13 Hollywood Stars With the Most Children

Hollywood is known for big personalities, blockbuster hits and some equally sizable families. While many celebrities keep their home life under wraps, others have become famous not just for their careers but also for their ever-expanding broods. From music icons to movie legends and reality TV moguls, these well-known stars have juggled busy entertainment careers alongside raising large families.

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon never fails to make headlines, both for his hosting roles and his growing family. The entertainer is a proud father of 12 children, whom he shares with six different women, per Today. Whether in the studio or at family gatherings, Cannon is all about balancing his career with fatherhood. He first became a dad in 2011 when his then-wife, Mariah Carey, gave birth to twins Moroccan and Monroe.

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner has managed a successful Hollywood career while raising a large family. The Oscar winner has seven children from three different relationships, according to Parade. Fans admire how he handles the spotlight while always making family his top priority. His role as the patriarch on the hit series Yellowstone mirrors his real-life dedication to fatherhood.

Marie Osmond

Much-loved entertainer Marie Osmond has balanced her career achievements with motherhood. She is the proud mother of eight children and considers it among her greatest achievements, per her official biography. Osmond also co-founded Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that has raised nearly $9 billion and helps over 12 million kids annually, according to MarieOsmond.com.

Kris Jenner

Kris Jenner is the matriarch of a true Hollywood dynasty, having raised a large and famous family seen on reality TV. She rose to fame starring in Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which aired on the E! network from 2007 to 2021. Jenner’s family focus clearly drives her every success. She has six children total, four from her first marriage to Robert Kardashian and two from her second marriage to Caitlyn Jenner, and has served as the manager of her children’s careers and business ventures.

Steven Spielberg

Legendary director Steven Spielberg is famed for storytelling on film and at home. He is a proud father of seven children, sharing them with his ex-wife, Amy Irving, and his wife, Kate Capshaw, according to E! News. His ability to balance family and creativity is a story worth telling all on its own. Many of his children have followed in his footsteps by pursuing careers in Hollywood.

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro, an acting icon, has also embraced a bustling family life. He is a proud father of seven kids, as reported by ABC News. De Niro supports his children behind the scenes while continuing to star on the big screen. He became a dad for the seventh time in April 2023, welcoming daughter Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro with his girlfriend Tiffany Chen, according to Today.

Mick Jagger

Rock legend Mick Jagger is as famous for his children as he is for his energetic stage performances. The Rolling Stones frontman has fathered eight children across five different relationships, per Parade. Jagger’s family tree just keeps on growing, passing on stardom to new generations. He was knighted in 2003 for his impact on pop music.

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin‘s large family comes up nearly as often as his award-winning career. The actor has a total of eight children, one daughter from his marriage to Kim Basinger and seven with his wife Hilaria Baldwin. In 2024, Alec, Hilaria and their brood filmed a reality show, The Baldwins, which premiered on TLC in February 2025.

Jude Law

The acclaimed actor Jude Law has seven children from four different relationships, as reported by E! News. Law’s approach blends Hollywood cool with hands-on parenting. He has been married to psychologist Phillipa Coan since 2019, and the couple has welcomed two children together.

Rod Stewart

Music superstar Rod Stewart brings the same enthusiasm to fatherhood as he does to his stage performances. In total, Rod has eight children spanning five different relationships, according to Smooth Radio. Stewart keeps his loved ones close, even amidst the roar of the crowd. Known for his distinctive raspy voice, Stewart is among the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 120 million records worldwide.

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson‘s legendary Hollywood career is matched by a bustling family life. The Oscar-winning actor and director has nine children from three different relationships, per Parade. Gibson’s family remains a central part of his life story. His directorial comeback film, Hacksaw Ridge (2016), won two Academy Awards.

DMX

Rap icon DMX was known for his raw artistry and equally large family. He left behind 15 known children from nine different women when he passed away on April 9, 2021, as reported by Personal Family Lawyer. His legacy endures not just through music but also through those who called him dad. DMX remains the only rapper to have had his first five studio albums debut at number one on the charts, per Tuko.

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy‘s career is packed with blockbuster hits and laughter, but fatherhood comes first. The acclaimed comedian and actor is the proud father of 10 children, six daughters and four sons, as reported by ABC News. Fans see Murphy as not only a master entertainer but also an involved and loving parent.