TV star Myleene Klass has posted an emotional statement about being a single mum after her daughter Ava graduated from high school – and she shared a series of sweet snaps to mark the occasion
Musician and television personality Myleene Klass has posted a heartfelt message about her experience as a single mother, marking the occasion of her daughter Ava’s high school graduation.
Myleene, 47, became a single parent following her separation from ex-husband Graham Quinn in 2013. The couple, who were married for two years, have daughters Ava, 17, and Hero, 13, together.
The Loose Women panellist also has a son, Apollo, with her current partner, Simon Motson, who himself has two children from a previous relationship.
The former Hear’Say singer took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter’s academic achievement, sharing a photo of herself and her lookalike daughter dressed up for the special occasion.
The ITV star also posted several other images of her daughter, including clips from her graduation and a snapshot of her as a young girl, reports the Mirror.
In the caption, Myleene wrote: “My daughter Ava has finally graduated high school.
“I haven’t cried so much in ages. It’s because I know our journey. And because of this, I wanted to acknowledge today in particular, the single Mamas (I know there are single dads but I can only speak from my own experience).”
She continued: “Like you, there were days bringing up Ava (and Hero) where it felt the world was fighting against us and I was very much on my own. We have an amazing community around us but as a single mum when they were so young, the fear, the loneliness, the decision making, the mental load before everything else is considered, can really overwhelm.
“There were people who wanted to see me fail and to them as well as the majority who wanted to see us win, thank you for spurring me on.”
Furthering her statement, she expressed: “Today is recognition of what we have achieved, I had no intention of failing my children. Ava, I have single handedly grafted so that you might have the best I could give you and you have in turn risen up and grabbed everything with gusto, determination and resilience. You are fiesty, fearless and stronger than I could have ever imagined yet soft, loving and kind in equal measure.
“In the days I wondered where I would get the strength, it came from my girls. When they worry about me and how much I take on, I remind them, I’m forged from the fire. Single Mamas, I see you and so do our babies. Well done, keep on keeping on x.”
Wrapping up, Myleene stated: “And to my eldest daughter, my Ava bear, my day one, my forever love, thank you for choosing me to be your Mama.”
Myleene penned a heartfelt message to her daughter Ava, who has just graduated, saying: “You are talented, smart, intuitive and an exceptional human being. My sun rises and sets with you. Go out and see the world on your terms baby girl. Just remember to come home every once in a while to tell Mama all about it. X. Klass of 2025, Dismissed.”
The post garnered over 16,000 likes, including one from her Loose Women colleague Christine Lampard. Fellow celebrities also expressed their support in the comments section.
Amanda Holden, a Britain’s Got Talent judge, wrote: “Oh darling. This made me cry.”
Lisa Snowdon, a TV presenter, posted crying and love heart emojis, while Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards congratulated Ava, saying: “Congratulations beautiful talented Ava!”.
Fans also praised Myleene, with one commenting: “Myleene you are a powerhouse of woman and one amazing mama never forget that.”
This comes after Myleene recently shared a terrifying experience involving her younger daughter Hero, who turned blue and collapsed due to choking, on the We’re Not Getting Any Younger podcast.
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