It’s been nearly two years since TV personality Maria Menounos underwent life-changing surgery to remove a brain tumor. Instead of dwelling on the challenges she faced during that period, Maria has shifted her focus to a new and exciting chapter in her life. In a recent interview with Closer Weekly, available now on newsstands, the 40-year-old revealed that she's ready to embrace motherhood. “This is definitely the year,” she said, expressing her desire to start a family with her husband, Keven Undergaro.
Maria, who celebrated her first wedding anniversary with Keven on New Year’s Eve, joked about their plans for expanding their family. “We kind of want to have twins and just get it over with,” she quipped. While the idea of twins might sound ambitious, she added with a laugh, “But we’ll see.” Her sense of humor and optimism shine through as she looks forward to this next phase of life.
Recovering and Reflecting: A New Perspective on Life
Maria's journey to motherhood is deeply tied to the perspective she gained after her surgery. “I realized that my health has to be first and that life is really short,” she confessed. This revelation has shifted her priorities, allowing her to focus on the things that truly matter. “So many things have changed—just my perspective on what I will and won’t do. I really want to pursue the things that I feel passionately about,” she explained.
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A Family Legacy: Healing and Hope
Maria also shared that her mother, who also battled a brain tumor, is doing exceptionally well. “She’s doing amazing, thank God,” Maria said with gratitude. Reflecting on her own health, she added, “My health is great.” For Maria, expanding her family would not only bring joy but also reinforce the bonds she treasures most. “I’m trying to enjoy time with friends and family more,” she said, acknowledging how career-driven she once was. “It’s such a big deal to put away the phone. Now every day is just a blessing.”
View this post on InstagramToday I standup for my mom. We watched @standuptocancer2018 from her hospital bed after her brain surgery 2 years ago. Yesterday we got miraculous news that her tumor has shrunk almost to nothing. Like a crumb. So thankful to god, the doctors&nurses at @cedarssinai & @danafarber for their great care. Thankful to all of our friends&family for their love & support. Thankful to all of you for your messages of encouragement. Thankful to all of the amazing people who guided and assisted me in moms care. You are all true Angels. Dr. Jeff Golden you are one of those angels. I also standup for all of you fighting the fight. Sending you all love and light in your battle. Thank you to everyone who gave of their time or donated to @standuptocancer2018 . You help give us hope!
Embracing Life's Lessons
Maria views her experience with the brain tumor as a transformative event that has shaped her outlook. “Would you believe me if I told you that the brain tumor is the best thing that ever happened to me?” she shared in a previous interview with Women’s Health. “It’s freed me from all of that anxiety of having to be perfect. You can’t control everything; leave it to God and just say, ‘Okay, this is my journey.’”
For Maria, the diagnosis was a wake-up call that taught her to live in the moment and cherish her blessings. “This whole thing has been such a gift,” she reflected. “This happened for a reason.”
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