Trina McGee, beloved for her role as Angela Moore on the iconic ’90s sitcom *Boy Meets World*, recently shared the devastating news that she suffered a miscarriage. McGee, now 55, had made headlines earlier when she announced she was pregnant at the age of 54—a rare and surprising journey for many.
However, during an emotional appearance on *The Tamron Hall Show*, McGee revealed that she lost the baby in the later part of her first trimester.
“I did lose the baby,” McGee heartbreakingly confessed. “It wasn’t expected, and we don’t have any real reasons why it happened.” Despite the loss, she expressed gratitude for having been able to conceive at her age, a feat that many women consider miraculous. Still, the experience left her facing a deep wave of grief and depression.
The actress opened up about the emotional toll of realizing her dream of expanding her family would not be fulfilled this time around.
“There are so many things that come when you really want a family and you want your family to be complete,” McGee shared. “It was hard to face the fact that that’s not going to happen at this point.”
McGee is already a proud mother of three children: Ramia, 33, Langston, 30, and Ezra, 26, from previous relationships. She had been eagerly anticipating having a child with her husband of 16 years, Marcello Thedford. When she first announced her pregnancy, it was met with widespread support and amazement online, given her age and the challenges that can come with it. However, her miscarriage has now turned the hopeful news into a sobering moment of loss.
In her candid interview, McGee addressed the stigma and labels surrounding pregnancy later in life. She acknowledged that many women still desire children in their 50s but are often placed into the “geriatric pregnancy” category, a term that carries its own set of anxieties. While McGee is open about the challenges, she encourages women to listen to their bodies and doctors, as everyone’s experience is unique.
For McGee, the ordeal has led her to a place of introspection. “Part of me doesn’t ever want to go through this again,” she admitted, adding that she’s choosing to focus on love and faith. “Sometimes it really is better to let go and let God.”
Earlier this year, McGee had talked about her journey to conceive at 54, revealing that she sought help from shamans in Belize, who recommended natural remedies to reverse early signs of menopause. Throughout her pregnancy, she made it a point to avoid stress and negativity, knowing how important a calm environment was for her well-being. Now, in the wake of her miscarriage, McGee seems to be adopting a similar approach, prioritizing peace and acceptance as she moves forward.
Despite the heartbreaking loss, McGee’s resilience and openness in sharing her story have inspired many. Her journey reflects the complexities and emotions of later-in-life pregnancies, while also shedding light on the strength it takes to navigate such personal grief in the public eye.
