In an effort to mend broken bridges, singer Kelly Rowland set out to find her biological father three years ago. Reportedly, Rowland had not seen nor heard from her father since she was eight-years-old. Unsure of his whereabouts or if he was even alive, the singer was determined to replace her memories of a father who was drunk and abusive to her mother with something else.
Now it seems that her father is the one attempting to track her down. 65 year-old, Christopher Lovett recently spoke with UK Mirror in hopes that Rowland would hear his cries for her to forgive him. Lovett expressed that he has not seen his daughter in 13 years and admits that it was his extensive alcohol abuse and out-of-control temper that caused their estrangement. In an attempt to redeem himself, Lovett also pushes the fact that not all memories with his family were bad ones as he relives times he and Rowland would sing together.
Excerpts from Lovett’s interview are below:
On his memories of Kelly Rowland
“Kelly, I love you with all my heart. Please forgive me and let me be your dad again.[…] I loved her from the moment she took her first breath. I remember as clear as day Kelly and I singing together, from the moment she could talk. Our favorite songs were by Stevie Wonder. I would put one headphone in my ear and the other in hers and we would sing and sing, so happy to be together. But then I lost my job at a transportation company, sank into a depression about money and began drinking more and more. The failure to provide for my family fueled an anger that I will be ashamed of until my dying day. It wasn’t physical between me and Kelly’s mom, but there were many days and nights when Kelly would be bawling her eyes out, clutching my leg begging me, ‘Please daddy stop shouting at mummy’. That image of her howling, begging me to stop will haunt me forever. I really hoped I would get to make it up to her. Sadly I am still waiting for that day. But I can’t give up hope. That’s why there is a room in my house which I have decorated especially for Kelly, just in case she comes through the front door.”
On the Development of His Alcoholism & Anger Issues
“I am a proud man and wanted the best for my family so when I lost my job I was utterly ashamed and hid from that shame with drink. When Doris Âchallenged me, I would just lose it. No parent should scream and shout in front of their child, and I am sorry to say there were too many times to Âmention that Kelly heard me screaming abuse at her mother. Sometimes she would run to her bedroom screaming, others she would cling to my trouser leg begging me to stop. When the electricity was cut off and we received an eviction letter we agreed for Doris to take Kelly to her aunt’s house while I sorted things out.”
On His Leaving & Never Seeing Kelly Again
“Little did I know the day they left would be the last time I would see my wife and daughter ever again. Every time I phoned her aunt’s house she told me Kelly and her mom were out. I had no job, no money, no car and just no way of getting the 20 miles to where they were staying. When six months had passed I begged a friend for a ride to her aunt’s house and she told me they had moved to Texas. I begged her to give me an address, but she flat-out refused.”
“I knew I had to stop drinking, get a job or I would never see my daughter again. And I did. But by then it was too late and they were gone, the two people I loved with all my heart and that tore me up and still does today.[…]I had heard she was doing well singing, but I didn’t know how well until I turned on the TV and saw her performing [with Destiny’s Child]. I cried and cried, with sadness but also with pride at what a wonderful, talented young woman Kelly had grown into.”
On Going to a Destiny’s Child Concert & Leaving Kelly a Note
“I sat for the whole concert in one of the cheap seats at the back with tears of joy and utter despair rolling down my face. I wrote a note and begged a security guard to pass it to her.”
“It said, ‘Darling I have been looking for you. I am so proud of you and I love you so much and I just long to tell you that in person. Love Dad’. But no matter how much I begged the guard he would not believe I was her father.”
On Wanting to Reconnect
“I own a big home now and have retired so I don’t want any of Kelly’s fortune, I just want her love. I just hope she does not become such a big star in England on X Factor that she forgets about her dad completely. I’m getting old now â I just hope she reads this and doesn’t leave getting back in touch with me before it is too late.”
It seems all too coincidental that his interview with UK Mirror comes around the same time that Rowland’s career is finally taking off. While his attempt to reunite with his daughter may be genuine and he claims money is not the issue, the timing of it is quite interesting. Is it too late for a reunion between Kelly Rowland and her father? Should she forgive and forget?
Kelly Rowland’s father, Christopher Lovett, is seeking forgiveness from the singer and asking to be a part of her life again. Lovett has been absent for most of Kelly’s life and she has spoken openly about how his absence affected her in interviews over the years. Now he wants to make up for lost time by being involved in her life once more. This article explores what caused their estrangement, why Lovett is now reaching out, and what this means for Kelly’s relationship with her family going forward.
Lovett was not present during much of Kelly’s childhood; she didn’t even know who he was until after she became famous as one-third of Destiny’s Child. After discovering his identity, she sought him out but found that it wasn’t easy for them to connect: “I wanted him to love me so badly…but I felt like there was something inside my dad that he just couldn’t do it.” In spite of feeling rejected by Lovett, Kelly still expressed hope in an Oprah Winfrey interview that someday they would have some kind of relationship. That day may finally have come as Lovett recently wrote on Facebook asking to reconnect with Kelly: “Let me be your Dad again”.
It remains unclear why Lovett waited nearly three decades before attempting contact with his daughter or if any bridges can be mended at this point. It also remains unknown how other members of Rowland’s extended family feel about Lovett’s request or how they will react when (and if) the two reunite. All these questions and more will be explored further in this article as we look into the complexities surrounding Kelly Rowland’s strained relationship with her absentee father and try to determine whether reconciliation is possible after all these years apart.
Background Of Kelly Rowland’s Family Situation
Kelly Rowland has had a complicated relationship with her father Christopher Lovett for many years. Growing up in a single-parent home, the singer often felt like she was missing something important because of his absence. Recently, however, her dad has reached out to try and mend their relationship and regain Kelly’s trust.
In an emotional open letter published on social media, Mr. Lovett begged forgiveness from his daughter and asked if he could be “dad again” – something that moved millions of fans around the world who watched as this celebrity family drama unfolded. It also brought attention to issues faced by families everywhere struggling to rebuild broken relationships.
After years apart, it remains unclear whether or not Kelly will accept her father’s apology and allow him back into her life. Regardless of what happens next, one thing is certain: there are no easy answers when it comes to restoring fractured familial bonds after so much time has passed.
Implications Of Request For Reconciliation
Christopher Lovett’s request for reconciliation with his daughter Kelly Rowland has serious implications beyond the celebrity family drama. It raises important questions about how to heal fractured familial relationships, and whether it is possible to rebuild trust after so much time apart.
Despite being a difficult process, forgiveness can be an incredibly powerful tool in restoring broken bonds between family members. As human beings, we all make mistakes – but those who are willing to recognize their errors and seek forgiveness deserve at least some credit for having the courage to take responsibility for their actions.
Of course, it remains uncertain if Kelly will accept her father’s apology or if Christopher will ever get the chance to become “dad again” as he desires. However, what this situation does show us is that sometimes even seemingly impossible scenarios can have happy endings, provided both parties are willing to put in the effort required for reconciliation.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Kelly Rowland’s father has made a plea for redemption and reconciliation. It is an unprecedented move that could have powerful implications for the singer and her family.
Rowland’s childhood was fraught with difficulty; she was abandoned by her dad at just 4 years old. Despite this, he now seeks to make amends by asking his daughter to let him back into her life. This gesture of contrition offers a glimmer of hope that their relationship can be mended.
It remains to be seen if Kelly will accept or reject her father’s offer, but one thing is clear: the ball is in her court. She must decide what action – if any – she wants to take going forward. Whatever decision she makes, it won’t be easy; there are no guarantees either way. Ultimately, only time will tell how things unfold between them in the future.
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