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Kate Gosselin Turns 36 Today: From 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' to a Mom Ready to Date?
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Mar. 28 2011, Published 7:50 a.m. ET
Kate Gosselin celebrates her 36th birthday today! The most-talked about mom in reality TV history has accomplished a lot in her 36 years, from having twins followed by sextuplets, a hit reality show (Jon & Kate Plus 8, a messy public divorce followed by a stint on Dancing With the Stars and another hit reality show (Kate Plus 8). OK! takes a look back a reality TV's most controversial mom!
The famous mom did get a jump start on her birthday, celebrating with a trip to NYC last week, including a dinner at upscale restaurant STK in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.
Yesterday, she stuck to her normal Sunday routine, and took out the trash before going for a workout!
OK! GALLERY: KATE GOSSELIN'S TRASHY 36th BIRTHDAY WEEKEND — REALITY MOM DOES CHORES!
Wonder what Kate has planned for tonight? Perhaps dinner with her reported boyfriend/bodyguard Steve Neild?
Kate hasn't been in the news much lately, but the famous mom of eight will be back in the spotlight on April 4 when the second season of her TLC show, Kate Plus 8 airs at 10 p.m.!