George Michael secretly paid for woman’s IVF; she gave birth two years later

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1. Fri, 9 October 2026

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     George Michael secretly paid for woman’s IVF; she gave birth two years later

     In 2010, George Michael secretly paid for Jo Maidment's IVF treatment after watching her discuss her struggle to conceive on television. Two years later, she gave birth to daughter Betsy. A bouquet of flowers and a card revealed the singer's identity. Maidment publicly shared the story in 2017, following his death.