Celebrity Mums & Kids

Obsessing over their offspring

Has our society's obsession with the children of celebrities gone too far? Alana Schetzer admits she knows a whole lot more about these famous strangers' kids than she ever wanted to.

Cruise admits he 'did not expect' the divorce

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Staff writers Tom Cruise has spoken publicly for the first time about his divorce from Katie Holmes and admits it was unexpected.

Strong swimmer

Supermodel Klum saves son from drowning

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Supermodel Heidi Klum has reportedly plunged into the ocean to save her seven-year-old son from drowning during a vacation in Hawaii.

Jackman climbs Mount Fuji with son

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Agencies Actor Hugh Jackman climbed the highest mountain in Japan with his son to watch the sunrise while on a break from shooting The Wolverine.

Blanchett's Hobbit parenting lesson

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Agencies Cate Blanchett's role as Lady Galadriel in Peter Jackson's latest Middle-earth adventure taught her some useful parenting tips.

In defence of hovering

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Mother of two little girls, Jessica Rowe fesses up to being a helicopter parent. But she refuses to feel guilty about it.

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Passing on her Scary Spice moves

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Staff writers with Agencies The former Spice Girl is never too busy for a dance-off with her girls.

No Santa Claus for the Jolie-Pitts?

Brad Pitt

NATALIE REILLY It seems the father of six isn't a fan of Father Christmas.

Sixth time around

Antonio Kidman

ANTONIA KIDMAN I am currently in the final trimester of my sixth pregnancy and while that should make it familiar territory, I have discovered that the more pregnancies I have the more anxious and uncertain I become.

Hugh Jackman lets go of past

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Hugh Jackman says having kids of his own has helped him better understand why his mum left him and his four siblings as a child.

Jennifer Garner on kids and sperm

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Staff writers Jennifer Garner on parenthood, forgetting her kids' names and Ben Affleck's 'wonder-sperm'.

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Klum says priority is to protect her kids

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Agencies Heidi Klum puts infidelity accusations to rest and reiterates she is focused on her kids.

No divorce payout for Holmes

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Agencies Katie Holmes gets Suri but no share in Cruise fortune as divorce is settled.

Opinion

'Stylish' kids: fashion or farce?

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Daisy Dumas Controversial UK website Twisted Twee has gone out of its way to coax public opinion as to the world's most stylish child. The resulting rollcall, a who's who of children in celebrity news, is as boring as it is tacky, writes Daisy Dumas.

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Suri stays with Katie

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Nick Allen in Los Angeles Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have reached a private settlement in their divorce case, avoiding a full blown court battle and detailed exposure of the actor's links to Scientology.

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Suri in the middle

Staff writers with agencies Katie Holmes is not taking any chances when it comes to ensuring custody of her six-year-old daughter Suri.

Can you pick this famous talented youngster?

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Staff writers You might have a little trouble recognising this talented youngster but let us give you a few hints. He is now famous for his perfectly chiselled physique, impeccable taste in clothing and he made our hearts swoon in The Notebook.

Beckham boys earn their keep

Victoria Beckham and David Beckham.

AAP and staff writers Their parents are among the richest celebrity couples in the world, but the Beckham boys have to do their chores - or risk losing their pocket money, their dad has revealed.

Camerons leave daughter behind at pub: report

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British Prime Minister David Cameron left his eight-year-old daughter at a pub after a mix-up with his wife, Samantha, according to a newspaper report.

Daughter 'rejected' Katherine Heigl

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"Her rejection almost broke my heart," says actress of adopted daughter Naleigh.

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Madonna: Struggling single mother

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Madonna opens up about her struggles as a single mother of four.

Juggling act

Gwen Stefani's working mum 'nightmare'

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It's been 11 years since the last No Doubt album, Gwen Stefani explains why.

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Affleck wants to inspire his kids

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Ben Affleck wants to "serve as an example for his kids" through his philanthropic pursuits.

Crawford halts daughter's modelling career

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Supermodel Cindy Crawford is putting her 10-year-old daughter's burgeoning modelling career on hold, insisting she's "too young" for the catwalk.

Pitt injures knee saving daughter

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Brad Pitt is using a cane after injuring his leg while protecting his daughter from a fall.

Suri named most influential celeb child

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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes's daughter Suri has been named the most influential celebrity child of 2011.

Interview

Michael Jackson's daughter unmasked: 'This is stupid'

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Swapping her childhood mask for a fedora and a pink streak in her hair, Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has given a rare interview describing her life as "regular".

Alba's daughter: Proud big sister

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba has praised her eldest daughter Honor for being such a help around the house.

Williams values support raising Matilda

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Michelle Williams has a "revolving door" of friends and family to help with her daughter, Matilda.

Celeb kids: Fit and dirty

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From soccer training and football to scooting, baseball and surfing, the kids of the rich and famous are more sporty than you might first imagine.

Jolie's late mother inspires her

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Jolie, who cares for six children with her partner Brad Pitt, looks to her mother's memory for inspiration on parenthood.

Jackson's kids get justice

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Michael Jackson's children were "relieved" to hear that Conrad Murray had been found guilty for their father's death.

Jolie-Pitt brood visit Vietnam

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Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt and their six children are on a visit to Vietnam, where adopted son Pax was born.

Michelle Williams: On motherhood, Heath and healing

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Michelle Williams says being a mother to Matilda, her daughter with late Australian actor Heath Ledger, has completely changed her for the better and allowed her to enjoy life again.

No nanny for Nahla demands Berry's ex

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Halle Berry's ex Gabriel Aubrey has gone to court again to renegotiate his parental rights.

Love still mourns failed bond with daughter

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Courtney Love is still reeling with guilt over the failed relationship with her estranged daughter Frances Bean Cobain, insisting she'd "give anything" to repair their bond.

Witherspoon fears for kids on internet

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Actress Reese Witherspoon is "terrified" about her children using the internet, fearing they will be exposed to online predators.

Power playdate for Jolie and Stefani

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Famous mums Angelina Jolie and Gwen Stefani met up in London with their young brood for a rather eventful playdate.

Suri makes her mark on the blogosphere

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KATIE CARLIN It’s no secret that everyone is fascinated with Suri Cruise, the genetically blessed offspring of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise.

Spears kids destined for showbiz

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Britney Spears is convinced her two sons are destined for the stage.

Jolie-Pitt kids pushing for wedding

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

And they may have their way. Pester power is undoing couple's resolve to defer marriage, says Brad Pitt.

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Pitt convinced Zahara would be dead

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Brad Pitt is convinced his eldest daughter with Angelina Jolie would certainly have died if she had not been adopted from Africa by the Hollywood couple.

Suri starts school

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Designer back-packs, heels, couture threads and a bodyguard. No it’s not a fashion parade. It’s Suri Cruise starting school.

Pitt praises Jolie on motherhood

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

"One of the greatest, smartest things I ever did was give my kids Angie as their mom," says Brad Pitt.

Star mums

Baby bloomers

Angelina Jolie

Kristie Lau Some proud celebrity mums have shown they can shine in the biggest role of their lives. Meet the stars who shone a little brighter after parenthood.

Teach me baby, one more time

Britney Spears

Staff writers Britney Spears has revealed if she wasn't a world-famous pop star she would like to have been a teacher.

Beckham family employs armed guards

David and Victoria Beckham

Staff writers David Beckham employs armed guards to protect his family, it has been revealed.

First photos of Harper Seven

Harper and Victoria

Staff writers David and Victoria Beckham have proudly released photos of their new daughter Harper, born last week.

Kate Hudson's baby called Bing

Kate Hudson

Actress Kate Hudson and her rock star boyfriend Matt Bellamy have followed Hollywood protocol by giving their new baby an unusual name.

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Strange but true

Baby's named a bad, bad thing

Peaches Geldof

Unusual baby names are almost de rigueur for the rich and famous.

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Natalie Portman gives son A-list name

Natalie Portman

Actress has ensured her son's future "alpha" male status with an unusual name, reports Israel Hayom.

Victoria finally shows off baby bump

Victoria Beckham

David Beckham has proudly posted a photo of his wife's baby belly on his Facebook page.

Kylie performs for Dannii's son's birthday

Kylie Minogue

Dannii Minogue's baby son Ethan was treated to a star-studded party for his first birthday, with performances from his aunt Kylie and godfather Brian McFadden.

Pink's stand against paparazzi who prey on kids

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Staff writers Singer Pink has hit out at paparazzi who take photos of children, as she releases photos of her newborn daughter for charity.

Baby boy for Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman

The actress has welcomed her first child with fiancé Benjamin Millepied.

Lily's joy... married and pregnant!

Lily Allen

Staff writers Lily Allen had twice the reason to celebrate on her wedding day: it has been revealed that the singer is pregnant again.

Pink gives birth to daughter

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Pop star Pink has given birth to her first child, a girl, with husband Carey Hart. They have named their daughter Willow Sage Hart.

Oscar winner Cotillard becomes a mum

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Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard and her partner - actor-director Guillaume Canet - are now parents.

New baby for Baby Spice

Emma Bunton

Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton has given birth to a baby boy.

Alicia Silverstone names baby boy Bear Blu

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone sticks with the celebrity trend of the unusual baby name.

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