It’s no surprised that celebrities have more connections than the average person — but some of those A-list links go well beyond business and into family ties. Many lucky celeb kids have some seriously famous godparents — and some of those kids have gone on to be superstars themselves.Read on to find out which two A-listers share Steven Spielberg as a godfather; which lucky youngsters have not one buttwofamous godparents; and all the special stories about how their parents decided to bestow the special honor, spiritually connecting their friends with their children forever.
It’s no surprised that celebrities have more connections than the average person — but some of those A-list links go well beyond business and into family ties. Many lucky celeb kids have some seriously famous godparents — and some of those kids have gone on to be superstars themselves.
Read on to find out which two A-listers share Steven Spielberg as a godfather; which lucky youngsters have not one buttwofamous godparents; and all the special stories about how their parents decided to bestow the special honor, spiritually connecting their friends with their children forever.
01of 45Steph Curry & Ayesha Curry & Lindsay Lohan’s Son LuaiKevin C. Cox/GettyWhen Lindsay Lohan and husband Bader Shammas attended a Golden State Warriors game in Feb. 2024, they got much more than a standard souvenir — they got some killer nursery decor thanks to superstarSteph Curry, who signed a game jersey for the couple’s infant son Luai.And the signature revealed a very personal connection beyond the court: “To Luai … Your godparents love you!” Curry inscribed the gift.
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Steph Curry & Ayesha Curry & Lindsay Lohan’s Son Luai
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When Lindsay Lohan and husband Bader Shammas attended a Golden State Warriors game in Feb. 2024, they got much more than a standard souvenir — they got some killer nursery decor thanks to superstarSteph Curry, who signed a game jersey for the couple’s infant son Luai.
And the signature revealed a very personal connection beyond the court: “To Luai … Your godparents love you!” Curry inscribed the gift.
02of 45Tyler Perry & Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Daughter LilibetNetflixA longtime supporter ofMeghan MarkleandPrince Harry,Perrywas asked to be godfathertoPrincess Lilibet Dianain 2021, sharing the news publicly in 2022.“I had to take a minute to take that in,” he later said in the couple’s 2022 Netflix docuseries. “And I thought, ‘I’d be honored. I’d absolutely be honored.’ “The movie mogul was one of about 30 guestsat the tot’s intimate christeningat home in Montecito, California, in March 2023,flying in from Atlantawith a 10-person gospel choir that sang “Oh Happy Day” and “This Little Light of Mine” — a song that was played at Meghan and Harry’s wedding.Lili’s godmother has not been publicly named.
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Tyler Perry & Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Daughter Lilibet
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A longtime supporter ofMeghan MarkleandPrince Harry,Perrywas asked to be godfathertoPrincess Lilibet Dianain 2021, sharing the news publicly in 2022.
“I had to take a minute to take that in,” he later said in the couple’s 2022 Netflix docuseries. “And I thought, ‘I’d be honored. I’d absolutely be honored.’ "
The movie mogul was one of about 30 guestsat the tot’s intimate christeningat home in Montecito, California, in March 2023,flying in from Atlantawith a 10-person gospel choir that sang “Oh Happy Day” and “This Little Light of Mine” — a song that was played at Meghan and Harry’s wedding.Lili’s godmother has not been publicly named.
03of 45Dakota Johnson & Jeremy Allen White’s Daughters Ezer and DoloresAddison Timlin White/Instagram; Vera Anderson/WireImageAccording to a July 2022 chat withThe Bear’s head chef inVanity Fair,Johnson is godmother to both of his children with wife Addison Timlin, daughters Ezer and Dolores.
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Dakota Johnson & Jeremy Allen White’s Daughters Ezer and Dolores
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According to a July 2022 chat withThe Bear’s head chef inVanity Fair,Johnson is godmother to both of his children with wife Addison Timlin, daughters Ezer and Dolores.
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Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul’s Son Ryden
“No, he’s very excited, very honored,” Paul continued. “I love the man to death. He’s one of my best friends in the world, and, so yeah, it was just a no-brainer.”
05of 45Vin Diesel & Meadow WalkerALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via GettyTheFast and Furiousstar is godfather to his late costar Paul Walker’s adult daughter, Meadow.Diesel was on hand towalk Meadow down the aisleat her Dominican Republic wedding to fiancé Louis Thornton-Allan in early October 2021. He wore a powder blue suit for the beachside nuptials, which the new bridedocumented on Instagram.Speaking about his love for Meadow in the past, Diesel said, “I feel very protective. It goes beyond the movie.”
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Vin Diesel & Meadow Walker
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TheFast and Furiousstar is godfather to his late costar Paul Walker’s adult daughter, Meadow.
Diesel was on hand towalk Meadow down the aisleat her Dominican Republic wedding to fiancé Louis Thornton-Allan in early October 2021. He wore a powder blue suit for the beachside nuptials, which the new bridedocumented on Instagram.
Speaking about his love for Meadow in the past, Diesel said, “I feel very protective. It goes beyond the movie.”
06of 45Elizabeth Taylor & Paris JacksonAmy Sussman/Getty. Inset: Silver Screen Collection/GettyThe starlet recalled fond memories of her super-famous godmother at the 2021 Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS in Los Angeles. “We’d always give each other little gifts. Every time I knew I was going to go see her, I’d find something around in my room, like a bracelet or a stuffed animal or something, and I would bring it to her,” Jackson told PEOPLE. “Any time [she and my dad] were together, it was fun and it was joy.”
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Elizabeth Taylor & Paris Jackson
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The starlet recalled fond memories of her super-famous godmother at the 2021 Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS in Los Angeles. “We’d always give each other little gifts. Every time I knew I was going to go see her, I’d find something around in my room, like a bracelet or a stuffed animal or something, and I would bring it to her,” Jackson told PEOPLE. “Any time [she and my dad] were together, it was fun and it was joy.”
07of 45Macaulay Culkin & Paris JacksonParis Jackson/InstagramA longtime friend of the King of Pop, Culkin was named godfather of Michael Jackson’s middle child, Paris. Since the singer’s death, Culkin and his goddaughter have spent lots of time together, documenting their get-togethers on social media. They even have matching tattoos!
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Macaulay Culkin & Paris Jackson
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A longtime friend of the King of Pop, Culkin was named godfather of Michael Jackson’s middle child, Paris. Since the singer’s death, Culkin and his goddaughter have spent lots of time together, documenting their get-togethers on social media. They even have matching tattoos!
08of 45Jennifer Aniston & Courteney Cox’s Daughter CocoJennifer Aniston InstagramFriends’til the end! The close bond betweenAnistonandCoxgrew even deeper when Cox named her former costargodmother to daughter Coco Arquette.“Jennifer has the biggest heart,” Coxtold PEOPLE, “and there could be no better godmother.“Aniston proved it when she wished her goddaughter a happy 17th birthday on social media, sharing a series of cute throwback photos,which included one with the caption"Happy birthday my sweet Cocolicious! Godmama LOVES you!”
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Jennifer Aniston & Courteney Cox’s Daughter Coco
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Friends’til the end! The close bond betweenAnistonandCoxgrew even deeper when Cox named her former costargodmother to daughter Coco Arquette.
“Jennifer has the biggest heart,” Coxtold PEOPLE, “and there could be no better godmother.”
Aniston proved it when she wished her goddaughter a happy 17th birthday on social media, sharing a series of cute throwback photos,which included one with the caption"Happy birthday my sweet Cocolicious! Godmama LOVES you!”
09of 45Mariska Hargitay & Christopher Meloni’s Daughter SophiaGregory Pace/FilmMagicHargitay and herLaw & Order: SVUcostar Christopher Meloni are way more than real life BFFs — they’re practically family. When Meloni and wife Sherman Williams welcomed daughter Sophia in 2001,they tapped Hargitay to be godmother.“The birth of his first child and being privy to his amazing, solid relationship with his wife, before I had that for myself — I think that Chris and Sherman played a really big role for me, to see this really stable couple that loved each other,“Hargitay told PEOPLE of the example they set for her.
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Mariska Hargitay & Christopher Meloni’s Daughter Sophia
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Hargitay and herLaw & Order: SVUcostar Christopher Meloni are way more than real life BFFs — they’re practically family. When Meloni and wife Sherman Williams welcomed daughter Sophia in 2001,they tapped Hargitay to be godmother.
“The birth of his first child and being privy to his amazing, solid relationship with his wife, before I had that for myself — I think that Chris and Sherman played a really big role for me, to see this really stable couple that loved each other,“Hargitay told PEOPLE of the example they set for her.
10of 45Tim McGraw & Garrett Hedlund & Emma Roberts' Son RhodesCindy Ord/Getty; John Shearer/Getty; Frazer Harrison/GettyGarrett Hedlund toldKelly Clarksonthat he and now-exEmma RobertschoseMcGrawas the godfather to their sonRhodes Robertin part because of Hedlund’s work with the country star in 2004’sFriday Night Lightsand 2010’sCountry Strong.“He’s somebody that I admire and respect, not only as an amazing father and an amazing husband, amazing musician and amazing actor,“he said. “I’ve known him for a long time.““We laugh about it because it’s probably been over 17 years since we didFriday Night Lightstogether, we played father and son. So I got to first experience him as a father — in that film, somewhat more of an abusive one — but then we didCountry Strongtogether, and we’ve remained such close friends and, you know, I’ve seen his children, his daughters, from the time they were 1, 3 and 5,” Hedlund added.“He’s the best,” Hedlund continued, adding, “After around 12 weeks of Emma being pregnant, I called him, and the first thing he said was, ‘I’m the godfather.’ So, how can you argue?”
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Tim McGraw & Garrett Hedlund & Emma Roberts' Son Rhodes
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Garrett Hedlund toldKelly Clarksonthat he and now-exEmma RobertschoseMcGrawas the godfather to their sonRhodes Robertin part because of Hedlund’s work with the country star in 2004’sFriday Night Lightsand 2010’sCountry Strong.
“He’s somebody that I admire and respect, not only as an amazing father and an amazing husband, amazing musician and amazing actor,“he said. “I’ve known him for a long time.”
“We laugh about it because it’s probably been over 17 years since we didFriday Night Lightstogether, we played father and son. So I got to first experience him as a father — in that film, somewhat more of an abusive one — but then we didCountry Strongtogether, and we’ve remained such close friends and, you know, I’ve seen his children, his daughters, from the time they were 1, 3 and 5,” Hedlund added.
“He’s the best,” Hedlund continued, adding, “After around 12 weeks of Emma being pregnant, I called him, and the first thing he said was, ‘I’m the godfather.’ So, how can you argue?”
11of 45Norman Lear & Katey SagalJon Kopaloff/Getty; Michael Kovac/Getty"She’s extraordinary,” Lear said during a 2018 podcast chat with Sagal, who revealed that the legendary producer introduced her parents. “I’ve known you since I was born,“Sagal added, calling Lear “kind of the reason I’m here.”
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Norman Lear & Katey Sagal
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“She’s extraordinary,” Lear said during a 2018 podcast chat with Sagal, who revealed that the legendary producer introduced her parents. “I’ve known you since I was born,“Sagal added, calling Lear “kind of the reason I’m here.”
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Steven Spielberg & Drew Barrymore & Gwyneth Paltrow
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13of 45Jacqueline Bissett & Angelina JolieSplash News OnlineBisset was named Jolie’s godmother thanks to her strong connection to Marcheline Bertrand, Jolie’s late mom. Bertrand died of ovarian cancer in 2007 at age 56."[Jacqueline] is very important to [Angelina],” a source told PEOPLE of the pair’s bond following a July 2019 trip to Paris. “They’re very close, and Jacqueline is someone Angelina has admired for a long time. And of course, there is the connection to her mom.”
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Jacqueline Bissett & Angelina Jolie
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Bisset was named Jolie’s godmother thanks to her strong connection to Marcheline Bertrand, Jolie’s late mom. Bertrand died of ovarian cancer in 2007 at age 56.
“[Jacqueline] is very important to [Angelina],” a source told PEOPLE of the pair’s bond following a July 2019 trip to Paris. “They’re very close, and Jacqueline is someone Angelina has admired for a long time. And of course, there is the connection to her mom.”
14of 45B.J. Novak & Mindy Kaling’s Daughter KatherineEmma McIntyre /VF19/WireImageFrom costars to even more: Kaling revealed formerOfficestar Novak’s important role in her life with daughter Katherine in May 2019.“The truth is that B.J. is so much more like family now than a platonic friend. He’s the godfather to my daughter,” Kaling toldGoodHousekeeping.“He comes over like once a week. Sometimes he’ll come over just to hang out with her,” theLate Nightstar added.
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B.J. Novak & Mindy Kaling’s Daughter Katherine
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From costars to even more: Kaling revealed formerOfficestar Novak’s important role in her life with daughter Katherine in May 2019.
“The truth is that B.J. is so much more like family now than a platonic friend. He’s the godfather to my daughter,” Kaling toldGoodHousekeeping.
“He comes over like once a week. Sometimes he’ll come over just to hang out with her,” theLate Nightstar added.
15of 45Molly Bernard & Hilary Duff’s Daughter BanksSplash News OnlineTheYoungerstar doesn’t just work with Duff — she’s godmother to theactress' young daughter Banks Violet, too.“After [Banks] was born, I was like, ‘Oh, does she have a godmother?’ And Hil was like …” she told PEOPLE, pointing at herself.Bernard frequently posts photos of herself hanging with Banks and Duff’s other child, son Luca Cruz, and was one of the first to congratulate Duff on her engagement to boyfriend Matthew Koma.
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Molly Bernard & Hilary Duff’s Daughter Banks
TheYoungerstar doesn’t just work with Duff — she’s godmother to theactress' young daughter Banks Violet, too.
“After [Banks] was born, I was like, ‘Oh, does she have a godmother?’ And Hil was like …” she told PEOPLE, pointing at herself.
Bernard frequently posts photos of herself hanging with Banks and Duff’s other child, son Luca Cruz, and was one of the first to congratulate Duff on her engagement to boyfriend Matthew Koma.
16of 45Meryl Streep & Billie LourdROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyDuring a May 2019 visit toWatch What Happens Live,Andy Cohenasked Lourd (whose mom is the late Carrie Fisher) about the best part of having Streep as her godmother. And Lourdhad the perfect response: “I mean, she’s Meryl Streep!”
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Meryl Streep & Billie Lourd
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During a May 2019 visit toWatch What Happens Live,Andy Cohenasked Lourd (whose mom is the late Carrie Fisher) about the best part of having Streep as her godmother. And Lourdhad the perfect response: “I mean, she’s Meryl Streep!”
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Marisa Tomei & Zoë Kravitz
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18of 45Eva Longoria & David & Victoria Beckham’s Children Cruz and HarperVictoria Beckham/InstagramEva Longoriajoined Victoria and David Beckham pals Ken Paves and Marc Anthony as godparentswhentheir children Cruz and Harper (pictured) got baptized. As the first girl in the Beckham clan, Harper’s milestones are cause for celebration in the family — and fordotinggodmotherLongoria. “I was in L.A. [when Harper took her first steps],” Longoriatold PEOPLE.
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Eva Longoria & David & Victoria Beckham’s Children Cruz and Harper
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Eva Longoriajoined Victoria and David Beckham pals Ken Paves and Marc Anthony as godparentswhentheir children Cruz and Harper (pictured) got baptized. As the first girl in the Beckham clan, Harper’s milestones are cause for celebration in the family — and fordotinggodmotherLongoria. “I was in L.A. [when Harper took her first steps],” Longoriatold PEOPLE.
19of 45Elton John & David & Victoria Beckham’s Sons Romeo and BrooklynDave Benett/GettyAnother proud godparent to the Beckham clan: Sir Elton, who has that role for the Beckhams' oldest two sons, Romeo (far right) and Brooklyn (not pictured). He continues to enjoy the role —check out the over-the-top cake he sent for Romeo’s 16th birthday.
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Elton John & David & Victoria Beckham’s Sons Romeo and Brooklyn
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Another proud godparent to the Beckham clan: Sir Elton, who has that role for the Beckhams' oldest two sons, Romeo (far right) and Brooklyn (not pictured). He continues to enjoy the role —check out the over-the-top cake he sent for Romeo’s 16th birthday.
20of 45Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen & Laura Dern’s Daughter ElleryIn a 2017 Instagram post,Steenburgen casually droppedthat she and her husband, Danson, are godparents to Dern’s son Ellery (with ex Ben Harper).
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Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen & Laura Dern’s Daughter Ellery
In a 2017 Instagram post,Steenburgen casually droppedthat she and her husband, Danson, are godparents to Dern’s son Ellery (with ex Ben Harper).
21of 45Cicely Tyson & Lenny KravitzKevin Mazur/GettyDays beforethe pioneering actress passed away, her godson paid tribute to her on her 96th birthday. “Happy Birthday to my dearest Godmother, Cicely Tyson,“he wrote. “All I can do is thank God that we have been on this planet at the same time, and I have been so blessed to receive your love. The best is yet to come. I love you.”
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Cicely Tyson & Lenny Kravitz
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Days beforethe pioneering actress passed away, her godson paid tribute to her on her 96th birthday. “Happy Birthday to my dearest Godmother, Cicely Tyson,“he wrote. “All I can do is thank God that we have been on this planet at the same time, and I have been so blessed to receive your love. The best is yet to come. I love you.”
22of 45Dolly Parton & Miley CyrusDolly Parton and Miley Cyrus.Emma McIntyre/GettyWhen times are tough,Miley Cyruscan count on her country-legend godmother to have her back. “I’ve loved her through the years and watched her grow up, and I’ve seen how smart she is and how talented she is,” Parton told theLondon Evening Standard. “If she needs my opinion on something I will surely give it [but] I would never dream of calling her and saying, ‘Well why are you doing this?’ or, ‘You shouldn’t do this or that…’ She’s just trying to find her own place and wings and learn to fly.”
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Dolly Parton & Miley Cyrus
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When times are tough,Miley Cyruscan count on her country-legend godmother to have her back. “I’ve loved her through the years and watched her grow up, and I’ve seen how smart she is and how talented she is,” Parton told theLondon Evening Standard. “If she needs my opinion on something I will surely give it [but] I would never dream of calling her and saying, ‘Well why are you doing this?’ or, ‘You shouldn’t do this or that…’ She’s just trying to find her own place and wings and learn to fly.”
23of 45Joan Collins & Cara DelevingneKevin Tachman/MG19/GettyThe Dame is longtime friends with the model’s parents, Pandora and Charles, and they frequently cross paths at fancy fashion events. ButtheDynastystar knew her when:“Cara was an amazing child. Her favorite expression was ‘mine’. That’s the youngest of three: ‘Mine, mine’ … [She] loved dancing to the Spice Girls, showing off the nicest routines.”
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Joan Collins & Cara Delevingne
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The Dame is longtime friends with the model’s parents, Pandora and Charles, and they frequently cross paths at fancy fashion events. ButtheDynastystar knew her when:“Cara was an amazing child. Her favorite expression was ‘mine’. That’s the youngest of three: ‘Mine, mine’ … [She] loved dancing to the Spice Girls, showing off the nicest routines.”
24of 45Kim Kardashian & Khloé Kardashian’s Daughter TrueKim Kardsahian/InstagramKhloé Kardashian’s decision tomake sister Kim godmother and guardian of daughter Truecaused a bit of a rift with big sister Kourtney.But “watching Kimberly be a mom, I really respect her parenting skills — not that I don’t respect Kourtney’s, I relate to how Kim parents more,” Khloé said on a September 2018 episode ofKeeping Up with the Kardashians. “But at the end of the day, this family is so close and we love each other so much and if anything, God forbid, were to happen, I know my daughter is in the best of hands no matter who her legal guardian is.““I feel like Kim has been so selfless during my pregnancy,” added Khloé. “She’s trying to just help make sure that you feel your best, look your best, have the best. She’s so secure in her life that I feel like she would be an incredible godparent. She’s just been a great friend and sister.”
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Kim Kardashian & Khloé Kardashian’s Daughter True
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Khloé Kardashian’s decision tomake sister Kim godmother and guardian of daughter Truecaused a bit of a rift with big sister Kourtney.
But “watching Kimberly be a mom, I really respect her parenting skills — not that I don’t respect Kourtney’s, I relate to how Kim parents more,” Khloé said on a September 2018 episode ofKeeping Up with the Kardashians. “But at the end of the day, this family is so close and we love each other so much and if anything, God forbid, were to happen, I know my daughter is in the best of hands no matter who her legal guardian is.”
“I feel like Kim has been so selfless during my pregnancy,” added Khloé. “She’s trying to just help make sure that you feel your best, look your best, have the best. She’s so secure in her life that I feel like she would be an incredible godparent. She’s just been a great friend and sister.”
25of 45Quincy Jones & Nicole RichieKevin Mazur/WireImageThe legendary producer, a longtime pal of Nicole’s dad Lionel Richie, serves as her godfather. (She has another godfather as well: the late Michael Jackson.)
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Quincy Jones & Nicole Richie
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The legendary producer, a longtime pal of Nicole’s dad Lionel Richie, serves as her godfather. (She has another godfather as well: the late Michael Jackson.)
26of 45Henry Winkler & Bryce Dallas HowardAndrew Toth/GettyThe God-Fonz-er? Bryce’s dad Ron Howard stayed close with hisHappyDayscostar well after the sitcom wrapped, and named him godfather to his daughter Bryce, now an actress herself.
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Henry Winkler & Bryce Dallas Howard
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The God-Fonz-er? Bryce’s dad Ron Howard stayed close with hisHappyDayscostar well after the sitcom wrapped, and named him godfather to his daughter Bryce, now an actress herself.
27of 45Victor Garber & Jennifer Garner’s Daughter VioletBruce Glikas/FilmMagicClose pals since their days onAlias,they’re now practically family: Garber is godfather to Garner’s eldest (with ex-husband Ben Affleck), Violet.
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Victor Garber & Jennifer Garner’s Daughter Violet
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Close pals since their days onAlias,they’re now practically family: Garber is godfather to Garner’s eldest (with ex-husband Ben Affleck), Violet.
28of 45Zach Braff & Donald Faison’s Children Wilder and RoccoZach Braff/ InstagramBraffis godfather to friend and formerScrubscostarDonald Faison’s two kids with wife CaCee Cobb. “Thank you to @caceecobb for growing this for @donald_aison and I. #GodfatherII,“Braff jokedfollowing the April 2015 birth of the couple’s youngest,daughter Wilder. In July 2017, the proud godparent shared a video of Wilder and brother Roccogiving him an adorable message.
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Zach Braff & Donald Faison’s Children Wilder and Rocco
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Braffis godfather to friend and formerScrubscostarDonald Faison’s two kids with wife CaCee Cobb. “Thank you to @caceecobb for growing this for @donald_aison and I. #GodfatherII,“Braff jokedfollowing the April 2015 birth of the couple’s youngest,daughter Wilder. In July 2017, the proud godparent shared a video of Wilder and brother Roccogiving him an adorable message.
29of 45Jessica Simpson & Donald Faison’s Daughter WilderCourtesy Jessica SimpsonWilder has a famous godmother, too. “Madly in love with my Goddaughter Wilder Frances Faison!!! I am beyond proud of @caceecobb and @donald_aison,” Jessica Simpsonwroteshortly after her best friend Cobbwelcomed her second childwith husband Faison.
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Jessica Simpson & Donald Faison’s Daughter Wilder
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Wilder has a famous godmother, too. “Madly in love with my Goddaughter Wilder Frances Faison!!! I am beyond proud of @caceecobb and @donald_aison,” Jessica Simpsonwroteshortly after her best friend Cobbwelcomed her second childwith husband Faison.
30of 45CaCee Cobb & Jessica Simpson’s Daughter MaxwellJohn Shearer/WireImage; Inset: Courtesy Jessica SimpsonAnd it continues: for godmother to daughter Maxwell, Jessica Simpson turned to none other thanbest friend CaCee Cobb.
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CaCee Cobb & Jessica Simpson’s Daughter Maxwell
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And it continues: for godmother to daughter Maxwell, Jessica Simpson turned to none other thanbest friend CaCee Cobb.
31of 45Lady Gaga & Elton John’s Sons Zachary and ElijahLeon Bennett/GettyElton John had asolid reasonfor choosingGagaas godmother forhis two sons with David Furnish, Zachary and Elijah. “She’s a great role model,” John toldExtra. “She’s been a great godmother to Zachary. She came to bathe him in Las Vegas. She was already dressed to go to the show, and she was sitting there and she bathed him, and she was like dressed like Audrey Hepburn… and she fed him… We’re all bonkers in this business, but we’re human beings at the same time.”
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Lady Gaga & Elton John’s Sons Zachary and Elijah
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Elton John had asolid reasonfor choosingGagaas godmother forhis two sons with David Furnish, Zachary and Elijah. “She’s a great role model,” John toldExtra. “She’s been a great godmother to Zachary. She came to bathe him in Las Vegas. She was already dressed to go to the show, and she was sitting there and she bathed him, and she was like dressed like Audrey Hepburn… and she fed him… We’re all bonkers in this business, but we’re human beings at the same time.”
32of 45Cameron Diaz & Drew Barrymore’s Daughter FrankieTommaso Boddi/WireImageCharlie’s Angels stick together — so it’s no surprise Drew picked Cameron to be godmother to her younger daughter, Frankie (with ex husband Will Kopelman).
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Cameron Diaz & Drew Barrymore’s Daughter Frankie
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Charlie’s Angels stick together — so it’s no surprise Drew picked Cameron to be godmother to her younger daughter, Frankie (with ex husband Will Kopelman).
33of 45Kathie Lee Gifford & Kendall & Kylie JennerThomas Concordia/WireImageA longtime friend of KarJenner matriarchKris Jenner,Todayhost Giffordis godmother tothe youngest members of the fam, Kendall (far left) and Kylie (not pictured).
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Kathie Lee Gifford & Kendall & Kylie Jenner
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A longtime friend of KarJenner matriarchKris Jenner,Todayhost Giffordis godmother tothe youngest members of the fam, Kendall (far left) and Kylie (not pictured).
34of 45Nick Jonas & Kevin Jonas' Daughter ValentinaNick Jonas/SnapchatThe singerannounced his role in nieceValentina’s life with a sweet Snapchat photo. “My beautiful niece on her dedication day. With my sister in law’s sister Katie. We are honored to be the god parents,” he wrote. Valentina is the daughter of Jonas’s brotherKevinand wife Danielle.
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Nick Jonas & Kevin Jonas' Daughter Valentina
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The singerannounced his role in nieceValentina’s life with a sweet Snapchat photo. “My beautiful niece on her dedication day. With my sister in law’s sister Katie. We are honored to be the god parents,” he wrote. Valentina is the daughter of Jonas’s brotherKevinand wife Danielle.
35of 45David Beckham & Liv Tyler’s Son SailorCourtesy Liv TylerLittle Sailor may have officially hit the godfather jackpot: Liv Tyler took toInstagram to show offan adorable lunch meeting between her then-7-month-old son, proud papa David Gardner andBeckham, Sailor’s “God daddy” (awww).
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David Beckham & Liv Tyler’s Son Sailor
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Little Sailor may have officially hit the godfather jackpot: Liv Tyler took toInstagram to show offan adorable lunch meeting between her then-7-month-old son, proud papa David Gardner andBeckham, Sailor’s “God daddy” (awww).
36of 45Taylor Swift & Leo NewmanCourtesy Taylor SwiftSwiftofficially met her godson, Leo Thames, in 2016. The youngster is BFF Jaime King’s second son with (now ex) Kyle Newman.Choosing Swift as a godmother wasan easy decision, King shared. “It was because of her morals and her values, the way that she treats people and how hard-working she is,” said theHart of Dixieactress. “That’s the kind of person I want to be the guide and the spiritual protector of my child.”
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Taylor Swift & Leo Newman
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Swiftofficially met her godson, Leo Thames, in 2016. The youngster is BFF Jaime King’s second son with (now ex) Kyle Newman.
Choosing Swift as a godmother wasan easy decision, King shared. “It was because of her morals and her values, the way that she treats people and how hard-working she is,” said theHart of Dixieactress. “That’s the kind of person I want to be the guide and the spiritual protector of my child.”
37of 45Jessica Alba & Jaime King’s Son JamesCourtesy Jaime KingSwift isn’t the only celeb who’ll play an important role in the lives of King’s children. The actressrevealed in a 2013 Instagram postthat good friendJessica Albais the “Nina (Godmother)” of son James Knight. “Thank you Jess for your unending love and light – we are so grateful for you,“King wrote. James also did pretty well in the godfather department:Topher Gracewas asked to do the honors.
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Jessica Alba & Jaime King’s Son James
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Swift isn’t the only celeb who’ll play an important role in the lives of King’s children. The actressrevealed in a 2013 Instagram postthat good friendJessica Albais the “Nina (Godmother)” of son James Knight. “Thank you Jess for your unending love and light – we are so grateful for you,“King wrote. James also did pretty well in the godfather department:Topher Gracewas asked to do the honors.
38of 45Khloé Kardashian & Kim Kardashian’s Daughter NorthCourtesy Khloe KardashianJoiningKim Kardashian,Kanye Westand little North on a spring 2015 trip to Armenia ended up with its perks: as the family headed home to Los Angeles, they detoured to Jerusalem to baptize North, namingKhloé, who’d joined them on the voyage, as godmother. “It was epic,” a source told PEOPLE of the event, which happened in the city’s Armenian quarter. “So beautiful.”
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Khloé Kardashian & Kim Kardashian’s Daughter North
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JoiningKim Kardashian,Kanye Westand little North on a spring 2015 trip to Armenia ended up with its perks: as the family headed home to Los Angeles, they detoured to Jerusalem to baptize North, namingKhloé, who’d joined them on the voyage, as godmother. “It was epic,” a source told PEOPLE of the event, which happened in the city’s Armenian quarter. “So beautiful.”
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Blake Lively’s Daughter James' ‘Fairy Godmothers’
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40of 45Busy Philipps & Jake Gyllenhaal & Michelle Williams' Daughter MatildaJeff Vespa/WireImage; Getty; SipaTalk about lucky!Michelle Williams’daughter Matilda has not one, buttwocelebrity godparents:Philipps(Williams' buddy from theirDawson’s Creekdays), andGyllenhaal, who starred inBrokeback Mountainwith Williams and Heath Ledger, Matilda’s late father.
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Busy Philipps & Jake Gyllenhaal & Michelle Williams' Daughter Matilda
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Talk about lucky!Michelle Williams’daughter Matilda has not one, buttwocelebrity godparents:Philipps(Williams' buddy from theirDawson’s Creekdays), andGyllenhaal, who starred inBrokeback Mountainwith Williams and Heath Ledger, Matilda’s late father.
41of 45Chris Martin & Simon Pegg (to Each Other’s Kids)Dave Hogan/GettyThe Coldplay frontman and actor go way back, which is why the trusted friends are godfathers to each other’s children — Pegg to Apple, Martin’s daughter with exGwyneth Paltrow, and Martin to Pegg’s daughter Matilda. “[Chris] sang a song for [Matilda] in Berlin when she was born,” Peggshared. “He dedicated one of the songs, and I was really chuffed about it.”
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Chris Martin & Simon Pegg (to Each Other’s Kids)
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The Coldplay frontman and actor go way back, which is why the trusted friends are godfathers to each other’s children — Pegg to Apple, Martin’s daughter with exGwyneth Paltrow, and Martin to Pegg’s daughter Matilda. “[Chris] sang a song for [Matilda] in Berlin when she was born,” Peggshared. “He dedicated one of the songs, and I was really chuffed about it.”
42of 45Sting & Trudy Styler & Madonna’s Son Rocco RitchieKevin Mazur/WireImageFrom matchmakers to godparents! Sting and Trudie Styler introducedMadonnato former husband Guy Ritchie, so it’s only fitting the then-couple chose them to be the spiritual guides to their son Rocco.
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Sting & Trudy Styler & Madonna’s Son Rocco Ritchie
From matchmakers to godparents! Sting and Trudie Styler introducedMadonnato former husband Guy Ritchie, so it’s only fitting the then-couple chose them to be the spiritual guides to their son Rocco.
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Jenni Farley & Nicole Polizzi’s Son Lorenzo
44of 45Jamie Lee Curtis & Jake GyllenhaalPacific Coast NewsShowbiz is inJake Gyllenhaal’s blood (Mom’s a screenwriter, Dad’s a director and sis Maggie is a fellow actor), so naturally his godmother — and shopping buddy — is Hollywood legend Curtis.
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Jamie Lee Curtis & Jake Gyllenhaal
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Showbiz is inJake Gyllenhaal’s blood (Mom’s a screenwriter, Dad’s a director and sis Maggie is a fellow actor), so naturally his godmother — and shopping buddy — is Hollywood legend Curtis.
45of 45Sia & Maddie ZieglerLarry Busacca/GettyThe songstress is much more than a mentor to teen muse and collaborator Maddie Ziegler. “She is the best person in my life, she really is. She’s my godmom now,” theDance Momsalumna revealed onThe Tonight Showof Sia, who casts her in numerous music videos and live performances. “So if anything were to happen, she would take me, which is really cool. The day we met, we clicked, and we knew that it was a special connection … she’s taught me so many life lessons and I’ll never forget that.”
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Sia & Maddie Ziegler
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The songstress is much more than a mentor to teen muse and collaborator Maddie Ziegler. “She is the best person in my life, she really is. She’s my godmom now,” theDance Momsalumna revealed onThe Tonight Showof Sia, who casts her in numerous music videos and live performances. “So if anything were to happen, she would take me, which is really cool. The day we met, we clicked, and we knew that it was a special connection … she’s taught me so many life lessons and I’ll never forget that.”
source: people.com
