The Incredible Story of the Reedsville Quadruplets

👶The quadruplets were born in a time of segregation and faced discrimination throughout their lives.

💰They were used for marketing purposes and brought money to pet milk, but the girls themselves received little financial benefit.

👥The girls struggled with their identity and individuality, often dressing alike and having the same mannerisms.

🎶They pursued careers in music and modeling, but their dreams never fully materialized.

💔Tragedy struck the quads as they battled breast cancer and faced personal struggles, leading to broken promises and disappointment.

Did the quadruplets receive a fair share of the money they brought in?

—No, the girls were paid very little for their fame, while companies like Pet Milk benefited greatly.

Were the quadruplets close?

—Yes, they had a complicated relationship, often arguing but remaining bonded throughout their lives.

Did the quadruplets have successful careers?

—Their careers in music and modeling were not as successful as they had hoped.

Did the quadruplets have health issues?

—They all battled breast cancer, which took the lives of two of the sisters.

What happened to the quadruplets in their later years?

—They faced personal struggles and disappointments, leading to broken promises and a sense of loss.

00:00In 1946, four black quadruplets, known as the Reedsville Quads, were born in North Carolina.

01:14The quads became national icons and were used for marketing purposes by Pet Milk.

03:39The quadruplets faced discrimination and struggled with their identity and individuality.

05:40They pursued careers in music and modeling, but their dreams were not fully realized.

08:23Tragedy struck as all four sisters battled breast cancer, and two of them lost their lives.