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Singer Shiri Maimon Opens Up About Motherhood and Criticism on Dancing with the Stars
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First reported by N12 · 1 day ago
What happened
Shiri Maimon, competing on Israel's "Dancing with the Stars," discusses the emotional impact of criticism now that her children watch her performances. Despite past disappointments on "Kochav Nolad," she leads the competition with 33 points alongside partner Rafael Fleishman. Her experience highlights the challenges of balancing public scrutiny and motherhood.
- 01Shiri Maimon scored 33 points in the "Dancing with the Stars" season opener, leading the competition.
- 02She reflects on past disappointments from "Kochav Nolad" over 20 years ago.
- 03Maimon feels criticism differently now because her children watch and hear judges' comments.
- 04Her 13-year-old son Itai emotionally questioned her low score and reassured her.
- 05Maimon says motherhood changes her perspective on performing and criticism.
- 06She and partner Rafael Fleishman hold the highest score in the competition's first episode.
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