Hollywood star Jane Russell’s adoption of an Irishwoman’s child in the 1950s nearly ended the actress’s career.
Russell had already adopted a girl with her husband, NFL quarterback and kicker Bob Waterfield, but wanted to expand
their family, according to the Journal.ie. News of the star’s desire
for another child reached Hannah McDermott, a Derrywoman then living in
London with her husband and young son. Reportedly Hannah offered her
custody of baby Thomas on condition that Jane and Bob provided him with a
good home, love and education.
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