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Sunny Hostin Reflects on Motherhood at Midlife Panel

9/23/2025

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Sunny Hostin, co-host of ABC's The View, discussed parenting at a midlife panel.
She shared Paloma told her, "You weren't always the best mother," which hurt.
Paloma said Hostin's absence during breakups shaped her view of motherhood; presence at home matters.
She has two children, Paloma and Gabriel, with husband Emmanuel; The View tops daytime with 2.621 million viewers.

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Sunny Hostin, co-host of ABC's The View, discussed parenting at a midlife panel.
She shared Paloma told her, "You weren't always the best mother," which hurt.
Paloma said Hostin's absence during breakups shaped her view of motherhood; presence at home matters.
She has two children, Paloma and Gabriel, with husband Emmanuel; The View tops daytime with 2.621 million viewers.