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Dec 26, 2022 · Taylor Dayne is a single mother of two: Levi and Astaria, and also a chart-topping musician. Her twins were born in unconventional circumstances due to her health issues.
- Congrats on The Book! What Inspired You to Come Up with That Title?
- What Were Some of The Biggest Changes in Your Life?
- Did You Get Any Career Advice from Her Or Any Other Famous Divas Along The Way?
- When Did You First Know That You Had Such An Incredible, Powerful Voice?
- Wow. Does The Surgery Still Affect You?
- How Did Becoming A Mother Change You?
- How so?
- What Are You Like as A Mom?
- What’s Been Your Greatest Life Lesson?
- How Have You Managed to Withstand All of Life’S Challenges?
Because calling it The Songbird or The Voicewouldn’t be so authentic. What’s in the pages is my journey from a little girl to a strong, self-respecting woman in her 50s. I talk about gaining my self-respect and understanding what beauty and happiness really is.
The song was a phenomenon in Europe, so I was asked to open for Michael Jackson on tour there. Then his manager said, “I’m going to manage you.” And being a labelmate to Whitney Houstonwas daunting but extraordinary. She would say to me, “God, I love you. You’re the voice.” It was an amazing feeling.
Oh yeah, especially Cyndi Lauper. Touring with her taught me a lot — she doesn’t hold back. Cyndi said, “Taylor, I’m out in front of the audience listening to your sound guy and he sucks! From now on you’re going to make sure about this!” So now I always do.
The moment my dad gave me a transistor radio when I was 4 or 5, I was singing along with it! I had my first solo in kindergarten, and they put me in with the glee club. So I was absolutely starving to be heard.
It’s been a very physically painful part of my life. I don’t even know if I really could have carried a baby to full term. I was really considering adoption, so when the opportunity came for a surrogate, I was like, “Really? I could have my own child with my own eggs, but someone else could carry it?”
I feel responsible — and more than that, I feel capable. I just wanted one child, and God was like, “You’re getting two!” I called my brother and said, “If it’s triplets, you’re taking one!” But it was never a dull moment, and nothing ever felt more right than being their mom.
They took that … I hate to say loneliness … but before I had them I thought, Is this it? If this is all it is, then I don’t know what I worked my whole life for! I don’t know why I thought fame was going to fill the void, because it didn’t. My children have taught me how to love.
I am definitely very fun, but I was raised in New York with Jewish parents, and what comes first is work, studying and making sure your grades are on point. There is only one me, so I’m a drill sergeant when I have to be. But I do think they understand the tongue-in-cheek aspects of who I am.
Sometimes we feel that every move we make is going to be our last, but you’re going to stay creative and stay relevant. If you stand around long enough, you can have moments of sitting down and enjoying the accolades. You have to physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally stay fit.
It’s been a challenge through every decade. My 30s were emotional, wanting to be a mom and to be married, then on to my 40s and now in my 50s, menopause! I can go on and on! But each decade has had different breakthroughs. I’ve never been more excited or felt better. For more on Taylor Dayne, pick up the latest issue of Closer Weekly, on newsstands...
Dec 29, 2022 · Taylor Dayne’s twins Astaria and Levi have graduated high school in Los Angeles in 2020. During a recent Australian TV interview reposted to Facebook Watch, Taylor expressed a lot of pride about her kids.
Taylor Dayne (born Leslie Wunderman; March 7, 1962) is an American singer. She rose to fame in 1987 after her debut single "Tell It to My Heart". Dayne achieved six additional U.S. top-10 singles, including "Love Will Lead You Back", "With Every Beat of My Heart", "Prove Your Love", and "I'll Always Love You".
Feb 19, 2009 · With no regrets of having embarked on the journey of motherhood flying solo, Taylor supports and understands fellow mamas of twins, including actors Rebecca Romijn and her husband Jerry O’Connell.
Oct 5, 2007 · Taylor became a mom to the twins five years ago via surrogate and the 45-year-old has no regrets.
Jul 25, 2019 · Is Taylor Dayne married and does she have any children? Taylor has never married, but she is the mother of two children: Astaria and Levi. Taylor Dayne now: What is she up to today?
