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Shania Twain recounts abuse by her stepfather and its lifelong impact
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened
Shania Twain said her stepfather brutally abused her and her mother during her childhood in Canada. She also described how the trauma affected her body image and career, while noting her later rise to global superstardom and an upcoming album release.
- 01Twain says her stepfather abused her mother and sexually abused her as a child.
- 02At 11, she tried to stop him as he attacked her mother and was struck in the jaw.
- 03She said the abuse shaped her resolve to avoid abusive relationships and break the cycle.
- 04Her 1997 album Come On Over sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.
- 05Twain is touring with Harry Styles and will release Little Miss Twain on July 24.
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