Celebrities With The Most Kids, Ranked By How Much The Number Surprised Us
Some celebrities become famous for being great at acting, or for their ability to perform great music. Some are famous for a mixture of these talents and for having numerous children. Indeed, there are a number of celebrities who, either through birth or adoption, have managed to accrue quite a surprising, and sometimes even shocking, number of offspring.
Moreover, while some of these children of the wealthy and famous and successful have gone on to become famous in their own right - the Kardashians being perhaps the most notable example - others have preferred to fly under the radar. As such, they reveal the many different paths that the children of famous people can take, particularly when they are part of a large family.
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Number of kids: 17
Who they are:
With Tashera Simmons:
Xavier (1992); Tacoma (1999); Sean (2002); and Praise Mary Ella (2005)With Patricia Trejo:
Sasha (2002)With Monique Wayne:
Javon Wayne-Simmons (2004)With Sonovah Hillman:
Sonovah Hillman (2003)With Desiree Lindstrom:
Exodus SimmonsWith Yadira Borrego:
Z’riyah Simmons and Emmanuel SimmonsOther Children:
Aaliyah SimmonsDMX was also father to a number of other children by various women, most of whose names have not been released to the public.
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- The Godfather
- Paramount Pictures
Number of kids: 11
Who they are:
With Anna Kashfi:
Christian Devi Brando (May 11, 1958) - Chrisitan made a few appearances in films, but he was arguably most infamous for killing his sister’s boyfriend. He ultimately pled guilty to manslaughter and served time in prison. His ex-wife also accused him of violence. He died of pneumonia in 2008.With Movita Castaneda:
Miko Brando (February 26, 1961)
Rebecca Brando (1966)With Tarita Teriipaia:
Simon Brando (May 30, 1963)
Tarita Cheyenne Brando (February 20, 1970) - Cheyenne’s life was, ultimately, as tragic as her elder brother’s. After Christian shot her boyfriend, she entered a period of depression and ultimately took her own life in 1995.
Maimiti Brando (born in 1997; adopted later)
Raiatua Brando (her niece, born in 1982)With Maria Cristina Ruiz:
Ninna Brando (May 13, 1989)
Myles Brando (January 16, 1992)
Timothy Gahan Brando (January 6, 1994)Adopted:
Petra Brando-Fisher (born in 1972)Surprising number?- Photo:
Number of kids: 11
Who they are:
With Justine Wilson:
Nevada Alexander Musk (born and died in 2002)
Griffin and Vivian Jenna Wilson (April 2004) - Vivian, who is transgender, has been quite open about her dislike of her father, which led to her having her name legally changed. The two remain estranged, thanks in no small part to Musk’s ongoing and very public hostility to LGBTQ+ rights.
Kai, Saxon, and Damian Musk (2006)With Grimes:
X AE A-XII (May 2020)
Exa Dark Sideræl Musk (December 2021)
Techno Mechanicus (June 2022)With Shivon Zilis:
Strider Zilis Musk and Azure Zilis Musk (November 2021)Surprising number?Number of kids: 14
Who they are:
With André Previn:
Matthew and Sascha (1970)
Fletcher (1974)
Lark Song Previn (adopted 1973 and died in 2008)
Summer “Daisy” Song Previn (adopted 1976)
Soon-Yi (adopted 1977) - Soon-Yi would later become infamous for having an affair with and subsequently marrying her stepfather, Woody Allen. They remain married to this day; they even adopted two children together.Moses Farrow (adopted in 1980)
Dylan Farrow (adopted in 1985) - Dylan accused Woody Allen of sexual abuse when she was a child. Her story has never wavered over the decades, and she was the focus of an HBO docuseries investigating the allegations.With Woody Allen:
Ronan Farrow (1987) - Ronan would go on to become an acclaimed journalist, and he is particularly well-known for being one of those who brought attention to Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault scandal. This earned him the Pulitzer Prize in 2018. He also published the book Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators.Tam Farrow (adopted 1992 and died in 2000)
Isaiah Farrow (adopted 1992)
Thaddeus Farrow (adopted 1994 and died in 2016)
Kaeli-Shea “Quincy” Farrow (adopted 1994)
Frankie-Minh Farrow (adopted 1995)Surprising number?Number of kids: 11
Who they are:
Holyfield has been married three times, to Paulette Bowen, Janice Itson, and Candi Calvana Smith. He has the following children:
Ein Ezekiel
Elijah Esaias - Elijah has also pursued a career in sports, focusing on football. He has played for such teams as the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Evette Ashley
Eleazer Evan - Like his father, Evan Holyfield has become a successful boxer.
Eli Ethan
Elijah Jedidiah
Eden Eloise
Even Elizabeth
Evander Jr.
Ebonne Esheal
Emani WinterSurprising number?- Photo:
- Beverly Hills Cop
- Paramount Pictures
Number of kids: 10
Who they are:
With Paulette McNeely:
Eric Murphy (July 10, 1989)With Nicole Mitchell:
Bria Murphy (November 18, 1989)
Myles Mitchell Murphy (November 7, 1992)
Shayne Audra Murphy (October 10, 1994)
Zola Ivy Murphy (December 24, 1999)
Bella Zahra Murphy (January 29, 2002)With Tamara Hood:
Christian Murphy (November 29, 1990)With Melanie Brown:
Angel Iris Murphy Brown (April 3, 2007)With Paige Butcher:
Izzy Oona Murphy (May 3, 2016)
Max Charles Murphy (November 30, 2018)Surprising number?- Photo:
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- Yellowstone
- Paramount Network
Number of kids: 7
Who they are:
With Cindy Silva:
Annie Costner (April 15, 1984)
Lily Costner (August 4, 1986)
Joe Costner (January 31, 1988)With Bridget Rooney:
Liam Costner (November 1996)With Christine Baumgartner:
Cayden Wyatt Costner (May 6, 2007)
Hayes Logan Costner (February 12, 2009)Surprising number?- Photo:
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Number of kids: 9
Who they are:
With Robyn Denise Moore:
Hannah (November 24, 1980)
Edward and Christian (June 2, 1982)
William (1985)
Louis (1988)
Milo (November 16, 1990)
Thomas (April 14, 1999)With Oksana Grigorieva:
Lucia (Oct. 30, 2009)With Rosalind Ross:
Lars Gerard (January 20, 2017)Surprising number?- Photo:
- Gran Torino
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Number of kids: 8
Who they are:
With an unknown mother:
Laurie Murray (1954)With Roxanne Tunis:
Kimber Lynn Eastwood (June 17, 1964)With Maggie Johnson:
Kyle Eastwood (May 19, 1968)
Alison Eastwood (May 22, 1972) - Alison entered into the acting profession as well, appearing in several of her father's films, including Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.With Jacelyn Reeves:
Scott Eastwood (March 21, 1986) - Scott has followed in his father’s footsteps and appeared in a number of films. Among others, he has appeared in Flags of Our Fathers (which was directed by Clint), The Longest Ride, and The Fate of the Furious.
Kathryn Anne Eastwood (February 2, 1988)With Frances Fisher:
Francesca Eastwood (August 7, 1993)With Dina Eastwood:
Morgan Eastwood (December 12, 1996)Surprising number?- Photo:
Number of kids: 10
Who they are:
With Tiffany Rivers:
Halle Rivers (July 6, 2002)
Caroline Rivers (2005)
Grace Rivers (2006)
Philip Gunner Rivers (2008)
Sarah Rivers (2010)
Peter Rivers (2011)
Rebecca Rivers (October 28, 2013)
Clare Rivers (October 28, 2015)
Anna Rivers (March 26, 2019)
Andrew Rivers (October 20, 2023)Surprising number?Number of kids: 12
Who they are:
With Mariah Carey:
Moroccan and Monroe Cannon (April 30, 2011)With Brittany Bell:
Golden Sagon Cannon (February 21, 2007)
Powerful Queen Cannon (December 23, 2020)
Rise Messiah Cannon (September 2022)With Abby De La Rosa:
Zion Mixolydian & Zillion Heir Cannon (June 14, 2021)
Beautiful Zeppelin Cannon (November 11, 2022)With Alyssa Scott:
Zen Cannon (June 23, 2021, died from brain cancer December 2021)
Halo Marie Cannon (December 14, 2022)With Bre Tiesi:
Legendary Love Cannon (July 2022)With LaNisha Cole:
Onyx Ice Cole Cannon (September 14, 2022)Surprising number?- 12
Taylor Hanson
Number of kids: 7
Who they are:
With Natalie Hanson:
Ezra (October 2002)
Penelope (2005)
River (September 2006)
Viggo (December 2008)
Wilhelmina (October 2012)
Indiana (December 2018)
Maybellene (December 2020)Surprising number? Number of kids: 8
Who they are:
With Stephen Craig Sr.:
Stephen James Craig, Jr. (April 20, 1983)With Brian Blosil:
Jessica Marie Blosil (born December 17, 1987 and adopted two years later)
Rachel Lauren Blosil (August 19, 1989)
Michael Brian Blosil (May 4, 1991 and adopted shortly thereafter; died in 2010)
Brandon Warren Blosil (born November 24, 1996 and adopted shortly thereafter)
Brianna Patricia Blosil (born and adopted in 1997)
Matthew Richard Blosil (July 6, 1999)
Abigail Michelle Blosil (born in 2002 and adopted shortly thereafter)Surprising number?Number of kids: 8
Who they are:
With Marsha Hunt:
Karis Hunt Jagger (November 4, 1970)With Bianca Jagger:
Jade Jagger (October 21, 1971)With Jerry Hall:
Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger (March 2, 1984)
James Leroy Augustin Jagger (August 28, 1985)
Georgia May Ayeesha Jagger (January 12, 1992)
Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger (December 9, 1997)With Luciana Gimenez Morad:
Lucas Maurice Morad-Jagger (May 17, 1999)With Melanie Hamrick:
Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger (December 8, 2016)Surprising number?- Photo:
- 30 Rock
- NBC
Number of kids: 8
Who they are:
With Kim Basinger:
Ireland Baldwin (1995) - Ireland became somewhat infamous due to the very bitter estrangement between her and her father. However, she also managed to find success as a model, and she would go on to reconcile with Alec.With Hilaria Baldwin:
Carmen Gabriela (August 23, 2013)
Rafael Thomas (June 17, 2015)
Leonardo Ángel Charles (September 12, 2016)
Romeo Alejandro David (May 17, 2018)
Eduardo Pao Lucas (September 8, 2020)
María Lucía Victoria (February 25, 2021)Surprising number?- Photo:
Number of kids: 6
Who they are:
With Amy Irving:
Max (June 13, 1985)With Kate Capshaw:
Sasha Rebecca Spielberg (May 14, 1990)
Sawyer Avery Spielberg (March 10, 1992)
Destry Allyn Spielberg (December 1, 1996) - Destry earned some notoriety due to a highly-publicized conversation she had regarding her short film, Let Me Go (The Right Way), in large part because of the light it shed on nepotism in Hollywood.
Theo Spielberg (August 21, 1988; adopted 1991)
Mikaela Spielberg (February 28, 1996 and adopted the same year)Surprising number?Number of kids: 7
Who they are:
With Kimberly Scarborough:
Mikey Lorna Tyson (1992)With Monica Turner:
Ramsey Tyson (February 14, 1996)
Amir Tyson (1999)With Sol Xochitl:
Miguel (2002)
Exodus (2005, died in 2009)With Lakiha Spicer:
Milan (2008)
Morocco (2011)Surprising number?- Photo:
Number of kids: 6
Who they are:
With Arnetta Yardbourgh:
Taahirah O’Neal (1996)With Shaunie O’Neal:
Shareef (January 11, 2000) - Shareef followed in his father’s footsteps and went on to play basketball. He played for both UCLA and Louisiana State University, before going on to play for NBA G League Ignite (as well as the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA Summer League).
Amirah (November 13, 2001)
Shaqir (April 19, 2003)
Me’arah (May 1, 2006)
Myles (1997; born to Shaunie but later took O’Neal’s last name)Surprising number?Number of kids: 6
Who they are:
With Robert Kardashian:
Kourtney Kardashian (April 18, 1979) - Like the other members of her family, Kourtney is an influencer and socialite. Most famously, she also appeared in Keeping up with the Kardashians, as well as its various spin-offs.
Kim Kardashian (October 21, 1980) - Kim Kardashian has achieved remarkable success, thanks in large part to her starring role in the reality series Keeping up with the Kardashians. However, she has also branched out into other acting projects, including starring in American Horror Story: Delicate. She is also well-known for her at-times tempestuous and troubled relationship with the rapper Kanye West.
Khloé Kardashian (June 27, 1984) - Along with her siblings, Khloé has both appeared in the series Keeping up the Kardashians (and its related series) as well as been very active in the fashion and retail worlds. She also appeared on Celebrity Apprentice and had her own talk show.
Rob Kardashian (March 17, 1987)With Caitlyn Jenner:
Kendall Jenner (November 3, 1995)
Kylie Jenner (August 20, 1997)Surprising number?- Photo:
- Georges Biard
- Wikimedia Commons
- CC-BY-SA 3.0
Number of kids: 6
Who they are:
Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt (born August 5, 2001 and adopted in 2002)
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt (born Nov. 29, 2003, adopted in 2007)
Zahara Marley Jolie (born January 8, 2005 and adopted the same year)
Shiloh Nouvel Jolie (May 27, 2006)
Vivienne Marceline Jolie (July 12, 2008)
Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt (July 12, 2008)Surprising number?- Photo:
