Where Are Octomom’s Kids Now? A Look at Natalie Suleman’s Family in 2025

 

Where Are Octomom’s Kids Now? A Look at Natalie Suleman’s Family in 2025

It’s been 16 years since Natalie "Nadya" Suleman, famously dubbed "Octomom," made headlines around the world by giving birth to the first surviving octuplets in January 2009. At the time, she was already a single mother to six children, bringing her total to an astonishing 14 kids—all conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF). After years of intense media scrutiny, public backlash, and personal struggles, Suleman and her family retreated from the spotlight in 2013 to focus on privacy and normalcy. But now, in March 2025, they’re stepping back into the public eye with two new Lifetime projects: the biopic I Was Octomom, which premiered on March 8, and the docuseries Confessions of Octomom, which debuted on March 10. Here’s the latest on where Octomom’s kids are now and what this family of 14 (plus one grandbaby!) is up to today.

A Family Ready to Tell Their Story

Natalie Suleman, now 49, has spent the last decade raising her brood in relative obscurity in Orange County, California. She’s a mom to Elijah (born 2001), Amerah (2002), Joshua (2003), Aidan (2005), and twins Caleb and Calyssa (2006), along with her octuplets—Noah, Maliyah, Isaiah, Nariyah, Jonah, Makai, Josiah, and Jeremiah—all born in 2009. The octuplets turned 16 in January 2025, a milestone that seems to have prompted Suleman to reflect on her journey and share her side of the story.

In recent interviews tied to the Lifetime releases, Suleman told People that she’s excited to finally set the record straight after years of what she calls “false narratives.” She said, “Our mom would finally be able to say her side of the story because I feel like it was very unfair how she was terrorized and hated for just being a mother,” according to her daughter Nariyah. The family has faced death threats, media harassment, and invasive scrutiny—experiences that shaped their decision to stay private for so long. Now, with her kids older and more independent, Suleman feels safe to speak out.

The Octuplets at 16: Strict Rules, Vegan Diets, and No Smartphones

The octuplets—Noah, Maliyah, Isaiah, Nariyah, Jonah, Makai, Josiah, and Jeremiah—are now teenagers navigating high school life under their mom’s famously strict parenting style. Suleman, a former child and adolescent development major, runs what she calls a “tight ship.” In a New York Post feature published on March 9, 2025, she revealed that her 16-year-olds are banned from having smartphones or social media accounts—an “old-school” approach she credits with keeping them grounded. “I don’t want them exposed to the chaos of the online world yet,” she explained.

All eight octuplets are also vegan, a lifestyle choice they adopted as a family. Suleman told People that this decision reflects her focus on raising healthy, balanced kids. Despite living in a modest three-bedroom apartment with 11 of her children (some of the older ones have moved out or are in college), she’s managed to maintain order and instill values of humility and kindness. “All of my kids are just very humble, grounded, kind people with good hearts,” she said in an interview with Page Six.

The Older Kids: Jobs, College, and Supporting the Family

Suleman’s six older children are now in their late teens and early 20s, carving out their own paths. Elijah (23), Amerah (22), and Joshua (21) are pursuing college and working jobs, showcasing what Suleman describes as an “incredible work ethic” in a TMZ Live appearance on March 7. Aidan (19), who has autism, requires full-time care, a responsibility Suleman has taken on with pride. The twins, Caleb and Calyssa (18), are also finding their footing as young adults.

Amerah, Suleman’s first daughter, reflected on the chaos of the octuplets’ birth in a New York Times interview: “Most of my friends don’t know about the eight. When they were born, I was in elementary school. I would get questions about everything.” Now, she’s part of a family effort to reclaim their narrative, appearing alongside her siblings in the Lifetime projects.

A Grandmother at 49

Adding a new layer to the Suleman saga, Natalie became a grandmother in 2024 when one of her older children welcomed a baby. She celebrated six months as a “glamma” in a People post earlier this year, calling it “one of the greatest blessings.” The identity of the parent hasn’t been publicly disclosed, but the arrival of a grandbaby underscores how much time has passed since the octuplets’ headline-making debut.

Life Behind Closed Doors: Struggles and Resilience

The latest news also sheds light on the family’s living situation and financial realities. Suleman revealed to Yahoo on March 7 that she and 11 of her kids share a three-bedroom apartment in Orange County, a home made possible by the generosity of a fellow churchgoer. Over the years, she’s been candid about her financial struggles, admitting to People that she turned to adult films, nude photo shoots, and exotic dancing to provide for her kids. “I did whatever I needed to do,” she said, defending her choices amid past criticism.

Suleman also expressed regret over not suing her fertility doctor, Michael Kamrava, who implanted 12 embryos during her IVF procedure (far exceeding standard practice). “I could’ve made millions,” she told Page Six on March 5, reflecting on how the controversy—and her decision to protect him—upended her life. Kamrava’s medical license was revoked in 2011, but Suleman still credits his “innovative technique” for her children’s existence.

What’s Next for the Suleman Family?

With I Was Octomom and Confessions of Octomom airing this weekend, the Suleman family is poised for a fresh wave of attention. The biopic dramatizes Natalie’s journey, while the docuseries offers an intimate look at their lives today, including the octuplets’ perspectives and even the first appearance of the anonymous sperm donor used for all 14 kids. Suleman told The View on March 7 that her decision to have more kids as a single mom of six was “beyond irresponsible,” but she’s focused on the present: raising her teens, supporting Aidan, and embracing her role as a grandmother.

For a family once vilified as a tabloid spectacle, this latest chapter feels like a redemption arc. As Nariyah put it, “We’re a loving family, and we’re there for each other.” After years of hiding from the spotlight, Octomom’s kids are now stepping forward—humble, grounded, and ready to show the world who they really are.

Stay tuned for more updates as the Lifetime specials unfold!