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CBS News
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Seth Rogen, Teri Hatcher among many celebrities sharing real-life stories of caregiving
Caregiving is a tough job that affects everyone, regardless of their notoriety or financial status. That's why some big names are using their platforms to help others who are going through the same thing. Actor and comedian Seth Rogen and his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, who's also a screenwriter and actress, produced a powerful and very personal documentary about her mother, Adele, and her life with Alzheimer's disease, a journey that started in 2012 when the couple was just in their 20s. "You're not alone if you are experiencing something similar," Seth Rogen recently told CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram. "In making this film, I think the balance was how do you show the reality of such a harsh disease but still find the optimism," Lauren added. But behind the scenes they share a commonality with the estimated 53 million family caregivers across the country, including 2.2 million in New York -- being there for aging parents. "It isn't just the person who's sick; it's the whole family, it's the children," Seth Rogen said. "I really feel so strong that my mom, who was a teacher, would want people to be educated about this disease and the realities of caring for someone with it," Lauren said. Sadly, Adele lost her battle with the disease in 2020, but her life and legacy lives on with Hilarity for Charity, an organization that focuses on brain health education and gives caregivers financial and physical relief. "Our resources made our situation much more livable, which is why giving grants for in-home care for people was a big priority for our charity, because we just saw it could make a big change instantaneously," Seth Rogen said. Craig Robinson, the executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, and his sister, former first lady Michelle Obama, lost their mother last year. They talked about their loss and caregiving struggles with the Rogens on their podcast, "IMO." "I could empathize with her feeling like she wanted to maintain as much control, but she was making it hard, and this is with resources," Obama said. "This is something that knows no income, it knows no race, it knows no ethnicity. It is going to hit everyone. It made sense for us to share with the rest of the world," Robinson said. Robinson said his family had a plan in place, including cameras in their mother's home and professionals helping out, but said the anxiety was a relentless storm and the emotional toll was a constant battle. "My mom definitely did not want to go into a nursing home or assisted-living facility," Robinson said. "So any time an emergency popped up, we had to get there." "What my wife and I are doing for our kids, we are laying out a whole plan so we have an easy path to follow," he told CBS News New York. Actress Teri Hatcher, who starred for years on "Desperate Housewives," is helping her viewers navigate caregiving with cooking and a little humor through her #SANDWICHED series on Instagram. "I can't make my dad's dementia go away. I can get him into an art class. I can try to get him to stop eating whipped cream for breakfast, but can't do it all," Hatcher said. "You can't reason with people that just aren't making good decisions, because they can't. ... My mom still wants to be in control of everything." Her parents are both 90 and she's their only child. She said she calls her videos a venting space and encourages self care. "This is life. This is what happens and part of my #SANDWICHED series is about having a community, where, as I said, maybe we can't fix it, but maybe we can feel not alone," Hatcher told CBS News New York. It's also personal for David Hyde Pierce, known for his role in the sitcom "Frasier." "My grandfather had Alzheimer's and my own dad before he died had probably a mix of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. That's how I got involved with the Alzheimer's association," he said. At a recent CaringKind gala in New York City, celebrities, including "Sex in the City" star Chris Noth, used their platforms to raise money and bring awareness to brain health and aging diseases. "It's something that doesn't get talked about enough," Noth said. Emma Hemming Willis, who has been open about husband Bruce Willis' dementia diagnosis, started Make Time Wellness, an organization designed to help women prioritize their mental, physical and overall well-being during caregiving. "When I began struggling with my own brain fog and burnout, I realized no one was talking about it and, worse, we were being dismissed by our doctors and the medical community," she said. Beth Finkel, executive director of AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, in New York state, explained why it's even hard for people with money to be caregivers. "Everyone needs help. You don't realize it because it's a world you don't navigate until you are in the middle of it. Then you go, 'Oh my gosh, what do I do now?'" Finkel said. Experts say compassion has no income bracket and the capacity for care has no social boundaries. "Emotionally, it's a roller coast for everyone. That mother, father or spouse that you knew as a strong, independent, really smart person, all of a sudden they can't remember anything," Finkel said. The Rogens are offering advice, like getting a genetics test if an aging disease runs in your family, and to talk about your caregiving journey. "I think it's very therapeutic to connect with somebody you see who's going through the same thing as you," Seth Rogen said. Diverse caregiving experiences and challenges affect everyone, famous or not. Help is available for those in need. For more on Hilarity for Charity and respite relief, please click here.
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Seth Rogen makes heart-wrenching documentary as family 'ravaged' by Alzheimer's and dementia - warning 'if you're not rich, it'll bankrupt you'
Seth Rogen has made a heart-wrenching documentary with his wife Lauren following the tragic passing of her mum to Alzheimer's as they issued a warning to fans today. The beloved comedian, 43, appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning with his wife, actress Lauren Miller Rogen ahead of their new doc about the disease. According to the NHS, Alzheimer's is most common cause of dementia in the UK, which results in an ongoing decline of brain function, affecting memory, thinking skills and other mental abilities. Lauren tragically lost her mum Adele, who died aged 68 after being diagnosed at just 55 after also losing her grandmother and grandfather to the disease. She has now teamed up with Seth for a brand new documentary - alongside their existing charity Hilarity - to raise awareness of the cruel disease. Describing her late mother, Lauren told the BBC: 'My mum, Adele, was you know, an amazing mom and she was giving and caring. 'She was a teacher for 35 years. She was funny and warm, and someone who loved to entertain. She was very in control of things. 'And then, when she was 52, she repeated a story a few times and I... my heart kind of sank because I had seen both of her parents have Alzheimer's and dementia and so I feared what was to come and was unfortunately correct in that fear. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's just before her 55th birthday.' In a heartbreaking clip, Lauren can be seen caring for Adele, as she tells the camera: 'A few years ago she stopped responding to "mom" so I switched to Adele.' For Bad Neighbours star Seth, this was his first time experiencing Alzheimer's as he supported his wife and mother-in-law. He explained: 'I mean, for me, I just had no idea what Alzheimer's was actually like, it's not in my family, I think I'd only seen it represented in movies and TV shows and things like that. 'I think most representations of it in the media are pretty... you know, sunny and light on the grand scale of what the disease actually does to people. Seeing first hand how ravaging it was, was really shocking in a lot of ways.' Taking Care was directed by award-winning filmmaker James Keach and is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Lauren, 43, said filming her mother for the 38-minute doc 'happened naturally' as she was caring for Adele. Describing her late mother, Lauren told the BBC: 'My mum, Adele, was you know, an amazing mom and she was giving and caring' She said: 'Filming her just sort of happened naturally one day. I was visiting my parents when they were still living in Florida and I was alone with my mum. 'I want people to understand what the disease looks like.' The couple, who married in 2011 after seven years of dating, said if they didn't have money they would not have been able to care for Adele at home. Seth adds: 'Simply put, if you are not rich, you and your family ageing will bankrupt you!' Lauren concluded: 'I want people to know how caring for someone with the disease can consume a caregiver. We have to keep sharing these stories so that people really understand the need. 'It is such a huge conversation that affects everyone - at some point in someone's life, someone will need care, someone will provide care. And I want people to know that there are things that can provide hope and light in all of that darkness.' Meanwhile, Lauren previously revealed she had a brain aneurysm removed in 2022. She detailed how the aneurysm was discovered after she decided to undergo a full-body MRI scan in 2018 following her grandmother, grandfather and mother's battles with dementia. Lauren People: 'They found, of course, this sort of aneurysm in my head. So of course, this was terrifying information, and made me think of my great-grandmother, whose fate I certainly didn't want to mimic. 'Fortunately, it was relatively small, and I did what the doctors recommended that I do, which is have annual MRIs [to] track the size. It remained small, until it didn't.' Breakfast airs weekdays on BBC One from 6am and is available to stream on iPlayer.
Forbes
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Seth Rogen And Lauren Miller Rogen Discuss Their New Alzheimer's Film
Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen attend the premiere of "Taking Care" at Harmony Gold Preview ... More House on April 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. You likely know them for their memorable comedy projects over the years, but since 2012, husband and wife team, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen, have been striving to provide relief for individuals with Alzheimer's, as well as for their loved ones, through their Hilarity for Charity nonprofit organization. Inspired by Lauren's late mother, Adele, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at the age of 55, their family knows that this merciless disease is no laughing matter. (Left to right) Seth Rogen, Adele Miller, Lauren Miller Rogen, Dan Miller and Scott Miller. As a way to get the word out even further about Hilarity for Charity's ongoing mission, which to date has awarded over 475,000 hours of in-home care relief with their Caregiver Respite Grant Program, Lauren and Seth have also executive produced a new documentary film titled Taking Care, which honors the life of Adele and shows the impact that Alzheimer's not only had on her, but how it has affected those around her. Speaking with Seth and Lauren during the Taking Care premiere in West Hollywood, California Wednesday evening, being 13 years into their nonprofit's existence, what are they most prideful about in the evolution and growth that they have been able to achieve? Lauren said, 'I mean, since we started this, I think we've grown and changed so much, and we've learned. I think the need has just become more and more clear. I set out to make this film because I wanted people to understand the devastation that comes from this disease and the reality of what it looks like when someone has dementia or Alzheimer's. I think the thing that the film also really highlights is the need to care for caregivers. I think that early on, I really just wanted to show the disease and I think what we've learned is how important caregivers are in this process and how they need support.' Rewarding approximately 400 grants annually to individuals and families in need, Hilarity for Charity has also put on fundraising stand-up comedy events over the years, where celebrity friends have donated their time to bring the laughs to a worthy cause. Even though much generosity has been shown to Hilarity for Charity, they have also faced learning curves and other challenges while building this nonprofit. Seth said, 'I mean, Alzheimer's is simply not the most glamorous disease. It's not a sexy disease. It doesn't affect children - hot ticket donation triggers, you know? It doesn't have a lot of success stories. It is a very sad disease in many ways. So, those are the challenges, but I think, honestly, like even over the time we've been doing it, so much more hope and optimism has come into the Alzheimer's world. It used to be this thing that was completely unpreventable and completely unstoppable. People were hoping for just some sort of magic bullet cure. We've since seen that lifestyle changes and personalized medicine can really do a lot to prevent Alzheimer's in people. And so, it's actually gotten markedly more hopeful over the years.' Speaking briefly with Taking Care's director James Keach, as well, having worked alongside Lauren and Seth in telling their family's story on-screen, I wondered what he took away most from his many interactions with them. (Left to right) James Keach, Nancy Lynn Keach, Shelby Chong, Tommy Chong, Lauren Miller and Seth ... More Rogen attend the premiere of "Taking Care" at Harmony Gold Preview House on April 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. James said, 'I think what you see in this film is you see how tight their family is and how they're willing to change the conversation about Alzheimer's in the world. They've taken something that is a tsunami of sadness that faces our nation - our world. They're trying to change the future of it - they're trying to empower young people to look at this and go - Okay, this is what you can do - the way you sleep, the way you eat - smoking, drinking - all the health things you can do.' In 2020, Lauren's mother Adele passed away from Alzheimer's. As Hilarity for Charity has continued onward ever since, as well as with the debut of the Taking Care film, what does Lauren believe that her mom would think of all that they are doing today? (Left to right) Scott Miller, Dan Miller, Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen attend the premiere of ... More "Taking Care" at Harmony Gold Preview House on April 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Lauren said, 'She would explode with pride - I know her. You know, she was a teacher. She taught first grade. She taught for 35 years and I think that, for her, education was so important across all aspects of humanity. I know that, specifically, because this disease touched her own parents, that she would be fighting right alongside us and so proud of how much we've taught people about this disease and about caring for people with this disease. She would be the loudest voice in the room, if she could be.' Best known for his many popular comedies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up and this year's breakout hit series on Apple TV+, The Studio, Seth has utilized his celebrity status and his elevated platform to effectively get the word out about Alzheimer's and find ways to engage people of all ages to listen. Seth Rogen attends the premiere of "Taking Care" at Harmony Gold Preview House on April 16, 2025 in ... More Los Angeles, California. Seth said, 'I mean, for me with this, it was very organic. I think before this as a famous person, I felt like I should be supporting causes - I just had nothing I necessarily understood how to support in more than like a symbolic way. With this, I just found that they are talking about it and through bringing other people to events, I was able to be very much myself and honest, and also bring attention to something that really needed attention.' Concluding the conversation with Seth and Lauren, what message do they want to say to people with dementia and Alzheimer's, as well to their caregivers and loved ones, perhaps seeking a little bit of comfort right now during what can be dark and overwhelming times? Lauren Miller attends the premiere of "Taking Care" at Harmony Gold Preview House on April 16, 2025 ... More in Los Angeles, California. Lauren said, 'I want to say to reach out to Hilarity for Charity because we have community, we have services and we're here to help people through those dark times.'
South China Morning Post
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Seth Rogen's long-time wife, Lauren Miller Rogen?
Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars Party. Fame and celebrity Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller Rogen are still going strong after two decades. Lauren Miller Rogen has been with actor Seth Rogen for more than 20 years. Photo: @laurenmillerrogen/Instagram The couple first met in 2004 and have supported one another through thick and thin ever since. For example, when Miller Rogen's mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, the Superbad actor encouraged his wife to go to therapy. 'I implored Lauren to go to therapy because she was not at the time,' he explained in a joint Instagram video clip with his wife in December. 'He was certainly there for me and listening and never tried to downplay what I was feeling,' she responded. Lauren Miller Rogen (centre) celebrating the 35th wedding anniversary of her parents, Adele and Scott, with Seth Rogen and her brother, Danny. Photo: Courtesy of Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen The duo have also been spotlighting Miller Rogen's late mother's struggles with early onset Alzheimer's disease in a documentary called Taking Care , which Miller Rogen produced. 'It was this mind-blowing moment of 'This person is so far from who my mum was,'' she told AARP. 'It was scary and unnerving, and I felt so alone. And I just was like, 'I've got to film this.' If people knew that this was the reality, it wouldn't be whispered about. Everyone would be taking action.' Here's what we know about Seth Rogen's wife. Where is Lauren Miller Rogen from? Lauren Miller Rogen hails from Florida. Photo: @laurenmillerrogen/Instagram Lauren Miller Rogen was born on July 24, 1982, in Lakeland, Florida. Lauren Miller Rogen co-founded Hilarity for Charity with her husband Seth Rogen to raise awareness of Alzheimer's through humour. Photo: @laurenmillerrogen/Instagram Her parents are Adele and Scott Miller, though not much is known about them. What does Lauren Miller Rogen for work? Lauren Miller Rogen proudly presents a colour wheel puzzle she worked on during her holiday in 2020. Photo: @laurenmillerrogen/Instagram
