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Dimitris Starovas Opens Up About Difficult Childhood and Social Stigma

Published January 19, 2026, 13:22
Dimitris Starovas Opens Up About Difficult Childhood and Social Stigma

Dimitris Starovas spoke about his challenging childhood and his special relationship with his mother. He revealed that his biological father abandoned his mother when she became pregnant, and he was raised solely by her. His mother later married Starovas, from whom he took his name, in an attempt to overcome the social stigma she faced as a single mother. Starovas described the social pressure they experienced, with people collecting signatures to have them ostracized. The interview highlights the hardships his family faced and the love and sacrifice of his mother.