we didn’t go to church,” he once shared.
“If you had asked me, I would have said I would be in the category of an atheist at 16 years old, 17 years old,” he added.
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His atheism was shaped by those around him, particularly his teachers. “I think I caught my atheism—it was by contagion,” he said, referring to the influence of his science and history teachers, who dismissed religion as “just a fairy tale.”
At that point in his life, he was fully immersed in his Hollywood career and had little interest in exploring faith or spirituality. Yet, despite his disinterest, a chance encounter would soon change the course of his beliefs.
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It wasn’t a deep theological conversation that first brought him to church. Drawn to a girl he liked, he accepted her invitation to attend church with her family. “I’ll be honest. It wasn’t because I was interested in God. I was interested in the girl,” he admitted.
Little did he know, this casual decision would spark a profound transformation in his life. As his faith deepened, it began to have a noticeable impact on his life and career, raising concerns among his colleagues in Hollywood.
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Hollywood’s Reaction to His Faith
By the time he was 17, his commitment to his newfound beliefs had started to influence the way he approached his role in “Growing Pains.” This sudden shift did not go unnoticed by the show’s producers and cast members, who grew increasingly worried about how it might affect the series.
As one of the show’s key characters, his actions held significant weight. The show’s success—and everyone’s jobs—depended, in part, on him. The producers worried whether his deepening religious beliefs would take him in a direction that could jeopardize the show’s longevity.
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“Is he getting into something that’s really gonna take him into Looney Town? And if it is, we need to stop that,” he recalled their concerns. He, however, was focused on trying to live out his faith, though he admits that at times, he didn’t handle it as gracefully as he could have.
“I was trying to take the moral high road. I wanted to please God genuinely, and I think sometimes that got misunderstood,” he explained. What was clear, though, was that his priorities were shifting—and Hollywood wasn’t sure how to respond.
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The Dark Side of Hollywood
As his faith grew stronger, he also became more aware of the troubling behaviors around him in Hollywood. Over time, he reportedly witnessed disturbing incidents that further distanced him from the industry.
“The evil, the darkness, the twisted sickness of Hollywood has been going on for a long time,” he said, reflecting on his years as a child actor. The former teen heartthrob, who began acting at nine, recalled being suspicious of the unsettling things happening behind the scenes during his time on “Growing Pains.”
One of the most shocking revelations involved his personal dialogue coach from the show, Brian Peck, who was later convicted of sexual abuse crimes. Peck’s name was highlighted in a recent documentary that uncovered the darker side of the entertainment industry.
The actor described how these revelations confirmed what he had suspected all along—that Hollywood was not the wholesome place it often appeared to be. For him, this environment, driven by power, pride, and ego, only reinforced his desire to move away from the spotlight.
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He became even more committed to his faith and the values it provided, believing that the pursuit of fame and fortune often led people down dangerous paths. “When that becomes your God, rather than the God who laid down His life on a cross 2,000 years ago, you’re in for a world of hurt,” he stated.
His growing disillusionment with Hollywood solidified his decision to step back from acting. However, his life was about to take another meaningful turn that would see him focus more on family and faith.
Life After Hollywood
Kirk Cameron’s departure from Hollywood marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life. At just 20, he married his “Growing Pains” co-star, actress, Chelsea Noble, and the two started building a life together far from the entertainment industry. Together, they welcomed six children into their family, four of whom they adopted.
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Adoption was a cause close to both Cameron and Noble’s hearts, as Noble herself was adopted. They always ensured their children knew their origins and helped them reconnect with their biological families when the time came.
For Cameron, this focus on family became central to his life, as did his commitment to maintaining a strong moral foundation. One of the most striking examples of his dedication to family values came during the filming of his 2008 movie “Fireproof.”
In the film, Cameron plays a firefighter trying to save his marriage. However, when it came time to shoot a kissing scene with the actress playing his wife, Cameron refused to kiss anyone but his real-life spouse.
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To honor his marriage vows, the filmmakers worked around this by dressing Noble as the movie’s female lead and filming the scene in silhouette. Cameron later explained, “I have a commitment not to kiss any other woman,” showing how seriously he took his beliefs.
With Hollywood in the rearview mirror, Cameron’s life became less about fame and more about staying true to the values he cherished. But his journey wasn’t over—he soon made another major decision that would further change the course of his life.
Leaving California Behind
In recent years, Cameron made another bold life decision—leaving the place where he had spent most of his life building his career. In early 2021, Cameron took to social media to share his intention to leave California.
“I asked on social media what states people recommend for a Californian looking to relocate, and the top responses were Tennessee, Florida, and Texas,” he shared in a Facebook post. Ultimately, it was Tennessee that won his heart.
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In subsequent interviews, he revealed his reasons for the move. Cameron felt that California had become unsafe and longed for a place that embraced more of the “wholesome values” he held dear.
He was drawn to its lifestyle, but there was another significant reason for the move—three of his children now lived there. It offered the opportunity to be closer to family while also enjoying the slower pace and community that Tennessee provided.
Cameron also spoke of the “healthy freedom mindset” he found in Tennessee, a stark contrast to what he described as California’s growing restrictions. He also called Tennessee a “hub for Christian projects.”
In Tennessee, he discovered a community of like-minded individuals, including other creatives who had left Hollywood behind. The state, with its growing entertainment industry, has even drawn a number of California “refugees,” offering a fresh start for those seeking a more grounded lifestyle.
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With his move to Tennessee, Cameron found not only a new home but a place that aligned more closely with the values he had embraced. Yet, despite leaving Hollywood and California, his passion for family, faith, and storytelling has not wavered.
Becoming a Grandfather and New Projects
Cameron’s life has been full of milestones, but one of his most cherished moments came in July 2024, when he and Noble became grandparents. Cameron proudly shared the news on social media, posting a heartfelt message about the arrival of their granddaughter, Maya Jeanne Noble Bower.
“Our hearts are filled to overflowing,” he wrote. “Our beautiful baby girl just had a beautiful baby girl, and we can hardly wait to spend every minute with her and shower her with love.”
For Cameron, this new chapter as a grandparent brings even more joy and meaning to his family-centered life.
In addition to celebrating his growing family, Cameron continued his passion for projects that align with his faith and values. In 2022, Cameron brought a deeply personal story to life with the release of his film “Lifemark,” a heartfelt exploration of the beauty of adoption and the priceless value of life.
For Cameron, the project was more than just a film—it was a reflection of his own life. As a proud father of four adopted children and a husband to someone with her own adoption story, the movie carried a profound significance for him.
Sharing his excitement, Cameron emphasized how the narrative resonated with his family’s journey and the importance of uplifting stories like these. The passion for adoption runs deep in the Cameron family, extending even to the next generation.
His son Luke, inspired by their personal experiences, founded the “Together as One Podcast.” This powerful platform sheds light on the incredible journeys of adoption, celebrating the families who transform lives through their commitment to love and care.
The podcast serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration. Through compelling stories and heartfelt conversations, it highlights the challenges and triumphs of adoptive families, offering valuable resources and support.
Their mission is to also ease the financial strain of adoption by providing grants, making the dream of family accessible to more people.
Although Cameron stepped away from the Hollywood mainstream long ago, he remains active in creating faith-based films and media that reflect his beliefs.
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His focus on positive, uplifting stories that celebrate family and faith has become the hallmark of his post-Hollywood career.
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Cameron doesn’t just tell inspiring stories; he lives them. In November 2024, he put his beliefs into action by lending a helping hand to hurricane relief efforts in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Sharing his experience on Instagram, Cameron posted photos of those affected alongside a heartfelt caption.
He recounted the efforts of the 700-strong Red Truck Men rescue squad, who brought chainsaws, axes, backhoes, and hot meals to the disaster zone. Fueled by their faith and love for humanity, these volunteers worked tirelessly to rescue, restore, and rebuild in the aftermath of the storm.
“The power of a hurricane to destroy left me in awe,” Cameron wrote, “but what left me in greater awe was the even more powerful force of a group of 700 volunteer men.”
With his words, Cameron also extended prayers to those affected by the tragedy, reminding his followers of the resilience and hope that shines brightest in the darkest times.
With a growing family and a steady stream of projects that align with his values, Cameron’s life today is a far cry from his teenage days as a heartthrob on “Growing Pains.” But for Kirk Cameron, the path he has chosen has brought him a deep sense of fulfillment and purpose.
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