Single dad adopts baby with Down’s syndrome after she was rejected by 20 families

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Luca Trapanese, from Naples, adopted daughter Alba when she was just 13 days old

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Luca Trapanese, from Naples, adopted daughter Alba when she was just 13 days old

A single dad who adopted a baby with Down’s Syndrome after she was rejected by 20 families says he felt she was his daughter ‘straight away’.

Luca Trapanese, from Naples in Italy, adopted daughter Alba when she was just 13 days old after she was given up for adoption by her biological mother because of her condition.

After she was abandoned by her mother, she was then rejected by more than 20 families.

As soon as Luca met her, he knew she was his daughter straight away.

a little boy sitting on a table: Alba was rejected by more than 20 families

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Alba was rejected by more than 20 families

In July 2017, he was granted custody of the vulnerable girl and Alba’s life changed forever.

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Luca told the BBC: “Since I was 14 years old, I have volunteered and worked with the disabled so I felt I had the right knowledge and experience to do it.”

“When I first held her in my arms, I was overcome with joy. I felt she was my daughter straight away.

a hand holding a baby: As soon as Luca met her, he knew she was his daughter straight away

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As soon as Luca met her, he knew she was his daughter straight away

“It was the first time I held a newborn baby. Before that moment, I have always been scared. But, when I first held Alba, I knew I was ready to be her dad.”

Luca recently started documenting his journey raising his daughter and has already amassed more than 130,000 followers on Instagram.

a little girl sitting on a bench: Luca has shared their journey on Instagram

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Luca has shared their journey on Instagram

He says the child has “revolutionised his life and everything revolves around her” and added: “She brought me happiness and a sense of fulfilment. I am proud to be her dad.”

During the radio interview he also explained that his case is special because it “destroys stereotypes about fatherhood, religion and family.”

Gallery: Famous fathers with lots of kids [Photos]

David Tennant (Five children)

The “Broadchurch” star has five children, including his wife’s 17-year old son Ty (C) from a previous relationship, whom he adopted when the couple married in 2011. With Georgia (R), he has four biological children – daughters Olive, 8, and Doris, 4, son Wilfred, 6, and a newborn baby they welcomed on Oct. 13, 2019.

James Van Der Beek (Six children)

The “Dawson’s Creek” actor and his wife Kimberly Brook are expecting their sixth child. The actor shared the news on the Oct. 7 episode of “Dancing With the Stars,” with a clip of their first ultrasound. He also posted on Instagram along with a family photo and wrote: “Thrilled beyond belief to announce that another little bundle of joy has picked us to be their family.” The couple, who tied the knot in 2010, are already parents to Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, and Gwendolyn.

Eddie Murphy (10 children)

The comedian welcomed his 10th child, a son named Max Charles, on Nov. 30, 2018. This is his second child with longtime girlfriend, Paige Butcher. The couple also have a daughter named Izzy Oona. Murphy has two sons with previous girlfriends — Eric with Paulette McNeely and Christian with Tamara Hood. He has five children — Bria, Miles, Shayne, Zola and Bella — with ex-wife Nicole Mitchell. He also has a daughter, named Angel Iris, with former Spice Girl Melanie Brown.

Gordon Ramsay (Five children)

Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana Ramsay are parents to five children: Elizabeth Matilda Ramsay, Megan Jane Ramsay, Holly Anna Ramsay, Jack Scott Ramsay and Oscar James Ramsay.

Alec Baldwin (Five children)

In May 2018, the actor and his wife Hilaria Baldwin welcomed their fourth child together — a son. The couple are already parents to daughter Carmen and sons Rafael and Leonardo Angel Charles. He was previously married to actress Kim Basinger and has a daughter named Ireland Baldwin with her.

Hugh Grant (Five children)

In March 2018, Grant welcomed his third child – and fifth overall – with girlfriend Anna Eberstein. The couple are already parents to a daughter and son. The star is also the father of son Felix Chang and daughter Tabitha, his children with former girlfriend Tinglan Hong.

Donald Trump (Five children)

The U.S. President has a son — Barron William Trump — with Melania Trump, whom he married in 2005. With his second wife Marla Maples (married from 1993 to 1999), he has a daughter – Tiffany Trump. And with his first wife Ivana Trump (married from 1977 to 1992), he has a daughter – Vanessa Trump and two sons – Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

Wayne Rooney (Four children)

The English footballer and his wife welcomed their fourth son in February. The news was revealed by Coleen on Twitter on Feb. 15, 2018 with a post that read, “So Happy to welcome our Baby Boy …. Cass Mac Rooney into the world weighing a healthy 8lb 10oz. He is beautiful.” The couple are already parents to three sons, Kai, Klay and Kit.

Mel Gibson (Nine children)

Gibson and his first wife Robyn had a daughter Hannah and six sons – twin boys Christian and Edward, William, Louis, Milo and Thomas. After parting ways with Robyn in 2006, his relationship with Russian pianist Oksana Grigorieva produced a daughter Lucia in 2009. The actor and his girlfriend Rosalind Ross (pictured) welcomed a son, Lars Gerard Gibson, on Jan. 22, 2017.

Mick Jagger (Eight children)

On Dec. 8, 2016, Jagger welcomed a son with Melanie Hamrick. The Rolling Stones singer’s first child was Karis Hunt Jagger, born to Marsha Hunt in 1970. He then fathered daughter Jade Jagger with wife Bianca De Macias. His relationship with model Jerry Hall gave birth to four children — Elizabeth, James, Georgia and Gabriel. In 1999, Jagger welcomed a son Lucas Maurice with Brazilian model Luciana Gimenez.

Brad Pitt (Six children)

Brad Pitt and his ex-wife Angelina Jolie have six children. Maddox Chivan was adopted in 2002, Zahara Marley was adopted in 2005 and Pax Thien was adopted in 2007. Shiloh Nouvel was born in 2006, while twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline were born in 2008.

Muhammad Ali (Nine children)

Muhammad Ali had four children with his second wife Khalilah Ali: Maryum, twins Jamillah and Rasheda and Muhammad Ali Jr. He fathered Miya Ali with Pat Harvil and Aaisha Ali with Wanda Bolton. With third wife Veronica Porché Ali, he had two children — Hana and Laila. He adopted Asaad Amin with wife Yolanda “Lonnie” Williams.

Charlie Chaplin (11 children)

The pioneer of silent film comedy married four times. His first marriage to Mildred Harris produced a child, who died after just three days. His second wife Lita Grey gave birth to two children, Charles Jr. and Sydney Earl. His third marriage to actress Paulette Goddard remained childless. He next married Oona O’Neill, and the couple had eight children — Geraldine, Michael, Josephine, Victoria, Eugene, Jane, Annette, and Christopher.

Mike Tyson (Eight children)

Tyson fathered D’Amato Tyson, Mickey Tyson, Rayna Tyson and Amir Tyson with ex-wife Monica Turner. He had two kids with ex-partner Sol Xochitl, Miguel Tyson and Exodus Tyson. Exodus passed away in 2009 aged four. With third wife Lakiha “Kiki” Spicer, he is father to Milan and Morocco Tyson.

Clint Eastwood (Seven children)

While still married to his first wife Maggie Johnson, the actor had his first child, daughter Kimber Tunis, with dancer Roxanne Tunis in 1964. His marriage with Johnson later produced two kids, son Kyle and daughter Alison (pictured). After divorcing Johnson, Eastwood had an affair with flight attendant Jacelyn Reeves, with whom he had two more children — son Scott (pictured) and daughter Kathryn. The actor then had a daughter, Francesca Fisher-Eastwood, with actress Frances Fisher. He later married television anchor Dina Ruiz in 1996 and the couple welcomed their daughter, Morgan, the same year.

Bruce Willis (Five children)

The actor has three daughters – Rumer, Scout and Tallulah – with his first wife Demi Moore. He has two daughters — Mabel and Evelyn — with second wife Emma Hemming. (Pictured) (L-R) Rumer Willis, Bruce Willis, Tallulah Belle Willis, Demi Moore and Scout LaRue Willis.

Robert De Niro (Six children)

The legendary actor has a biological son, Raphael, and a stepdaughter, Drena, from his first wife, Diahnne Abbott. His second marriage with Grace Hightower (pictured) produced two children — Elliot and Helen. De Niro also has twin boys, Julian and Aaron, from a long-term relationship with model Toukie Smith.

Jude Law (Five children)

On March 17, 2015, Law confirmed he had become a father for the fifth time, as he and former girlfriend Catherine Harding welcomed a baby girl named Ada. He has three kids — Rafferty, Iris and Rudy — from his first marriage with Sadie Frost. He also has a daughter, Sophia, from a relationship with American model Samantha Burke.

Jamie Oliver (Five children)

Jamie Oliver and wife Jools Oliver have five children: Poppy Honey Rosie Oliver, Daisy Boo Pamela Oliver, Petal Blossom Rainbow Oliver, Buddy Bear Maurice Oliver and River Rocket Oliver.

Steven Spielberg (Eight children)

The ace Hollywood director and his first wife Amy welcomed their son, Max, in 1985. His second marriage with Kate Capshaw produced four children — Sasha, Theo (adopted), Sawyer, and Destry. He also has two more adopted children, Janet and Mikaela, as well as a stepdaughter, Jessica. (Pictured) Spielberg (2nd L) with wife Capshaw (3rd L), son Theo (C), daughter Jessica Capshaw (4th R), daughter Sasha (2nd R), and son-in-law Christopher Gavigan (R) at the Young Ones Dinner and Party.

Arnold Schwarzenegger (Five children)

The “Terminator” star has four children, Katherine, Christina, Patrick (L) and Christopher (R), from his marriage to Maria Shriver. In 2011, it was revealed that Schwarzenegger had fathered a love child with his housemaid Mildred Patricia Baena.

Kevin Costner (Seven children)

Costner’s first three children — Anne, Lily and Joseph — were born to his first wife Cindy Silva. After their divorce, he briefly dated Bridget Rooney, and welcomed son Liam in 1996. The actor is currently married to model and designer Christine Baumgartner (pictured), with whom he has fathered three children — Cayden (L), Hayes (C), and Grace (R).

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (Six children)

The rapper became a father for the first time when his high-school sweetheart Misa Hylton-Brim gave birth to their son Justin (2nd L) in 1993. During his on-and-off relationship with Kim Porter, the couple had three children — Christian (R), and twins D’Lila Star and Jessie James (C). Combs is also stepfather to Quincy Brown (3rd L), Porter’s son from an earlier relationship. He next welcomed daughter Chance (L) with girlfriend Sarah Chapman.

Charlie Sheen (Five children)

Sheen’s first child, Cassandra, was born to his former high-school girlfriend, Paula Profit, in 1984. While his first marriage with Donna Peele remained childless, he fathered two daughters, Sam and Lola Rose (pictured), with second wife Denise Richards (pictured). In 2008, Sheen married Brooke Mueller and the couple became parents to twin sons Bob and Max in 2009.

Chuck Norris (Seven children)

Norris has two sons, Mike and Eric, from his first wife Dianne Holechek. His daughter Dina was born out of an extra-marital affair. After splitting up with Holechek, he married Gena O’Kelley with whom he has two biological and two step-children. (Pictured) Norris with his wife O’Kelley and twins Dakota and Danilee at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Expendables 2.”

Rupert Murdoch (Six children)

The media tycoon had a daughter, Prudence, with his first wife Patricia Booker. After the couple divorced, Murdoch married Anna Maria Torv, with whom he has three children — Elisabeth, Lachlan (L) and James (R). His third marriage to Wendi Deng produced two daughters, Grace and Chloe.

Kelsey Grammer (Seven children)

The actor became a father for the first time in 1983 when his then-wife Doreen Alderman gave birth to their daughter, Spencer. After separating from Alderman, Grammer fathered a daughter, Kandace Greer Grammer, with makeup artist Barrie Buckner. His second marriage to Camille produced two children, daughter Mason Olivia (L) and son Jude Gordon (R). Grammer divorced Camille in 2010 and married Kayte Walsh, his current wife. The couple have three children – daughter Faith Evangeline Elisa and sons Kelsey Gabriel Elias and Auden James.

Eric Clapton (Five children)

The guitarist had no children from his nine-year marriage with model Pattie Boyd. While still married to Boyd, he fathered a daughter, Ruth, with Yvonne Kelly, a recording studio manager. Clapton then had a relationship with Italian model Lory Del Santo, and the couple welcomed son Conor in 1986, who died in an accident in 1991. In 2001, Clapton married Melia McEnery and the couple have three daughters — Julie, Ella and Sophie.

Kevin Federline (Six children)

Federline’s relationship with actress Shar Jackson produced two children, daughter Kori and son Kaleb. After Federline and Jackson parted ways, the rapper married Britney Spears. The couple had two sons, Sean and Jayden, during their three-year marriage that ended in 2007. Federline is currently married to volleyball player Victoria Prince and has two daughters, Jordan and Peyton, with her.

Boris Becker (Four children)

The tennis star has two kids from his first wife Barbara Feltus – sons Noah Gabriel and Elias Balthasar. He also fathered a daughter, Anna, with model Angela Ermakova. In 2009, he married German model Sharlely Kerssenberg and they have a son, Amadeus Benedict Edley Luis Becker. (Pictured) Sons Noah Becker (L) and Elias Balthasar (C) with Becker and Sharlely Kerssenberg.

Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. aka T.I. (Seven children)

The rapper has three children, two sons and one daughter, from his marriage with Tameka Cottle (pictured). He is also stepfather to Cottle’s eldest child from her previous relationship. He has two sons from his relationships with Lashon Dixon as well as a daughter with American R&B singer Ms. Niko.

Rod Stewart (Eight children)

The singer is father to eight children with five different women. Stewart’s first child was daughter Sarah with Susannah Boffey, an art student, in 1963. He then married Alana Hamilton in 1979 and they had two children — Kimberley and Sean. His relationship with model Kelly Emberg produced a daughter named Ruby. Stewart’s next two children — Renée and Liam — were born to model Rachel Hunter, whom he married in 1990. The singer is currently married to Penny Lancaster and the couple has two sons, Alastair and Aiden. (Pictured) Stewart with wife Penny Lancaster (far R), and children (L-R) Kimberley, Sean, Renée, and Liam at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Steven Tyler (Four children)

The musician’s relationship with model Bebe Buell gave him his first daughter, Liv Tyler. He later married model Cyrinda Foxe and the couple had one child, Mia (pictured). Tyler’s next marriage to designer Teresa Barrick produced a daughter, Chelsea, and a son, Taj.

Nicolas Sarkozy (Four children)

The former French president has two sons, Pierre and Jean, from his first wife, Marie-Dominique Culioli. After the couple divorced, Sarkozy married Cécilia Ciganer-Albéniz in 1996 and the two welcomed their first child, Louis, in 1997. Sarkozy married for third time to model Carla Bruni in 2008 and the couple has a daughter named Giulia.

Larry King (Seven children)

King had his first child, Larry Jr., with Annette Kaye, his second wife. King twice married Alene Akins and had two kids with her. He also had a daughter, Kelly, with his fourth wife, Mickey Sutphin. Currently, he is married to Shawn Southwick with whom he has two biological children, Cannon and Chance, and a stepson named Danny.

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