Kate Gosselin and her former husband, Jon, have always stood out for their unusual family structure. They are parents to eight children, a set of twins and sextuplets, and through the reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8, which ran from 2007 to 2017, gave viewers a close look at the challenges and joys of raising such a large family.
After the couple separated in 2009, the series continued under the title Kate Plus 8, focusing on Kate and her journey with the children. Now, years after the show has ended, the family recently came together to celebrate a milestone that reminded fans just how fast time has flown.
Kate Gosselin’s children recently celebrated their 21st birthdays
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On Saturday, May 10, Kate shared a personal update on Instagram, marking the 21st birthdays of her sextuplets: Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel. In the post, she included photos from a dinner outing where she posed with Alexis, Leah, Joel, and Aaden. Additional images featured the group enjoying themselves, with Alexis and Leah snapping a cheerful selfie and a birthday cake decorated in bright gummy letters.
The post sparked emotional reactions from long-time fans who remembered the children as toddlers on the show. One person reflected on how tiny Alexis once was and expressed joy at seeing them happy and grown, while another shared how watching the family on TV had always felt special.
Jon Gosselin posted a different celebration for Hannah’s birthday
Jon Gosselin celebrated the occasion in his own way. On the same day, he shared a moment on Instagram Stories showing him toasting with someone believed to be his daughter, Hannah, at Fig & Barrel. His girlfriend, Stephanie Lebo, joined them for the evening and also posted several playful clips from the celebration.
Stephanie uploaded a video that showed Hannah using a filter that made her appear older while sipping on a drink, adding a lighthearted caption calling her an old lady. Another video captured the two sharing gummy snacks and toasting again, with Stephanie adding a warm message wishing Hannah a happy birthday.