Singer Mia revealed that she plans to have children in an unconventional way.
The 46-year-old "Lady Marmalade" revealed plans to expand her family on Josh McBride's podcast on May 12. McBride Rewind , admitting that she wants to adopt many children in the future. "It's always been on my list," she told McBride. "I've always dreamed of an orphanage and of adopting children from all over the world and creating a safe place for them.".
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«"I don't dream of becoming a mother or having a child," she added. "That was never my dream, but I always had a dream of creating a school or an orphanage and taking in children from all over the world so they could become teachers who would teach them to love and spread that love, regardless of race, geography, gender, etc.".
In 2013, M.I.A. famously married herself, and the wedding ceremony was featured in her 2015 music video for "The Truth." In an interview E! News On May 28, she spoke about her decision, explaining what it means to her to "marry myself." "Knowing yourself is the most important thing," she shared with E! News . »It’s your internal compass, how you move, navigate, and make decisions.”.
«"So when I 'married myself' in the music video that turned into this whole internet fiasco, what I was trying to convey was this: Be committed to yourself. Know yourself. Take time for yourself," she added.
«"When you connect with your inner world, different things begin to appear in your life, including in your personal life," Mia shared. "And this also reflects your best self, but we're constantly evolving, so new levels are always opening up. But it's great to start from a place of desire, not necessity.".
In 2025, Mia told Essence publication , that motherhood "isn't even my goal and never was." She explained, "My mother is an independent person. I witnessed my parents' divorce. I've seen everything." She clarified that this doesn't mean she's not ready for a relationship or starting a family in the future.
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