Emmy Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer reveals deeply personal experiences with abortion in his upcoming memoir "Karen: A Brother Remembers."
According to The Daily Wire, the 70-year-old "Frasier" star expresses profound regret over past abortion decisions, describing the experience as something that "eats away at my soul."
The memoir, set to release on Tuesday, primarily focuses on the tragic story of his sister Karen's rape and murder in 1975. However, Grammer also shares intimate details about two significant abortion experiences that have deeply affected his life, including one that occurred just six months before his sister's death.
Grammer writes candidly about his girlfriend's pregnancy in 1974 while he was studying at The Juilliard School. The actor reflects on his passive stance during this crucial moment, acknowledging his internal conflict between supporting women's rights and his personal beliefs about life.
The veteran actor expresses his current views on abortion providers with notable criticism. He questions their medical credentials while maintaining a measured tone in his commentary.
His perspective on abortion rights remains nuanced, as he continues to support women's bodily autonomy despite his personal misgivings.
Grammer shares about a more recent and particularly painful experience involving his current wife, Kate. The couple faced an agonizing choice when expecting twins. Here's what Grammer wrote about the devastating decision:
We killed him. Our son. We killed our son so Faith might live. We wept as we watched his heart stop. Saw it. It is the greatest pain I have known.
The difficult choice came after doctors advised the couple to terminate one twin when his amniotic sac ruptured, ultimately leading to the healthy birth of their daughter Faith.
The actor also shared his evolving thoughts on the subject of abortion rights:
I know that many people do not have a problem with abortion, and though I have supported it in the past, it eats away at my soul. I supported the idea that a woman has the right to do what she wants with her own body. I still do. But it was hard for me. Still is.
As one of the few outspoken conservatives in Hollywood, Grammer has maintained his support for Republican causes and President Donald Trump. His stance on various social issues, including abortion, sets him apart from many of his industry peers.
Grammer's personal life includes four marriages and seven children, with one grandchild. His successful career spans several decades, most notably as the titular character in the hit series "Frasier."
Kelsey Grammer's memoir "Karen: A Brother Remembers" provides an intimate look at the actor's life-altering experiences with abortion. The book, releasing Tuesday, chronicles his journey from a young actor facing difficult choices to his current position as a father of seven who continues to grapple with past decisions.
While maintaining his support for women's rights, Grammer's account reveals the complex emotional terrain he has navigated regarding abortion, particularly in light of his sister's tragic death and his later experience with his wife Kate.
