The moment certainly warmed hearts.
But Maurice and wife Paula Benard have another daughter who fans often don’t hear about Heather.
Their adoption journey is definitely like a daytime television storyline of its own, but with a heartwarming twist.
Heather is actually Paula’s half-sister and joined the Benard family back in 2008, perPeople.
Back in 2021, Maurice had a very specialguest on the show: his daughter, Heather Andersen.
Heather credited her adoptive parents with giving her a life that she wouldn’t otherwise have.
Maurice then recalled the first time Heather asked Paula if she could call her ‘mom.’
It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen."
“It was such an emotional moment that Hall herself couldn’t hold back either.
And if there’s one thing that Maurice gives, it’s a whole lot of love.
We love each other.
I get emotional even talking about it.”
