Kate Gosselin Reveals Heartbreaking Reality: Her Kids Face Racism Due to Their Korean Heritage

In a candid and revealing interview for Vice TV's 'Dark Side of the 2000s' documentary, reality TV matriarch Kate Gosselin opened up about the profound challenges her children, Collin and Hannah, have faced: racial discrimination from their classmates. The mother of eight shared her deep anguish over her children's experiences, explicitly linking the racism to their Korean heritage.

Kate Gosselin, known for her role in 'Jon & Kate Plus 8', confessed that the issue of race has been a persistent and painful struggle for her family.

"It was so heartbreaking to hear from them how they were targets of racial discrimination from their classmates," she explained. "As a mother, you just want to take that away from them, you want to shield them from all harm, and this is a wound that I cannot heal for them."

The sextuplets, now young adults, have navigated public scrutiny for most of their lives.

However, the private battles against prejudice have clearly taken a toll. Kate revealed that both Collin and Hannah specifically mentioned being singled out and targeted at school due to their ethnicity. While Kate did not delve into specific instances, her emotional recounting painted a clear picture of the pain and frustration her children have endured.

This heartbreaking revelation sheds light on the often-unseen struggles faced by children in multi-ethnic families, even those growing up in the spotlight.

Kate's honesty serves as a poignant reminder that racism can affect anyone, anywhere, and underscores the vital role parents play in supporting their children through such difficult experiences.

The discussion also touched upon the complex family dynamics that have unfolded over the years, including the strained relationship with ex-husband Jon Gosselin, who also has shared custody of the children.

However, the primary focus remained on the severe emotional impact of racial discrimination on Collin and Hannah, highlighting Kate's protective instincts and her deep concern for her children's well-being in the face of prejudice.