Kate Gosselin is an American television personality and author, best known for her role in the reality TV show Jon & Kate Plus 8. The show, which premiered in 2007, followed her life as a mother of eight children, including twins and sextuplets. In addition to her television career, Kate has written several books about parenting and her experiences raising a large family. She has also appeared on various talk shows and reality competitions, further increasing her public profile. Kate continues to be a prominent figure in popular culture.