The former “Extra” host’s neurosurgeon advised her not to carry her own child because of complications from a brain tumor removal in 2017.

Menounos, who welcomed her daughter Athena via surrogate in 2023, says some of the people closest to her weren't on-board with the decision.

Maria Menounos recalled on the 'Women in the Nude' podcast how her former friend shamed her for using a surrogate to have her ...