Celebrity kids are in the spotlight right from when they born. They come into this world with privilege & fame. There no doubt that when glitzy become parents, their kids gain so much from that rich pool! It feels like just yesterday we saw them holding hands with their moms & dads on the red carpet. But guess what? They’re now old to shine on their own!
Some of these kiddos decide to follow in their famous parents’ footsteps, crafting own public image. Others, though? They prefer staying out of the limelight. It’s interesting—some of them have found success in their careers, while some are already married with kids! Not every celebrity kid jumps on the fame bandwagon, either. Sadly, some struggle to cope with the pressure of being famous and face challenges like legal troubles or issues with drugs & alcohol.
These celebrity children have grown up under bright lights over the years, and their transformations can really surprise you!
1. Maddox Jolie-Pitt – Study Abroad
Maddox is the oldest child of the Jolie-Pitt family. He was first adopted by mom Angelina Jolie all the way from Cambodia. We watched him grow up alongside his brothers and sisters. Later on, Angelina married Brad Pitt, which led to three more biological siblings for Maddox! After marrying Angelina, Brad officially adopted her children too.
Maddox is now 19 years old and had moved to South Korea where he is studying biochemistry at Yonsei University. In 2016, a confrontation between Brad and Maddox occurred in the family’s private plane. It was that incident that led Angelina to file for divorce. Since then the relationship between Pitt and Maddox is basically non-existent and doesn’t seem like it will be getting better anytime soon.
2. Shannon Tweed’s Daughter, Sophie Simmons – Music Career is On the Way
Sophie Simmons, the youngest daughter of rock star Gene Simmons, is making waves! Her mom, Shannon Tweed, is a well-known actress & model from Canada.
Isn’t that cool? Sophie is beautiful and she’s really stepping up in the modeling world. Just like her mom! Plus, she’s a big supporter of body positivity, which is amazing. Sophie became famous when she was just a teen She starred in the reality show Gene Simmons Family Jewels. That helped her get noticed!
But wait, there’s more! She has also been in movies like Country Crush & The Untold Story. And let’s not forget about her reality TV appearances! Lately, she’s been focusing on music. Exciting times ahead as Sophie gets ready to release several new singles! Keep an eye out for her; she’s definitely one to watch!
3. Will Smith’s Son, Jaden Smith – From Acting to Rapping
While Jaden hasn’t become a full-blown movie star yet he did star alongside his dad in the 2006 film The Pursuit of Happyness as his first movie role. Jaden then appeared in remakes of The Karate Kid before rejoining his father in After Earth.
He now has a promising career as a rapper having released two studio albums 2017’s Syre and 2019’s Erys. At the age of 15 he became legally emancipated from his parents and moved out of the family home. It might sound a bit too young to be independent, but Jaden Smith hasn’t exactly lived a typical life.
4. Rob Lowe’s Son, Matthew Lowe – Becoming a Lawyer
He’s the man who never ages, but even though Rob Lowe has found the fountain of youth is has also found happiness in fatherhood-he is a dad to two incredible kids: Matthew and John Owen.
Actor Rob Lowe is best-known for his roles in shows like The West Wing, St. Elmo’s Fire and The Outsiders. Rob and his sons Matthew and John Owen have their own reality show titled The Lowe Files. Matthew, who is a Duke-University graduate, pursuing a law degree at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, likes to DJ and is an avid outdoorsman who loves fishing.
5. Madonna’s Adopted Daughter, Chifundo Mercy James – Fight For Adoption
Madonna might be one of the world’s biggest pop stars, but she’s first and foremost a mother. Aside from her biological children Lourdes and Rocco, whom she had with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie, Madonna adopted her son David, her daughter Chifundo “Mercy” James, and then in 2017 she adopted twins Stella and Estere. Adoption process is not unfamiliar for the Queen of Pop with four of her six children entering her life through adoption but to adopt Mercy James was not an easy journey. She was adopted from Malawi in 2007 when she was four.
She was adopted from Malawi in 2007 when she was four. After several legal battles Madonna was able to secure the adoption of her second African child. However it was a worthwhile journey. Mercy said she ‘really looks up to’ her and thanked her for giving ‘a life that she would never have had if she wouldn’t adopt her.’
6. June Thompson’s Daughter, Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo Thompson – Since Toddlers and Tiaras
Honey Boo Boo is a 14-year-old named Alana Thompson who was a former child beauty pageant contestant in the hit TLC show Toddlers and Tiaras. After her initial appearance on the show Alana earned her very own reality TV series called Here Comes Honey Boo Boo that featured her family including her sisters and Mama June. In 2017 the family appeared again in a series called “Mama June: From Not to Hot” where they documented her mother’s weight loss surgery transformation.
Mama June and her boyfriend were arrested for drug possession in 2019 and as a result family life has been unstable to Honey Boo Boo so she doesn’t live with Mama June anymore. Instead she is currently residing with her older sister Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon.
7. Dwayne Johnson’s Daughter, Simone Alexandra Johnson – Daddy’s Little Angel
Simone Alexandra Johnson the daughter of 10-time world champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his former wife Dany Garcia first entered the spotlight as a model. She was previously signed to IMG Models the same agency that has represented modeling giants like Kate Moss. Her parents married in 1997 but they divorced in 2008 when Simone was just seven years old.
While it is not easy for any kid to handle the divorce of their parents Simone Johnson surprised everyone by staying calm and collected throughout the entire process. She also proved that she will always remain her daddy’s little angel no matter what. She graduated high school in May 2019 and her proud dad was all smiles and hugs during the ceremony.
8. Eric Roberts’s Daughter, Emma Roberts – Follow the Famous Aunt
Emma Roberts is the daughter of Pretty Woman actress Julia Robert‘s brother Eric Roberts and Kelly Cunningham. Emma and Julia Roberts prove that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree even with nieces.
Growing up, Emma was inspired to get into acting by spending time on Julia’s film sets so she followed in her famous aunt’s footsteps, having appeared in films including Nerve, Wild Child and We’re the Millers, as well as TV show American Horror Story. Although her parents are no longer together she has a warm relationship with her father and her half-siblings.
9. David Hasselhoff’s Daughter, Hayley Hasselhoff – Curve Modeling and singing
David Hasselhoff was once considered one of the world’s biggest TV stars best-known for his roles as Michael Knight of Knight Rider and Mitch Buchannon of Baywatch. During David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach’s seven-year marriage the couple had two children including their younger daughter Hayley Hasselhoff.
The blonde beauty also took the acting route. Before joining the reality TV series The Hasselhoffs she made a guest appearance on Baywatch in 1999. Hayley has been modeling since the age of 14 and is now recognised for her efforts in promoting body-positivity as a curve model. She was even once named the ambassador for Pulp Fashion Week in Paris. In 2019 she was sent home from X Factor: Celebrity but she said she won’t quit music.
10. Salma Hayek And Her Daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault
Salma Hayek is one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood. At 54 she is still a bombshell and her only secret is to keep it natural. She is known from box-office hits such as Puss in Boots, Grown Ups, Like a Boss, Savages and several Tarantino Movies.
Valentina Paloma Pinault was born in Los Angeles in 2007. Her Father is a french billionaire, Francois-Henri Pinault. Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri got married in Paris, later in 2009. Valentina’s favorite singer is Ariana Grande. And according to her mom she is not just awesome but handy for cutting her hair. Well done Valentina!
11. Lori Loughlin’s Daughter, Olivia Jade Giannulli – Influencer
Olivia Jade Giannulli is an influencer with close to two million YouTube subscribers and over a million Instagram followers. Her parents Full House actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli are among 33 parents are accused of cheating to get their children into elite colleges.
They have been accused of paying a fortune to ensure that their two daughters were admitted to the University of Southern California. Olivia Jade dropped out of the University and left her thriving YouTube career amid the nationwide ‘college admissions scandal’. After months of silence she’s making a comeback.
12. Al Pacino’s Daughter, Julie Pacino – Director and Producer
Julie Pacino is the daughter of legendary actor Al Pacino and Jan Tarrant. She has written and directed a number of short films. Julie is a producer and director known for the movies Billy Bates, Tura and Nowhere to Go. She said she wants to make a mark in the film industry independent of his father’s fame and influence.
While Julie has enjoyed relative success in Hollywood, she once got into trouble for driving under the influence of alcohol in 2011. She lost her driving license for 90 days after taking a noncriminal plea to the charge. Julie regretted the incident and said she will never want to do such a big mistake again.
13. Heidi Klum’s Daughter, Lou Sulola Samuel – Under the Spotlight
Lou Sulola Samuel is the gorgeous daughter of her supermodel mother Heidi Klum and soul singer father Seal. The famous couple divorced in 2014 but they raise their three children together. Born in 2009 Lou instantly became a media sensation and attracted much publicity and attention.
She is now 8 years old and continues to dominate the headlines along with her famous family. Lou is like any other child she goes to school every day but she gets a lot of attention from paparazzi photographers when she set foot outside the house. Klum’s new husband is Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz. Although Lou is Tom’s stepdaughter it looks like they enjoy each other’s company.
14. Marie Osmond’s Adopted Daughter, Jessica Marie Blosil – Tie the Knot
The singer and actress Marie Osmond has eight children in all and clearly she loves and accepts every one of them. The star has always dreamed of having a big family and this dream came true. Out of these children three are biological kids born from her two husbands while five of them were adopted by her. Jessica Blosil was adopted by Marie when she was just 19 months old. It is said that Jessica’s biological parents are unknown as per the adoption agreement.
She has worked as a Provo City Police officer in Utah and also as a counselor. She has been living a life of wedded bliss with her partner Sara ever since the two tied the knot in 2019.
15. Nicole Kidman’s Adopted Son, Connor Cruise – Follow Father’s Path
Hollywood megastars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman adopted both Connor and his sister Isabella during their marriage. After they split in 2001, Mission: Impossible star Tom retained custody of both children and they were raised in Los Angeles. Although Kidman and Cruise’s custody arrangement was never made public their split effectively tore bonds between mother and young apart.
The children are now both part of the church with their dad and according to Kidman, the children continued to keep their distance from her. These days Connor is an actor, active Scientologist, like his father and sister and has made a name for himself as a DJ!
16. Larry King’s Son, Chance Armstrong King – Having His Own Show
Larry King is a living legend for radio and TV presenters as he received an Emmy, 2 Peabody Awards and 10 Cable Ace Awards for ‘Best Interviewer’ and ‘Best Talk Show Series’. He is best known for starring in movies including Enemy of the State and Ghostbusters. He has hosted the Larry King Show, Larry King Live and recently the Larry King Now. Despite his fame and success his personal life isn’t that great: he has been married eight times to seven different women.
Out of his five children Chance Armstrong King is his second youngest kid. Just like his famous father Chance having his own show but it is all about baseball. Unlike other celebrity kids he likes to stay out of trouble.
17. Mick Jagger’s Daughter, Georgia May Jagger – Famous Model
If your first impression was that fashion designer and model Georgia looked familiar to you it is not just a coincidence. Take a look at the covers of your favourite fashion magazines.
She looks a lot like her famous father Mick Jagger and since her mom is supermodel Jerry Hall, Georgia was expected to follow in her footsteps. In 2008 she went into modeling and has been featured in campaigns for high profile brands such as Chanel, H&M, Miu Miu, Versace, and Vivienne Westwood.
18. Lionel Ritchie’s Adopted Daughter, Nicole Ritchie – Fashion Designer with Her Own Brand
Here’s an adoption story that is surprisingly unique. Legendary singer Lionel Ritchie first met Nicole at a Prince concert when she was 4 years old. You see, Nicole’s biological father, Peter Escovedo, was a musician who toured with Lionel briefly. When Nicole turned 9, Peter and his wife agreed to let her stay with the Ritchies as they were not doing well financially.
Initially fostered by Lionel Richie and his wife Brenda Harvey, the couple legally adopted her when she was nine. Nicole Richie was “pretty out of control” as a teenager. As she admitted in 2007 she started doing drugs. The star was caught with the drug in her car and charged with possession. Less than a year into her relationship with Joel Madden and with her first child on the way Richie was about to change her whole life forever and she achieved it. In 2010 she rebranded herself as a fashion designer and manages the clothing brand House of Harlow 1960 (named for her daughter).
19. Sylvester Stallone’s Daughter, Sistine Stallone – Model & Actress
Sylvester Stallone is one of the greatest action star of all time, best known for portraying boxer Rocky Balboa and Vietnam War veteran John Rambo. He is not only highly talented but has enough experience in acting industry to know what works well.
Very few other stars burst onto the scene with Oscar nominations for both Best Screenplay and Best Actor. One of Stallone’s daughters seems to have inherited her father’s acting talent: his middle daughter, Sistine Rose Stallone made her acting debut in 47 Meters Down: Uncaged. Besides acting she also modeling for IMG models.
20. Tom Cruise’s Adopted Daughter, Isabella Cruise – Portrait Artist
Bella and her brother Connor were adopted by Topgun star Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in 1992. The couple split in 2000 and agreed to split custody but Kidman moved to Australia and the children continued to reside with their dad. Both kids were said to keep the distance from their adoptive mother because Church of Scientology called her as a “suppressive person”.
Bella has lived a quiet life outside the spotlight only making headlines in 2015 for her marriage to Slot Gacor. She launched a clothing line in 2018 called BKC (Bella Kidman Cruise). She is now based in south London and building a reputation as a portrait artist.