Barbara Walters announced her retirement in 2014. Her adoptive daughter vowed to look after her if her mother had Alzheimer’s. Barbara is now a recluse, living alone in her New York apartment. And, according to her coworkers, she’s doing fantastic.
Barbara Walters, one of the most well-known journalists, revealed details about her connection with her adopted daughter, Jacqueline Dena Guber. The TV personality said that she and her spouse had decided on adoption after she had three miscarriages.
When they were having supper with another couple, their chance presented itself. The other married couple remarked over dinner that they wanted to adopt a boy because they had a girl with blonde hair and blue eyes. They stated that they preferred the boy over the female, and Walters seized the opportunity.
She stated that the Pope and Queen Elizabeth II remained on her wish list.
Walters wanted to raise her kid away from the spotlight, and Guber preferred to be out of it in any case. It was impossible for her to stay entirely unknown with such a renowned mother, which she found exceedingly challenging. “She just doesn’t enjoy being a star,” Walters explained.
When she announced the birth of her child, people expressed surprise, stating they had thought she was pregnant. She kept to her narrative, claiming everyone named Guber was her biological kid, but she never informed her daughter of the deception. Walters explained her adoption as soon as she could.
“I was so preoccupied with my profession. It’s an age-old issue. And, you know, are you going to say on your deathbed, “I wish I spent more time at the office?” No. You’ll remark, “I wish I spent more time with my family,” and I agree. “I regret not spending more time with Jackie.”
She also stated that she was never good at marriage. She explored several explanations for this, including that her profession was frequently too important or that she was difficult to get along with. In the end, she discovered that she fared better on her own and was less lonely.
The journalist icon chose to take a break from work in 2014 to spend more time with her kid. Despite the fact that she resigned, she indicated that she’d love to take up the mantle again in a few rare circumstances. She stated that the Pope and Queen Elizabeth II remained on her wish list.
Despite the rare instances in which she would return to journalism, she stated that she desired a long sabbatical and that the chances of her comeback were slim. When she stepped down as host of “The View,” she stayed on as a co-executive producer for a while and spent her free time doing things she never had time for while working.
When questioned about the value of love in leading a happy life, Walters said, “Probably the most essential thing you could have, and it’s not necessarily romantic love.” Walters was married several times during her life, but her daughter was the only person she always had with her.
According to sources, the journalistic titan is suffering from increased disorientation and forgetfulness, and she remains indoors out of dread of falling and ruining things. However, according to Walters’ representative, the elderly actress is in good health.
Despite her age and obvious health concerns, Walters has a strong support network and her daughter’s unwavering devotion. In an interview, the TV celebrity said that her daughter promised to take care of her when she became too old.
