The stepmother is getting a new image, thanks to some our favorite Latina celebrities. These stars have shed the stereotype that makes it seem like stepmoms can't have positive relationships with their stepchildren. Instead, these celeb moms have taken on the role and made it wonderful and loving.
It's not easy getting into a relationship with someone who has kids. It is a whole different dynamic as the children also become part of the relationship, so being able to build a bond with them is crucial to making things work. Jennifer Lopez seems to have embraced the role with fiance Alex Rodriguez's daughters and she has shown us time and time again how important it is to establish that closeness with your partners' kids.
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The singer and the former baseball star spend a lot of time together with their kids and they have joined their lives seamlessly. The best part is that the girls seem to love having J.Lo as part of their lives as well. Isn't that so special?
Gisele Bündchen is another celebrity who takes her role as a stepparent rather seriously. When she began dating Tom Brady, the football player had a baby on the way from a previous relationship. Without missing a beat, the model accepted the child as her own and she has said how she feels like the little one is as much hers as the rest of their kids. And that's what it's all about! Scroll through and find out which other Latina celebs are doing the same.