Kate Gosselin is wishing she could turn back time.
The former star of “Jon & Kate Plus 8” looked back on the days of raising twins Cara and Mady, both aged 24, along with the 21-year-old sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel. She posted nostalgic photos of her children, not long after Collin wrote an emotional note to his separated siblings.
Kate began her TikTok video on August 11 by sharing a background story about the upcoming photos. She explained, ‘I’d like to start off by sharing a tale related to these pictures I’m going to display.’ The photos depicted her children when they were younger, and she noted, ‘These images date back to 2010, making the kids six years old at the time. Maddy and Cara would have been nine years old then.’
For a number of years, the lives of the Gosselin children were frequently featured on their parents’ TLC program, which first aired in 2007. The show continued to run, even following Jon and Kate’s high-profile divorce in 2009. Later renamed Kate Plus 8, it remained on air until 2017.
Kate asked, “Remember Deanna, our friend who does makeup? She visited us during a summer morning and we thought it would be fun for her to apply makeup on the girls while giving the boys fake mustaches and beards.
Indeed, they carried out just that on the patio of their Pennsylvania residence, and luckily for us, Kate managed to capture those charming moments in photographs, which she still possesses.
The 50-year-old exclaimed, ‘These photos are absolutely priceless!’ I’d completely forgotten about them until recently. Discovering them the other day has left me eager to show them off because the kids are thrilled with the outcome and they’re adorable! It was such a delightful, goofy summer project we worked on together. I had completely forgotten about it.
“I hope you enjoy these pictures,” she added. “They’re really cute. I wish I could go back.”
As a lifestyle enthusiast reflecting on my personal experiences, I find myself in a similar situation to Collin. Living with my father and sister while maintaining distance from my mother and the rest of my siblings, I too have had mixed feelings about our shared past. While there were certainly moments of joy, I can’t help but recall that not all memories were as positive as I might have once believed.
In this old family photograph I shared on TikTok, I penned down my thoughts: ‘Made for camaraderie, we against the world.’ Now, life has me navigating alone, and each day I can’t help but wonder about the paths our lives might have taken together.
Due to how he recalled it, his and his siblings’ early years were frequently marked by their parents’ accusations of infidelity, contentious custody disputes, and strained relationships.
Despite being separated and made to compete,” Colin wrote in the caption. “Even with all their wealth and recognition, what about allowing children to simply enjoy their childhood?
Indeed, as far back as 2023, he attributed their strained family relationship to his mother. He asserted that she had created a social divide between them by sending him to a boarding school for children with behavioral problems in 2016, a decision she justified as doctor’s advice. However, his father intervened and took him out of that school two years later.
Although it didn’t happen, Colin deeply misses the potential bond he could have shared with his seven siblings.
He continued by expressing, ‘My affection for them surpasses everything.’ He lamented, ‘Tears have often fallen from me in private moments, reflecting on the experiences we might have had together. My heart says, ‘I love you all…”
For more of the Gosselin family through the years, keep reading…
The sextuplets Hannah, Collin, Alexis, Aaden, Leah, and Joel all celebrated their 21st birthdays on May 10, 2025, and Kate posted pictures from the festivities involving the last four.
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On May 10, 2025, sextuplets Hannah, Collin, Alexis, Aaden, Leah, and Joel turned 21 years old. Kate shared images from the birthday celebration of the latter four.
Hannah celebrated her birthday with her dad and his fiancée Stephanie Lebo.
On Mother’s Day in 2024, exactly two days after their sextuplets reached the age of 20, Kate paid tribute to the four who had grown up with her: Alexis, Aaden, Joel, and Leah.
She posted on Instagram, “No longer any teens here! Celebrating my cherished ones turning 20! Happy birthday, my forever young ones! I love you!” accompanied by the hashtags “#TwentyYearsOld” and “#StillMyPICKLE”.
Hannah shared new pics of herself on her and the other sextuplet’s 20th birthday.
On to the next chapter! The sextuplet graduated from high school in 2023.
Jon recently posted a photo showcasing Collin and Hannah, the sextuplets, as they graduated from high school in the year 2023. This milestone occurred several years after they had relocated to live with him.
Kate appeared with twin Mady and Cara in New York City in this 2019 pic.
In a post on Instagram in 2022, Jon wished you a happy 18th birthday with the words: ‘It’s your birthday and we’re going to shout it out! I love you. Love, Dad.’
After an entire day filled with festivities, our grand #15 celebration is slowly drawing to a close. The celebrations started bright and early at 6:30 am before school, followed by numerous other events throughout the day! I’m incredibly grateful for my children – it’s hard to believe they are already fifteen! Every day, I am astounded by their growth and development as they approach adulthood. I couldn’t be prouder of the wonderful qualities they have demonstrated.”
“Our 15-themed celebration has finally begun to wind down after a full day of celebrations, starting early at 6:30 am before school. I can’t help but feel thankful for my children – it’s remarkable how they have grown and are now fifteen! Each day, I marvel at their development as they edge closer to adulthood. I couldn’t be more proud of the positive qualities I’ve seen emerge in them.
2018 saw this moment for Kate, feeling as though her children’s education had never truly concluded, and here they are again, back at school! #SeniorYear #EighthGrade #ProudMom (paraphrased)
On Instagram, Jon Gosselin celebrated his children Hannah, Collin, Alexis, Aaden, Joel, and Leah turning 15. ‘Wow, I can’t believe you’re fifteen already!’ he exclaimed as he posed with Hannah and Collin. ‘I adore each of you immensely. May today be the best day of your year so far, and I hope you have a fantastic birthday weekend! All my love, Dad.’
In a post shared in 2018, Kate expressed her astonishment when her “precious daughters” reminded her that they were only 12 days away from turning 14. When Leah questioned whether she might be turning 11 or 12 instead, Kate reassured her that she was correct about their age. Despite their growing up, they will always remain her babies and she adores them deeply.
I’m utterly astounded! It’s hard to wrap my mind around it, but the sextuplets just turned 13! Can you believe it, Kate Gosselin posted on Instagram as she celebrated this milestone birthday with them.
Rewind to 2014 whenKate and her children found themselves visiting Alaska.
In 2014, Kate took her identical daughters, Cara Gosselin and Mady Gosselin, on a visit to New York City, which included a stay at the Manhattan Hotel.
Kate Gosselin shared a heartwarming throwback photo on Instagram, reminiscing about Christmas Eve 2010. In the picture, her six children are beaming with excitement for Christmas. The caption reads, ‘Look at those precious smiles! They melt my heart! #My8ReasonsToKeepOnKeepingOn #NoMatterWhat #TrueLoveX8.'”
The paraphrase aims to maintain the original meaning and tone while using more natural and easy-to-read language. It also attempts to incorporate some of the hashtags used in the original post for context.
In October 2007, Jon and Kate Gosselin organized a family outing to New York City with their eight children. Their first destination was the popular morning talk show, NBC’s “The Today Show.
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