16-Year-Old actress Keisha Castle-Hughes pregnant with her first child.
Posted by Capri on October 6, 2006
Was Keisha banned from the Vatican premiere of her movie? You can read it here.
Keisha Castle-Hughes became the youngest Best Actress nominee in Oscar history when at the age of 13 she was nominated for Whale Rider. She has since acted in films like Star Wars: Episode III and can be seen as the virgin Mary in The Nativity Story coming out this year.
The actress and her 19-year-old boyfriend are expecting their first child together. They have been together for 3 years. She currently lives in New Zealand. . . . . .Source
Jo said
Ok, 1st to comment!!!
Im sorry but am I the only person who thinks this isnt toally ‘cute’ and ok???
I found out about this when a friend of mine sent me links to some stories on it – and 99% of the comments were saying how cute this is, how they are sooo happy for her ETC ETC
Now…dont get me wrong…I’m certainly not ‘not’ happy for her…
but lets not kid ourselves here folks…
She is 16!!!
Her b/friend is 19…there are legal issues involved for starters if you get my drift…
She is essentially a child having a child…at 16 she is simply not physically or emotionall mature enough to be having a child.
Oh and another thing I read on other sites posting this story….comments such as ‘Oh come on its ok…teens everywhere these days are having kids!’
My GOD women…are you serious?!?!
I mean yes this is a fact….but it doesnt make it socially acceptable or straightforward ‘ok’!!!
WHY do you think there are studies and shows and reports on teen pregnancy…because it is a ‘problem’, an ‘epidemic’…
Having said that, however…the fact is…Keisha is preggers now…so I say good luck to her.
She is financially secure and appears to be well supported with a long term loving b/friend.
All positive signs.
But PLEASE dont get caught up in all the hype surrounding this just cause she is a ‘celebrity’, and forget the serious issues here…
(Heres a final example…remeber the show ‘The Days’? This ony springs to mind as we had a rerun of it on last night…the young girl in that show is 17 and pregnant…and y’all saw the massive hoo-ha that that pregnancy caused!! And Keisha is YOUNGER than that even!)
Nuff’ said…
Mob said
Wow, that’s a crazy story, especially to be having your life played out in the news like this. I mean, if I were a parent, I’d be freaked out if that happened to my daughter, let alone having it covered by the news, and I’d really have to kick the guy’s ass, call it a protective alpha male reaction.
Yes, it can work, but it’s not an easy situation for anyone involved, so I have to say I agree with Jo above, and say no, it isn’t just a ‘cute’ news story.
Capri said
I think it’s sad. And why she wasn’t on the pill or a condom used is baffling since she, not him, is the one that has to think about her career. In her new movie she plays the Virgin Mary.
But the religious zealots out there might have a field day attacking her because she is so young. I don’t think anyone should have children until they can at least take care of themselves first.
Stace said
Christ, she’s been with the guy for 3 years, is a successful actress, so can afford to support a child, and is obviously looking forward to the birth. My mother had me at 17, and I’ve turned out alright, she has a great career and is still with my dad 18 years down the line.
There is nothing wrong with having kids when you’re young, as long as you can support them emotionally and financially, which Keisha can do. She’s been starring in films since she was 13, despite her age she’s not just some young kid anymore.
I am happy for them, and hope they have a beautiful, healthy baby.
Jolie said
Kids grow up fast enough without having babies at a young age. Maybe it was planned, maybe it wasn’t. I just hope they are happy and the baby is healthy.
kim said
she’s just too young. so teenage pregnancies are common and she’s a celebrity, but let’s not forget that it is still a bad thing. it’s terrible. she’s just 16. there IS something wrong with having a baby at a young age. like jo said, she is still a kid. i’m 18 and i know i’m still too young. i think her story is disturbing. i wonder what and where it all went wrong.
sammie said
Just Goes to show how quick everyone is to jump on the band wagon and start bagging keisha. Ever had a condom break? ever fallin preganant on the pill?? Ever been in the position of making “the decision”. grey area people. Its never that black and white, Im sure people would love to think that she was just being irresponsible but if you take into consideration that this may have literally been an accident then you may start to look at the whole situation with eyes open.
Tony L said
Ladies,
I have a question. What would be the age difference that you would tolerate for your teen daugther? My take on older teen boys who date younger teen girls are as follows.
1 – They are doing it for a chance at easy sex.
2 – They are too immature to handle girls their own age.
Let me know what you think. Thanks!
Laura Dale said
okay to be honest i think u guys are wrong… I’m 19 and i’m pregnant with my first baby, i’m married to a 32 year old! so what she’s 3 years younger then me… you can get married at 17!! and if she feels she is able to have a child then so be it! it’s not like she can’t support herself and she is mature enough, otherwise why would they put her in films in the first place? can’t we just be pleased for the girl? it’s one of the biggest things to happen in her life and she isn’t doing it alone. just give her a break… so what she’s 16 old enough in england to have legal sex so therfore old enought to face the consequences of her actions!
kim said
hold up! you’re asking us to be pleased with her? as in congrats and well done!?! no no, cant do it. lets just take a step back here and see that its not about her facing the consequences of her actions, its wtf is a 16 year old doing having sex regularly enough with 19 year old to get pregnant? where were the parents? what values does this girl have? attitude? those are the things id like to know. for me its less on what she did, its why.
stellar said
okay first off, she’s 16 which in NZ is legal to have sex. shes obviously (like it has been said) financially secure. She was 13 when she got nominated for an oscar! i mean to be that age and to deal with all of that you would have to be slightly more mature than most people your age. I hardly doubt that Bradley Hull has been with her for 3 years so that he could wait to have regular sex with her. they obviously love each other and have stuck together. I say congrats Keisha
Dyers said
Ok, for all you people – a lot of you don’t know what you are on about. She is 16 now.. she was not 16 when she got knocked up. 9 months people.. and she is just in the first trimester. I find it almost typical as NZ has a huge teen pregnancy rate. Furthermore when she was knocked up she was 15 and he was 19. Alarm bells ringing.
kim said
oh they’re ringing
Sabrina said
regular sex?? REGULAR????? Yes, ok, because you have to have an accumulation of sexual experience to become pregnant. I do NOT think so. You become pregnant during a one-time incident. At least I did! Regardless of her sexual history, I have to applaud her attempt to stand up and not hide it, or abort the pregnancy. She did herself a real favor in the light of the media by not hiding it.
Rhi said
People who scrutinise and criticise her life and personal choices are forgetting that 100 years ago girls were getting married at 13/14 sometimes even younger and would have multiple pregnancies by the time they were Keisha’s age.
It does appear that teen pregnancy is fast becoming an “epidemic” and a very worrying one at that.. the blame for this should be placed with the government and school system. Whether we want to acknowledge it or not TEENS ARE HAVING SEX and the age for this is increasingly becoming younger and younger. We need to educate our children. Show them that all actions have a consequence. The school system barely skims the surface of sexual education and starts too late. Our children need to be educated on abstinence, sexual health, the consequences of having sex and even childrearing & costs involved. Majority is the lower class – “poor” kids becoming pregnant and whilst I dont believe we should blame the governments baby bonus or parenting payments for this reason but rather ignorance as well as familiarity. Ignorance because they think that having a baby is easy money; they have no grasp on the reality of the costs involved in setting up for and raising a baby. Also a girl whos mother was in her teen years when having her first child is more likely to have her own baby in her teens, this is what she knows and it is acceptable to her and within her family/social environment.
Keisha appears to have her head on straight, growing up in the public eye has probably made her mature a lot faster than the average 16 year old. If she is happy then good for her. None of us know her personally and so should not condem her actions.
The problem here is teen pregnancy – not keisha’s individually; it is unfortunate for her that she is a public figure.
DeAnna said
What is going on here! We all know we have to make the best of all of life’s changes. Shes sixteen and havng a baby… so what! It was only just recently that having a child at sixteen became socially unexceptable. And most of the time it is frowned upon for lack of financial stability… and I think that Keisha is DEFINATELY financially capable of taking care of her child. It seems as if she is more prepared than someone twicew her age. According to female anatomy, some girls are physically capable of reproducing at age nine. To me its a relief… she waited 7 years. THere are 40 year old mothers on welfare who dont even know who there childrens fathers are! Age has nothing to do with readiness and responsabilty! At least she has a job!Shame on you people for putting her down! Say nothing more than “congratulations” to that poor girl! She has done well for herself.
DeAnna
Jess said
OK so you’ve established that she is financially capable (and possibly mature enough) of looking after a child, but what about her job? If she wants to keep acting, how’s the kid gonna grow up with his/her mum not there on a regular basis? At 16 life is just beginning, there’s SO much out there to do and while she’s seen and done a lot, I would say that’s just going to make her want to do even more then she already has, rather then satisfy her curiousity. Yes she’s been with her b/f 3 years, cool, good on her. But she’s 16… SOOO much changes from 16-20. Divorce/break ups are way too common now, and have a look at the effect they have on children in those situations.
Who knows if the pregnancy was accidental or intentional, and I agree, good on her for not having an abortion! That’s not what I’m getting at, but 16 is way too young to have a kid, it’s going to be TOTALLY life-changing for her, and at 16 I don’t believe you are mature enough to make a judgement call on if that’s what you really want – it isn’t something you can change if you realise you’ve made a mistake!!
At 16 you have your head’s in the cloud, especially if she’s been with her bf so long, love DOES blind you.
I say good luck to her cos she’s gonna need it.
Lauren said
In response to Laura Dale, being a movie star does not mean you are mature. Are we to read about Dakota Fanning’s impending due date next?
Think about your mindset and maturity when you were 16. And look at the way you were at 19. And then at where you are now. Just because a woman’s body is capable of reproducing doesn’t mean it should.
How is Keisha supposed to be a role model to youth? Just because she’s dated a boy three years older than her for three years, doesn’t mean they aren’t going to break up. What’s your longest relationship been?
And is she planning on finishing high school? Yes, high school. She’s 16 years old, for crying out loud. What with a blossoming movie career and a baby on the way, how will she have time to grow up herself, both physically, mentally, and emotionally. Doesn’t seem so intelligent to me. At least get your high school diploma. What if she isn’t cast in any more movies?
This isn’t thought out enough for a 16 year old for this to be right. The fact alone that a 16 year old is dating a 19 year old reeks of growing up too fast. Or at least pretending too.
starlight said
What about her job? What about her boyfriend’s job? Does she need to keep acting to support the child? And if she wants to keep acting, can’t the FATHER watch the child? Since when is it one person’s responsibility, last time I checked (or at least in this case) it took 2 people to have a child
Holly said
Oh come on, kids, let’s stop judging her for 2 seconds. I personally think she’s extremely brave for keeping the child. I know that I, for one, would not be in a position to do that. I would be a wreck. She knows that the media will cover it and that it will be hard and everything. She’s a hero for keeping the baby in my opinion. How do YOU know she isn’t mature enough to support a child? Honestly.
Todd said
How do YOU know she IS mature enough to support a child? same applies there young lady. Also, she is a horrible role model to young children around the world because of this. And it is Statuatory Rape. Case closed!
Emily said
Okay I think we can all agree on 3 things. She shouldn’t have had sex at such a young age. I mean 15, come on! She was barely into her high school acadmeic carrer. Next, while it wasn’t a wise choice that she made, she was still brave enough to go through with the pregnancy and keep her baby. She’s giving a deserving child a chance at life. And last no one can say that she’s a horrible role model because she’s showing kids he age that pegnancy isn’t the end of the world and life goes on. I just hope to God this whole thing wasn’t planned! If my 15 year old was planning on having a baby, i wouldn’t know what to do.
Sandy said
Someone better get the police involved quick, that no good boyfriend of hers is rapist!
Danielle said
I would not normally comment on such a thing, but some or most of you are cruel! Yes, she will face a lot of scrutiny and it will be difficult for her, but who are you to preach and scold her? You don’t know who she is personally, sure you know you’ve seen her in films, you know she’s an actress and you know she is sixteen. You don’t know her day to day life, you don’t know how responsible she really is or could be. Some people are so close minded. I am wishing nothing but the best for her. In the end it is HER choice and decision, she will raise the child the child will ber HER responsiblity and not yours. I don’t think she needs anything negative on your behalf. It’s sad that people assume the child is a mistake, YOU don’t know that for a fact and it isn’t any of your business. Prayers to Keisha and her family, wishing for a beautiful happy baby.
SAND said
UHH UHH the boy that got her pregnant should be put in jail -and the key taken away!!!—-What business did he, as a sixteen year old, have having a relationship with a thirteen year old? The whole thing is extremely disturbing. Those of you who think she’s financially secure and “mature” and therefore able to raise this child need your heads examined!!! This girl is still a kid!
Anonymous said
Call me old fashioned but celebrity or no celebrity this is all wrong. first of all I disagree with teenage sex. what IS that all about anyway? you’d think that getting an education would be foremost at that point in your life.
and i hardly think this was “planned” if it was planned and if these two stick together (which I hope they do) then there shouldn’t be a wedding! my point is that when you’re a teenager (unless you are extremely confident about having a long term relationship) getting pregnant with your boyfriend usually isn’t planned.
16. 16 is 10 + 6…does that sound weird? because that’s all I can think. I know mainstream media looooves promoting sex at such a young age but really i’m just sick and tired of it.
guest said
Call me old fashioned but celebrity or no celebrity this is all wrong. first of all I disagree with teenage sex. what IS that all about anyway? you’d think that getting an education would be foremost at that point in your life.
and i hardly think this was “planned” if it was planned and if these two stick together (which I hope they do) then there shouldn’t be a wedding! my point is that when you’re a teenager (unless you are extremely confident about having a long term relationship) getting pregnant with your boyfriend usually isn’t planned.
16. 16 is 10 + 6…does that sound weird? because that’s all I can think. I know mainstream media looooves promoting sex at such a young age but really i’m just sick and tired of it.
Teresa said
Ok.. first off let me get all of you mad at me by saying I had my now 2 month old Daughter at 17. I’m still 17 and my Fiancee is 18.. We’ve been engaged for a year and a half now.. and then, I’m going to go and say how those of you that are “old Fashioned” how old were your parents when they had you? and their parents before them? and before that? Are you aware that waiting to have sex has only recently jumped into being an up and demanding thing? Hell, where she Plays Virgin Mary in the film they were having children at YOUNGER than 16, 16 was considered old for a female in biblical times. My Grandmother had my father before she was 20, Her mother had her when she was 19, and had already had between 4 and 5 other children. My father had me between him being 18 and 20. If she’s financially ready, which we all know she is just based on her fame from Whale Rider. Then of course we know that Her Boyfriend and her Have been together for 3 consecutive years and we should all know with the level of media around them that it’s not an abusive relationship. If they’re willing to stick it out then who are we to condemn them for their choices? and you can say that I’m only saying this to defend my own stupid mistakes, and I’ll argue with you forever because she is not a mistake, whether or not she was planned, they are all beautiful gifts from God. Why do we condemn someone who is willing to keep and raise a child. Sure, they did it earlier than many of you would have liked, but what makes them any different from any of you who are willing to try and have enough patience to raise a child. Why would you condemn a “child” as you have called her, ANY child, for attempting to be a great parent? Things like that I don’t understand…
signed,
17withababy
Teresa said
And for Sandy who stated he is a rapist, the age of consent is 16, and you have no proof that they were engaged in any sexual affairs last year which would be the only year that it was illegal seeing as how the year before, he was under the age of 18, which makes them BOTH minors.
Anonymous said
well.. im 15 and wouldn’t dream of being pregnant right now. I dont think anyone who’s made a comment is condeming Keisha because she made a wise choice by keeping this baby. But she is just 16 and she started seriously dating someone at 13. I think she’s growing up too fast. If you are going to have sex at least use better precautions. Yes, I know accidents happen but thats not a good enough reason. If your “mature” enough to sleep with soemone then you most be “mature” to use effective protection at all times.
To all of you who are saying that people used to have babies at 12/13/14… SO WHAT. That was ages ago its not acceptable anymore and people should accept this. Teenage pregnancy is on the rise so because of this people think it’s ok because its so common but it’s NOT! I dont think Keisha is now a bad role model but i do think many people’s opinions of her have been permanently altered and she has no one to blame but herself.
She has got enough money to have a baby … but last time i checked money is not enough. As others has stated being nominated for an Oscar or being an actress does not by any means make you more mature. Some of you say she been through so much so that make her mature. But your wrong people have been through more than her. Going through tough times or growing up in front of millions may make you ACT mature but its doesn’t make you mature and it never will.
I think she could and should have waited a bit longer. There’s no rush. It’s great she’s in a stable relationship but she was 13 and he was 16 when it started which i find this quite weird. From my experiennce 16 year old boys dont go out with 13 year old girls for a relationship.
Putting our feelings aside i’m sure most of us wish her the best of luck and hope she’s happy.
Anon. said
well.. im 15 and wouldn’t dream of being pregnant right now. I dont think anyone who’s made a comment is condeming Keisha because she made a wise choice by keeping this baby. But she is just 16 and she started seriously dating someone at 13. I think she’s growing up too fast. If you are going to have sex at least use better precautions. Yes, I know accidents happen but thats not a good enough reason. If your “mature” enough to sleep with soemone then you most be “mature” to use effective protection at all times.
To all of you who are saying that people used to have babies at 12/13/14… SO WHAT. That was ages ago its not acceptable anymore and people should accept this. Teenage pregnancy is on the rise so because of this people think it’s ok because its so common but it’s NOT! I dont think Keisha is now a bad role model but i do think many people’s opinions of her have been permanently altered and she has no one to blame but herself.
She has got enough money to have a baby … but last time i checked money is not enough. As others has stated being nominated for an Oscar or being an actress does not by any means make you more mature. Some of you say she been through so much so that make her mature. But your wrong people have been through more than her. Going through tough times or growing up in front of millions may make you ACT mature but its doesn’t make you mature and it never will.
I think she could and should have waited a bit longer. There’s no rush. It’s great she’s in a stable relationship but she was 13 and he was 16 when it started which i find this quite weird. From my experiennce 16 year old boys dont go out with 13 year old girls for a relationship.
Putting our feelings aside i’m sure most of us wish her the best of luck and hope she’s happy.
J-Dog said
Jo said, “at 16 she is simply not physically or emotionall mature enough to be having a child.”
She’s clearly mature enough physically or else she wouldn’t be pregnant, right?
J-Dog
Teresa said
It isn’t JUST her age-she’s NOT married. She is immoral and so is her boyfriend.
People who used to have babies at 13 or 14 were almost always married and lifestyles were much different.
I am surprised that people who are interested in a movie about the birth of our Lord and Savior aren’t upset that these two were practicing immorality.
I am certain that the Lord had good reasons to tell us not to commit adultry or fornication-these two have clearly gone against that command and it is NOT sweet or lovely.
And to somehow compare this situation (Some news says “Life Imitating Art”) it to the Virgin Mary is sacreligious-Mary was unmarried but not immoral-She was misunderstood but carrying out the will of God. I am certain that this was not a Virgin Conception so it has no similarity to the Blessed Mother.
karah said
One thing nobody has considered is whether her body is physically mature enough to handle pregnancy and childbirth. A lot of girls’ bodies that age are not strong enough & I’ve nurses tell of having to lie across the young mother’s stomach to help push the baby out.
I wish them the best, but I would sure counsel folks to do otherwise & be extra careful not to get pregnant at that age.
Anonymous said
It’s not okay to have a baby at 16 just because you’re financially stable. She’s an actress in the public eye, and whether she wants to or not she’s going to give young girls out there the impression that is okay to have sex and get pregnant at the age of 16. It doesn’t matter if she’s “mature” and “responsible” – she’s 16! She’s obviously not that mature and responsible if she ended up pregnant; yes, accidents happen, but most of those times the accidents happen to young people who just aren’t careful enough.
That said, I wish her all the best and hope everything turns out well.
Watcher of Ignorant Mankind said
I’m a 24-year old female of Asian background, although born a full American citizen. I care for elderly patients in a nursing home and have been blessed to have heard countless stories from them over the last five years about how things “use to be” in past generations. These stories come from every major US ethnic culture in this diverse landing place for the “displaced”, abandoned, forgotten. I’m not old enough to have experienced the ‘good ol days’ or the ‘bad ol days’ depending on your point of view or origin, but I have a lot of insight from those who have.
I was intrigued by all of the hooplah over this 16-year old “girl” actress and as I’ve read all of the posts on this site either condemning, praising or somewhere inbetween, her pregnancy and/or her boyfriend, I have to sit back and laugh at humans.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion… Really? Who gives such authority?
The voice of “the people”? Strength comes in numbers is what “they” say…
Who or what influences “public” opinion and how does the public KNOW that its viewpoint is correct? How do each of you know that what you FEEL and BELIEVE is correct? Where did your “standards” come from? Yourself? Your parents? Your peers? Your religion? Your government? The “media”?
To arbitrarily say Keisha was/is too young to have a child is ignorant. To say the opposite with the same intensity is ignorant also. To say a person is too young or too old is relative and different for each individual. Just because a certain culture dictates a certain law of life does not make it correct. A “boy” can be tried as an “adult” at the drop of a hat when the situation makes it “convenient” and “public opinion” will allow it. Another example is how people view “discipline” of a child. Spank or no spank. The subject stirs up a million opinions. The loudest one usually wins, but is not necessarily the best or correct answer.
Humans need to setup guidelines to keep from veering off into the extreme, but when does the “extreme” start to become the “norm”? How much exposure to something once viewed inappropriate, taboo, or socially unacceptable does it take before it becomes acceptable?
As you weigh in your opinions, based on your belief systems of various origins, do not be so quick to judge each others opinions which are personal and deep to individual who spoke it. Life is DIFFERENT for everyone and your “entitlement” to an opinion is a gift.
No one can change the past, at least, not that I know of. It’s what humankind does now, today, that will influence the future. Negativity is counter-productive.
Opinions are a dime a dozen as my daddy use to say. It’s easy to say that boyfriend should go to jail for rape, without considering the impact that would have on Keisha and their baby and their relatives and friends. By “assigning” him the “label” of “an adult who knows better” you now condemn this “boy” who is just leaving his teen years to a life of being labeled as a sex offender. Too bad for him, you say? Pity. It’s that sort of ignorance of mankind that is ruining the fabric of humanity.
Education is key. It starts with the parents, not school or government. But what if the child lacks parents or has “screwed up” parents? Then it falls into the next capable hands, likely the education system.
It’s this cookie-cutter, cut-n-paste, attitude of some humans that makes me shake my head. Back to the spanking a child example… Depending on your belief system, it is either a biblical mandate from God to deter disobedience or it is a felony abuse. Punishment needs to fit the “crime” and for the purpose of producing a positive end result. Granted, some humans don’t seem to be prone to benefitting from attempts to rehabilitate and thus, must experience tougher penalties, but to just throw some in prison and through away the key for every criminal case is irresponsible and sets the human race back farther and farther.
Society as a whole is getting worse and unfriendlier. There’s more crime and more hate and a general lack of trust. Gone are the days when neighbors really knew their neighbors, in a good way, and to extend a helping hand to a complete stranger did not involve putting one’s own life at risk. That’s because humans are too opinionated, judgmental and selfish and keep pointing fingers or burying problems behind quick fixes or putting people away out of sight, or going to war. Mankind has proven that despite it’s advancements in science, it still lacks the ability to establish true peace.
So… what does this have to do with a 16-year old pregnant girl and her 19-year old boyfriend? It means that if you have a negative opinion about this event, find a solution that works for you and your family and community. Stop the bashing and get over yourself. Your negative energy breeds negative energy, even if you are in the right.
If you are on the “other” side of the opinion poll… get real. MORE real. Your life’s experience on this matter may have turned out just fine, but each case has it’s differences and early pregnancies can be risky, especially among the younger crowd, who have been exposed to an ever increasing breakdown in morals, ethics and socially accepted behaviors. Contribute opinions that are more than just “I wish them the best” or “God bless them” or “I’m glad she’s keeping the baby” and add to these values that will enable future generations to make better choices.
To those of you just reading the blogs and withholding your negative opinions, yay or nay… I solute you, but still consider making a positive difference in society and don’t be too quick to condemn another individual’s opinion just because it differs from yours.
After all… we’ve only lived our own lives, right?
Watcher of Ignorant Mankind said
oh… and forgive my ‘typos’ in my last post. =)
Anon said
Just because she’s financially stable does NOT make it okay. She’s 16! Whether she wants to or not, she’s in the public eye and she’s going to give young girls the impression that it’s okay to have sex and get pregnant at a young age. She’s obviously not that “mature” and “responsible” if she ended up pregnant at 16; yes, accidents happen, but when accidents happen to young people, it’s usually because they’re not careful enough. While I’m not encouraging her to give up the baby, if she’s going to be so public about it, she should at least counsel young girls to be more careful. Of course I wish her the best and hope that everything goes well
CP said
Let me start by saying I wish Keisha well, and congrats. A baby is a blessing no matter how old (or young) you are. Let me finish by saying: having a baby is not all lollipops and rainbows. I had my 1st baby last year, at 28, and I felt I was totally prepared for the commitment ahead, thinking “if a 16 year old single girl can do it, how hard could it be?” Um…yeah…1 year looking back…it’s hard. Again, I’m married and 28!!!! I can’t imagine having this responsibility at 16…17…or even 20.
Any fertile female can get pregnant and raise a child, but not everyone that can get pregnant physically is prepared for the responsibility, regardless of age–maybe this girl is; maybe she’s not, the only person that will really know is the child.
Watcher of Ignorant Mankind said
Oh…one more thing… I apologize for my last sentence in my first post… in case you are one who believes in reincarnation or something. btw… I do not claim any exemption from being ignorant either.
James said
Classic. After hearing the personal bashing and public outrage regarding a pregnant 16-year girl (in the year 2006 mind you), it’s no wonder Mary & Joseph came up with the story of a “virgin” birth to avoid such persecution (and probably a stoning). It all makes sense now.
Katherine said
I really agree with Watcher of Ignorant Mankind has to say. All she says is true and I applaud you for all you wrote. I guess I just wish Keisha the best and I hope she is prepared for what is coming. I dont know Keisha personally, so how would I know what she is going through. Maybe she is happy, or maybe she is just dealing with her situation and making the best of it. The fact is that she is pregnant and she isnt aborting it. I hope she is getting support from her parents and I hope the parents can support themselves as well. Its amazing how we are commenting on this girl’s life, as if it was our own, or as if we actually knew her. We dont know anything about her, all we know is what we read and what we hear. I think its not fair everyone is judging her. Having a baby is hard, but what can you do? Its done. Teenage pregnancy is really rising. What can we do to stop it? I dont know and I dont think we can. I dont see a problem with people going about their lives just because of a baby. Humans are just looking for someone to blame. So I guess, if your worried so much about this…you teach YOUR children what YOU belive. And mind your own business. And for you,James, you are way out of line!
Traci said
I’m 32 and have two children, and it’s a challenge for me! I’m NOT a single mother, my husband is in the picture, and it is STILL a challenge. I don’t care if you have all the money in the world, it’s not the financial aspect that makes it hard to have a child, it’s the physical and emotional aspect. Has this kid even finished her education? God forbid her acting career should tank, she would have nothing to fall back on! And her 19 year old boyfriend?? Yeah, that’s called “Statutory Rape” here in the states. What a mess…
Andy said
First of all I’d like to point out that she is not American people…hello she’s from New Zealand where the laws and morality complexes of America do not apply. She wasn’t raised with them so why are we putting them on her now just because she’s been in a couple American movies.
Secondly, I would like to point out that having just made a religious movie about teen pregnancy is a cooincidence but I don’t see why all of this is causing such a ruckus… If she had just played the role of Mary and then it got out into the press that she had gotten pregnant and chosen to have an abortion she would have been chastized much more heavily.
Pregnancies happen, I was an unexpected pregnancy after 11 years of marriage…we come when we’re supposed to. Just wish her the best, realize she was raised in a differet society and move on.
Veronique said
I think it’s a sad shame that some people seem to think we should throw a parade for a pregnant 16 year old.
This is not about minding our own business, or being happy for her or anything else. HELLO!!!!! She’s 16. I don’t know about anyone else, but at 16, I was not the most rational of people. I didn’t not make the best choices. I did not know everything. And I certainly didn’t know enough to raise a child. Yes, she has money. Good for her, and the baby. She can afford help with child care, and that may mitigate the mistakes a 16 year old will undoubtably make. But money isn’t everything. I don’t want to pick on Keisha specifically, this is a problem for all teenage parents. Teenagers are dumb. Sorry. But it’s true. And I’m young enough to remember it, and be thankful that I’m not there any more. Do you remember the screaming, and yelling, and fighting? Do you remember waking up thinking, well, it was a good idea at the time. Do you remember turning 21 and thinking, thank goodness I got through that? Do you remember turning 25 and thinking, wow, look at how much I’ve grown up. I thought I knew everything back then. To all the people who say, she can do it, I say, sure, why not? She can do anything she wants. But what about that child? That child did not ask to be born to someone who’s still going through puberty. That child did not ask to be the center of a media and religious shit storm. That child did not ask to be born to parents who are so young, they may not even want to be together five years from now. Life is hard enough when you’re an adult. Parenting is hard enough when you both have lived, lost, and learned. When you have some perspective on life. But what in the world can a 16 year old child teach? This is not an attack on Keisha. It really isn’t. I hope and pray that she is a good mother, that he is a good father, and they they all live happily ever after. She has money, and hopefully a good support system. She can support that child, and the child’s fahter, and a whole lot of other people. She doesn’t have to work three jobs, or chase her baby daddy for child support, or pout when she can’t find a babysitter for the prom. But most of the 16 year olds getting pregnant aren’t that lucky. Most of them don’t have money, or a good support system, or frankly, a partner who will stick around. Most of the 16 year olds having children are going be single parents. Most of the 16 year old children having babies are going to be 32 year old grandmothers. And 50 year old great-grandmothers. I’m not making this up. Take a look around. It’s reality. And reality sucks. So let’s not glorify Keisha’s pregnancy. It is what it is. Why don’t we all look to the 16 year olds in our life, and help them see that they can’t do what she did, unless they’ve secretly been earning millions they forgot to tell us all about.
becks said
Wow. I agree that, in general, teen pregnancy is a bad idea. But there are plenty of girls having kids at the age of 20 and older who are immature, financially unstable, and lacking the support of a loving partner. Maybe Keisha is immature and maybe she’s not, but the fact is that none of us know her personally. None of us can make that judgement.
That said, there are people on here criticizing the fact that she and her boyfriend are still so young and probably won’t stick together. So what? There are plenty of married couples in their twenties and thirties who have kids and then get divorced. It doesn’t matter how old you are – you can’t count on being with someone forever. Not anymore. So should couples never have kids because there’s a possibility they might break up? Yeah, good luck with that one.
Basically, people should lay off of Keisha. I’m not condoning her actions but neither am I villifying her for them. I don’t know enough about her, and it’s not my place anyway. Besides, there are plenty of children brought into the world under far worse circumstances than these.
Jason said
First I would like to say ” Good Luck and Best wishes for them both. I am 29 and am expecting my first child with my “girlfriend” who is the same age as me. I know we all have our god givin right to free opinion but why must we use it too BASH on someone whom none of us even know.
My sister was 15 when she had her first child. Granted she made a hard decision and gave the baby up for adoption through our church. During her whole pregnancy she was supported by the church, not judged by them.
As for Keisha’s age and the whole sex and baby deal, teen sex is on the rise and all we can do as a society is try our best to prepare them for whatever may happen weather they wait till they get married or if they wait till prom. All we can do is make sure they know how to be safe and what precautions they need to know of to ensure that fact!!
anonymous said
In resonse to Teresa’s response to Sandy, i’m not saying that her boyfriend is a rapist but if she’s pregant now and 16 and in her first trimester than she must have had sex when she was 15 and her boyfriend was 18. 18 is not a minor!
Kala said
I’m a 16 year old girl, and i’m dating a 19 year old boy, we’ve been dating for 4 years. YES I SAID IT 4 YEARS. I am say that i’m still a virgin, but if that should ever change and i do become pregant, i’m confidant that my boyfriend would stick by me through it all. To all you old fashioned people out there, it doesn’t matter how young you are, you can still have a stable relationship.
Stephan said
Lets not forget she is 1/2 Maori whose sexual mores are quite different from Americans. So stop treating her as such.
Anonymous said
Why do people assume she is financially secure? Famous does not equal rich. She’s only been in a few movies and I doubt she made much in Whale Rider since it was her first. (I read somewhere Hillary Swank only made US$5000 for her indy flick that won her an Oscar)and her role in Star Wars was a cameo shot in one day according to IMDB. No big bucks there.
People don’t make big bucks til *after* they get famous. I bet she hasn’t made more than US $100K total and if she’s anything like other people in her position, she likely hasn’t saved much.
Angela said
No one really knows what makes people good parents. There are people in their 30’s that still aren’t responsible enough to take care of a child. People with $100k/year incomes aren’t always prepared either. You really can’t say what you’re prepared for until you cross that bridge. The best any new parent can do is create a stable home life and love their child with all their heart. Age nor money determine your ability to raise a child. Good Luck to anyone that brings a child into this world.
Guest said
I’d just like to set something straight. Keisha turned 16 in March. That would mean that she was of a legal & consenting age in New Zealand to have sex. If she is only in the first 3 months (trimester) of her pregnancy, than she was not 15 when she got pregnant.
I also notice that no one had a problem 3 years ago when Keisha, 13, started dating Bradley, 16.
Kate said
Who are you to judge her not being on the pill or wearing a condom? Condoms break, the Pill isn’t foolproof – plenty of “old enough” adults get pregnant while using these methods, so to assume that Castle-Hughes & her boyfriend were not is ignorant and a bit disrespectful – don’t assume that because of their age, they were being stupid about sex. They may have been, I don’t know, but don’t jump to conclusions – women become pregnant even while using protection regularly.
I think it’s sad that Castle-Hughes’s pregnancy is such a hot topic. There are plenty of girls out there who are 16 and having children who CAN’T afford to take care of their kids – why doesn’t someone worry about THEM? I’m not saying 16 is old enough to raise a child, by any means, but at least she & her boyfriend have the financnial means to support a child and, apparently, support from their families & from one another, as well.
So, please, turn your worries to those inner-city girls and trailer-park girls who can’t afford to have their kids, who can’t afford to be on birth control – certainly Castle-Hughes isn’t the only pregnant 16-year-old worth talking about.
And finally – what are the legality issues in New Zealand, where the couple is from? Perhaps their dating is legal. I don’t know for sure, but bear in mind that neither is American, so different laws will apply.
billi k said
I hope the film industry doesn’t punish her for her changing body so early in her career. Plenty of Oscar winners are one hit wonders…and this might be trouble for her since so much of the film industry is States controlled
Sara said
I’m especially disgusted by all you people saying Keisha is unfit to portray the Virgin Mary because of this. It’s ACTING, guys!
Mel Gibson, creator of Christians’ beloved “The Passion of the Christ,” is a drunk-driving anti-Semitic. Is loving thy neighbor not as important as not having premarital sex? Because last time I checked, the former was one of the commandments; the latter, not. Who are you people to judge which sin is greater than another, and whose?
Keisha’s pregnancy has nothing to do with her character – yes, CHARACTER – of the Virgin Mary. She never said she WAS the Virgin Mary, after all. And if you want only the purest actors to play the purest parts, well, you might have to start making those pure films only in cartoon form, because that’s the only way you’re likely to find “worthy” representatives. Give me a break.
Holly said
Keisha apparently said she was “thrilled” about the pregnancy. To me, this suggests that her beliefs are not that premarital sex is immoral. if that’s her belief, shouldn’t we all be respectful of that?
also, i’m not a fan of the fact that everyone is focusing on the fact that she had premarital sex. i still say she’s very brave for having the baby in the first place. i wonder how many teen stars have had abortions that we don’t know about, to protect their image.
finally, i’m not saying that keisha is mature enough to raise a baby, but I am saying that none of us know whether or not she is mature enough. who are we to judge how capable she is?
Brian said
Mary was 12 or 13 at the oldest when she had Jesus. So the issue of her physically not being ready is not valid. But I really don’t care how rich she is or whatever this is a bad message to send to young girls.
PB said
ohhhh my goddd.
mary? fuck the MARY idea, dear god. mary is some made up piece of shit.
THIS is real. This young, gorgeous, talented girl is knocked up. and its sad. not her, teenage pregnancy. I have know doubts that she is mature enough, she has got to be mature, she got an oscar at the age of what, 13? goddamn!
what I think is that girls are going to go “oh, shes 16 and pregnant, so if I get pregnant its no big deal” IT IS. at 16, most girls are still too immature to have children, they are dealing with their own lives, school, and most of the time, scary parents.
I dont want to get into a huge debate, but god, teenage pregnancy is wrong.
Shona said
I think it is somewhat unfair of anyone to judge another person and their decision to become a parent at any age. Also to say it is immoral is in fact being prejudice as you are assuming that Keisha and all other people have the same viewpoint when it comes to this particular topic. In my own opinion I find it very harsh of people commenting saying that Keisha is now a ‘bad rolemodel’, at 16 years of age she shouldn’t be expected to be a role model, it is the fact that her life is being lived under a spotlight that people assume that she is. I don’t deny that in some cases teen pregnancy does not always turn out for the best, but who are we to judge as to whether or not this will be one of those cases. Everyone is taking media reports and putting a spin on them to fit their own personal opinions and ideals. I believe that before we make rash judgements we need to hear direct from Keisha and her partner whatever their point of view is on the matter, as it is theirs and ONLY theirs that really matter, as it is ONLY theirs and their childs life that will be affected.
Judging maturity levels is also a bad idea, we forget that everyone matures at a different rate, and Keisha being in the ’spotlight’ so to speak is more than likely a very mature young women as she has had to handle pressure on a global scale at a very young age.
I am Australian, so I cannot be 100% accurate in regards to the legal consenting age in NZ, but in Australia it is considered to be 16. Statutory rape occurs generally when one member of the couple is older then 18 as legally this makes them the ‘adult’.. if both members of the couple are consenting and are considered minors than the stat law generally speaking does not exist, and if it where considered an issue by anyone nothing is stopping Keisha’s parents from going to the police.
So how about we state out opinions in a more polite manner, and don’t go around assuming maturity levels, financial stability, morality etc. unless someone here personally knows the couple it is unfair for anyone to ‘bash’ them. Yes it happens, obviously; but that doesnt make it fair or ‘moral’ as some people here have decided to preach.
Also in regards to her playing the role of the Virgin Mary, it’s an acting job, she is playing a role… it’s not right to assume that the actress who places the Virgin Mary character has to be a virgin and ‘perfect’ herself.
- Shona
Andre said
one word. Abortion.
Kiwi said
Not really the ideal situation but also a common theme amongst young Maori girls in NZ.
not a great role model but her decison all the same.
Fingers crossed it does not affect her career…
…I even heard that she could be up for another Oscar Nomination…guess we’ll find out shortly.
Kay said
You people are really cruel. Especially the girl that said one word : abortion.
That’s sick, what if your mother aborted you?
Yeah she’s 16, but she’s happy and she has a man she loves in her life. She obviously has the strength and money to do this. Yeah thats not all that matters, but she obviously knows she can get through this with or without the support of people like all you. Why don’t you all tend to your own lives and stop critizing other peoples.
CP said
Perhaps we should all mind our own business and focus on getting our own kids (or ourselves as it may be) through adolecence without teenage pregnancy. Assuming, of course, that we can all agree that factually the pregnant teenage mother doesn’t fare as well in the long run as a non-pregnant teenage girl.
Kids should be kids, have fun, play sports, do something besides have sex.
Tim said
Quit making a big deal out her pregnancy. This may be a big deal here but what about in New Zealand? I bet the people in that country don’t think of it as a big deal because they live different lives than us. Maybe 16 years of age is considered adulthood in their country, like ages 18 and 21 are the adulthood ages in America.
Tina said
This sickens me not because shes 16 and her boyfriend is 19 or whatever, but that fact that she is playing the Virgin Mary in a movie. I do not think anyone in her position should have such a role to play the Mother of Jesus in a movie, when her actual life in no way reflects a christian lifestyle. Before anyone should play her role, i think a lot of research should go into it; someone truly worthy of it should play it, not some knocked up 16 year old who clearly has no respect for christian values. It is simply an outrage.
Idiot Smacker said
So Tina, you’re saying that anyone in the future has to live as though they’ve acted in a movie? So what about all the people who have played Moses, Jesus and Mary in the past? My goodness, get a clue. They are MOVIES! People in movies are ACTORS! So what if she doesn’t ‘respect’ Christian values? Perhaps she isn’t Christian, you know nothing about her values. Isn’t it just tragic that there are other religions in the world, aren’t we all just heathens! So please don’t go saying that actors have to imitate art or vice versa, and don’t DARE bring religion into this. Believe what you believe, no need to try and shove it down someone else’s throat…’it sickens ME’ that someone actually believes that Keisha intended to become Mary in any other sense than a role in a film.-You know those fictional sometimes based on true stories things we watch in theatres? Jeez.
Kiwi said
hehe it makes me laugh that you think we live “differently in New Zealand”…. Whale Rider Movie may depict life of Maori in NZ however we are just as westernized as the US (we don’t run around in grass skirts)… getting pregnant at 16 is not ideal at all but I guess it comes down to choice.
In NZ:
16 you can have a legal sexual relationship & marry with your parents/guardians consent
18 you can legally marry, vote, fight for your country and drink/buy alcohol
p.s I’m watching whale rider for the second time right this moment.
stace said
ok, i’m bloody sick of this.
has anyone actually realised that not everyone is religious, not everyone has the same beliefs and ideas and, hold on, this one might be a little too much for some of you to handle… not everyone is american!
yeah, the legal age of consent in the usa is 18. Thats a well known fact. The legal drinking age in the usa is 21. Thats another well known fact. And yet another well known fact is that americans are reknowned all over the world for being backwards and immature when it comes to, well, anything.
2 examples.
1) The ’superbowl incident’ – so there was a breast on tv. Big fucking deal. Half of the human population have breasts. What exactly is so scary about breasts? I think its disgusting that Janet Jackson’s career has suffered because of something so ridiculous. I think that incident is a prime example of why the age of consent in america is 18 – quite obviously, americans are not mature enough to deal with their own body parts until they are adult. Now when was the last time there was a national uproar in any other country about a breast?
2) George Bush – he was losing the election because of a lot of bad decisions, so he cheated. I won’t go into detail with this one, because there is a lot of hype and rumours about his re-election, and no one quite knows the truth, but it is classic. Maturity is making bad decisions, or being crap at your job and knowing it, and resigning with pride.
Why am I telling you all this? Because the majority of people commenting on here are american, and therefore part of this immaturity. In most countries in the world, including New Zealand and the UK, the age of consent is 16. In some countries it is even lower. That is the reason for all the teen pregnancies in these countries – we are all old enough, and mature enough to have children at 16, 17 and 18. A big part of determining how mature we are, and how we turn out, is the society we live in. This is why there is not a global age of consent.
Keisha lives, and grew up in New Zealand. She lives by the rules and teachings of her country. She is also party Maori, and therefore will have had some Maori rules and teachings known to her throughout her life.
What you all fail to understand is that her family are not american, and are therefore not the typical “stage” mum and dad, like Lindsay Lohan’s parents, or Beyonce’s dad. Her family are exactly that – a family. They will support her, they will help her and they will guide her through parenthood. Come on, all you parents had your own parents and friends to guide you through pregnancy and parenthood. And thats before the midwife becomes involved.
Keisha may not be a devout catholic, but that hardly makes her a bad person. Those that think that are nothing short of racist. And that, not a pregnant 16 year old, is truly disgusting.
Bottom line is this. Keisha was 16 when her child was concieved. 16 is old enough, in the country SHE lives in, to legally have a child. It is her choice to have this baby, and she is obviously not going to abort or give up the child, or we wouldn’t all know about her being pregnant. I think its wonderful that she has her head screwed on at 16, and doesn’t listen to all the american/religious crap that people are spouting out.
If teenage pregnancies never happened – a hell of a lot of people would not be here today. Yes, a lot of teenagers are not mature enough to have children, but it is also true that a lot of 30 year old women are not mature enough to have children. It depends on the individual, and Keisha has said she is ‘thrilled’. Not ’scared’, not ‘apprehensive’ and not ‘looking forward to dressing up my baby in bows’. I admire her, she has put herself in the public eye at a young age, and is still completely normal.
Good luck Keisha. x
Anonymous said
I feel sorry for her. In another few years, she will just be a young single parent.
d said
hm…
i don’t think New Zealand’s age restrictions are as stern as the U.S. the girl lives in kiwiland, she’s 16 and pregnant — that’s normal in many parts of the world
Katherine said
im glad that at least SOME people in this world have the open mind and common sense. teenage pregnancy isnt so bad, its happening around us and we cant stop it..many americans should at least start getting used to it..people make mistakes but in the end a child has no fault….i dont think its fair that we are judging this girl so much…she is from NZ PEOPLE!! they have different laws…..and im tired of all the other people saying she is a bad role model… so what if she is a celebrity?? it doesnt matter dont we choose our own role models??? if some dumb teenage girl thinks that its ok to get pregnant just because she sees a celebrity doing it then its nobody’s fault except for that girl….role model….that is so stupid!! or dont we choose people like Rosa Parks as a role model?? but then no one is critizing her for going to jail!! nobody is assigned a role model!!!! you chooose them by yourself dammit!!!!! nobody TOLD you to choose her as your role model!!! GOD!!! WHY IS THIS SUCH A BIG DEAL!!! GET OVER YOURSELF PEOPLE!!!!!
Bahama said
For all of you who think that her being pregnant is right you need to re-think your opinions. Have any of you ever known someone who was 16 and pregnant?? no matter how financially stable she is it doesnt make a difference. Look at all the celebrities who are older than her and who have been so messed up by the media and if her and her boyfriend to manage to make it bringing up this child i hope this does not send an example to all those other 16 year olds having sex. Teenage pregnancy is a serious issue and for all of you agreeing with her i hope you see the light.. it is not ok to say the girl who sees her as a role model is stupid because children are to young to know what they are doing and seeing this girl who is not married getting pregnant and being praised for it it seems to look as if its ok. AND IT IS SUCH A BIG DEAL BECAUSE THIS IS CAUSING MORE AND MORE ORPHANS AND CHILDREN WITH PROBLEMS AND SUICIDE SO YOU LOOK AT THE FACTS AND YOU WILL SEE THERE IS MUCH MORE NEGATIVE COMING FROM TEENAGE PREGNANCY THAN POSITIVE.
Ada said
ok,
i havent read all of these posts, but ive read a couple and i dont agree with them. a lot of you are saying its wrong and whatever. so shes 16 and pregnant, who cares? it may not have been expected but its her own decision if she wants to keep it. nd whoever said she isnt mature enough, you dont know her….my mom had me when she was 16. sure it wasnt expected but she dealt with it and i turned out fine. probably just like a lot of you would. so for all of you who think its wrong, get over it….its not you. for whoever wrote the last comment, you have no way to say the things you said. shes getting praised for being brave. she caould have had an abortion, something totally different and wrong…instead shes taking this with her head held high, she knows everyones going to be talking about this, she knows shes 16 and having a baby..shes not freaking out. so everyone, get over it…haveing a baby at 16 is not a bad thing as long as whoever is having it knows whats happening and are getting the support they need.
jayme said
you are all taking this way out of proportion.
this is her decision. shes not going to care what all you think.
im sure if this happened to any of you women when you were 16, you would have done what shes doing. i think shes very brave for what shes doing. the whole world is watching her and she doesnt care what they all think.
its very common for girls to be that young and pregnant, my mom had me when she was 17. so get over it, it happenes.
as long as shes happy, nothing else should matter.
chris said
jdog,
I work in a pediatrics clinic, as soon as a girl starts her period she can get pregnant, we have seen 11 year olds pregnant, and no their body is NOT physically ready for a baby let alone emotionally. they are considered a high risk pregnancy and low birth weight and premature babies happen to them.
teen pregnancy is surely on the rise, we see a lot of 15 and 16 year olds with babies in our clinic, and most of them have no clue what they are getting into, and 95 % of their mothers (thats grandma now) have custody of the baby because dad is gone and mom is busy sleeping with someone new and partying. it affects the baby is the long run.
that said I am so glad she chose to keep the baby, abortion has other horrible effects. I wish her and her b/f luck with the baby and pray they both stay together. What is done is done.
I talk to my teens (both my patients and my kids) about abstinance, I used to be shocked about how many girls didn’t know they could get pregnant, and how many don’t know anything about sexually transmitted diseases, which we see a fair amount of as well.
currently we have a 12 year old on depo because she wants to have sex and wants a baby really bad,but mom says no babies. so, the doc ordered depo per moms request. isn’t it odd, we need a consent for birth control but young girls can get an abortion with no consent. we even need a consent to give tylenol at school. sheesh.
anyway thats my story and I’m sticking to it.
peace chris
tony said
personally i think its none of our buisness whether or not she is pregnant in the first place. we watch her for her movies, we dont need to go into her personal life. there are about 100,000 teen mom and moms-to-be. and that is just in america. if she made a mistake then she can deal with it. if it was planned than good for her i hope she has more healthy kids. dont forget just because she is 16 dosent mean it wrong for he to have a child. 5000 years ago 14 year olds were having children. i know we are now more advanced with medical procedures and the understanding of the human body now but its not wrong to have a child at 16. i dont recommend it. if you cant support the child keep thy legs closed. but if you are going to have sex and become pregnant you have to be able to support and love the child. she can do that. with all the teen mom, you dont hear about them on the news, but because she is famous, she is headlines. but i have an idea that could solve all this. stay out of their personal lives and watch thier movies. cant we do that just once? its none of our buisness. it really does not effect our daily routine. stellar (post 11) hit it right on the head with the legal thing. but she did become pg at 15. well look at it this way, how many high schoolers are having sex? 65% of kids when they graduate from high school have had sex once. look at yourselves. how many of were having sex at 16 or 17 or 18? dont be hypocrites. i dont know u personally but i would think that so of you posting that its bad or wrong are either hyped up christian wackos who believe sex should be kept in the closet but tells people to have big familes or screwed up yur life somehow and are making it harder for others.and one last question, since when did sex become immoral and wrong? she can finacially support her family, let her. and the awnser to ‘were are the parents?’ kids will always be sneaky and find out ways to elude thier parents. what if they were out on a date and she got pregnant then? no parents. and to say she was having casual sex, well first off you dont know if she was having casual sex. it might have been the first time she had sex with her boyfriend that made her preg. and secondly she has been with her boyfriend since she was 13 and he was 16. right there its legal. now its 3 years down the line which says to me that he might have waited for her. he cared enough for her to stay with her for three years. if they got pregnant a year from now, who would care? he loves her. and even if he did walk out on her, she still can supposrt the kid. God bless her i hope she has a whole family with her boyfriend. to end my little rant, STAY OUT OF HER PERSONAL AND ALL ACTOR AND ACTRESS’S LIVES.
Just a Reader said
“GOD!!! WHY IS THIS SUCH A BIG DEAL!!! GET OVER YOURSELF PEOPLE!!!!!”
^Ladies and gentlemen, we have a teenager.
P.S. Why would someone choose to have a child, to be responsible for another human being, at such an early age? Putting aside being a role model for young girls, culture, and the age of consent, I think it’s nice that she choose not to kill her baby.
Good luck to the little girl.
J? said
To Katherine and her saying: “im glad that at least SOME people in this world have the open mind and common sense. teenage pregnancy isnt so bad, its happening around us and we cant stop it..many americans should at least start getting used to it”
Teenage Pregnancy is a Problem in the US…It’s Not Right. NO Parent wants to Hear their 16 year old (or younger) is Pregnant. I really disagree with your comment there.
This shouldnt have been told to the public b/c it’s creates a lot of tension. In these situations where a girl has a baby young…the father usually leaves her…b/c he doesnt want the responcibility. It’s sad how this happened to her so young.
People Need to use Common Sense about this…a 16 yr old should NOT be having a child no matter what the situation is….
It’s not “Amazing and Wonderful” Like the news said….
It’s sad….
Period.
J said
To Katherine and her saying: “im glad that at least SOME people in this world have the open mind and common sense. teenage pregnancy isnt so bad, its happening around us and we cant stop it..many americans should at least start getting used to it”
Teenage Pregnancy is a Problem in the US…It’s Not Right. NO Parent wants to Hear their 16 year old (or younger) is Pregnant. I really disagree with your comment there.
This shouldnt have been told to the public b/c it’s creates a lot of tension. In these situations where a girl has a baby young…the father usually leaves her…b/c he doesnt want the responcibility. It’s sad how this happened to her so young.
People Need to use Common Sense about this…a 16 yr old should NOT be having a child no matter what the situation is….
It’s not “Amazing and Wonderful” Like the news said….
It’s sad….
Period.
Dani said
i think there are lots of reasons that Keisha shouldn’t be having a baby, but i’m also glad that she’s keeping it. it’s bad that the little kids that look up to her see her pregnant, but how much worse would it be if she had an abortion. that’d just be sending the message that you can do whatever you want to and there’s always a way to avoid the consequences of her actions.
oh, and so her and her boyfriend have been together for three years. so she was 13 when they started dating. so she had just had just played a major role in a major film and he just happened to be there. kind of strange that he’s only been around since she became a big deal.
Dani said
oh and kathrine, i’d appriciate it if you clued into the real world and realized that teenage pregnancy is a PROBLEM and just because she lives in NZ doesn’t mean that it’s ok to get pregnant at 16. my sister lives there and they have basically the same moral standards as us. and i’d appriciate it if you all would stop using my God’s name. it’s rude and inconsiderate.
jojo said
who cares she’s a good actress that’s all that matters.
Anonymous said
shut up. Its the real world
ruby said
ok.
1. new zealand law age of consent is 16, so she and her bf have no legal issues.
2. do any of you know her? I don’t. I have met girls at 15 wo make better parents that women twice their age, though, so who is to say she will not make a good parent? 500 years ago, she would be considered an old maid if she were not already married with children at this age.
3. teenage pregnancy is an issue, not a problem. To say it is a problem implies that it is always a negative situation. As an issue it is something under consideration. We watch out for it because, in all honesty, it is not the best of situations. A lot can go wrong, as it can when any woman becomes a parent.
4. RIGHT ON to her. Yes teens are getting pregnant, that’s reality. At least she is taking on the responsibility rather than copping out like a lot of girls her age do. Why don’t we stand by her while she goes through a tramatic stage in any woman’s life, rather than dogging her for doing something that most people will, whether any of us like it or not.
A person who Wonders said
I have always wondered why God chose a teenager to be the mother of his son. There must be an explanation for this that matches the culture of that time in history, but I have never heard one. This is a question I was afraid to ask in Sunday school. A teenage pregnancy seemed strange to me then and it still seems strange. Life is about choices and adults have the job of making sure teenagers understand all their choices and the benefits and disadvantages of each possible choice. I am hopeful there are adults in this young girl’s life who will properly counsel her on how to proceed from this point in time.
sara said
As a public figure, where Keisha is a role model to many young girls, she should have been more responsible. Her being pregnant at such a young age will definitely have a negative influence on how other young girls view pregnancy. It will make it somehow ok to have babies early to many young girls who look up to her. That is a problem. Teenage pregnancy is a problem. It’s NOT CUTE! And I am sure it will affect her career goals in the future. Do you people really think it’s cute? Do you really think her and her boyfriend will be together at the age of 25? If you do then it’s not practical thinking.
Just because you have money at an early age does not make you emotionally stable at an early age. It takes personal compromise to raise a child and a 16 year old will get frustrated very soon.
She is setting a bad example to many young girls. Also, this new baby will definitely have divorced/separated (if they ever even get married!)parents, very soon. Plus, I am definite Keisha will also feel like she missed out on a regular teenager’s life soon enough…and try to make up for it later…which will also have a negative upbringing on the kid. If you think that this is going to be a happy go lucky family….then someone needs to bring you back to reality…..
ch said
I agree that she should be more of a role model for girls. I am 16 as well, and I was disappointed to hear this news. Keisha was one of my favorite actresses and Whale Rider was one of my favorite movies. This does change my opinion of her a little bit. It’s not the fact that she’s having a baby but the fact that she was having sex so young that disappoints me. I mean, she was having sex as a 15 year old. I understand that many girls do it today, but that doesn’t make it right. I don’t agree when girls I know do it, and I certainly don’t agree when a movie star does it. In my opinion, stars like Keisha have to uphold a good image for other girls to look up to, otherwise they don’t deserve to be famous. I understand that she can afford it and all, but this is telling girls who maybe cannot afford it that it is okay to have sex at that age. These girls won’t be so lucky when they get pregnant. It’s not that I hate her for it, but I feel like she should’ve waited at least a little bit longer. However, I am happy that it is with someone who she’s been with for a while. I just think that she has a lot more of life to live which will not be the same because she’s having a baby.
Shona said
Keisha didn’t really choose to be a role model for anyone, yes when becoming an actor/celebrity it can come with the territory but that shouldn’t mean she has to change how she chooses to live her life. For some people falling pregnant at 16 is not ideal, for others while not necessarily planned it is still considered a good thing because they have been given a chance at being a parent. Saying that by being 16 years of age and pregnant causes there to be more orphans in the world is having a very naive look. For one thing that is making a huge assumption in regards to being ‘young’ = orphans. Teenagers/Young adults can be very mature people, yes there are instances where the teenager chooses not to keep the baby, but it doesn’t happen 100% of the time. I simply think that people are being harsh in saying she isn’t a good role model and that it ‘makes them sick’ because she is pregnant. Did anyone stop to think that maybe if she chose to be she could be a good role model for teenage mothers in the sense that you can be young and still be a good parent? Even though I don’t think it is fair that we call her a role model unless she herself says she is.
Give her a break guys, she’s pregnant, with her partner, and has decided that she wants this baby. So I say it’s nice to see someone stepping up to the plate so to speak, instead of running away. And no that doesnt mean I agree with teenage pregnancy, but i don’t disagree with it either.
Anon. said
Bravo! Bravo–let’s all just slap her on the back shall we? That way we can’t plead ignorance, right, because we’re supporting her. And while we’re at it, why don’t we just throw in a little morality lesson–here’s a few extra condoms kid–hope they don’t break.
C’MON people–!!! Stop whining and start worrying about bigger things in life. Keisha is just another statistic–what’s done is DONE!
Get over it.
ashlee said
hea keisha i am happy that you are haveing a baby
Kayla said
So, there has always been a stigma behind unmarried women having children.The stigma dates back to whenever the Catholics began preaching, and me not being the religious person that I am, I found it slightly ridiculous that it was considered a bad thing. Hey, marriage isn’t for everyone. However, I am a teenager myself and I must say, all stigmas aside, this girl having a baby at this age is so dumb. Don’t commend a girl for doing something that you wouldn’t want your own daughter to do. She lucked out, she is a big academy award nominee..yippee. Believe me, if it were your daughter and she was just some kid in high school, you would be the one raising the offspring. None of this “wear condoms, use birth control” crap. Kids should not be having sex, because one night they’ll end up making kids.
I think that yes, it sucks she wasn’t allowed at her own premier in the Vatican..but hey, what can you do? The Catholics didn’t want her there, it’s their city..let them decide who is allowed there. It’s kinda like when you don’t want that pain-in-the-ass in class to show up at your birthday party. Can’t surround yourself with people you don’t like, right?
Needless to say, I think that those commending her soon-to-be motherhood are as mindless as she was when she went on conceiving a bastard child.
Peace out.
Aimee said
I was 16 when i became pregnant, and i’m taking care of my one year old niece full time, my boyfriends 20…we’re doing an amazing job. Don’t judge her just because shes 16. Lets just say, most people dont want teens having children because of money cost’s, SHES GOT THE MONEY! haha.
Kayla said
One judges on statistics, the macrolevel of things. Those who are on the microlevel with their success stories that sway from stats are to be patted on the back, true. But she is a statistic, none the less. Once more, she’s dumb for doing something that a girl her age..legal or not..shouldn’t be doing.
Angie said
Although I agree that keisha is perhalps a little too young to be facing this. I do honestly believe that she is doing the right thing for her and I suppose if she had an abortion in her lunch break like so many we would not be wasting our breath.
I had my son at 16. At the time I was terrified and felt like my life was over. My father didn’t speak to me till my son was a couple of months old he was so ashamed of me. My son is now 14 and I did not/do not love him or look after him any differently than I do my 1yr old son. The only thing I had as a more respectfully aged mother was experience. I am not going to say that it was easy or that ive never wished id have waited and yes it was a stuggle furthering my education and getting my degree. I was lucky to have a family that loved and supported me. And although I would not like my som to become a young parent like myself I would support him.
We would all like this to be a perfect world where people do not make mistakes. But give keisha credit she is taking responsibility for hers and taking the abuse from the media and members of the public. I wish ever all the very best it will be the hardest but most rewarding journey.
Angie said
oh just a little footnote keisha was not 15 when she fell pregnant she turned 16 in march and will be 17 when her child is born. So perhalps we can put the pitchforks (that are pointed at her boyfriend) down now!
A Pregnant 16 year old said
I am 16 years old and I am 12 weeks pregnant. My boyfriend of 2 years is 18. So, I guess because I am so young I should go out and get an abortion. I guess I’m not mature enough to handle a baby. My getting pregnant wasn’t by “rape” or whatever you want to say. Here it is legal to have sex at 16 with parental consent. I had parental consent. My mom took me to get birth control. My boyfriend was still 17 when I got pregnant. I wasn’t “raped” or whatever you CHILDREN want to say.
My parents are very supportive of me. Trust me, they won’t be the ones taking care of the baby after it is born. It is MY baby. My mom is going to watch the baby while I’m at school. Yes I am a junior in high school. Yes I have a 3.8 GPA and I am going to graduate. Don’t lecture me on finishing high school. I am going to go to college also. I want to teach kindergarten. I have dreams and goals. I am going to be a good parent.
I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. I found out I was pregnant on the morning that one of my best friends was killed in a car accident.
I am not ashamed at all to be a pregnant teenager. I’m not going to get an abortion or anything like that. I am going to keep my baby. I love the little guy already.
-A Pregnant 16 Year Old
Shona said
@ Pregnant 16 Year Old – I hope everything with your pregnancy and the rest of your school and college days goes well for you. You appear to have your head screwed on right, so I hope it all works out for you.
Shona
sara said
To Aimee,
Do you not feel like you missed out on some part of growing up becasue you became a mother at such young age? Finances is one thing but also just being young and free and enjoying that is also great and important part of life! Having a child at an early age means, you probably never went away to college or spend carefree nights and have big dreams for yourself in the future. You are stuck raising a kid, when millions your age are dreaming about traveling and going great distances with their lives. Having a baby at a such a young age will get you stuck and make it very difficult in the long run and to really enjoy growing up….As for Keisha even though she has fame and money, she will get bored soon and try to make up her youth later. Plus there is a high probability of her even breaking up with her BF, because they are so young now and will go their separtate ways or just get bored with eachother. That will result in a broken family and equal unhappiness for the baby that’s coming and the parents as well…
celine said
Angie,
It’s not perfect world, I agree. But sadly people have to pay for their mistakes. Yes, me along with many others agree that it is a mistake in this modern world to have children at 16. Having money or not is only part of the issue. But it is also about taking life in stages and appreciating life that way. I acknowledge that some 100 years ago, women regularly had children at 16 but we are no longer at that stage of time. Back then, people did not even have a long life span and women did not go to college or educate themselves and couldn’t even vote. Now days society has evolved differently
and growing up comes in stages. Having a child at such an young age, cause psychological frustration for young adults. Many studies have shown that the most depressed in society are young mothers under the age of 18. Angie,when you realize, what you went through and how difficult it was when you were a young parent how could u even suggest that it is ok to be a parent at 16 and even rewarding! Keisha as a movie star should have been more responsible. Even though she did not choose to be a role model for others, the fact is she is. She is a bad role model to so many young girls. It is sad. Please do not glorify by saying it will be “hard but rewarding.” Couldn’t she have waited for that rewarding challenge? With all the methods of birth control plus the morning after pill, how could she be so neglectful? Having so much money I am sure she could have kept a stack of protection with her. I think her fame and money got to her and she feels she could get away with anything and any situation….I have lost much respect fo keisha for making such a mistake. It is true is it not a perfect wolrd, but for our mistakes their will be negative consequences.
celia said
Angie,
It’s not perfect world, I agree. But sadly people have to pay for their mistakes. Yes, me along with many others agree that it is a mistake in this modern world to have children at 16. Having money or not is only part of the issue. But it is also about taking life in stages and appreciating life that way. I acknowledge that some 100 years ago, women regularly had children at 16 but we are no longer at that stage of time. Back then, people did not even have a long life span and women did not go to college or educate themselves and couldn’t even vote. Now days society has evolved differently
and growing up comes in stages. Having a child at such an young age, cause psychological frustration for young adults. Many studies have shown that the most depressed in society are young mothers under the age of 18. Angie,when you realize, what you went through and how difficult it was when you were a young parent how could u even suggest that it is ok to be a parent at 16 and even rewarding! Keisha as a movie star should have been more responsible. Even though she did not choose to be a role model for others, the fact is she is. She is a bad role model to so many young girls. It is sad. Please do not glorify by saying it will be “hard but rewarding.” Couldn’t she have waited for that rewarding challenge? With all the methods of birth control plus the morning after pill, how could she be so neglectful? Having so much money I am sure she could have kept a stack of protection with her. I think her fame and money got to her and she feels she could get away with anything and any situation….I have lost much respect fo keisha for making such a mistake. It is true is it not a perfect wolrd, but for our mistakes their will be negative consequences.
apa said
She is bascially a little whore, who thinks she will be fine and happy with her baby but watch it bitch
apa said
She is bascially a little whore, who thinks she will be fine and happy with her baby! Boy is she going to regret it
!
ania said
16 year old having a baby= trash
Shona said
Ania and Apa – that seems a little harsh calling her that.
Celia – I don’t think it is fair to call her falling pregnant a mistake unless she actually says that it is. Sure we can assume that it was, but in my opinion it isn’t up to us to judge whether it’s a mistake or not, that’s Keisha and her partners business.
Also the morning after pill should not be used as a form of birth control, it is not birth control, it was made for victims of assault but allowed more ‘public’ so to speak, as something to be used as a very very very very last resort. NOT birth control. A condom, the pill, the injections, the implant are forms of birth control, and yes Keisha did and does have acsess to these, she and her partner either did not use any of them, or they fell into the percent where the form they used failed. It happens.
I simply thing that people are making rash and harsh judgments and labelling her things like whore and immoral and bad role model when they do not know her or the situation.
It’s fair enough people think that falling pregnant young is a mistake, I personally am not over the moon about it, but I do believe that the person should be supported and helped so that they do not fall into the category of ‘bad’ parent. I just think the harsh name calling etc is unfair. but that’s just my opinion, and you are all free to your own.
Shona
Jenny said
Ok, listen people- yea yea, she’s 16, but think about it, if people weren’t meant to have children this young and it was such a CRIME then why would you mature at an age even younger than this? Your body changes when your ready to have a kid, and physically, she’s fine for the most part. But now comes the emotional factor, she has been brought up around the hollywood scene which makes her alot more mature than that of an average 16 year old. I am 16 and I have been through enough situations in my life to make me up to the standard 24 year old maturity level (yes, i got tested for this lol) but that also doesnt mean that I feel like I can have a kid. Keisha is a young adult who probably didnt plan this on purpose and knew about the possible consequences of having sex. I wish her the best of luck because no matter how we feel or what we say, it’s not going to change her mind. I know people are all different and have different views but then it’s just like..”How much of what we say really matters?”
a lady said
She has proven to be a little white trash, just with better job!
tania said
hey lady,that’s pretty harsh, even though I think she made a wrong choice for herself!
katherine said
a bastard child from an irresponsible teen! No excuses.
LT said
Bashing anyone becuase they’re pregnant at a certain age that is not acceptable to your belief culture is very ignorant! It does not matter how old you are how much you think you no the damn world. It’s still wrong!
I’m a 19 year old Canadian. Here in Canada the consent age to sex is 14. Does that make it any better? No. Having sex at what ever age you feel is right is your choice. It’s your body. I grew up in a great school system in Toronto. Learned about protection, sex, pregnantcy at an early age. Sex education in school is one thing. But having the parents talk to you and inform you at home helps also. Although we’ve learn about protection early things still happen. Not everything is a 100%. Not everything that we intend will work out the way we have planned it.
I’ve had a few friends who were pregnant at the age of 16. I’ve grown up with and went to school with them. They’ve all finish high school and on their 3rd year of University. They’re great mothers. Yes, they are single mums, but they spend every moment they can with their kids. Not one of them think it’s a mistake. It’s the love of their lives. They would not imgaine it any other way. They went through high school till the day they gave birth. It all depends on the person and the role that are willing to take on.
Things will happen when you least expect you just have to take charge of it. You can’t sit there and think oh because I didn’t plan it I have to get an abortion. Or “Oh what will people think? I should get rid of it before anyone knows”. For those of you who think it’s immorable. I may not be a very great catholic as it is. You remember the church teaching that a life is a life no matter how it was brought into this world. It’s still a blessing no matter what. All I could do is wish her the best and hope that things will work out for her and any other teenage girls who are going through the same problems.
Once again, those who bash other people please look yourself in the mirror. You’re not all that great and crack out to be if you’re bashing others.
- LT
???? said
i agree with the above messages, you shouldn’t call her white trash, thats pretty harsh. but… shes only a year older than me, and i know that i wouldnt be mentally ready to have a baby. how can you argue that shes ready? just because shes in a movie doesnt make her so mature that she can have a baby. and for the people who said that shes financially ready to have a baby… soooo? who cares how much money you have. thats stupid to say its ok for her to have a baby just because she has money. besides, what if no one wants to cast her in any more movies? plus, her boyfriends is a CARPENTER. im not saying thats a bad occupation, but… theres no question about it, a 16 year-old and an 18 year-old shouldnt be having a baby. Oh yeah, and when i read the comment about how 13/14 year-olds were having babies 100 years ago, i was thinking, what an idiot. maybe that had something to do with the fact that the life expectancy was 40 YEARS-OLD!!! incase you hadnt noticed, things have changed. even though it is clear that i dont think this is right, and teen pregnancy should not be congradulated, i wish her the best. and hopefully her and her boyfriend of 3 years (where were her parents when she was getting in a serious relationship at 13 with a 16 year-old?) will have a happy life together.
???? said
o yeah, one more thing. i read somewhere that she is “delighted to be a mum.” whats that about? i once saw 16 year old girls who wanted to be moms really bad….on Maury, where there was a big tough army guy trying to change their minds. obviously its not right.
... said
I was a 19 year old single mom. It’s hard, but it can be done. I wouldn’t give my son up for anything in the world. If it is what you believe, God is forgiving. You can be happy, yet scared to death at the same time. I truly feel at 16 you aren’t ready (I was 19 and not ready), but depending on the person, you grow up fast or you don’t. You can be 20, 25, 30 and still be too emotionally immature to have a child ( I know some of these people too) I had graduated from HS and after my son came along continued and finished my college education. Who are we to judge? This is not a God given right, it is only up to him to pass judgment. As Watcher of Ignorant Mankind points out, it is the morals of the society in which you reside that dictates what you believe, in our society teen pregnancy is deemed as deviant from the norms (deviant does not make it wrong just different). In our society, due to our norms, life is made harder for a teenage mother than that of a mother of the “proper” child-bearing age. But that is our society. Anyway, my mind is all over the place on this subject. Also, it takes two to make a baby, well, at least if you are doing it the old fashioned way, even if she is 16, she isn’t stupid, she knows where babies come from. If she didn’t want to take the risk, there is a little thing called abstinence. Even at 13, she knew where babies came from. He is only 19, to call him a rapist, when her parents have known they were together and they have been together for 3 years and she is now 16, is just wrong!!! She knew what she was doing, just as any 16 year old that is not completely isolated from the rest of the world would know.
Pardon my one long, completely filled with grammatical errors and run-on sentences, paragraph that I am not going to go back and reread, so I leave it to you all!
Shona said
@ ????? – Yes you’re right that none of us can judge on how mentally ready she is for this. Ultimately it is her and her partners decision as to what they do, in this case they have chosen to have the child. That does not make her white trash as some people have insinuated, those people making those judgments, may need to realise that not everyone in the world lives the same as them, that is a fact of life. Also I think the ‘delighted to be a mum’ part is in reference to the fact that she has accepted her pregnancy, chosen to have the child, and believes that being pregnant is ‘a gift of life’ (as much as I hate cliche’s). So I think it is hard for anyone other than the actual person in the situation to judge whether they are ready or not for this kind of thing. Obviously Keisha believe’s she is ready, and that is all that matters really. Our opinions don’t affect her decision at all. And if she loses fans because of this then so be it, I don’t think she’d trade in a child for hollywood; that didn’t work out too well for jennifer anniston did it? New Zealand is a very FAMILY oriented country as is Australia, Keisha was born and raised between the two, so it is very possible that she believes family always comes first, and that time has decided that now is when she is going to begin her own family. Also @ …. – I agree with a fair bit of what you’re saying in your post.
I say Good luck to her, her partner, and their child.
Shona
Anonymous said
I understand that yes, teens have sex, and yes, you can be as safe as possible and still get pregnant. However, like many people above have said, she is not even finished with high school. It doesn’t matter if she is mature or if she was nominated for an oscar, she still needs a note to get out of gym. That is not an adult.
Garrett said
i do not see where the public comes into effect about her having a child. yeah there are teen pregnancy issues, but there are also abortion issues as well. you people are getting mad about her pregnancy being released on the news, but it’s just as bad commenting about it. i bet she is very responsible and mature and she will use her 9 months to really put into effect what she plans to do. Period.
Just a person said
hey!!! people…have all of you forgotten that you dont really know her!!!!!!!!!!! you know absolutely nothing about what she is going through or her reasons for keeping the baby and not aborting..or why she had sex or when for the matter..we dont even know if they used for protection or they didnt, if it was an accident…WE JUST DONT KNOW… i wonder if we could stop butting into people’s lives!!!! we dont even know if she’s mature of financially stable…WE DONT KNOW ANYTHING PEOPLE!!! SO JUST STOP COMMENTING ON THIS GIRLS LIFE AS IF IT WERE YOURS OR IF U ACTUALLY KNEW HER!!..because the truth is you have no idea……point made.
Once a Young Mom Still A Young Mom said
Hmmm, Im not sure what to say,
I was 15 when I got pregnant and 16 when I had my First child and my life prior was a perfect example of a disfunctional family. Many thought I would end up a drug addict and on the streets. Getting pregnant with my son set me straight, do I believe that it was the most perfect way to have a child by far, but the Lord used that situation to draw me unto himself and he has choosen me as his own and calls me his dearly loved Colossians 3:12. Not one of us has the right to pass judgement on this young girl, Jesus said he who is with out sin may cast the first stone John 8:7. To you young lady’s who have nasty words for this young girls choices I wonder how “perfect” you are? Do you obey and resepect every rule your parents set out, do you lie, have you ever steeled? not one of us can judge with out it being measured the same way to our selves Matt. 7:1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”. My cousin once preached how she would never have an abortion and had all kinds of nasty things to say about those who did…until one day she was put in a postion and guess what she choose.. yep to have an abortion. Weither or not we agree with her choices is not of our place to voice. She has One to answer to and that same One we all have to answer to and He takes no favors. We should however pray that she will take this circumstance and turn it for the better and as of a role model, I have through my tough time as a young parent been an example for young ones in showing them its not easy and it is a serious thing and to those who are in that position that you know what, its okay (not in approval way but in a its happened and now we’ll deal with the now)and you can get through this and you have many choices to make this transition smoother or harder. I pray you will find some form of compassion for this young girl and just stop judging.
Because of His Mercy and Grace,
Still a Young Mom P.S. (my oldest is 11 now and I have 3 more and happily married and nothing like what my parents were like who were in there 20’s and “stable”. My mom abandoned me at 12 and my dad went to Jail when I was 14. I was on my own and God scooped me up and put me under his wing) Praise be to our Lord! Have a great night and Christmas!
becca said
oh my gosh people, worry about ur own lives… shes preggo and theres not a damn thing u can do about it but bitch. the thing that matters is that she can support her child, its better than abortion. so, be happy for the woman. or not. who cares…
Sara said
I think it’s completely hilarious that she is playing Mary and is pregnant. If you look at it though, it’s also somewhat demeaning to the story the film is telling. I mean, Mary had to go through so much to have Jesus during a time when it was okay for her to be pregnant at her age. Let’s not forget that in those times people died younger, so having children at that age was common. Today we live to be 70+. There is no need to have children that early and it is looked down upon. She’s still a child b/c since we have children later in life we raise them for longer as well. Back in the day 13 yrs and you were done with your kids. They were married. Today they’re still in high school. They’re still growing up. I keep thinking, my sister is in high school, a junior, and she’s a year older than Keisha. And maybe it wasn’t a planned pregnancy, but it does seem a bit careless in regards to her career and the movie she was filming at the time. I mean, it’s kind of funny to think about her having sex and maybe in the next few hours she would be filming a scene in which Jesus was born. Accidents do happen though, if it was one. And as much as I don’t like it, teenagers today have sex. I myself am a teenager and I’m a virgin. Not necessarily for moral reasons though. If an accident happens, like this one may have been, I don’t want to have to make the choice to raise my child or not. I don’t want to have to give up some of my dreams so early in life. Women raise kids that young and accomplish their dreams as well, but it’s much harder for them and why should I make obstacles for myself? I do hope Keisha’s career continues to bloom, but I also hope that she understands the consequences of her actions.
Anonymous said
who gives a $h!t she can do what she wants its just a stupid movie
Kimberly said
Yeah I heard about it. I seen the Nativity Story and she’s absolutley remarkable. She’s fantastic at acting and I’m not exactly happy that she’s done got herself pregnant, but honestly ppl! Let the poor girl come to the premiere.. it’s her movie! Give her a break.
Nola said
Why doesn’t anyone have anything to say about the 42 year old celebrities and over? To me that’s just ewwww. By the time their children are old enough to support themselves, they will be using a cane!!! Lets just hope kiesha can get her body back!!!
Anonymous said
American culture and perspectives are different than those in New Zealand and Polynesia. She made her decision. Support her and don’t criticize something you haven’t gone through or aren’t going through now. Give the girl some credit. She’s a talented actress and having a baby is what she’s chosen. Remember that not too long ago(within the last 50 years or so) in certain areas of the us people were having babies at age 13 -15. so times may have changed a bit, but these are fairly recent changes. keisha…congrats to both of you.
joseph nartey said
please kindly send me this cd. thank you
momo said
I am guessing. You are all morons. It is that easy. Who cares!
Anonymous said
give the girl a break. she has a right to have this baby without half the world bitching at her for it. so here’s to keisha. may god be with you always.
gianna said
okay first of all, keisha’s mother is a new zealand maori, meaning that keisha also takes on the role of a maori girl. its a tradition among NZ maoris to be pregnant at a young age. so everyone who is judging her being a teenage mom, you need to back the fuck up and search your facts. this is her belief, not yours, so who are you to judge?
gianna said
by the way, today is her birthday, so happy birthday keisha!
Krista said
You know, the thing is, she wasn’t sleeping around with 20 guys like so many kids are today. I make the decision to have sex at 16 with my partner, after vowing to spend the rest of our lives together and agreeing that if we were to fall pregnant, that we would be happy to keep the child and become a family if that was to happen. I’m now 19 and he’s 20. We are engaged and can’t wait to start a family etc. I know I’m still young, but we are both mature and have been through a hell of a lot together. He is literally a miracle as he has been struck down many times as a kid with cancer that can return anytime, and it should have killed him, but he survived. And I have battled with depression and eating disorders that we together have overcome. I don’t want to wait 5 years to get married and have kids. Why should I when I could lose him. His mum had him at 17 and she never should have, but there’s circumstances. In a stable relationship, I think it’s fine.
jesS said
just stupid…
Anonymous said
hmmm. interesting. very… I would first like to ask have any of you guess who commented have any of you had experience to actually speak on this girls action? second of all does it really matter/is what she did gonna change you or the way you are living? Let me tell about myself. I think this story about Keisha is touching. I am a 16 years old expiring film making producer/actress and have put my first film out last summer that i produced/filmed and acted in. I am a brilliant piano player an excellent artist/painter… and oh yeah did i mention i have a 7 months year old beautiful, geneious, lovely daughter and oh yeah the kicker is (im sure a few of u are gonna get a kick out of this one) the guy is 23. Yeah, Yeah, I know, I know. Of course I people said the things that these comments said and of course I hurt people who were close to me but can I ask why? why are you hurt? why are u sad? why are you mad? Im not struggling, Im not hurt, Im still working on my goals in life and you best believe I am going to school. My daughters dad standing behind me every good step I make too and is there to correct me with the bad ones. Everyone who down graded me and said things like the comments above felt ashamed the day that they looked at my daughter. All you can do is praise her. Yeah maybe it was wrong to have sex not being married (seeming that i am a christian and the act of havin sex not married is a mistake) but no no no u cannot dare call a child of God a human beign a mistake. And when you think about it… its not about the age its weather or not you can handle. I know women who cant handle a baby at their age and im a teenager and is a kick as mom. Your baby dont care how old you are. All they care about is weather or not you can handle them. Yes I know i was wrong having sex at my age not being married but what can I do now. I asked for forgiveness and so now im not gonna fret about it, why say smart comments about it? Theres nothing you can do and when that baby comes you not even gonna want to remember the smart comments you made cause you gonna think wow, what would life be without this baby that is bringin me so much joy and happiness. Babies are a gift of God. And on the age thing. Who know really know what age people start to love. NO HUMAN BEIGN ARE THE SAME. You cannot tell someone they not inlove. Love is love. If you think you love someone you wont find out if you dont unless you try the love. I love my babies father and we are doing perfectly fine. Maturity is the thing. Do i respect myself? Do i love myself? Do i love my family? Do i want the best for me? yes to all of those things so i know what i want out of life and who i want out of life. Yes of course my parents are more strict and are monitoring the things me and my boyfriend do. We are not having sex just enjoying our wonderful baby and eachother. Life is precious and short. Your not supposse to regret. Congrats keisha. I hope you asked God to forgive you so you can enjoy your baby and I hope you will get married to the babies father when the time is right. I wish you the best.
Samantha said
Ok, no offence but if shes pregnant now, her mom didn’t really do a good job teaching her about life. Has she ever heard of protection?? An what is a 16 year old doing dating a 19 year old AND pregnant with his child? Isn’t that illegal?
I really do hope that she has a healthy baby, but I honestly feel sorry for her. Being pregnant at 16 can’t be fun.
someone who thinks ignorant people should be shot in the head said
Bottom line: YOU ARENT KEISHA CASTLE HUGHES. NO one in here is. You all can have your opinion and take it and shove it in your arses. Shes a young woman who is experiencing one of lifes most amazing events , EVER. She got the money, she seems very responsible (not going to vegas and leading this giant binge drinking life or shoping til her money is gone), her parents raised her to be a good person (ever catch a interview with her, she is polite, well educated and articulate, which is more then I can say for some more adult acresses and idols here in the states.). Maybe she planned to have a child with her boyfriend, or maybe it wasnt planned but a happy oops! We’ve all had opps moments, how can you condemn someone for theres (glass house, stones, remember that one). No one in the world, including the Pope is without sin. If she’s been with this man for 3 years, its out of love, and if its been 3 years im sure her parents have given consent for them to be together. But just because its been 3 years doesnt mean they’ve been having sex for all of those 3 years. Her first time ( which im sure she doesnt want the whole world knowing) couldve been when she got pregnant, how in the hell do all of you people know her exact conception date or circumstance surronding it? YOU DONT. Get off your high moral horse and go back to church so you can sit and hear the word of god, but not understand it. ‘Cause you know sitting in a room makes you a way better person then the rest of us. Clutch that bible of yours tight in hand, and believe in some you’ve never seen for yourself, YET believe he was born to his 15 yr old VIRGIN mother. Stretch that beliefe out so far, yet someone makes a mistake in your eyes, and you see fit to throw stones at her, gee im glad mary didnt have to go through all that shit, otherwise i guess all religion would be diffrent there would be no jesus.
So, case in point, this is none of your business. Im more worried about a mother of 5 children, taking her 7 yr old daughter and a bag of sex toys to a motel to whore her child out, then about a woman and man falling in love and having a baby ( AND BEING ABLE TO SUPPORT IT WITHOUT HAVING TO WHORE IT OUT 7 YEARS LATER)
Sick people out there, and SURPRISE! this story isnt about one.
Good Luck Keisha, know there are some people in the world thay arent out to condemn your choices, as they are yours to make. bright blessings to you, Bradley, and your new baby to be
Samantha said
I agree with you “Someone who thinks…shot in the head”, but I still think that 16 year olds should not be having sex. It’s just too young. If they’re not allowed to drink or go to clubs or even vote, I really wonder what makes the government think that 16 year olds(or even younger for that matter)are capable of having a sexual relationship, let alone have a child.
young mommy said
Yes it’s true, babies have been having babies forever. I had my daughter at 19 and my mother had me at 17. That doesn’t make it alright though. Think of what you would want for your children. I can’t imagine ever thinking it’s okay for my daughter to be pregnant when she’s just beginning high school! At that age, you can’t even get in to see an R rated movie. Why? Because you’re still considered a child! Having sex at such a young age is already such a sign of immaturity (I know from experience). What really bothers me is the fact that she is celebrity, so young girls are looking up to her, thinking this is alright! Sure she has the money to support this baby, but most girls that age don’t. When my mother found out I was pregnant, she was in tears for months because she knew how hard it was on her. She never got the chance to be a kid and missed out on all the fun her friend’s were having. Sure enough, while my friend’s were going to the movies, clubs, amusement parks, birthday parties, I had to stay home. I had to hold off on school and work full time. I don’t ever regret the decision I made, but I want so much more for my daughter.
Anjel said
hey all i am a solo teen mummie and am very very proud of it, my son is 2 now and was 17 wen i had him… i am at skewl and he goes to daycare nxt to my class, (teen mum skewl) and he is the best thing tht eva happened to me and i love him so so much and im tryin to make a future for the both of us…
this page makes me realise jus how small minded some people really are…
bein 16 and havin a 19 yr old partner and bein pregnant is NOT ILLEGAL…
i kno its not the ideal situation but its wat happens some times…
and to the person he blames he mother for not teachin her about protection ur an idiot…
at the end of the day it was keishas choice no one elses
GOOD LUCK TO HER AND HER MAN, U GO GURLY!!
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A friend of hers said
hey people i know this person. But the problems is that i don’t think she remebers me, but back in the year 2000 i think it was i lived in mt wellington and she also lived there and we were friends i even have a photo of her with me at my birthday party. she was a really good friend untill i had to move and we could not see each other but i did have her phone number and i can still remember it but she probably has moved so she might have a new number. i was 7 or 8 at that time and now i am 14 and will turn 15 this year. yes i know i am probably to young to write this comment but my friend told me about keisha and that she is pregnant now so i had to post a comment and tell you all that i know her!!!
tanz said
I personally think this forum is full of naive arrogant comments about keisha’s situation. My parents were also in the exact situation keisha and her boyfriend were, and i have the best relationship whith my parents and im 17 years old, an age were many teenagers are unable to say that. I commend her for making the mature decision to keep her baby, unlike many women who are much older that go through endless abortions,and do not see the blessing of a child. Again my family are from new zealand, and i did not appreciate a predjudical comment that it was typical of new zealanders to be preganant at that age. If anything new zealand women settle down young and are mature enough to go through with what ever consequences they recieve, such as a suprise of a baby.I live in australia and feel as if i hear endless stories about abortions at my age, something that is not typical of nz,however i am not saying that is an australian thing. More people should respect peoples personal decisions and not judge so easily. Good luck to keisha and her new family and the best for her future.
Unknown said
I am happy for her, it’s not like she just fell pregnant to some random guy, she’s been with him for 3 years! She can obviously support the child, finacially and emotionally, her bf is sticking by her. She is not choosing to have an abortion because “whoops I forgot protection, but let’s fix my mistake by killing my unborn child!” Who knows? she could have planned this, girls are able to have kids from 13 or so, it used to be the norm, it’s just our society that sees it as something to be ashamed of. Congratulations!
Samantha said
Well, everyone has their own opinions and everyone should respect everyone’s aswell, as long as it is said in a respectful and non-offensive manner.
And to you, Anjel, I thought that was very mature of you to be calling people idiots. You should respect other’s opinions, especially to those who do not go around insulting teen moms for their mistakes. This is a free country where people have the chance of making their thoughts public. Other people gave you that chance so why don’t you do the same?
Dixie said
I totally agree with Samantha.
It’s almost like children having children-it’s just wrong. I’ve read a lot of comments on this board and some are just plain rude while others seem to get their opinions out in a nice way.
Name callers-grow up! Especially some who need to fix up their writing skills *Anjel*.
Anjel said
hey dixie get a life aye.. i kno how to spell and i kno wat its like to be called names by ppl becos i am a teen mum so y shudnt i do it bak aye… some one like u jus dont unda stand… and neva will
Holly said
She just gave birth!
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the real world said
Lets get a grip pepole. far more things to worry about in this world. Like keeping man kind from blowing it to hell.
Dixie said
I know but geez..no need to name call. And Im not insultin ur parenting skills, but I just think that having children thi young is a little nit of a mistake.
Patrice said
Wow, she’s way too young to be having sex or a child and I think it’s just disgusting that she’s playing the virgin mary in that movie. They shouldn’t release the movie because of this. Somebody should slap her upside her head. Her career is going to be put on hold. Who wants to hire 16 year old teen mom?
cynthia said
to patrice who is on top of my comment i think your a dumn bitch for even putting up that comment who are you to sit their and judge her she has a life and i hope she reads this because altho she is youg she is taking responsability for her actions thats more than i can say for many girls out their and im happy for her because she has a boyfreind thats stiking with her no matter what i think she is an incredible young woman and i hope she has a healthy baby.
And having a baby is not going to kill her carrier its only going to make her stronger and ill be at the movies when her premires come out.
ones again patrice your a dumn bitch how dare you judge. people are so close minded its not your life and if your not going to be positive about a situation then dont comment at all