Selena Gomez to Justin Bieber: Celebrities who owe it all to their single moms

Some most famous celebrities often share the sacrifices made by their single moms who raised them all alone bearing the responsibilities of both father and mother. 

These strong women do deserve some appreciation and praises for their unconditional love and support.

Here are some of the famous faces who are really proud of their single mothers:

Kanye West:

When Kanye West’s mother Donda West divorced his father the singer was just three years old and raised him on her own. Their bond had strongest influences on his life and music.

Kanye also honored his strong mother via songs like Hey Mama and Only One.

In an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Kanye reflected on her guidance, saying, “She really supported me, and she always wanted me to be the best that I could be and not get hung up on the small things.”

Selena Gomez:

Selena Gomez’s mom, Mandy Teefey, had her at just 16 years old. After her parents split when she was 5, Gomez saw the sacrifices her mom made.

In an interview with E! News, she said, “My mom gave up everything for me and had, like, three jobs. She supported me, sacrificed her life for me.”

Justin Bieber:

Justin Bieber was raised by his single mom Pattie Mallette, who had him at just 17. The iconic singer has always spoken openly about her sacrifices.

Moreover, in 2012, he released Turn Into You in her honor.

Speaking with MTV News, Bieber shared, “She had me at, like, the age I am now … just the struggles she went through and how brave she was, and I think the world needed to know that.”

The lyrics reflect his admiration, “You worked two jobs to keep a roof up over our heads … I admire you for the strength you instilled in me.”

Demi Lovato:

Demi Lovato’s mom, Dianna De La Garza divorced her husband when the singer was only 2 due to his struggles with substance abuse and violent behavior.

She raised Demi and her sisters alone, a journey she opened up about in her 2013 memoir Falling With Wings, in which she shared that “Starting over as a single mom was hard. But I finally felt free.”

The former Disney star, wrote the foreword for her mom’s book and praised her strength, “I’m so proud of my mom for achieving something she’s always wanted to do — tell her story. She’s resilient, inspiring, and strong. Because of her journey and strength to overcome the obstacles that she’s faced in her life, she is my hero.”

Julia Roberts:

Julia Roberts grew up with her mother Betty Lou Bredemus after her parents’ divorce.

In a 2017 interview with People, the Oscar-winning actress recalled, My mom worked a full-time job and raised three girls pretty much on her own. My brother [actor Eric Roberts] is older, so he was gone and out of the house. She never showed the strain of it.”

Sean “Diddy” Combs:

Sean “Diddy” Combs lost his father at a very young age and he was raised by his mother Janice. The rapper has often praised her unwavering love and commitment.

On VH1’s Dear Mama, he shared, “She sacrificed everything to make sure that we were well taken care of and that we received the best possible education. She taught me to believe in myself and trust in my dreams.”

Jay-Z:

Jay-Z’s father abandoned his family, leaving his mom Gloria Carter to raise him and his siblings alone.

In 2009, he told Oprah, “She worked two jobs and did whatever she had to do for us.”

He added, “My mom always taught me … whatever you put into something is what you’re going to get out of it. I had to fully let go of what I was doing before for the music to be successful. That was a leap of faith for me.”