Barbara Walters' Heartfelt Regrets: Strained Mother-Daughter Bond Exposed
BARBIE'S BLOODY BATTLE: Barbara Walters' Darkest Secret Revealed
Get ready for a scandal that will leave you speechless! The queen of journalism, Barbara Walters, has left behind a legacy that's as fascinating as it is heartbreaking. A new documentary, "Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything," set to debut on Hulu June 23rd, uncovers the shocking truth about her strained relationship with her adopted daughter, Jackie.
The legendary news anchor, who passed away in 2022 at the ripe age of 93, had a reputation for being one of the most respected and feared journalists of all time. But behind closed doors, Walters struggled to balance her demanding career and family life. According to longtime friend and colleague Cynthia McFadden, 69, Walters was "regretful about her family life" and felt "torn apart" by her complicated relationship with Jackie.
McFadden, a former NBC News correspondent, broke down in tears as she shared the painful truth with People ahead of the film's release. "It was something she felt like she couldn’t fix. So that was really tugging at her," McFadden confessed.
The documentary takes viewers on a journey through Walters' remarkable career, from her historic moment as the first woman to anchor a nightly news broadcast in 1976 on ABC Evening News, sharing the desk with Harry Reasoner, to her groundbreaking specials and iconic interviews. But what's most striking is the archival footage that reveals Walters' struggles as a mother.
In a haunting clip, Walters reflects on the excitement of becoming a mother: "My world came together. I mean, I was already on the Today Show. And I’d had three miscarriages, and now I had everything." But her success at work meant sacrificing precious time with her family. "Barbara was always flying somewhere, interviewing someone," McFadden revealed. "And it's not like she could have brought her young daughter along for the ride."
As Walters' career soared, so did the expectations on her daughter, Jackie. The documentary reveals that the two were vastly different, and Walters seemed disappointed that Jackie didn't share her professional drive. Jackie, however, had her own set of challenges, including struggles with addiction.
"It was a struggle. That's not to say they didn't love each other, but it wasn't what she'd hoped for, and probably not what Jackie had hoped for either," McFadden asserted. "I think it's essential to say that Jackie shouldn't be held accountable for any of this, and Barbara wouldn't have wanted her to be."
In a shocking interview, Oprah Winfrey shared how Walters had actually encouraged her to start a family, saying, "She told me once that there's nothing more fulfilling than having children. And I was like, 'Okay, but I'm looking at you, so no'." Winfrey also described Barbara's relationship with Jackie as both "complex" and "charged," adding that it was one of the reasons why she never had children.
The documentary's director, Jackie Jesko, emphasizes that they don't want Walters' struggles to overshadow her incredible achievements. "We want to show that she was a human being who made mistakes, but also someone who inspired millions with her courage and determination."
TheScholarlyNote.com has obtained exclusive footage of the documentary, and we can tell you that it's a must-watch for anyone interested in journalism, feminism, or simply a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most fascinating women of our time.
So get ready to have your mind blown by the untold story of Barbara Walters. Will her legacy be forever tarnished by her family struggles, or will this documentary humanize her and make us appreciate her even more? Only time will tell.
**Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything debuts on Hulu June 23rd. Don't miss it!