DNA is the genetic blueprint that decides a persons’ biological characteristics. Thankfully in this day and age, DNA can be tested and compared to determine whether one is the biological father of a child. It seems more and more these days, the news is reporting of another potential paternity scandal. This article is going to address just a few of the more recent ones of 2012. From Tom Cruise allegedly questioning the paternity of daughter Suri, to Khloe Kardashian questioning whether Robert Kardashian is her true father. It doesn’t end there, with Justin Beiber and acclaimed rapper Rick Ross both proving this year that they were not the alleged father, to Rafaella Fico claiming to be pregnant by Mario Balotelli. This article will cover it all.
Recently published in the Enquirer, Tom Cruise is supposedly outraged at the speculation that he may not be Suri Cruise’s father. Also told by the Enquirer, men including Josh Harnett, Chris Klein, and Joshua Jackson may be Suri’s birth father. The magazine wonders if it will conclude in a “paternity bombshell.” At this point there are zero actual facts showing that anybody is questioning the paternity of Suri.
Will Khloe Kardashian’s daddy please stand up? Since Khloe’s mom released her autobiography and openly admitted to having an affair, the paternity of Khloe has been in question. Khloe doesn’t seem to care and refuses to take a paternity test even though her mother insists that she do so. Sources say that Khloe, her sisters Kourtney and Kim, and her brother Rob all stand to cash in on a trust from the Kardashian estate but cannot do so until they turn 35. It is said that she will do the paternity test after she collects in seven years.

Justin Beiber cleared his name on the allegations of fathering a young woman’s child last year. She stated that the two had sexual relations backstage after one of his concerts. The accusations and lawsuit quickly went away when Beiber willingly decided he would take a paternity test to prove he was not the father.
Recently, Rick Ross was able to stop the accusations that he was the father of a Georgia woman’s three year old son. Ross partook in the court ordered DNA test in response to the paternity suit against him. When the test came back negative, the woman promptly and voluntarily dropped the lawsuit.
Soccer star Mario Balotelli demands DNA test of the unborn baby being carried by ex girlfriend Rafaella Fico. Although demanding a DNA test, he states that he will take full responsibility if it comes back that he is the father. Contradictory to what some reports say, Balotelli is not delighted with this pregnancy. There may or may not be a DNA test done. Only time will tell.

It is often difficult to know whether accusations against celebrities contain some element of truth or whether they are completely concocted. What we all know is this, DNA doesn’t lie. In all of these cases, DNA will bring the truth out, no matter who it hurts. There will always be paternity scandals. After the few mentioned in this article are resolved, more will come up. It’s just enlightening to know that there is DNA, and people will have to be accountable for their actions.







Though of Ghanaian descent, Balotelli later became an Italian citizen. Early on, his serious health issues led to his family allowing him to be placed in a foster home in order to receive the care he needed. He bonded with the Balotelli family, from which he takes his name.