Sarah palin children's ages

ByMia Huelsbeck

Since 2006 when she became the first-ever elected female governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin has had the public's attention.

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Two years later in 2008, she quickly became a household name when John McCain selected Palin as his running mate during his presidential campaign. Her name was everywhere, from Tina Fey's iconic "Saturday Night Live" impressions to editorial pieces nitpicking her political stances.

Thus, the Palins were launched into the spotlight, including her husband at the time, Todd Palin, and their five children.

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Despite their loss to President Obama, the world was still captivated by her strong views and seemingly down-to-earth persona.

Sarah Palin resigned from her position as Alaska's governor the following year, but the world wasn't done with her yet (via National Governors Association).

In 2010, TLC launched "Sarah Palin's Alaska," a reality show that focused on the family