19 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Had Large Families

In the realm of celebrity parenting, some stars take the family dynamic to extraordinary levels, boasting five or more children. Here’s a look at 19 famous figures who have embraced parenthood in a big way.

 

First up, James Van Der Beek, known for his role in “Dawson’s Creek,” proudly has six children with his wife, Kimberly. Next, Alec Baldwin has eight kids, sharing the majority with his current spouse, Hilaria. His oldest daughter comes from his past marriage to Kim Basinger.

 

Nick Cannon, a master of large families, has a whopping twelve kids. His children are shared among various partners, including Mariah Carey, Brittany Bell, and a few others, illustrating his unique approach to family life.

 

Marie Osmond, with her eight kids, has a mix of biological and adopted children, gifted to her through her marriages. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are also parents of six, raising a diverse group of kids, including adopted and biological children.

 

Madonna has six children as well, with a blend of biological offspring and adopted ones, reflecting her journey through motherhood. Tori Spelling rounds out the six-kid club, sharing her children with her ex-husband, Dean McDermott.

 

Eddie Murphy, famous for his comedic prowess, has ten kids. His parenting journey involves relationships with multiple women, leading to a diverse family landscape. Rosie O’Donnell, known for her philanthropy and television career, is also a mother of five, largely through adoption.

 

Jim Gaffigan shares five children with his wife, Jeannie, keeping a tight-knit family amidst his comedic career. Then there’s Elon Musk, whose surprising number of thirteen kids, from various partners, positions him as a prominent figure in the celebrity parent category.

 

Mick Jagger, the legendary Rolling Stones frontman, has eight children from different relationships, showcasing his rock star lifestyle. Basketball giant Shaquille O’Neal is the father of six, combining biological children with those from his wife’s previous relationship.

 

Stellan Skarsgård boasts eight kids, with a blend of biological and stepchildren, demonstrating his commitment to family. David Tennant, famous for his role as the Doctor, has five children with his wife, Georgia, including a son she had from a previous relationship.

 

Robert De Niro, the iconic actor, has welcomed seven children into his life—from his ex-partners and current girlfriend. Similarly, director Steven Spielberg has seven kids, gaining stepchildren through marriage and expanding his family through his own.

 

Lauryn Hill, with six children, continues to draw interest as she copes with not revealing the father of her youngest. Lastly, Donald Faison, recognized for his work on “Scrubs,” rounds out our list with six kids, balancing parenting responsibilities with his successful career.

 

These celebrities exemplify the joys and challenges of raising large families, proving that no matter their fame, the love for their children remains a common thread.