The octuplets of Octomom turn 16 – here’s what their lives are like now.

Stepping Away From the Spotlight

By 2013, worn down by persistent media scrutiny, public opinion, and pressure, Suleman made a decisive choice: she stepped away from being a public figure.

Rather than constantly defend her decisions and fight negative narratives, she chose a quieter life focused on her children’s privacy and stability.

For more than a decade after leaving the spotlight, updates about Suleman and her family were rare, consisting mostly of occasional social media posts and brief news stories.

She raised her children out of the glare of tabloid headlines and redirected her energy toward building a life that prioritized stability and privacy.

Life Today: Family, Values, and New Opportunities

As of 2025, the octuplets are 16 years old, a milestone that Suleman celebrated publicly.

On January 26, 2025, she posted a heartfelt message on Instagram honoring each of them by name: “Happy Sweet 16th birthday to Noah, Isaiah, Nariyah, Maliyah, Jeremiah, Josiah, Jonah, and Makai!” She went on to express deep love and gratitude, saying her children were “loved, valued, and appreciated more than words can express” and emphasizing her belief that God has “great plans for each and every one of you.”

Suleman has since returned to the public eye on her own terms, sharing reflections on her life and raising her family through new projects.

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