In the latest issue of Closer Weekly, the legendary actress Glenn Close shares a deeply personal story about how her childhood, marked by her parents' involvement in the Moral Re-Armament movement, influenced her as a mother to her own daughter. It’s a tale of resilience and transformation, and it’s incredibly moving.
During an appearance at The New Yorker Festival on October 6, Glenn reflected on the challenges of growing up in a family deeply entrenched in a religious group that many have labeled a cult. She described how this experience uprooted her sense of identity and disrupted the bonds she once cherished. “It was like being yanked away from everything you knew and loved,” she said. “Family ties were torn apart, and it was incredibly damaging.”
From Turmoil to Triumph: Glenn’s Journey as a Mother
Glenn and her daughter, Annie.
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That painful chapter in Glenn's life profoundly influenced the way she approached motherhood. Now 70, Glenn is proud of the stable and nurturing environment she created for her daughter, Annie Maude Starke, who is 29. It’s a far cry from the turmoil she endured in her own upbringing.
Building Stability for the Next Generation
“Annie is an incredible person, and I couldn’t be prouder of her,” Glenn told Closer. “One of my greatest achievements as a parent is fostering a strong relationship not just with my daughter, but also with her father, producer John H. Starke. When Annie turned seven, she was living in the same house where she was first brought home after being born, and we still own that house. That kind of consistency and security means everything.”
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