Whitney Way Thore fromMy Big Fat Fabulous Lifeis on a mission to become a mother with the help of artificial insemination and has already begun searching for a sperm donor. The 41-year-old North Carolina native has been on TV since 2015, sharing the highs and lows of her life, including herbattle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and her struggles with dating.
The initial seasons of theshow explored Whitney’s weight lossand mental health, asshe lost over 70 poundswith the help of her"No BS Active"movement on social media.
During the later seasons, Whitney shifted her focus towards her family, revealing howher mother’s passing deeply affected her loved ones, particularly her father, Glenn Thore. In the 2023 season ofMy Big Fat Fabulous Life, viewers witnessedWhitney’s emotional journey through griefintertwined with her bucket-list adventures.
My Big Fat Fabulous Lifeseason 11 marked a pivotal moment for Whitney as she uncovered a surprising revelation:her father had another daughter named Angie. Determined to find her father’s past love life,Whitney eventually met her half-sister, forming an instant connection and welcoming her into the family.
Whitney Wants To Be A Mother
Whitney Wants To Opt For Artificial Insemination
Whitney’s focus onMy Big Fat Fabulous Lifeseason 13 centers around her journey to become a mother. At 41, she no longer wants to delay her decision to start a family. However, she encounters difficulties finding the right sperm donor. In the season preview,Whitney learns more about sperm donors and the process of insemination.
One scene shows Whitney sharing her thought process, revealing that while she initially considered adopting, she ultimatelyexplored freezing her eggs, presenting two options: surrogacy or IVF. Ultimately, Whitney decides against both options due to their complexities and high costs, opting instead for artificial insemination.
Whitney’s Been Losing Weight
Whitney Is Dedicated To Staying Fit
Whitney wants to have her child naturally, despite not having a partner. She wants to experience the joy of pregnancy, and she isaware that maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for conceiving a child.
Whitneyhas been laser-focused on making positive changes in her life and shedding pounds. Shecontinues to participate in her No BS Active movement, even offering the first months of the subscription for free.
Whitney Is No Longer With The Frenchman
Whitney’s dating history has been tumultuous.
She first embarked on a passionate relationship with her friend, Lennie Alehat, which ended in heartbreak due to an alleged cheating scandal. Whitney later developed a crush on Roy, only to find out that he didn’t feel the same way, leaving her single. Eventually,she met a French tutor online and even spent time with him in Paris.
However, in 2024, Whitney confirmed that there was no future with her French boyfriend. She said (viaUS Weekly),“The majorissue with the French man was that he does not want a public life,“confirming that his desire for privacy and unwillingness to appear onMy Big Fat Fabulous Lifewas the ultimate dealbreaker for their relationship.
My Big Fat Fabulous Lifeairs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. EDT on TLC.
