These famous moms and dads typically keep their kids out of the spotlight
Celebrities such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Jennifer Garner, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick may have some of the highest profiles in Hollywood, but they’ve kept their little ones under the radar and far away from the spotlight.
That’s changing bit by bit, however, as the kids are growing older and are showing up at different events with their famous parents now and again. Some superstar parents have opted to keep their kids away from the Hollywood cameras altogether but will show fans small glimpses on social media instead.
Here, the celebrity kids we rarely see — Selma Blair‘s son Arthur Saint Bleick to Will Ferrell’s sons Magnus and Mattias to Vince Vaughn‘s kids Locklyn and Vernon.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Son, Knox
Though Angelina Jolie’s children have taken more of a public role in recent years (including daughter Vivienne taking a producer credit alongside her mom on THe Outsiders), Knox, 16, has mostly stayed out of the spotlight — until he accompanied his mom to the Governor’s Awards in Nov. 2024 and surprised onlookers by
Christina Aguilera’s Children Max and Summer
Another teen towering over his mom: Christina Aguilera’s son Max, 16 (with ex Jordan Bratman) who posed for a family photo with her fiancé Matt Rutler and their daughter Summer, 10, in Nov. 2024.
Selma Blair’s Son: Arthur Saint Bleick
Selma Blair recently hit Paris Fashion Week with her 13-year-old lookalike son, Arthur Saint Bleick. The mother-son duo not only donned coordinating black and white ensembles for the Chloé show, which took place Sept. 26, but they also pulled up with matching blonde hair!
Cate Blachett’s Son: Roman Upton
On Sept. 26, Cate Blanchett made a rare appearance with her son Roman, as the two attended the 2024 Albie Awards, hosted by The Clooney Foundation. Mother and son were wearing matching black ensembles with Blanchett in a sparkly, asymmetrical black top paired with black leather pants, while Roman opted for a suit and a light blue pin.
Blanchett shares her four kids — sons Dashiell, 22, Roman, Ignatius, 16, and daughter Edith, 9 — with husband Andrew Upton.
Vince Vaughn’s Kids: Locklyn and Vernon
When Vince Vaughn was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Aug. 12, 2024, he brought his entire family with him — wife Kyla and their children, Locklyn, 13 and Vernon, 11.
“My beautiful wife Kyla, I’m so glad that you’re with me on this now, I’m so grateful for you and these beautiful kids and for all the laughter that we share together,” he said in his speech. “As much as all this means, Vernon and Locklyn, you guys really do need to know that you guys are the most important thing in the world to me.”
“You’re not as lucrative, and you don’t give me access to the kind of stuff that this kind of thing does,” he joked, “but with that all being said, you guys are the most important and I love you very much. It’s great to have you guys with me.”
Will Ferrell’s Sons: Magnus and Mattias
Will Ferrell‘s two sons Magnus, 20, and Mattias, 17 — whom he shares with wife Viveca Pullan — made a rare appearance in support of their dad’s latest project, Will & Harper.
The boys were pictured posing for photos alongside their parents at the documentary premiere, which took place at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 20. Missing from the red carpet action was baby brother Axel, 14.
Mel Gibson’s Daughters: Lucia and Lars
Mel Gibson stepped out with his youngest children, daughter Lucia, 14, and son Lars, 7, for the premiere Sept. 24 premiere of Monster Summer in Los Angeles.
In addition to Lucia and Lars, Gibson is also father to daughter Hannah, 43, and sons Christian, 42, Edward, 42, William, 38, Louie, 35, Milo, 33, and Thomas, 25, whom he shares with ex-wife Robyn Moore.
Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts’ Daughters
Besties Nicole Kidman (far left) and Naomi Watts (second from right) earned serious cool mom points when they brought their 15-year-olds, Sunday Urban and Kai Schreiber, to the Balenciaga front row.
Ed O’Neill’s Daughter, Claire
Ed O’Neill was accompanied by his daughter Claire at a launch event for Hulu on Disney+ back in April. The actor, who shares Claire and another daughter, Sophia, with wife Catherine Rusoff, largely keeps his family out of the spotlight. The last time they were all photographed together was at the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2016.
Liv Tyler’s Kids, Milo and Lula
In celebration of daughter Lula’s 8th birthday, Liv Tyler posted a series of sweet snaps of her middle child (whom she shares with ex Dave Gardener, along with their son Gene), including this cute one of her eldest son Milo (shared with ex Roy Langdon) giving Lula a piggyback ride.
Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis’ Children, Wyatt and Dimitri
One major perk of having celebrity parents: Courtside seats to the hottest ticket in basketball. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis brought Wyatt, 9, and Dimitri, 7, to the Los Angeles Sparks game to watch their home team play the Indiana Fever, who just drafted Caitlin Clark from a massive NCAA senior season.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Daughter, Vivienne
Angelina Jolie brought her daughter Vivienne to see Kristen Bell perform in Reefer Madness, and the two coordinated in stylish menswear. Their appearance came several days after news that Vivienne was listed as “Vivienne Jolie,” dropping her dad’s last name, in her producing credit in the Playbill for The Outsiders.
Nicole Richie and Joel Madden’s Children, Harlow and Sparrow
It was a family affair at the premiere of Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead, as Nicole Richie’s family showed up to cheer her on in her role in the film.
Dad Lionel and his longtime girlfriend Lisa Parigi were in attendance, as well as her mom Brenda Harvey-Richie. But perhaps most surprising were her kids Harlow, 16 and Sparrow, 14 (with husband Joel Madden, who also joined), whom we rarely ever see.
Fergie and Josh Duhamel’s Son, Axl
Fergie and her now-ex-husband welcomed son Axl Jack in 2013, but the two co-parent him fairly privately. Fergie shared a rare glimpse into their life together on Mother’s Day 2023, writing simply, “I am so grateful to be your mommy Axl Jack💚💚.”
Richard Gere’s Children
Richard Gere‘s wife Alejandra Silva shared a glimpse of her Mother’s Day celebration with their children — a 2½-year-old, whose name has not been shared publicly, 4-year-old son Alexander, and Albert, 9, Silva’s son from a previous relationship. (Gere is also dad to Homer, 23, from a previous marriage.)
Kate Winslet’s Daughter, Mia Threapleton
Kate Winslet is a mom to three (Mia, 22, with ex-husband Jim Threapleton, son Joe, 19, with ex-husband Sam Mendes, and son Bear, 9, with husband Edward Abel Smith), but has tended to keep her personal and professional lives separate until very recently. In late 2022, Mia made her foray into acting alongside mom Kate in I Am Ruth, playing a mother and daughter in an unscripted episode of a U.K. series, and the two attended the BAFTA TV awards in May 2023 to celebrate.
“I was given new things to respect and admire about my own child,” Winslet told Variety about their first time working together.
Paul Stanley’s Daughter: Emily
In addition to giving fans a rare look at his face sans his famous Starchild look, the KISS frontman also shared a glimpse at one of his four children, 11-year-old Emily.
“Family vacation!” Stanley wrote alongside the selfie with his daughter posted to Twitter. “My beautiful Emily brightens the day even more!”
Stanley, who typically keeps his family life private, shares Emily with his wife, Erin Sutton, along with their daughter Sarah, 14, and son Colin, 16.
He is also father to Evan Stanley, 28, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Pamela Bowen.
Matt Damon’s Daughters: Isabella, Stella & Gia
Matt Damon hardly steps out with any of his four girls, so it was a treat to see him in full #GirlDad mode at the March 2023 premiere of his latest movie, AIR.
The veteran actor pulled up with daughters Isabella, 16, Stella, 14 and Gia, 12, whom he shares with wife Luciana Barroso. Absent from the blockbuster event was Barroso’s daughter from a previous relationship, 24-year-old Alexia.
Sienna Miller’s Daughter: Marlowe
The 21 Bridges actress brought her 10-year-old daughter Marlowe, whom she shares with fellow actor Tom Sturridge, out for New York Fashion Week in February 2023. The mother-daughter duo sat front row for the Proenza Schouler show and mingled with some other famous faces — including Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s Son: Samuel
Samuel’s parents, Affleck and Garner, tend to keep their children Violet, Seraphina Rose and Samuel away from the cameras … unless, of course, there’s a super special occasion, like getting killer courtside seats to see his dad’s hometown team, the Boston Celtics. The youngest Affleck was spotted thoroughly enjoying himself at the Lakers’ home arena with dad Ben on Dec. 13.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s Daughter: Violet
Violet, meanwhile, got her big moment in the spotlight when she got to wear a heart-print Carolina Herrera dress to accompany her superstar mom to the White House State dinner on Dec. 1. The mother-daughter date was extra special, given it was also Violet’s 17th birthday.
But this doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll be seeing more of Violet. Garner has previously spoken out about keeping her out of the public eye, especially off social media, because there aren’t enough “positive” outcomes for teenagers on those platforms.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s Children: James Wilkie, Tabitha & Marion
Sarah Jessica Parker makes sure to avoid posting her kids’ faces on social media and outside of a premiere here and there, they pretty much stay out of the spotlight. Along with dad Matthew Broderick, her son James Wilkie, 20, and twin daughters Marion and Tabitha, 13, were recently photographed while attending the opening night for Broadway’s Some Like It Hot on Dec. 11.
Uma Thurman’s Daughter: Luna Thurman-Busson
Another celebrity kid enjoying one of the (some like it) hottest tickets in town? Luna Thurman-Busson, 12, who joined mom for a fun night out (and captured the moment in a sweet post on Uma’s Instagram).
In 2012, Uma Thurman welcomed daughter Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence (called Luna) with French financier Arpad Busson, whom she dated from 2007 to 2014.
Though Luna has not been raised in the public eye, she was the subject of a high profile custody battle when her parents separated back in 2014 and Busson sued Thurman for visitation. The case was settled in 2020 as Busson was granted monthly visitation with their daughter.
Brendan Fraser’s Sons: Leland and Holden
At the New York premiere of The Whale at Alice Tully Hall on Nov. 29, 2022, star Brendan Fraser was joined by two very special guests: his sons!
Leland, 16, and Holden, 18 —whom the actor shares with ex-wife Afton Smith — stood by their dad at the event celebrating the critically acclaimed film.
Brendan and Smith also share an older son, Griffin, 20.
Kate Upton & Justin Verlander’s Daughter: Genevieve
The model and baseball player have taken care to keep their daughter’s face off social media, but made an exception for a very special occasion: Celebrating Dad’s World Series win with the Houston Astros in Nov. 2022.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Children: Avri and Exton
To prepare for an upcoming project, Robert Downey Jr. knew the perfect kids for the job. Over Halloween weekend, the actor gave a rare glimpse at his two younger children, daughter Avri, 7, and son Exton, 10, as he documented the experience of having his kids shave his head for his upcoming project, The Sympathizer.
The video shows a cute exchange between Downey Jr. and his children as he interrupts their pumpkin carving to ask if they want to help shave his head.
After the job is done, the 7-year-old then transforms her dad’s head into a pumpkin (painting it orange with black features) and even tops off the design with a stem.
Downey Jr. shares Avri and Exton with wife Susan Downey and is also father to Indio, whom he shares with ex-wife Deborah Falconer.
Maggie Gyllenhaal & Peter Sarsgaard’s Daughter: Ramona
Most 15 years olds are in the prime my mom is so embarrassing” … but most 15-year-olds’ moms aren’t taking them to sit front row at the Dior show in Paris, complete with chic clothes provided by the brand.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Children: Apple and Moses
As Gwyneth herself knows, getting your teens’ photo approval is no easy task. So it’s no wonder that we rarely see the star’s children with ex Chris Martin (Apple, 18, and son Moses, 16) together on their mom’s Instagram!
Derek Jeter’s Daughters: Story, Bella & River
Jeter had some special cheerleaders on hand to celebrate his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame — daughters Story, Bella and River.
The five-time World Series champion and wife Hannah typically avoid sharing photos of their children, but brought them (in matching dresses, no less!) to cheer Dad on when he was recognized for his accomplishments by his former team in September 2022.
Hannah opened up about her private family life in November of last year, telling Editorialist magazine, “[Social media] has never felt natural to me. I know it’s necessary in my industry, and I absolutely have to when it’s part of a contract. But a lot of people post their children and husbands, and for me, that will never be the case.”
“Both my husband and I have been in a place in our careers where we have to share so much. And we can handle it,” she continued. “But when you love something so much, you want to protect it more than anything in the world. And for me, that’s my relationship, that’s my kids.”
Rainn Wilson’s Son: Walter
The Office star’s teenage son is as rarely seen as a Blockbuster — so this photo shared by Wilson’s wife (and Walter’s mom) Holiday Reinhorn is a twofer.
Christy Turlington & Ed Burns’ Children: Grace and Finn
The supermodel and the actor very rarely give glimpses into life with their teenage children (seen here outside a restaurant in Athens, Greece). But with Grace graduating from high school and costarring in her mom’s campaigns, it’s possible we’ll be seeing more of them — perhaps following in their parents’ footsteps.
Ellen Pompeo & Chris Ivery’s Kids: Stella, Sienna and Eli
The actress and her husband had a seriously memorable trip to Italy with their rarely-seen children (son Eli Christopher, 5, and daughters Sienna May, 7, and Stella Luna, 12): They took them to a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show and even did a photo shoot with the kids decked out in designer duds by the brand.
Julia Roberts’ Twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus
Double the birthday love! The Oscar winner posted a throwback photo of her twin children — daughter Hazel Patricia and son Phinnaeus “Finn” Walter — in celebration of their 17th birthday in November.
“17 of the Sweetest years of life ✨ 👫♥️🥳,” Roberts captioned the Instagram snap of her infant twins snuggled up in her arms, adding a string of birthday cake emojis.
The Pretty Woman star shares Hazel and Finn with her husband, cinematographer Danny Moder. The couple is also parents to son Henry Daniel, 14.
January Jones’ Son: Xander
The Mad Men star (seen with Laura Dern, Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson) brought her 10-year-old son Xander Dane to support an organization she’s passionate about, Oceana. Jones rarely shares photos of her son and guards his privacy seriously; she has never revealed his father’s name. “That’s my son’s business,” she told The New York Times. “It’s not the public’s business.”
Pharrell Williams & Helen Lasichanh’s Son: Rocket
Williams shared a rare family photo with wife Helen and son Rocket Ayer while exploring Egypt in October.
“Lotus Enzymes,” the Grammy Award winner wrote in the caption, referring to a popular ingredient in his skincare line Humanrace.
The couple welcomed Rocket in 2008 and got married in 2013.
Christina Aguilera’s Daughter: Summer
The singer celebrated her daughter Summer Rain’s 7th birthday in August 2021 with a sweet tribute on Instagram.
Aguilera, who shares her daughter with fiancé Matt Rutler, posted a cute photo of herself and Summer as her little girl sports an Xtina jersey.
“We’re celebrating Summer Rain all week💞☀️🍓🌈💞 and Leo lioness energy all month🦁,” the mom of two begins the caption. “Happy 7th birthday my sweet, thoughtful, funny, creative, soulful, vibrant spirit…time moves too fast but every year I’m so in awe of the beautiful human you are and continue to grow to be!”
Aguilera also shares son Max with ex Jordan Bratman.
Emma Bunton’s Son, Beau Jones
Emma Bunton, a.k.a. the Spice Girls’ Baby Spice, posted a photo of her son, Beau, for his 14th birthday in August 2021.
The “Wannabe” singer added a heartfelt message as the caption.
“This beautiful soul, my first born is 14 years old today. To know him is to love him! You are truly special @beaubuntonjones. Thank you for being the centre of our world. ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Rosie O’Donnell’s Son: Blake
Rosie O’Donnell posted a photo on Instagram in August 2021 that featured her daughter Dakota, son Blake and his girlfriend. O’Donnell captioned the photoset with a sweet one-liner, “We r family ❤️👋🏽😜 #la,.”
Billy Joel’s Daughters: Della Rose & Remy Anne
Billy Joel and his fourth wife, Alexis Roderick, share daughters Della and Remy, but rarely post photos of them on social media. So fans were surprised and delighted when Joel brought his two youngest girls (he shares eldest daughter Alexa with ex Christie Brinkley) onstage to sing “Jingle Bells” at his Madison Square Garden show.
Mark Ruffalo & Sunrise Coigney’s Daughter: Bella
“My daughter, Bella, so big and beautiful and coming into her own,” Ruffalo shared on Instagram.
The actor shares daughter Bella, as well as daughter Odette and son Keen, with wife Sunrise Coigney.
Mark Ruffalo & Sunrise Coigney’s Daughter: Odette
“We are sooo happy today!!” the actor and activist wrote on Instagram alongside a selfie of him with daughter Odette on Nov. 7, after the presidential election was called for Joe Biden.
Jason Sudeikis’ Kids: Otis & Daisy
Though the actor and ex Olivia Wilde keep their young children out of the spotlight, the Ted Lasso star couldn’t resist bringing them on the mound for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in July 2021: throwing out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field!
Val Kilmer’s Kids: Mercedes & Jack
While Kilmer himself didn’t attend the photo call for his upcoming documentary, Val, at the Cannes Film Festival in France in July 2021, his daughter Mercedes and son Jack showed their support. The two are co-producers on the upcoming film.
Kilmer’s moving and intimate new documentary explores his life, career and recovery from throat cancer.
Amy Adams & Darren Le Gallo’s Daughter: Aviana
In May 2021, Amy Adams‘ husband, Darren Le Gallo, honored their daughter on her 11th birthday with a sweet tribute post.
Sharing three photographs of his daughter on Instagram, Le Gallo began the caption of his post, writing, “Happy Birthday Aviana!!♥️🎂 I can’t believe my girl is 11yrs old today!!!”
“You are such an incredible human * I’m so very proud of you * Your spirit * Your heart * Your creativity * I adore you #grateful,” the proud dad continued, before detailing that the last photo in the series of snapshots was taken moments before posting.
“One of her BDay wishes was to go to the Art Gallery that re-opened today in Ireland 🇮🇪,” he said.
Alongside the photo of Aviana enjoying time in the art gallery, Le Gallo also shared a close-up image of his child, as well as a photo taken from afar of her walking on a beach.
Russell Crowe & Danielle Spencer’s Sons: Charles & Tennyson
Australian star Danielle Spencer celebrated Mother’s Day with a little help from her rarely-seen teen sons with ex Russell Crowe: Charles and Tennyson. The couple divorced in 2018, but both have been committed to raising their kids mostly out of the spotlight.
In 2016, Crowe reflected on the joys and challenges of being a divorced parent. “There is nothing cooler than being that close to your kids,” he told Australia’s Daily Telegraph. “One of my greatest fears is that over time they won’t want to spend all of their school holidays there with me. Because that is the best part of my year, when I have them to myself.”
Lisa Kudrow’s Son: Julian
Kudrow, who was pregnant with Julian during the Friends storyline in which Phoebe was a surrogate carrier for her brother’s triplets, recently shared a few shots celebrating her son’s 23rd birthday and graduation from the University of Southern California. “Happy proud HAPPY. And a little crying,” she wrote on the photo.
Iggy Azalea’s Son: Onyx
The “Fancy” rapper shared photos from the party she threw for son Onyx as he turned 1 year old in May 2021, writing on Instagram, “Just got back the film from onyxs party. Love my baby.”
In the pictures, Azalea smiled while holding her happy boy close as the mother-son pair posed in front of a wall of colorful balloons. The mom also watched gleefully as Onyx sat in a tub of toy balls as a box full of the items was dumped in for him to play in.
Meek Mill’s Son: Czar
The rapper shares a birthday with his son, as he turned 34 and his child turned 1 in May 2021. “Happy bday czar love you tomar your first big day!!!! 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎 can’t wait to see you love you!!!” Mill wrote, sharing an adorable rare photo of his son on Instagram.
Announcing the birth of his first child with Milan Harris the May prior, Mill called the arrival of the little one the “best gift.” He added, “Milano dropped me off a king on my birthday!”
In her own birthday tribute to their son, Harris shared how the first year with him changed her life completely. The mom posted a gallery of snapshots enjoying a boating day with her boy.
“I cannot believe my sweet baby turned 1 today,” wrote Harris. “Wow, what a year it has been. I went from being selfish to selfless. You made me see the world from a new lens, you opened my eyes and my heart. I can’t even remember life without you in it.”
Pete Wentz’s Daughter: Marvel
Pete Wentz and Meagan Camper shared some photos of their daughter Marvel Jane as she turned 3 years old in April 2021. “She’s helping me figure it all out,” Wentz wrote with an adorable masked selfie of him and the birthday girl on his Instagram Story.
They enjoyed an outing to The Grove in Los Angeles, where Marvel put on a cute display in a blue floral dress. She appeared to make some birthday wishes in the shopping center’s massive fountain.
Wentz and Camper also share son Saint, and Wentz has son Bronx with ex Ashlee Simpson.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban’s Daughters: Faith Margaret & Sunday Rose
Though the actress and country star have largely chosen to keep their daughters out of the spotlight, Faith (in floral) and Sunday (center, next to Kidman’s niece Sybella Hawley) were invited to the red carpet for a very special occasion: Their mom receiving the AFI Life Achievement Award.
Beyoncé’s Twins: Rumi & Sir
Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy, is now a red carpet regular, but her twins Sir and Rumi are a rarer sight on the superstar’s social media. She posted some sunkissed shots of all the kids in Malibu, and no, you aren’t the only one who gasped “They’re so big now!”
Halle Berry’s Daughter: Nahla
The Oscar winner posted a sweet birthday tribute to her daughter Nahla on Instagram for her 13th birthday on March 16, 2021, sharing a rare throwback photo of herself smiling with her firstborn. Berry shares Nahla with ex Gabriel Aubry, and she is also mom to son Maceo, whom she shares with ex-husband Olivier Martinez.
Halle Berry’s Son: Maceo
Berry is creative when it comes to posting photos of her children, only posting their backs or finding poses and accessories that cover their faces, as she did for Maceo’s 8th birthday in October 2021.
Grimes & Elon Musk’s Son: X Æ A-Xii
In early March 2021, Musk shared a rare family photo featuring his partner and their son on Twitter from “Starbase,” a town along the Gulf Coast of Texas where he wants to create a new city.
Lucy Liu’s Son: Rockwell
The actress posted a rare shot of her cute kiddo to her feed for a very special occasion: the Lunar New Year. “Welcoming in the Year of the Metal Ox with open arms and hearts!” she wrote.
Eli Manning’s Kids: Lucy, Carolina, Ava & Charles
The former New York Giants quarterback was cheering for his former team on Jan. 4, 2021, with his four children all dressed up for the big day, too. The Super Bowl champ shares his children with wife Abby.
Lily Aldridge & Caleb Followill’s Kids: Dixie & Winston
Though Lily Aldridge rarely shares photos of her children on social media, she made an exception for Tiffany & Co. in Dec. 2023, when she and her daughter Dixie posed together showing off the brand’s Tiffany Lock bracelets. (Could Dixie be among the daughters following their moms into the modeling business?)
She gave another glimpse of them several years before celebrating the end of 2020, the former Victoria’s Secret model — who shares daughter Dixie Pearl and son Winston Roy with her husband, Kings of Leon musician Followill — shared some of her favorite family photos of 2020 with her followers.
“Au Revoir 2020 ❤️ Sending Blessings to everyone!!” Aldridge wrote alongside a collection of sweet snaps, one of which showed the family of four smiling together.
Also included in the images was a photo of Aldridge giving her youngest a smooch, as well as an adorable image that showed her daughter giving her mother a kiss on the cheek.
Nicki Minaj’s Son
On Jan. 2, 2021, the rapper shared new photos of her then-3-month-old son, whom she shares with husband Kenneth Petty, giving fans their first look at his face.
“#PapaBear thank you so very much for choosing me to be your mama 🎀🦄🙏 ,” she captioned a loving tribute, which included photos of her newborn lounging in adorable outfits and designer onesies. In one sweet snap, her baby even wore a “Papa Bear” necklace, in a nod to her affectionate nickname for him.
“Wishing you guys a happy & prosperous New Year. Thank you for your love & support throughout this journey. It’s meant so much to me. Becoming a mom is by far the most fulfilling job I’ve ever taken on,” she added. “Sending love to all the superhero mothers out there. Big hugs to all the women who have been pregnant during this challenging time.”
Céline Dion’s Sons: René-Charles, Nelson & Eddy
Céline Dion has shared fewer photos of her sons René-Charles, Nelson and Eddy as they’ve grown, but they were by her side as she stepped out to a Montreal Canadiennes game and took a smiley shot together.
The boys’ father is Dion’s late husband, René Angélil.
John Travolta’s Son: Ben
The Grease star shared a father-son snapshot on Nov. 23, 2020, to celebrate the 10th birthday of his youngest child, son Ben, whom he shares with late wife Kelly Preston, who died in July after a private two-year battle with breast cancer.
The Instagram photo sees John hugging his son as they both flash wide grins.
“Happy 10th birthday my wonderful Ben! I love you!” the actor wrote.
Travolta — also dad to daughter Ella Bleu and son Jett, who died at age 16 after suffering a seizure in 2009 — doesn’t often share photos of his children but did post an adorable throwback of his two youngest last month.
Heidi Klum’s Kids: Leni, Henry, Johan & Lou
Gang’s all here! On Nov. 21, 2020, the supermodel shared a snap of her four children, as well as husband Tom Kaulitz, during a family outing to the Boros Collection in Berlin.
Klum shares daughters Leni and Lou, as well as sons Henry and Johan, with ex-husband Seal.
The four kids joined their mother in Germany after Klum filed an emergency motion in August claiming that Seal would not permit their children to travel to Europe with her for work due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
A week after the filing the couple settled on a custody agreement that would allow them to travel with their mother.
Kristin Cavallari’s Daughter: Saylor
In honor of her little one’s 5th birthday, the Very Cavallari star shared a slideshow of photos of the mother-daughter duo cuddling on Instagram.
“Happy 5th birthday to my little Say baby!” she wrote. “Saylor, my bestie, my mini me, there are no words for how much I love you sweet girl. Watching you blossom into the sweet, caring, kind, tough, strong willed little girl you are has been such a gift.”
Finishing her note, Cavallari wrote, “I’m thankful for you every single day.”
Cavallari shares Saylor and sons Camden and Jaxon with ex-husband Jay Cutler, whom she announced her split from in April 2020 after 10 years together.
Tobey Maguire & Jennifer Meyer’s Daughter: Ruby
The jewelry designer shared a photo of her lookalike daughter to celebrate her 14th birthday. “Happy birthday to my Ruby ♥️ You are my everything 🌎 I love you so much baby 💞,” Meyer wrote on Instagram on Nov. 10. Meyer, and the Spider-Man actor also share son Otis.
The pair filed for divorce on Oct. 28, four years after splitting.
Charlize Theron’s Daughters: Jackson & August
The Bombshell star shared a photo of daughters August and Jackson in honor of National Daughter’s Day on Sept. 25, 2020.
“My heart belongs to these two beautiful powerhouses,” she wrote in the caption, alongside a series of rare family snaps, including one smiling photo of the family of three seemingly celebrating a birthday, and several other photos of the sisters spending time together.
“I will never be the same. Happy #NationalDaughtersDay ❤️,” Theron added.
Nicole Richie & Joel Madden’s Daughter: Harlow
Sofia Richie shared a photo with older sister Nicole and her mini-me daughter Harlow Winter Kate — and the three could easily pass as triplets!
“My favorite trio,” Sofia captioned the post, which came from a family gathering in which the loved ones all painted hot sauce bottles for an outdoor art class. Nicole captured the sweet snapshot, holding her phone up as her daughter and Aunt Sofia gather close for the moment.
Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman’s Daughter: Bella
Bella Kidman Cruise typically keeps her Instagram account focused on her artwork, but treated fans to a mirror selfie on Aug. 26, 2020.
“All that glitters is gold.. oh wait, it’s just another Instagram filter,” Bella, then 27, wrote in the caption.
Cruise and Kidman are parents to Bella and her younger brother Connor. The pair divorced in 2001.
Jacqueline Laurita’s Son: CJ
Laurita posted a carousel of pics of CJ in May 2020 on Instagram, including several never-before-seen ones from recent years.
“Although CJ never lets me post pictures of him, it’s his birthday today, so he said it’s ok!” she captioned the post. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY CJ!!”
“CJ has been such a pleasure to raise and he has brought so much joy to our lives. He’s kind, considerate, patient, loving and has an awesome sense of humor!” she continued. “My wish for you CJ is to have the ability to strive for your dreams. Never lose hope or faith in yourself or the world. Keep all things in perspective. Always be honest and fair with yourself and others. Have trust and faith in God and in yourself.”
Natalie Portman’s Kids: Aleph & Amalia
We rarely get to see the mom of two’s children, so it was a real Mother’s Day treat when the Oscar-winning actress posted a sweet throwback shot of herself cuddling up with son Aleph and daughter Amalia.
In the sweet photo, Portman cradles baby Amalia while getting a hug and a kiss from Aleph.
Bethenny Frankel’s Daughter: Bryn
Frankel usually keeps her daughter Bryn out of the spotlight, but on her 10th birthday, she celebrated with an Instagram post dedicated to her “Peanut.”
Frankel wrote in a tribute to her only child, “Peanut, I love you so much. You have given me ten years of joy, inspiration, laughter and absolute love. You bring meaning to my life every day. You are such a sweet, loving and sunny person that shines light on everyone around you. You are loved. I wish for you health and happiness and that you continue to do what you love and what makes you happy every day and let your free spirit fly!”
Sandra Bullock’s Daughter: Laila
Bullock likes to keep her private life private, but she made an exception when she and her daughter, Laila, appeared on Red Table Talk to surprise a nurse on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
The star surprised April Buencamino, a nurse manager for the COVID-19 unit at California’s Adventist Health (White Memorial) Hospital, where Bullock, her partner Bryan Randall, and her two children, Laila and Louis, donated thousands of KN95 masks to healthcare workers.
After inviting Laila to thank April, she proudly told the group of her daughter: “She’s our world superhero. She’s the one who’ll save the world in our family, so she’s ready. She’s ready to join you out there April in a few years!”
Erika Girardi’s Son: Tommy Zizzo
Can you see the family resemblance? The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star gave fans a rare glimpse of her adult son Tommy Zizzo.
“People say we look alike,” she captioned the shot of the young police officer.
“No, you can’t comment,” she added with a laughing emoji, referencing her decision to disable the comments section on the post.
While the reality star has often spoken about her son from her first marriage, Zizzo has never made an appearance on RHOBH, and likely won’t anytime soon.
“Probably not,” Girardi said during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen last year. “I don’t think so, no. You know he has a private life; he’s a police officer.”
Tiger Woods’ Kids: Sam & Charlie
The golf superstar’s kids with ex Elin Nordegren (Sam and Charlie — pictured having a “Masters’ Champions dinner” with their dad and his girlfriend Erica Herman) are occasionally seen supporting their dad at competitions — or vice versa, as when Woods caddied for Charlie.
Lauren Conrad’s Son: Charlie
The mom of two usually shares photos of her sons’ profiles but she shared an adorable close-up of her youngest as a special treat.
“In case anyone needed some baby smiles today,” Conrad wrote on Instagram, as many continue to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Jimmy Fallon & Nancy Juvonen’s Girls: Frances & Winnie
Before Fallon’s daughters became regular fixtures on the episodes of The Tonight Show, and while they’ve been both filming and social distancing at home, they rarely appeared on his social media.
In February 2020, Fallon shared a snap commemorating a family trip to the Bahamas with wife Nancy Juvonen and their daughters, Frances Cole and Winnie Rose.
“Buckets of fun in the Bahamas! 🇧🇸,” the father of two captioned the Instagram photo.
Tyra Banks’ Son: York
The founder of ModelLand loves to brag about her four-year-old son with ex Erik Asla, but showing him on her social media is another. So we couldn’t believe how grown-up he looked when she brought him to a Harlem Globetrotters exhibition in L.A. in February 2020!
Nicky Hilton Rothschild’s Daughters: Lily-Grace & Teddy
It’s not often that we get the chance to see the adorable faces of Hilton Rothschild’s two daughters, Lily-Grace and Teddy, whom she shares with husband James.
The mom of two has rarely shared photos of her family over the years and typically keeps her daughters out of the public eye.
On Feb. 24, 2020, she brought her daughters to a L.O.L. Surprise! event in N.Y.C., and they looked too cute in matching outfits.
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds’ Daughters: James & Inez
Lively and Reynolds also keep most photos of their kids to themselves, but it was a family affair when Ryan Reynolds was given his star on the Walk of Fame.
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds’ Daughter: Betty
A baby sister joined James and Inez in 2019, but the family kept many details, including her name, under wraps. (“All the letters in her name are silent,” Reynolds has joked.)
It was only once pal Taylor Swift‘s song “Betty” dropped that the pair confirmed the tune was, written with their youngest in mind.
Sofia Coppola’s Daughter: Romy
During New York Fashion Week, Coppola had a rare (photographed) night out with her daughter Romy at the Marc Jacobs Fall 2020 runway show. Romy looked all grown up in an oversized blue sweater.
Coppola shares daughters Romy and Cosima with husband Thomas Mars.
Beck’s Son: Cosimo Henri Hansen
The musician brought a special guest to the 2020 Grammys: his teen son.
The two partied the night away at Universal Music Group’s afterparty in L.A., following the star-studded ceremony.
Katie Holmes’ Daughter: Suri
It’s a Christmas miracle! The Dawson’s Creek actress shared a rare selfie of her and ex-husband Tom Cruise‘s daughter Suri Cruise on Dec. 26, 2019. Along with the sweet black-and-white snap, Holmes also shared a video that captured some snowy scenery as the pair appeared to head out on a Christmas getaway.
Brian Austin Green’s Son: Kassius
One year after Green’s ex, Vanessa Marcil claimed that their son Kassius was cut out of Green and wife Megan Fox‘s life, Green shared a photo of his eldest on Instagram. The two were celebrating a trip to the movies to see the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, The Rise of Skywalker.
Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green’s Kids: Bodhi Ransom, Noah Shannon & Journey River
Fox and Green — who split in May 2020 after almost a decade of marriage — do a good job of keeping their kiddos, Noah, Bodhi and Journey out of the public eye, but they share a rare shot now and then of them altogether. Here, they celebrate Halloween at Disneyland (complete with adorable costumes)!
Fox joked of the photo, “Halloween at @disneyland is always the most fun but can I get ONE family photo where everyone is looking at the camera and making a semi normal face ??”
Lily Allen’s Daughters: Marnie Rose & Ethel
The singer, who recently married Stranger Things star David Harbour, brought her rarely-seen two daughters to the Frozen 2 premiere in London on Nov. 17, 2019. The girls were dressed as Elsa and Anna and posed on the red carpet with their mom.
Allen shares Marine Rose and Ethel with her ex-husband Sam Cooper. The singer and builder-decorator got married in 2011 and split in 2016.
Jensen Karp & Danielle Fishel Karp’s Son: Adler
Fishel’s son Adler (pictured here with former Boy Meets World castmate Ben Savage) was born on June 24, 2019, four weeks earlier than expected. The new mom decided she would not be posting photos of her son’s face, explaining her decision in a lengthy Instagram post.
She shared, “Currently, @jensenkarp and I have chosen to keep Adler’s face off our social media pages. We are two people who made a conscious choice to be in the public eye and share what would normally be private moments with the public. Adler isn’t capable of making that choice for himself and until he is, we’ve decided to shield him from places where strangers can comment on him.”
Fishel expressed that it was a difficult decision for the couple, because, “I wanna show you my baby every day. He’s cuter than this 👼 but I worry about a couple things. 1. His safety. There are weirdos out there. Enough said. 2. Putting pictures and facts about him onto the internet that he doesn’t have any say in. I’d like for him to be able to curate his own footprint on the internet in the future without being mortified we posted about his his fear of swimming or his first crush.”
Diane Kruger & Norman Reedus’ Daughter
In a 2019 interview with PEOPLE, Kruger said that she chooses to keep her daughter’s name and face private for several reasons.
“Well first and above all, it’s safety,” Kruger said. “We have The Walking Dead empire which has a lot of very intense fandomship that comes with it.”
Elaborating about the challenges that come with admirers of her boyfriend’s zombie series, Kruger added, “We had a couple [of] incidences before her arrival that were not so fun to deal with and so my main concern’s her safety.”
“And secondly, she is an innocent, young, vulnerable baby and I think I just don’t understand why America doesn’t have better laws for children,” she continued.
Still, she has shared a few particularly sweet father-daughter moments, like this one in August 2019.
Amanda Seyfried & Thomas Sadoski’s Little Girl
Seyfried’s mini-me is learning the ropes! Seyfried had never shared a photo of her daughter’s face but posted this picture to Instagram in August 2019, sharing a sweet mother-daughter moment when the pair went to work together.
Behati Prinsloo & Adam Levine’s Daughters: Dusty Rose & Gio Grace
When babies attack! Prinsloo posted this rare photo of both Dusty and Gio to Instagram in August 2019, getting real about motherhood in the caption. “Here’s to the sleepless nights, bleeding nipples, crying, laughing, the highest of highs and lowest of lows and everything in between, i won’t change a single thing, being mom to Dusty and Gio keeps me strong, motivated and empowered,” the Victoria’s Secret model wrote.
Britney Spears & Kevin Federline’s Sons: Preston & Jayden
In August 2019, Spears shared a photo of her sweet family at Disneyland. In case you were wondering why we don’t see Preston and Jayden too often: “My boys are older now, so they don’t like their picture taken ever,” Brit explained in her caption. It looks like they made an exception for their mom!
Mindy Kaling’s Daughter: Katherine
Kaling welcomed her daughter, Katherine, into the world in 2017, but does not share many photos of the tot. When she does, Katherine’s face is not in the photo, as is the custom with many celebrity moms and dads. Kaling is also mom to son Spencer.