Here Are The Famous Godparents Of Celebrity Children In Hollywood
There comes a time when each parent needs to figure out what type of people they want their kids to be around. It is not possible to handpick every single person your child will meet, but parents do get a say on the people they spend a lot of time with! One important factor is choosing the right godparent. When you are a Hollywood star, you need to make sure that you choose someone who will be a good influence on your growing kid. Let us take a look at the people that celebs considered good enough to be the godparent of their own child!
Jennifer Aniston & Courteney Cox
Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox spent 10 years together when they worked on FRIENDS. It is not surprising to hear just how close they became over the years! A decade together is no joke. The two actresses have always mentioned that they are just like sisters. Aside from this, the former costars have also told fans their desire to work together again in the future. Luckily, they have stayed close even when the cameras are not rolling. Courteney cemented their friendship when she asked Jennifer to be the godmother of her daughter!
Sting & Madonna
Madonna and Sting have been friends for a long time now. They did not only work together but also got to know each other well. He once said, “She’s outrageous, she’s provocative, she’s inscrutable…she’s as feared as she’s desired, she leads while others follow. A woman who is all woman, and all women.”
Sting & Madonna
It is not a surprise to hear that she made him the godfather of her son Rocco. As a matter of fact, she is close to him and his wife, so the couple shares the responsibility of being his godparents.
Macaulay Culkin & Michael Jackson
Macaulay Culkin was a child star, so he had a lot of famous friends over the years. However, he has never shied away from the fact that Michael Jackson had been a great inspiration and friend to him.
Macaulay Culkin & Michael Jackson
They bonded over their problems with privacy and fame as they have gone through the same thing. Michael even named Macaulay the godfather to his kids Prince and Paris Jackson. It seems like the pair adored the chance to grow up with him as their mentor and friend. We adore that Paris and her godfather even have matching tattoos!
Bono & The Pitt-Jolies
It is true that Brad Pitt is one of the most famous men in the world, but he could not stay cool when he met Bono. The adoration was mutual! They became friends after learning they were fans of each other.
Bono & The Pitt-Jolies
When Brad tied the knot with Angelina Jolie, she and Bono found common ground with all the humanitarian work they both did. When it comes to role models, the musician fit the bill! He was the kind of person they wanted to be there for Knox and Vivienne, so they made him their godfather.
The Gyllenhaals & Jamie Lee Curtis
Did you know that Jamie Lee Curtis is actually friends with both director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner? They are the parents of Jake Gyllenhaal, so the actress knew him since he was little. She even mentored him through his Hollywood career!
The Gyllenhaals & Jamie Lee Curtis
However, it is not a one-way street. He has also helped her career in the past. Apparently, he once tracked her down at her favorite secret hideaway to ask her to accept a role in a movie he was in.
Cameron Diaz & Drew Barrymore
When Drew Barrymore had her daughter Frankie, she already knew the person who would be the perfect godmother for the little girl. It was none other than Cameron Diaz, her friend since she was 16!
Cameron Diaz & Drew Barrymore
The two befriended one another when they were teenagers working their way up the Hollywood ladder. Barrymore got her first production job when she was cast in Charlie’s Angels. She insisted that Diaz should join the team! The two of them are more like sisters than best friends!
Steven Spielberg, Gwyneth Paltrow & Drew Barrymore
Steven Spielberg is the true godfather extraordinaire here! After all, he helped raise not just one but two of the most famous celebrities in the world. A long-time friend of Gwyneth Paltrow’s father, he got to watch the talented young woman making very good impressions in the back seat of the car!
Steven Spielberg, Gwyneth Paltrow & Drew Barrymore
After seeing how talented she was, he helped her land her first acting gig as Wendy in Peter Pan. He also helped teenage Drew Barrymore when she and her parents had a falling out.
Jessica Simpson & Cacee Cobb
We all know that Cacee Cobb got Zach Braff as a friend when she tied the knot with Donald Faison. In the same manner, Donald Faison inherited Jessica Simpson as well! The girls have been friends for a long time now. We are sure that they have more photos than the couple does.
Jessica Simpson & Cacee Cobb
No one was surprised to hear that Jessica Simpson was named the godmother of their daughter Wilder. Jessica returned the favor by picking Cacee to be the godmother to Maxwell Johnson, her own daughter.
Mindy Kaling & BJ Novak
Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak both launched their careers when they joined the team working on The Office. The two of them have an on-and-off relationship both in front and behind the cameras!
Mindy Kaling & BJ Novak
Despite their differences, the two of them have always shared an artistic vision and camaraderie like no other. This is the reason that their bond has remained as strong as ever despite everything. When Mindy gave birth to a daughter called Katherine, people speculated that he was the father. However, people decided that maybe they were wrong when she was named the godfather!
The Kardashians
Khloe, Kourtney, and Kim have enjoyed their own game of musical chairs when it comes to godparents. After a lot of deliberation, Khloe decided that Kim was going to be the godmother of True, her first child.
The Kardashians
They made things official during the baptism of the toddler in Jerusalem last April 2018. However, it seems like Kourtney was offended by this choice. After all, she chose Khloe to be the godmother two of her 3 kids. She probably thought it would be more respectful if she was given this honor!
David Beckham & David Gardner
David Gardner and David Beckham sure make an awesome pair of Davids! They first met during a Manchester United match in 1991. They hit it off right away and stayed close over the years.
David Beckham & David Gardner
The two men have talked about the deep admiration they have for each other, both as people and as fathers. Beckham did not hesitate to name Gardner the godfather of Brooklyn, his first son. Gardner decided to return the favor by naming Beckham the godfather to Sailor Gene, his son with Liv Tyler.
Elizabeth Hurley & Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham and Elizabeth Hurley have been good friends for a long time now. The two first met in the London celebrity scene ages ago. The two ran around in the same circles and had a mutual friend in Elton John. On top of that, the two ladies shared a commitment to noble charities and social change!
Elizabeth Hurley & Victoria Beckham
It did not come as a surprise to hear that Victoria chose Liz to be the godmother of Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham.
Eva Longoria & Victoria Beckham
When David and Victoria Beckham welcomed a third child into the world, they had to pick out new godparents. Victoria already chose Liz Hurley as the godmother of her two boys. She knew that it was time to pick another person to be the godparent to the youngest member of the family at the time.
Eva Longoria & Victoria Beckham
In the end, she named Eva Longoria, one of her best friends in the world! The two of them have always been close. Eva even trusted Victoria enough to design her wedding gown.
Elton John & The Beckhams
Considering that Liz Hurley was a godmother to Brooklyn Beckham, the other godparents had to deal with tons of pressure! It was a good thing Elton John did not have a problem filling in those big shoes.
Elton John & The Beckhams
He has been a friend of the Beckhams for two and a half decades by now. David was a huge fan of Sir Elton John, and the musician was a fan of the athlete as well. The singer goes on vacation with them and even performs during their family events. It makes sense they named him the godfather of their older sons.
Elton John & Sean Lennon
Elton John and John Lennon were some of the greatest musicians of the time. It was just a matter of time before they collaborated! It was in 1974 that they worked together and became friends. You might already know that Lennon appeared on Sir Elton John’s “One Day at a Time”.
Elton John & John Lennon
Lennon returned this favor by featuring Elton on his single called “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night.” When he had Sean Lennon, he asked Elton John to be the godfather! How sweet of a gesture is that?
Lady Gaga & Elton John
In 2010, Elton John and Lady Gaga were asked to work on a collaborative performance for the Grammys. The two became friends right away. They respect the musical talents of the other very much.
Lady Gaga & Elton John
When Elton John got two sons, he picked Lady Gaga to be their godmother! According to the English musician, Gaga never fails to find time for the children no matter how busy she might be. The boys are big fans of her music. We love the fact that they call her “Gaga-mother” as well.
Lizzy Caplan & Busy Philipps
During the turn of the century, we got to watch one of the greatest shows over. That aside, Freaks and Geeks helped bring Busy Philipps and Lizzy Caplan together! The two worked closely over the years. The actresses stayed friends over the years, even when Philipps got hitched and had two kids.
Lizzy Caplan & Busy Philipps
Lizzy Caplan was named the godmother of Birdie, Busy’s daughter. According to Busy, this is a good idea for both of them since it was “sort of practice for [Caplan’s] own baby.”
Busy Philipps & Michele Williams
It sounds like Busy Philipps is a godparenting expert, right? Well, it is not surprising because she has a lot of experience up her sleeve! After she and Michele Williams worked together in Dawson’s Creek, Busy has always been around to help out her best friend.
Busy Philipps & Michele Williams
When Michele gave birth to Matilda Ledger not long after Heath passed away, Busy took it upon herself to look after the little girl. Michele was more than thrilled to make Busy the godmother of her daughter! On the other hand, Jake Gyllenhaal was named the godfather.
Simon Pegg & Chris Martin
Simon Pegg of Shaun of the Dead fame is the godfather of Apple Martin, the teenage daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin.
Simon Pegg & Chris Martin
“We’ve been friends for 15 years as our lives have changed,” he said. However, he said that “moral guidance” was not the approach he took. “I’d like to think I’m a really great, fun godfather. It’s much more interesting than trying to be a good influence on her. I’m a comedian – it’s what they expect.”
Drew Barrymore & Courtney Love
It seems like Drew Barrymore knew the importance of taking godparenthood seriously. After all, she did have the best of the best. Don’t forget that Steven Spielberg was her own godfather!
Drew Barrymore & Courtney Love
She and Courtney Love had been friends for years, so it makes sense that the actress was named the godmother of Frances Bean Cobain. Apparently, she even steps in to mediate between the daughter and mother when things are rough between them. Luckily, those moments seem to be happening less now.
Zach Braff & Rocco Faison
Zach Braff and Donald Faison worked together on Scrubs for a long time. We doubt that you feel surprised that they are not only costars! The two of them hit it off and have a great friendship.
Zach Braff & Rocco Faison
When Donald got married to CaCee Cobb, she earned a best friend. Zach welcomed her into his life with open arms. The friendship runs deep since they decided to name him the godfather of their son.
Nicole Richie & Lionel Richie
Nicole Richie might not have the best relationship with her birth parents, but she clearly hit the jackpot when it comes to her godparents! She has a strained relationship with her folks ever since she was little.
Nicole Richie & Lionel Richie
We are glad to hear that things improved for her when Lionel Richie agreed to take her in and even took over as her legal guardian when she was only 9 years old. Aside from that, she is close to her other godfathers, Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones.
Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter, & Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp has been a good friend of Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton. The three of them even worked together on a number of projects in the past!
Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter &Johnny Depp
It is interesting to hear about the peculiarities of the filmmaker. Apparently, he once asked Helena to call Depp to ask him if he would be the godparent of their kid. The entire time, he was just in the next room! Helena said that she loves her former costar but “Burton can have custody of him, too.”
Taylor Swift & Jaime King
Only a couple of years ago, Taylor Swift and Jaime King first met during the Golden Globes party. The two stuck close the whole night. The rest, as they say, was history.
Taylor Swift & Jaime King
The actress and musician have only gotten closer since that night. They often spend a lot of time together. Jaime did not hesitate to name Taylor a godmother to Leo Thames Newman after she gave birth to the child in 2015. Taylor even made a contribution to the hospital bills to save the newborn!
Sugar Ray Leonard & The Kardashians
Sugar Ray Leonard is a big personality in the sports community. He was good friends with the late Robert Kardashian. In fact, they were close enough for Robert to name him the godfather to his kids.
Sugar Ray Leonard & The Kardashian Girls
Leonard spoke out on behalf of the family numerous times over the years. He has always admired their work ethic and devotion to the family. It is refreshing to hear this when we know how much controversy they are subjected to!