In a story that has captured global attention, 26-year-old Kristina Ozturk and her 60-year-old Turkish millionaire husband, Galip Ozturk, have become parents to 22 children, 21 of whom were born via surrogacy within just one year. The couple reportedly spent over $1.6 million on surrogates and caregivers to support the large family.
All of their children are under the age of seven, and much of their upbringing is managed with the assistance of nannies. While the couple once envisioned having 105 children, they have temporarily put that plan on hold.
The unusual family arrangement has sparked a mix of fascination and criticism worldwide. Supporters admire the couple’s extraordinary commitment to building a large family, while critics raise ethical and logistical concerns about surrogacy, childcare, and the welfare of the children.
Experts in family dynamics and reproductive ethics have weighed in, noting that while surrogacy allows families to grow in unprecedented ways, raising such a large number of children—especially in a short time frame—presents unique challenges in terms of emotional, physical, and social development.
The Ozturks’ story continues to generate headlines, prompting global discussions about surrogacy, wealth, and the lengths to which some families will go to realize their dreams of parenthood.
