Celebrity kids are thrust into the public eye from the moment of their birth. Born into privilege and under the spotlight, these celebrity kids have it all. There’s no denying that when the beautiful stars become parents, their children definitely benefit from that privileged gene pool. It felt like last week that we saw them still holding hands with their parents on the red carpet, but they’re old enough now to be the center of attention for themselves.

Some kids follow in their famous parent’s footsteps creating their own public persona. Others like to stay out of the spotlight. Some of them have successful careers now some of them are already married and have children however not all celebrity kids take advantage of the fame of their parents. Some celebrity kids that grow up in the light of fame cant handle the pressure and get in trouble with the law or struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.

These celebrity children have grown up under the spotlight over the years and their transformation may surprise you.

Angelina Jolie’s Adopted Son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt – Study abroad

Maddox the oldest child of the Jolie-Pitt family was first adopted by mom Angelina Jolie from Cambodia. He grew up in front of our eyes just like his brothers and sisters. Angelina then married Brad Pitt and he ended up with three more biological siblings. Brad legally adopted Jolie’s children after he married her.

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.

Shannon Tweed’s Daughter, Sophie Simmons – Music Career is On the Way

Sophie Simmons is the youngest daughter of rock legend KISS musician Gene Simmons. Shannon Tweed Sophie’s mother is a well known Canadian actress and model.

The gorgeous Sophie has followed in her famous mothers footsteps when it comes to modelling and became an advocate for body positivity. She became a celebrity when she was still in her early teens thanks to the TV reality series Gene Simmons Family Jewels. The multi-talented artist tried herself out as an actress and acted in a few movies such as Country Crush and The Untold Story. She appeared in reality shows as well but lately her focus has turned to music. Sophie is in the process of releasing several singles.

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.

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.

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.’

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 Max Parker. 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.

Clint Eastwood’s Daughter, Francesca Eastwood – Acting Is in The Genes

There’s no question that Clint Eastwood is one of the biggest and most respected names in Hollywood. With a successful Hollywood career, Clint tries to teach his children everything he’s learned about the business. His 6-year-old daughter Francesca Eastwood made her big screen debut alongside her father Clint Eastwood in the 1999 thriller True Crime.

She than appeared in different movies like Jersey Boys, Heroes Reborn, Fargo and Twin Peaks. After all, not only is her father an outstanding actor but also her mother Frances Fisher. Fisher’s most memorable role was Ruth in Titanic, but her break-out role was the Clint Eastwood-directed film Unforgiven.

Kurt Cobain’s Daughter, Frances Bean Cobain – Sobered Up and Became an Artist

When Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain passed away in 1994, he left behind his two-year-old daughter with Courtney Love. Frances Bean Cobain has spent much of her young life in the spotlight because of her parents. Two weeks after her birth she was taken out of her parents custody because Love admitted to doing drugs while pregnant. After a lengthy legal battle Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love were able to regain custody of their daughter.

Frances Bean grew up struggling with drug addiction, as did her mother and father. In 2016 Frances said she sobered up and fought with her addiction to be able to focus on her career. She became an artist and her collections was displayed in art galleries and occasionally working as a model.

Natalie Wood’s Daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner – Actress Mother, Actress Daughter

Natalie Wood is a cinematic icon who had received three Oscar nominations by age 25 and whose films included “Rebel Without a Cause,” “Gypsy” and “West Side Story.” The famous actress began her career in film as a child actor and successfully transitioned to young adult roles. During the 1970s, had a child with husband Robert Wagner whom she had previously married and divorced. Unfortunately she died far too young, she was just 43 years old when drowned near Santa Catalina Island.

After her mother’s death Natasha Gregson Wagner and her half-sister Courtney were raised by Robert Wagner and his wife. Natasha has starred in several movies including Stranger than Fiction, Wonderland, Hart to Hart and Urban Legend.

Kevin Bacon’s Daughter, Sosie Bacon – Miss Golden Globe

The 26-year-old Sosie‘s dad is none other than Apollo 13 star Kevin Bacon and her mom is his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, who you may remember from The Closer.

Loverboy, directed by Kevin Bacon and starring Sedgewick, marked Sosie’s first foray into acting. She also worked with her mom on The Closer and with both her parents on Story of a Girl. In 2014 she was chosen Miss Golden Globe. Though her parents have reportedly tried their best to keep her from getting bitten by the acting bug, it’s pretty clear they’ve failed. She even performed in an off-Broadway musical.

Tom Hanks’s Son, Colin Hanks – Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree

It can’t be too easy being the eldest son of one of Hollywood’s living legends but so far Colin Hanks has done just fine. He’s become a very well-renowned actor and has impressed a lot of people. The eldest of the Hanks children Colin was born to Tom and first wife Samantha Lewes.

He later followed his father’s footsteps into the acting business, appearing in films like Orange County, King Kong, and the Jumanji series or TV shows like The Good Guys, and Roswell. He has been nominated for a Golden Globe and an Emmy for his supporting actor role in the TV series Fargo. Now Colin has a family of his own. In May 2010 he married Samantha Bryant and Tom Hanks is now a proud grandpa to the couple’s 2 children.

Olivia Newton-John’s Daughter, Chloe Rose Lattanzi – Find the Way Into the Acting World

Chloe Rose Lattanzi is a talented singer and actress, though people mostly recognize her as a daughter of the legendary Olivia Newton-John. Chloe admitted she had hard times growing up as a child of such famous woman as the Grease star.

She doesn’t hide the fact that she struggled with drug addiction but her mother’s breast cancer gave her motivation to stay sober. Having grown up with famous parents Chloe eventually found her way into the acting world too. She’s appeared in several TV movies, including A Christmas Romance, The Christmas Angel: A Story on Ice and The Wilde Girls. She is also a talented singer just like Olivia and has released a few singles. It’s no secret that this talented singer and actress has completely changed the way she looks with various plastic surgeries.

Donny Osmond’s Son, Joshua Davis Osmond – Serve as a Missionary

If there’s one thing that makes Donny Osmond more proud than his singing and acting career, it’s his five beloved children and wife Debbie Osmond. In fact, the singer couldn’t be more thrilled to be the dad of his adult sons: Donald, Jeremy, Brandon, Christopher and the youngest af all: Joshua.

Although he may not herited his father’s talent, the 22-year-old Joshua Osmond is doing some amazing things. In 2016, he moved to Rome, Italy, to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. When Donny reunited with Joshua two years later in December 2018, he couldn’t help but marvel over his son’s accomplishment.

Julia Roberts’s Daughter, Hazel Moder – Rarely Seen in The Public

Hazel Moder is the daughter of academy award winning Hollywood actress, Julia Roberts, and her cinematographer husband, Daniel Moder. Following her mother’s footsteps, Hazel too has had her share of onscreen presence. In 2006 she had appeared on the television series VH1: All Access with her twin brother Finn, in the episode 20 Cutest Celebrity Babies.

A decade later Hazel and her brother appeared in small roles as cartwheel kids in her mother’s 2016 romantic comedy Mother’s Day. It is not known if she intends to make a career in acting as she has not taken up any serious acting assignments yet. She is rarely seen in the public except for occasional outings with her family.

Samuel L. Jackson’s Daughter, Zoe Jackson – Directing and Producing Top Chef

Samuel L. Jackson has played many roles in his life but probably the most important ones are those of father and husband. Zoe was born in 1982 and she’s part of the reason for Samuel and LaTanya’s long-lasting marriage. As the daughter of one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors, Zoe Jackson is not a stranger to the spotlight and she has accompanied her father to red carpets since she was little.

Although most of her work has been in directing and producing shows like Top Chef and Top Chef Jr., Zoe had a small role in the 2007 film Too Saved. She was nominated Emmy Awards as well as Producers Guild of America Awards for Top Chef on two occasions.

Michael Jackson’s Son, Blanket Jackson – Now known as Bigi

Prince Michael Jackson II-who was famously nicknamed “Blanket” by his father- is the third child of pop legend Michael Jackson. In 2015 it was reported that Jackson no longer wished to be called by his nickname Blanket because of the bullying he faced growing up so he changed his name to Bigi. Michael Jackson died when Bigi was just seven years old so Katherine Jackson-Jackson’s mother-became his legal guardian.

Bigi was born to a surrogate through artificial insemination but her name was not confirmed at the time of his birth while his older siblings’ mother is Michael’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe. The 18 year old Bigi has recently started a YouTube channel together with his brother.