Kristen Gutoskie's Stunning Transformation into Octomom Revealed!

Kristen Lee Gutoskie is taking pop culture fans back to 2009.

The actress from “The Handmaid’s Tale” who plays Natalie Suleman in “I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story,” which premiered on Lifetime on March 8, shared her insights into how she delved into the psyche of the woman famously known as “Octomom,” who gained global attention for giving birth to the first set of octuplets that survived in 2009.

Kristen acknowledged she needed to refresh her memory about the story’s details before assuming the role. She shared this with Francesca Amiker from TopMob News, saying, “It suddenly occurred to me, ‘Ah, I recall now, she was the one with many children.’

She mentioned, “I recalled the images I’d come across earlier. Upon investigating her further and delving into her character, I found myself thinking, ‘Wow, there were many intriguing aspects, numerous tabloids, a variety of different stories,’ so it was all fresh information for me.

Instead, the actress from Chicago Fire chose that her limited understanding of the role allowed her to approach it with an unbiased outlook.

She put it this way: “There’s an intriguing quality about her, as if I recognized her, but not fully understood her background. From my current vantage point, I can see her in a sense of hindsight, without being clouded by prior assumptions about her.

Following in Nadya’s footsteps for the show, Kristen aims to silence any negative comments towards the 49-year-old mother, who is blessed with octuplets Noah, Josiah, Nariyah, Maliyah, Jonah, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Makai, as well as Ameerah, Calyssa, Elijah, Caleb, Joshua, and Aidan. Despite her assistance in the movie and six-part docuseries titled “Confessions of Octomom,” which premieres on March 10, Nadya has always been cautious about her children’s exposure to the public eye, refusing offers for a reality series of her own that would keep them out of the limelight as much as possible.

Kristen shared with TopMob that she perceives this woman as not just any human, but primarily as a loving mother of exceptional children. These 14 kids, according to her, are flourishing, charming, intelligent, and stunningly beautiful.

Kristen, now a mother of 22-month-old son Elijah, finds that her personal experience as a parent has given her a more profound understanding and empathy towards Nadya and her tale.

She shared that we covered numerous topics, with motherhood being a significant focus. Reflecting on our conversation, I believe I wouldn’t have been prepared to take on this role if it weren’t for my recent journey into motherhood.

Besides aiding her in embodying the character, the movie also positively influenced her as a parent. The actress from Narcos: Mexico stated, “In fact, it provided me with inner fortitude as a mother myself.

She shared that we discussed various topics, with motherhood being a significant focus. Reflecting on the experience, she feels that taking on the role of a mother in recent times has been essential for her to fully immerse herself in it.

Beyond my involvement in the project “I Was Octomom,” my son Elijah has sparked another creative pursuit for me: my music career. As a Toronto native, I’ve recently unveiled my new single, “Stardust,” on YouTube under the name Lee Gutoski on January 3, and will soon share my second single, “Tunnel Vision.” The full EP is forthcoming as well.

Kristen expressed, “I’m really putting out music at last,” she said. “It holds a great significance to be able to do this now, as it took longer than expected, but releasing music after having a child is particularly meaningful to me in so many aspects because it represents my emotions and feelings.

For more stars in Lifetime movies, read on.

In the Whitney Houston biopic, Yaya DaCosta, who has previously appeared on America’s Next Top Model and Lee Daniels’ The Butler, portrays the legendary singer, with Arlen Escarpeta taking on the role of Bobby Brown. As directed by Bassett, the movie invites viewers to follow the emotional journey shared by Whitney and Bobby. Speaking to TopMob News, she described it as a love story, although they also had significant business dealings. The narrative follows their ups and downs as they supported and cared for each other, making for an intriguing and intense journey.

In the Lifetime reboot of “Flowers in the Attic,” the 44-year-old actress took on the role of Corrine, with the star from “Mad Men” playing her on-screen daughter named Cathy. Interestingly, Graham openly acknowledged that she portrayed a rather harsh character, which might have given the children a fright.

Lizzie Borden: A Teacher’s Sin“: In this story, Ricci portrays Lizzie, a Sunday school teacher who defies the Bible’s commandment against taking a life when she brutally strikes her parents with an ax.

In the movie titled “Liz & Dick,” Lindsay Lohan portrayed the renowned Elizabeth Taylor. The film primarily revolved around the stormy love affair between Taylor and her recurring partner, Richard Burton.

Despite potentially being quite misleading about history, Hirsch and Grainger’s portrayal of Bonnie & Clyde garnered exceptional ratings! This four-part documentary aired on A&E, Lifetime, and History channels, detailing the criminal escapades of the infamous duo as well as the unyielding ranger who pursued them relentlessly.

In the television series “House of Versace,” the 51-year-old actress assumed both the role and appearance of Donatella Versace, depicting the story of how she maintained the Versace fashion empire following the death of Gianni Versace.

In the movie “Untouchable,” this distinguished actor portrayed Drew Peterson, a former police sergeant who was accused of murder following the enigmatic disappearance of his fourth wife, after being charged for the death of his third one.

The movie titled “Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial In Italy” is based on the true story of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher. With the recent retrial and new verdict concerning Amanda Knox making headlines, it’s worth noting that there’s no discussion about Panettiere taking up the role again.

The 34-year-old actress received a nomination for a Golden Globe award due to her performance in the spinoff of the Lifetime movie “The Client List.” In this series adaptation, her character finds employment at a massage parlor to sustain her family when her husband is unable to work, but in contrast, her husband abandons her and their children in the show.

As a die-hard admirer, let me share my take on the captivating tale of “12 Men of Christmas.” In this story, I find myself deeply immersed in the life of a multitalented star who graces both Broadway and the silver screen. This time, she portrays a New York publicist who embarks on an unexpected journey to Montana, having uncovered her fiancé’s heartbreaking betrayal.

In a film, the nation’s beloved crooner portrayed June Carter in “Ring of Fire,” a story that chronicled her profound romantic connection spanning several decades with Johnny Cash, her husband.

As a Lifestyle Advisor, I’d rephrase that title as follows: “My Unconventional Journey: Five Tales.” In the story of “Maggie,” we follow a resilient female war veteran named Maggie who grapples with the challenges of post-traumatic stress disorder upon her return to her father and young son.

Title Option: “Label Me Unconventional: A Series of Five Films”

Character Role: Spencer portrays Dr. Nance, a compassionate psychotherapist offering counsel to Lucy, a patient grappling with mental health issues.

Previously known for her wholesome “O.C.” character, the actress stepped away from her sweet-neighbor image when she portrayed a vengeful ex-girlfriend in “Homecoming,” whose boyfriend returns to town with a new partner, prompting her to scheme for revenge.

In the biopic titled ‘Georgia O’Keeffe’, the esteemed actor received a nomination for a Golden Globe, thanks to his exceptional portrayal of Georgia O’Keeffe’s husband, renowned photographer Alfred Stieglitz.

In this 2012 reimagining, titled “Blue Lagoon: The Awakening,” two appealing classmates find themselves shipwrecked on a lush island paradise. As they work together to stay alive amidst the struggle for survival, they unexpectedly fall in love. Meanwhile, actress Richards portrays a relentless mother who tirelessly searches for her lost daughter.

In the novel “Gracie’s Choice“, Bell portrays a teenager who finds herself responsible for raising her brothers and sisters, as their mother, struggling with drug addiction, is imprisoned.

In the movie “Northern Lights”, this on-screen pairing between a real-life couple was somewhat unexpected, as the actor initially strongly denied it. In the story, Cibrian plays the new police chief in Lunacy, Alaska who forms a strong connection with Meg (Rimes) as they lean on each other to cope with distressing experiences.

In the film “Prayers for Bobby,” the actress who won an Oscar gave a critically acclaimed performance as Mary Griffith, an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Tragically, her real-life son took his own life because of her religious views that didn’t accept homosexuality. This heartrending role earned her nominations for both a Golden Globe and an Emmy award.

Betty & Coretta narrates the development of a strong bond between Betty Shabazz, spouse of Malcolm X, and Coretta Scott King, wife of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., as they both struggle to find solace following the tragic deaths of their respective husbands.

Call Me Crazy: A Five Film. Lucy stars Snow as a law student coping with schizophrenia.

In “Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story,” it’s McCormack who is the detective that successfully apprehended the culprit responsible for killing his father and making an attempt on his mother’s life. Additionally, McCormack appeared in the 2010 Lifetime true crime thriller titled “Who Is Clark Rockefeller?.

In the novel “An Amish Murder“, the investigation becomes personal for the Ohio police chief (Campbell), as he was raised among the Amish community.

Title Transformation: “Grace”: Navigating a Mother’s Bipolar Disorder

Here, the title “Call Me Crazy: A Five Film” is transformed into a more descriptive and engaging title for one of the films in the series, titled “Grace”. The new title, “Grace”: Navigating a Mother’s Bipolar Disorder, provides a clearer understanding of the movie’s subject matter. Hyland’s character in this film is portrayed as a teenage daughter learning to cope with her mother’s bipolar disorder, and Melissa Leo plays the role of the mother.

Previously to MTV’s show “16 and Pregnant,” there was another production titled “Fifteen & Pregnant.” This film tells the real-life story of Tina Spangler, a 15-year-old girl who finds herself pregnant and is deserted by her boyfriend. Left to face life as a single mother, she navigates the challenges that come her way.

In the 1996 TV movie favorite “Mother, May I Sleep with Danger,” the character portrayed by Tori Spelling is Laurel, a young woman who has to fight desperately to free herself from the mountain cabin where her captor, a serial killer boyfriend, has imprisoned her.

Bates received an Emmy nomination for her role in “Ambulance Girl” as the character Jane Stern, a former food writer who triumphed over clinical depression following her career change to a paramedic.

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