Carmit Bachar on Overcoming Cleft Lip Ridicule and Finding Inspiration for Her Solo Music
By
Jack Irvin
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
Carmit Bachar, an original member of the Pussycat Dolls, opens up about being born with a cleft lip and cleft palate, facing ridicule as a child, and how those experiences inspired her solo music career. She discusses rereleasing her empowering single "Keep on Smiling," her work with Operation Smile to help children with similar conditions, and her reaction to the Pussycat Dolls' U.S. tour cancellation. The article highlights her resilience, her journey from burlesque dancer to pop star, and her advocacy work.
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I want to inspire others who are going through similar struggles. 'Keep on Smiling' is about resilience and finding the strength to keep going.
Working with Operation Smile has been incredibly meaningful. I know firsthand what these children are going through, and I want to give back.
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