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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Harding and Carla Feric

UK pop star reveals devastating reason why she froze her eggs at 24

  • Rita Ora revealed she froze her eggs twice in her twenties, at ages 24 and 27, following medical advice to preserve egg quality.
  • A significant personal reason for her decision was her mother's early menopause, which was triggered by breast cancer treatment when Ora was 13.
  • The singer stated that her friend and fellow TV personality, Davina McCall, frequently encourages her to start a family.
  • Ora, now in her mid-thirties, appreciates her decision, noting that many of her friends are currently struggling with fertility.
  • She is married to filmmaker Taika Waititi and has embraced her role as a stepmother to his two daughters, finding joy in their relationship.

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