Celebrity mothers often credited as the force behind their famous children, lead lives that are less ordinary.

Mothers as the silent support system of children is something that is unquestionable. When it comes to celebrities this is no different. However, these mom’s also have a life that is their own.

Maye Musk (Elon Musk’s mother)

At 73, Maye, is a millionaire dietitian, CoverGirl ambassador and bestselling author. Her career started as a finalist for Miss South Africa at 21 and she raised three children with her former husband before she moved to Canada.

Jacklyn Bezos (Jeff Bezos’s mother)

When Jeff and Mark Bezos took their flight to space, they were pictured sending a message to their mom. When they returned to Earth, Jeff immediately hugged his mother and gifted her with a feather necklace he wore onboard the flight.

Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro (Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother)

Dolores Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, now 66 has stayed largely out of the limelight till she released her candid autobiography called ‘Mother Courage’.

Kokilaben (Mukesh Ambani’s mother)

The Ambani matriarch, at 87, still commands a strong respect and standing in her family and lives with Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita in their sprawling family home Antilia.

Hiroo Johar (Karan Johar’s mother)

At 78, Hiroo Yash Johar is a film producer and has worked on films like Sooryavanshi, Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship and more recently the upcoming trilogy Brahmastra.

Read the full story that first appeared in Deccan Chronicle dated Dec 22, 2021 here: