Confessions of Octomom: Nadya Suleman & her 14 Children Share Their Untold Story in new Docuseries

The trailer for Confessions of Octomom has finally dropped, giving the world its first real look at Natalie “Nadya” Suleman’s story—straight from her and her 14 children. After years of silence, the once-infamous mother is stepping back into the public eye, not for controversy, but to set the record straight. 

The teaser reveals a deeply personal journey, featuring emotional confessions from her kids and shocking revelations that challenge everything people thought they knew about her.

From media-fueled scandals to hidden truths, Confessions of Octomom promises to reveal what really happened behind closed doors. But how did she survive the world turning against her? And why did she finally choose to share her truth? We’re diving into everything you need to know about the docuseries, and we’ll keep updating with the latest details—because this story is far from over.

Release date & Where to Watch

The six-part docuseries Confessions of Octomom will premiere on Lifetime on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 10 pm ET. If you miss the live broadcast, you can stream it the next day on the Lifetime app. 

What’s the plot of Confessions of Octomom?

Natalie Suleman, famously known as Octomom, opens up in Confessions of Octomom, a six-part documentary series that provides an intimate look at her life—past and present. The series revisits her history-making birth of octuplets in January 2009, her struggles in the public eye, and her journey as a mother of 14. 

Now, with her octuplets turning sixteen and her other children ranging from 17 to 23, Suleman shares a side of her life the world has never seen, including her new role as a grandmother after one of her sons welcomed a baby in September 2024.

The docuseries follows the octuplets as they navigate life after growing up in the spotlight, revealing their personal challenges, triumphs, and desire to move beyond their once-secluded world. 

Suleman also reflects on the media firestorm that rebranded her identity, the backlash she faced as a single mother undergoing IVF, and the struggles that forced her to take drastic measures to keep her family together. Once vilified as one of the most hated women in the world, she now tells her real story—on her own terms.

Who’s Starring in Confessions of Octomom?

Confessions of Octomom features Natalie “Nadya” Suleman and her 14 children, including her famous octuplets, who are now teenagers. The docuseries also includes interviews with people connected to her story, such as family members, experts, and even the once-anonymous sperm donor. 

Is There a Trailer for Confessions of Octomom?

The official trailer for Confessions of Octomom offers a deeply personal look at Natalie Suleman’s life, shedding light on her journey from public scrutiny to her family’s private reality. 

“I’ve been waiting a very, very long time to tell my true story, and I believe the world is ready to hear it,” she declared, setting the stage for a powerful narrative. While widely known as Nadya, the mother of 14 now prefers to go by Natalie, a change reflected throughout the docuseries.

The trailer introduces viewers to her children, now teenagers and adults, who are sharing their side of the story for the first time. “My mom did everything in her power to protect her kids,” one of her daughters stated, while one of her adult sons added, “The main reason we’re doing all this is to get the truth out there.” 

The Suleman siblings are seen removing their protective hats and masks, symbolically stepping into the spotlight to reclaim their identities. The trailer also hints at one of the most long-standing mysteries surrounding their family—Natalie’s sperm donor. “He’s a donor, so we can’t meet him. He’s anonymous,” her son Noah explained, just before a shadowed figure appears on-screen. “I was the sperm donor,” the man revealed, marking his first time speaking publicly.

The trailer doesn’t shy away from the intense public backlash Natalie faced. Old news footage highlighted how she was once dubbed “the most hated mom in the world,” with her children recalling how they endured the stigma. “When someone comes up to you at school and asks, ‘Is your mom a stripper?’ you don’t know what to say,” one of her sons admitted. 

Natalie herself reflects on her past, from financial struggles to rehab, where she says she made the decision to “kill Octomom.” The trailer ends on an emotional note, as she tearfully stated, “This is our story. The real one. It has been a long time to share my story.”

Episode Guide

• Season 1 Episode 1: The Birth of Octomom (Monday, March 10, 2025)
• Season 1 Episode 2: The Hunt for Donor Dad (Monday, March 17, 2025)
• Season 1 Episode 3 (Monday, March 24, 2025)
• Season 1 Episode 4 (Monday, March 31, 2025)
• Season 1 Episode 5 (Monday, April 7, 2025)
• Season 1 Episode 6 (Monday, April 14, 2025)

Behind the Scenes

Confessions of Octomom is produced by NY27 Productions and Bunim Murray, a Banijay Americas company, for Lifetime. Executive producers include Hilary Estey McLoughlin and Terence Noonan for NY27 Productions, along with Jesse Daniels, Michael Driscoll, and Margaret Morales for Bunim Murray. Brie Miranda Bryant and Nicole Vogel executive produce for Lifetime, while Natalie Suleman also serves as a producer.