The World’s First Surviving Septuplets Are Grown Ups Now

The Advice from Quintuplets

The Dionne quintuplets were born in 1934 in Ontario, Canada, to Elzire Dionne. Their upbringing drew heavy criticism, especially due to the intense media scrutiny that followed them throughout their early years. The press often portrayed the children as public attractions, with some even comparing their lives to a circus.

Years later, as adults, the Dionne quintuplets offered valuable advice to Kenny and Bobbi McCaughey. They encouraged the couple to protect their children’s privacy as much as possible, drawing from their own experiences growing up under constant public attention.