We Had No Idea These Celebrities Had Adopted Children

Oscar winner Jane Wyman later starred in Falcon Crest. Her daughter Maureen longed for a brother, and in March 1945 Wyman and then husband Ronald Reagan adopted Michael at just three days old. Michael said his parents never called him adopted, only their son.

Michael Reagan became a conservative radio host, author, and speaker, writing about his adoption in books like Twice Adopted. He also led the Reagan Legacy Foundation. Michael died of cancer in Los Angeles in January 2026, at 80.