8 Stars Who Prove That Being Raised by a Single Mom Leads to an Unbreakable Bond

A study has found that kids in single-mother-by-choice families do just as well as those in 2-parent families. And there is no doubt that playing the role of both mom and dad is an exhausting challenge for any parent. But it might also help create deeper bonds between them and their children.

After all, when a child sees that their mom is navigating through life’s struggles to raise them by herself, they’ll feel extra motivated to succeed. And they’ll also learn that by being independent and hard-working, anything can be achieved.

Bright Side admires those superhero single moms who are the picture of devotion and strength. And here are 8 celebs who know that it’s their self-relying single mamas who inspired them to become the stars they are today.

Irmelin Indenbirken — Leonardo DiCaprio’s mother

The Hollywood star’s parents were already separated by the time he was a year old, and he was raised by his mom, whom he calls ’’a walking miracle.’’ The mother-son duo is incredibly close, and for more than 2 decades, DiCaprio had been taking his mom to major red carpet events. The actor once revealed that he owes his brilliant success to none other than his mama, saying, “I would not be standing up here if it wasn’t for this person.”

And it’s obvious that Indenbirken will forever hold a central place in DiCaprio’s heart, and that no other woman can take it. As a matter of fact, when once asked when the last time he bought a diamond for a girl was, the Hollywood heartthrob replied, “My mom is the only person that I would buy something like that for.”

Mary May Smith — Pierce Brosnan’s mother

The 69-year-old actor has admitted to being ’’an only child from a fractured family.’’ He explained that his father ’’took off very early’’ and that his mom left home when he was 4. However, she returned later on, and they moved to London. Brosnan revealed that his mom was very supportive and that she always told him to ’’follow your dreams.’’

Judith Ann Hawkins — Halle Berry’s mother

The actress and her sister were raised by their mom after she had left their dad. Berry noted that her mother told her to never focus on her appearance, telling her daughter, ’’Beauty is what you do.’’ She also raised her to be strong and independent and to learn to face life’s challenges without relying on others.

Janice Combs — Sean Combs’ mother

The famous rapper, also known as P. Diddy, was raised by his mother after losing his dad at the age of 5. And it seems that the mother-son duo has an unbreakable bond.

As a matter of fact, for his mom’s eightieth birthday, Combs shared a photo of her on his Instagram account, along with the loving caption, “I only exist because of this beautiful, hardworking, loving [...] genuine, smart, fly absolutely amazing Black Goddess Queen!!” It is also reported that he gifted her with a million-dollar check to celebrate the happy event.

Terria Joseph — Alicia Keys’ mother

The singer-songwriter was raised by her mom from the get-go, as her dad had never been in the picture. It’s clear that the mother-daughter duo has a deeply loving relationship, as Keys has previously expressed her endless gratitude and love for her mama.

She wrote on her mom’s birthday, ’’The most extraordinary woman I know. Your life is so precious to me. You gave me everything. I owe you everything.’’

Shelly Kearns — Christina Aguilera’s mother

The singer-songwriter’s parents split up when she was 7 years old, and she rarely saw her father. Aguilera had explained that her mother’s strength helped her throughout her life. The artist admitted that seeing her mom struggle and face life’s many obstacles has empowered her to become the person she is today.

Cora Blige — Mary J. Blige’s mother

The singer-songwriter was raised by a single mother, and life has not been easy for either of them. But luckily, the mother-daughter pair had been successful in overcoming the struggles that life has thrown their way. It’s obvious that Mary J. Blige shares a solid bond with her mother, and she declared her admiration for her on social media several times. She wrote on her mom’s birthday, ’’I love you so much, and I’m so grateful for all of the unconditional love that you have given me!’’

Marcheline Bertrand — Angelina Jolie’s mother

At 26, Angelina Jolie’s mother, Marcheline Bertrand, found herself raising her 2 children alone after splitting up from her husband, actor Jon Voight. Angelina said that Bertrand was a very gentle mother and she, in her turn, learned to treat her own kids the same way to follow her mama’s lead.

Sadly, Jolie was in her thirties when she lost her beloved mother. The actress opened up about it, saying, “I would give anything for her to be with me.” She added, “I talk to her often in my mind and try to think what she might say and how she might guide me.”

Do you think that being raised by a single mother creates an even stronger bond between the mother and child?