Stefano D'Orazio dei Pooh's paternity of Francesca Michelon has been officially acknowledged by the court.
In a long-fought battle spanning over a decade, Francesca Michelon, a 40-year-old web designer, has finally secured her rightful place as Stefano D'Orazio's legitimate daughter. This historic ruling by the Rome Tribunal was confirmed through DNA testing, changing the course of D'Orazio's will that once favored his wife Tiziana Giardoni as the sole heir[1].
Michelon's Facebook post painted a stark picture of the tumultuous journey she's been through. After years of silence, she decided to speak up amidst an ongoing appeal challenging her legitimacy[2]. "An appeal has been filed against me, rewriting the roles from the past ten years. This is a slap in the face to my 20-year life story," she stated, expressing her frustration and resilience.
Life-changing as it may be, the financial aspect wasn't her primary motivation. She took legal action to, "understand that a child is not rejected like that, and that the mark that such an attitude leaves can be indelible," she said[2].
Throughout the trials, D'Orazio attempted to delay or obstruct progress, forcing Michelon to endure a criminal trial for alleged ideological falsehood with her family, among other challenges[2]. The media dubbed her an "impostor" or a "fame hunter," but she stood her ground, defending her dignity and truth.
Strangers, too, unleashed cruel attacks, calling her a "parasite" and questioning her intentions[2]. Despite these challenges, Michelon maintains a fulfilling life and a job she loves. However, she emphasized that she's suffered "an existential damage on which no one should meddle."
The journey began with a deep shock upon discovering her natural father[2]. Despite his initial hesitance, they eventually met, sharing a fleeting moment of connection. The last phone call dates back to August 2007, when D'Orazio suddenly vanished, leaving Michelon to fight for her identity and her rightful place in D'Orazio's life[2].
[1] La Repubblica, DNA: Francesca Michelon figlia di Stefano D'Orazio[2] Corriere della Sera, La guerra di Francesca Michelon: "In genere sono sempre stata mia figlia"
In the midst of her triumph, Francesca Michelon shares her experiences on pop-culture platforms like Facebook, frequently addressing the cruel comments from strangers who accuse her of being a fame-seeker or a parasite due to her involvement in the entertainment world.[2] As she continues to defend her dignity against such attacks, she underscores the deeper, psychological effects of her existential damage that should not be trivialized.[2] Regardless, she remains resilient, maintaining her role as a web designer in the entertainment industry, a testament to her strength and determined spirit.
