In a recent interview, she said that it was hard to grow up with her father continually in the news. That was one of the most honest and emotional things she has ever spoken. People who weren’t there believed her childhood was great. There were cameras everywhere at family events, gorgeous excursions, and famous people who sent glitter all the time. But what truly happened was nothing like what they thought would happen. “It wasn’t always as glamorous as people thought,” she remarked. It was hard to handle all the attention, expectations, and comparisons all the time. She knew from a young age that people, not just strangers, would be monitoring her every move since her father was famous.
She remembered that her father regularly taught her things with love, such how to be strong, how to deal with hurtful comments, and how to meet high expectations. “Be strong no matter what,” her father would say. Her voice got softer as she thought about what he had said. People who didn’t know him might have thought he was rude, but she didn’t get it.When she was a kid, she sometimes believed Daddy asked too much of her. She wanted to be strong and serene like he was. But she now understands that his “tough love” didn’t entail being in charge or perfect. It was about making her ready for a world where having money doesn’t mean you won’t be sad.
She shared the truth about how their relationship was excellent and horrible for both of them. He was pushy, which made things stressful, but they got along well because they respected each other. They had to test their bond a lot while they were teenagers. People struggled for their right to be free, private, and themselves. Because so many people knew her, it was hard for her to figure out who she was. “I used to wonder if people saw me as me or just as his daughter,” she added. She was angry because it was hard for her to know who she was, but it also helped her learn more about herself.
When she turned twenty, things began to change in their relationship. They had distinct views of view because they were old and lived far away. She began to think of her father as more than just a well-known person. She thought of him as a real person who had challenges and made sacrifices. She learned over time how he utilized his power to make her do things. They learned to be kinder and more understanding when they talked to each other. The sessions weren’t lectures; they were real conversations where both people listened to and learned from each other. “We’re closer now,” she said with a hint of pride. “I think we know each other better now than we did before.”
She also pondered about how living in a bad place altered the way she perceived the world. Her father taught her how to be strong, take care of herself, and handle her emotions. They helped her with her studies, her troubles at home, and when too many people were looking at her. “I thought I couldn’t handle the stress at times,” she added. “But then I heard his voice in my head telling me that being strong doesn’t mean never breaking; it means learning how to put things back together.”
As an adult, she deals with the wonderful and bad things that happened to her as a child with grace. Instead of hiding her unhappiness, she learns from it. Her story is about how she dealt with her past and her father. She used to worry all the time, but now she is thankful for the things that made her strong enough to be on her own.
As the interview was coming to an end, the interviewer asked her what her father meant to her. She smiled. She said, “He’s my hero.” “Not because he’s famous, but because he always believed in me, even when I didn’t.” She spoke with a calm strength that came from knowing for a long time that love can be both strong and weak, demanding and very kind. Their narrative is about growing up, forgiving, and a love that has gotten stronger even though they are famous and have a lot of stress.
