Amanda Kloots Credits Her Mom For 'Teaching Me How To Be A Mother'
By Afouda Bamidele on May 15, 2023 at 3:30 PM EDT
Amanda Kloots is celebrating her mother for her influence on her life.
The renowned fitness instructor took a moment on Mother's Day to express her gratitude to her mother. As she is going through the challenging journey of raising her son after the passing of her husband, Nick Cordero, and her mother-in-law Leslie Cordero, she has found solace and inspiration in her mother's guidance, making the holiday even more special for them.
Amanda Kloots Acknowledges Her Mom Maureen Kloots' Influence About Motherhood
Taking to her Instagram page, the TV host credited her mother for teaching her the art of motherhood with a touching tribute. In the first slide, she shared a picture of the older woman wearing a white shirt and a brown bucket hat, cradling her swaddled grandson.
The second slide featured Kloots and her son seated beside Maureen, who sported a striking red lipstick and cradled a small dog. In the caption, she penned a heartfelt message that read:
"I don't think you fully understand how much your mom loves you until you become a mom. Thank you for loving me, Mommy, and for teaching me how to be a mother. ❤️.”
Fans who agreed with her sentiment trooped to the comment section to express their thoughts, like this user who wrote, "Happy Mother's Day Amanda! And you're so right. You don't understand how much love a mother has for her little one until she becomes a mom herself. ❤️❤️❤️.”
This person emotionally noted, "Onions somewhere😢? Happy Mother's Day Amanda, and Maureen Kloots;❤️" while a third stated, "Love watching you be a mom. So calm. So amazing. Happy Mother's Day." A fourth called her a "strong woman," and a fifth described the images as beautiful and her mother as "extraordinary."
The actress also took the time in February to express her love to her father, Freddie, on his 75th birthday. On Valentine's Day, the TV personality seized the moment and honored her father with a heartfelt tribute. Taking to her Instagram page, she posted a beautiful picture of herself and the celebrant, who held her pet dog, wearing genuine smiles as they embraced each other.
Amanda looked radiant in a white and black crochet sweater paired with denim pants, while her father exuded charm in a blue checkered long-sleeve shirt, complemented by a brown belt and black pants. Overflowing with excitement and love, the doting daughter took to the caption to express her heartfelt wishes, stating:
"Happy 75th Birthday to my Dad and greatest man I know. My Dad has always been full of love, which makes sense because he was born on Valentine's Day!"
She fondly recalled the times when sibling disputes would arise, and her father would step in and use the teachings of the Bible to resolve their conflicts lovingly.
'The Talk' Co-host Opens Up About the Loss Of Her Mother-in-Law Lesley Cordero
In a time of immense sorrow, the dancer shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of her mother-in-law, Lesley. With the pain of losing her late husband resurfacing with the loss, The Blast reported that the mother-of-one shared the heartbreaking news and a series of photos that paid tribute to the beloved matriarch.
The post captured Lesley in a green apron, revealing precious moments with Kloots on the set of "The Talk," as well as with her grandson, Elvis Eduardo, and her late son Nick.
In the caption, she wrote, "My heart is broken to [sic] today. Nick's mother, my mother-in-law, Lesley Cordero, has passed away. Lesley and I got very close when Nick got sick. We were soldiers going to battle daily, fighting for the man we loved."
The "Fit for Christmas" star acknowledged her as a pillar of strength and a source of invaluable wisdom. Also, it emphasized the close bond between Lesley and Nick, revealing their daily conversations. Overwhelmed by losing yet another loved one, Kloots expressed her struggle to find meaning in the face of such profound loss.
In a poignant conclusion, the Broadway star wrote, "I will miss you tremendously. Thank you for loving me and taking me in as your daughter. Thank you for loving Elvis and being the best grandma. Rest in peace, Mom. I'll love you forever."