BachelorPeter Weberand his mom, Barbara Figarola Weber, are close.
“Don’t let her go!
That’s what love stories are made out of and God has placed her there for you.
Bring her home, bring her home to us.”
How much do we know about Barbara, and how much influence does she have on her son?
At the age of 18, she became an American citizen.
That same year, she became the queen of Chicago’s Lakefront Festival.
She went on to compete in the Miss World-America pageant, but did not win.
Barbara worked for United Airlines from 1986 to 1996.
“My dad was a pilot as well,” Peter once said.
“My mom was a flight attendant, and she was on his flight one time.
“He’s a good guy,” said Chris onLarry King Now.
“He’s that all-American guy next door.
He has these great parents who have this great example of what love is.”
“First of all, we are a very, very close family,” she said.
“Very close… we’re basically one.
Barbara said that she raised her son to be financially responsible.
“He can buy a house tomorrow if he wanted it,” she said.
Peter toldET, “I’ve brought girls home, and it’s not weird.
I know it’s not normal.”
