*The National Enquirer is reporting that the estranged family members of gold medalist, Gabrielle Douglas, are stammering over her potential millions.
After winning it big in London, the 16-year-old has already scored a spot on a Corn Flakes box and will soon be on a box of Wheaties. According to reports, she could earn more than $10 million over the next few years and potentially some $100 million during her lifetime.
“Both sides of Gabby’s family are jockeying to be in good standing with the goose that laid the golden egg,” a source told the tabloid. “Meanwhile, poor Gabby is caught in the middle.”
Sources say family members are getting in line with their hands out, hoping a little love is dropped on them. Her father allegedly wants a piece as well.
“I’m trying to keep things positive right now,” says Timothy Douglas, who served more than 17 years with the Virginia Air National Guard. “I feel like I’ve been the best father that I can be to my daughter and to my family.”
Sources say Douglas wanted to be there for his daughter, but his family suspects Natalie, Gabby’s mom, had everything to do with cutting him out of the activities.
According to RadarOnline.com, Douglas took some family members out to London to watch her compete. They didn’t have tickets to get in.
On the flip side of things, he hasn’t paid child support, according to Natalie.
The star’s dad was arrested in February for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He pleaded no contest to avoid jail time, but an arrest warrant was issued on March 6, 2012; this time for a non-violent child abuse incident.
According to reports, the abuse occurred shortly after Gabby’s Mom filed for divorce.
Read/learn more at NY Post or the National Enquirer.
With the National Enquired, you really can’t believe anything they say but I wouldn’t doubt if there is some type of drama.
Gabby and the entire team have an exclusive contract with Kellog’s of Battle Creek, Michigan. That means she nor they will appear on any box of Wheaties which is part of General Mills.
She has an agent, and I’m sure she will keep the barbarians at the gate but unable to enter the city when it comes to Gabby’s money. The person Gabby needs to watch closely is her agent, who is not a person of color.
Hey, whose picture is that on this article?
Last of the Frozen Chosin and one of the Chosin Few
Sorry, but if her agent was a person of color you might want to watch them extra close. I’m just sayin.
I think TNE (like the rest) are hoping something tragic befalls Gabby and her family. She knows who was there for her during the tough times and who was not!
OPRAH, PLEASE HELP THIS GIRL!!!! , or we’ll probably never see her again. . .and her endorsements will dry up before they even start- – - just ask Chad.
That’s what I’m afraid of too.
Oprah??? WTF???
to pull her mom to the side for some investment tips, ya noodle!! = )
She needs a business manager asap so that SHE controls her earnings…not mom, not dad,not cousins etc etc
Can Gabrielle enjoy her moment please? Can she just bask in her glory just a little bit longer? I knew this was coming but not this soon. This is just part of the business, they build up just to tear you down, I despise the media at times!
Wat millions???? she has endorsements but she has not shot any commercials etc I am sure it is coming and MY GOODNESSS Gabby just got back form London and the media is snooping and finding any dam thing negative to write about her. I tell you all of this negativiity started the minute she won the all around championship the powers that be HATED a black young lady with MAD TALENT just showed up and showed out on those robotic stonefaced white girls and the media is trying to make Gabby’s time in the spotlight as harsh as possible. I hope she has people in her corner that have her best interests at heart,and it the story is true about her family arguing over her money then they need to chill and step back, the money is Gabby’s and she DAM WELL earned it!!!!!
This story is false her fater is stationed in Afghanistan and they had cameras with him the whole time during the Olympics. He was cheering her on and waving a big sign when she won Gold. I remembering hearing an interview with someone on NBC that the mom stated that they both work together raising all of their kids even though they are separate. BTW the military does not play when it comes to not supporting your kids. He would not be in uniform if this was the case.
Why is it that all these negative stuff about blacks always coming from the National Enquirer or TMZ?
They have more than a wish for blacks to fail. They actively engage in spreading rumors to ensure it.
But I’m betting that Gabby is going to defy the odds. She wasn’t born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her training as a gymnast and her mother’s struggle will instill the discipline needed to manage her finances wisely. She’s also planning on competing in the next Olympics, so she shouldn’t be distracted by all that’s going on around her.
I think her mother in particular will be watching her money carefully, so her agent won’t be able to pull a fast one. And I don’t think that it matters whether your agent is black or white. They all will take advantage of you if you let them.
She will be dead by next summer.
Is she George Zimmerman’s next victim? Just because posted that, I hope someone investigate your IP address. You disgruntled fool!
That’s a terrible comment, what’s wrong with you?
Gayle hates no one from her community distinguished themselves at the Olympics so she wishes ‘death’ for Gabby. These illegal dirtbags are coming out the woodwork!
Gayle K I fail to see the point of that comment. It unnecessarily harsh and uncalled for.
Lots of illegals like Gayle feel this way anytime they aren’t doing anything productive in this country.