An incredibly heartwarming photo showing six generations of women from the same family has gone viral recently as it captured the attention of a large number of people.
At the top end of the age scale is 99-year-old MaeDell Taylor Hawkins who is holding her seven-month-old great-great-great-granddaughter Zhavia Whitaker in her arms while the rest of the women, including MaeDell’s daughter, Frances Snow, 77, granddaughter Gracie Snow Howell, great-granddaughter Jacqueline Ledford, 29, and great-great-granddaughter Jaisline Wilson, 19, are posing behind them. Today, MaeDell has more than 620 grandchildren from her own daughters and their children’s children.
“I know it’s rare for six generations … it’s even rarer for all of them to be the same gender,” MaeDell’s granddaughter Howell, 58, told Good Morning America. “We’re all girls — girl power, as well.”
When they snapped the photo and shared it on the social media, none of them knew it would attract that much attention.
“We just kind of planned a day, and we just all met and grandma knew we were coming,” Howell, who now lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, said.
MaeDell got married back in 1940 when she was just 16 years old. Her husband was 50-year-old rail worker Bill Taylor who at the time had 10 children and needed someone to take care of them while he was at work. MaeDell took the role of a mother and went on to have 13 children on her own.
The family lived a very simple life as they lacked electricity, running water, and a stove, among the rest.
Getting married young was normal back in the day. Speaking of it, Howell said, “Now we don’t. We have children later in our life, so families are not that big. Having six generations is very, very rare to start with.”
The Kentucky matriarch now boasts a whopping 623 descendants, according to a family chart shared by her daughter-in-law, Janice Taylor. They include 106 grandchildren, 222 great-grandchildren, 234 great-great-grandchildren and 37 great-great-great-grandchildren.
“If everything goes well, the baby’s doing well, Grandma’s doing well – we’re all going to meet back in June and get another picture,” the family shared.
In the song “Trying Too Hard”, Katy Perry dons a completely see-through dress, igniting a heated debate
Katy Perry stole the spotlight at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards with a grand entrance that left attendees and viewers alike in awe. The acclaimed pop star flaunted a fashion-forward ensemble that defined daring elegance.
Her outfit was a fusion of audacious elements: a sleek black bralette paired with matching bottoms, all accentuated by a daring fishnet overlay. The ensemble was further embellished with a vibrant red ribbon that ran along the sides, injecting a bold splash of color into her look. Katy complemented this with oversized sunglasses, adding a final touch of chic flair to her ensemble.
Stepping onto the stage to present the prestigious Song of the Year award, Katy Perry opted for a striking combination: sleek black underwear coupled with attention-demanding thigh-high leather boots that featured towering heels.
The judge of ‘American Idol’ styled her hair in soft, flowing waves, perfectly complemented by muted, matte lipstick and impeccably applied dark, smoky eyeliner. The result was an effortlessly elegant appearance that captivated the audience and photographers alike.
While Katy Perry received praise from many for her fearless fashion choices, not everyone was in agreement. One observer remarked: “Seems like she’s trying too hard…” Another critiqued: “There’s a way to exude sex appeal while maintaining class, but this misses the mark”.
Throughout the year, Katy has consistently pushed boundaries with her fashion statements, and her latest red carpet appearance has undeniably sparked widespread online conversation. Her ability to command attention and set trends continues to solidify her status as a style icon in the music industry.
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