Elizabeth Smart Marks Anniversary of Her "Biggest Miracle" 19 Years After Kidnapping Nightmare Ended
Elizabeth Smart is celebrating the 19th anniversary of the day she regained her freedom following a horrific ordeal. On March 12, 2003, she was reunited with her family after being kidnapped at age 14 and spending nine months in captivity. On Saturday, March 12, Smart, now a 34-year-old activist for missing children, posted on Instagram a photo of herself with her husband, Matthew Gilmour, and their three children—daughters Chloe, 7, and Olivia, 3, and son James, 4. "I have always believed in Miracles but today marks the 19 year anniversary of the biggest miracle I ever experienced," Smart wrote. "I just wanted to briefly say thank you to everyone who helped rescue...
- 3/12/2022
- E! Online
Elizabeth Smart is now a mother of three. The activist for missing children has given birth to a baby girl. Smart announced the happy news via Instagram on Monday. "So happy to welcome Olivia to our family!" she wrote alongside a photo of her cradling her little one with her husband, Matthew Gilmour, by her side. The birth came nearly five months after Smart announced her pregnancy on social media. "Pretty Huge news!!!!!!" she wrote back in June, sharing a picture of her sonogram. "We're expecting baby #3 in November!!" She and her spouse are also the proud parents to their 1-year-old son James and 3-year-old daughter Chloe, who both make...
- 11/19/2018
- E! Online
One of Elizabeth Smart's kidnappers, Wanda Barzee, was released from prison on Wednesday after spending more than 15 years behind bars. The now 72-year-old admitted to helping her husband, Brian David Mitchell, take the teenager from her Utah home and hold her captive for nine months. Upon her release, Smart, 30, released a statement to the public: "Without doubt the past few weeks have been a rollercoaster of emotion, and I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their kind words, support, and concern. It has meant so much to me," she wrote on Instagram on Sept. 19. "May we all remain vigilant in watching over our families, friends, and community from anyone who would seek to hurt or take advantage. I truly believe life is meant to be happy and beautiful, and no matter what happens that will remain my goal for me and for my family." View this...
- 9/19/2018
- by Megan Heintz
- In Touch Weekly
Congratulations are in order! Elizabeth Smart announced that she was pregnant via Instagram on June 25, revealing that she's expecting her third child with husband Matthew Gilmour. The 30-year-old kidnap survivor posted a photo of her sonogram to share the incredible news. “Pretty Huge news!! We’re expecting baby #3 in November!!" Elizabeth wrote. The couple couldn't be more thrilled about welcoming another bundle of joy into the world, six years after tying the knot in a private ceremony in Hawaii. Elizabeth and Matthew are already the proud parents to 3-year-old daughter Chloe and 14-month-old son James. "Congratulations to you and your husband! Wishing you a safe and easy pregnancy...Blessings!" one of her followers sweetly wrote, while another added: "Congrats Elizabeth, you so deserve this joy!" Pretty Huge news!!!!!! We’re expecting baby #3 in November!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️...
- 6/27/2018
- by Samantha Benitz
- In Touch Weekly
Congratulations are in order for Elizabeth Smart. The activist for missing children announced on Instagram Tuesday afternoon that she is expanding her family once again with husband Matthew Gilmour. "Pretty Huge news!!!!!!" she shared with her followers on social media. "We're expecting baby #3 in November!!" The announcement also included a sonogram picture of the couple's child whose gender has yet to be revealed. Elizabeth first made headlines when she was kidnapped from her Utah home at 14 years old. After her safe return to family nine months later, the crime victim chose to be a child safety activist. In addition, she's been able to find true happiness with...
- 6/27/2018
- E! Online
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