Celebrity Godparents
Did you know that Apple Martin's godfather is a famous British actor? Or that Steven Spielberg is godfather to two Hollywood stars? We can guarantee you'll be surprised...
Rex FeaturesOf Jude Law's five children, Iris Law and Rafferty Law are aspiring models. And not only does the dad completely supports their careers, it seems like he had already predicted it - because Iris Law's godmother is no one other than...
The iconic Kate Moss. If Iris follows the footsteps of her godmother, she will have a hell of career in front of her.
Bigpicturesphoto.comMeanwhile, in Kate Moss' house. Her daughter, Lila Grace, is never going to have to worry about where to get her hair cut.
WennBecause Lila's godfather is none other than A-List hairdresser James Brown, who's been friends with Kate since they were at school.
Rex FeaturesWhen Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds welcomed a daughter - James - we were eager to know who would be this famous tot's godparents.
GettyThe sisterhood truly exists! Blake Lively chose
her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars - Amber Tamblyn, America Ferrera, and Alexis Bledel - as James's godmothers. So cute.
PA PhotosJaime King and her husband Kyle Newman might still be waiting for their baby – but that hasn’t stopped them choosing the godmother.
Taylor Swift via InstagramJaime wrote on Instagram: "And @taylorswift will forever be looking over our new baby. Godmother- we all love you!!!! Xx"
Taylor Swift replied with a snap of her one: "Guess who just got named Godmother of this little one….. (ME) @jaime_king @kyle_newman"
Jourdan Dunn/InstagramJourdan Dunn's son Riley was born in 2009 and the model knew exactly who to choose as his godparent.
Jourdan Dunn/InstagramNone other than fellow model Karlie Kloss. Talking about her little charge, Karlie said: "I will never forget the day Jourdan told me she was expecting this little guy...I knew he would be an extraordinary addition to her life and to the world. I am honored to be one of Riley's godmothers and I look forward to watching this little man take over the world."
PA PhotosDan Stevens chose an old flatmate to be godmother to his daughter, Willow. She also happens to be famous herself….
Rex FeaturesRebecca Hall met the former Downton Abbey star when they studied English together at Cambridge University, and they lived together when they moved to London.
PA PhotosBeing the godparent to a future king might be a terrifying prospect, but that didn't stop Prince William and Kate Middleton breaking with tradition and deciding against European royals when picking for their son, Prince George.
PA PhotosAs well as university and school friends, such as Julia Samuel and Oliver Baker, the royal couple also asked Zara Phillips to be godmother.
Rex FeaturesMiley Cyrus has a godmother who’s easily as famous as her (but significantly less shocking).
Country legend Dolly Parton is Miley’s godmother, thanks to her close relationship with Miley’s dad Billy Ray Cyrus, who opened shows for her back in 1992 and collaborated with her on 1993 hit Romeo.“[I told Billy Ray], I don’t know if I’ll be around to where I can actually do all the duties that a godmother does,” Parton explained. “So let me be her fairy godmother.”
Rex FeaturesElton John and David Furnish's two sons Zachary and Elijah share a very famous godmother.
Getty ImagesLady Gaga, no less! Speaking about Gaga being godmother to both of his sons now, John said: "She's a great role model, she's young, [and] she's been a great godmother to Zachary... We're all bonkers in this business, but we're human beings at the same time."
Rex FeaturesTom Sturridge's nephew has a very famous (and hot) godfather.
Bigpicturesphoto.comRobert Pattinson! The lucky little tyke.
WennWhen Courteney Cox and David Arquette welcomed their baby daughter Coco, they didn’t have to look very far for a Friendly face.
PA PhotosLittle Coco’s godmother is Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox’s long-time pal and Friends co-star. The actress said of her little charge: “Coco calls me Nuna. I see her almost every weekend and she's really turning into such a lovely little girl. She's sweet, funny, and creative and we just sit there in awe of her."
PA PhotosJennifer Aniston has a famous godparent herself...
PA PhotosTelly Savalas, aka TV’s Kojak, was one of John Aniston’s closest friends, thanks to their mutual Greek heritage and love of acting. Telly became Jen’s godfather when she was born in 1969.
Rex FeaturesComing from an acting dynasty, Drew Barrymore was always going to have godparents who were a little bit starry.
Hope for Haiti Now / PA PhotosIn fact her godfather, that’s Steven Spielberg to you and I, gave Drew her first film role as Gertie in E.T. Speaking of their relationship, Drew said: "He’s been a very important mentor. He was the first stable male figure in my life. The best attribute a parent can have is consistency. I didn’t have that. When he said he would be there at three o’clock, he was there. That meant more to me than anything."
Rex FeaturesTalk about being spoiled! Drew also boasts Hollywood siren Sophia Loren as her godmother.
WennGeri Halliwell’s daughter, Bluebell, didn’t have your average christening; in attendance were David Walliams, Lady Isabella Hervey and George Michael - but who were her godparents?
PA PhotosWell, there’s two fellow Spicies in the shape of Victoria Beckham and Emma Bunton.
Rex FeaturesAnd Kenny Goss – George Michael’s partner – is her godfather.
PALiz Hurley had a tough time after she gave birth to her son Damien in 2002. His father, Steve Bing, originally denied paternity, saying that his and Liz’s relationship hadn’t been exclusive.
PA PhotosFollowing this drama, Liz Hurley turned to her friends to support her raise Damien as a single parent. Elton John is his godfather.
PA PhotosPatsy Kensit is his godmother.
PA PhotosThe late Heath Ledger is also Damian’s godfather.
Rex FeaturesAnd, perhaps most surprising, Liz Hurley’s boyfriend of 13 years, Hugh Grant, is his godfather.
PA PhotosThe daughter of rock legend Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, Frances Bean Cobain needed a godparent who was going to be as cool as her.
Rex FeaturesAnd Courtney Love found that someone in friend Drew Barrymore. Sadly though, the pair had a tempestuous friendship and Drew hasn’t seen her goddaughter for several years.
Rex FeaturesWhen Lionel Richie adopted daughter Nicole, he turned to a fellow singer to be her godfather.
Rex FeaturesThat singer was Michael Jackson. Nicole Richie and Michael became very close and the Simple Life star publicly came out in defence of her godfather after he was accused of improper sexual behaviour with children in 2003.
Big PicturesHeath Ledger and Michelle Williams met on the set of Brokeback Mountain so it seemed only appropriate that, when they welcomed daughter Matilda, they chose a co-star to be godparent.
Rex FeaturesJake Gyllenhaal took his role of godfather very seriously, describing it as “an amazing honour". When Heath Ledger died, Jake vowed to help raise his charge.
Rex FeaturesYou’d think having Madonna as your mum and Guy Ritchie as your dad was enough celebrity for one child... Not Rocco Ritchie.
WennHe also has Sting and Trudie Styler as godparents. They introduced Rocco’s parents in 1998 – and the rest is history.
Rex FeaturesJake Gyllenhaal comes from a Hollywood family so his parents chose actors when it came to his godparents.
paThey included some of the most renowned stars of their age – Jamie Lee Curtis is his godmother.
Rex FeaturesWhile heart-throb Paul Newman is his godfather.
WennGwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin shunned the big Hollywood stars when it came to choosing a godparent for daughter Apple.
PA PhotosInstead they opted for Brit actor Simon Pegg. “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,” he said about the responsibility.
PA PhotosWhen Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie decided to christen their twins, Knox and Vivienne, they called in a big name to be godparent.
PA PhotosAngelina Jolie was inspired by Bono’s humanitarian work and apparently the couple have been friends with the U2 frontman “for years”.
Rex FeaturesAshlee Simpson and Pete Wentz chose a godfather with a name just about as unusual as that of their son Bronx Mowgli Wentz.
Rex FeaturesRapper Travis Lazarus "Travie" McCoy of Gym Class Heroes has the honor of being Bronx Mowgli’s godfather, thanks to his friendship with Pete Wentz. "I'm so proud," Travis said. "Pete told me I was treading godfather territory and two days later, after I met Bronx and Ashlee saw how good I was with him, it was official."
WENNWhen Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner welcomed their daughter Violet, everyone knew she’d have a celebrity godparent. Question was...Who?
Rex FeaturesTitanic star and Jennifer Garner’s Alias co-star Victor Garber was given the honour. This was despite the fact that it was he who confirmed the news that Jennifer was expecting. “I thought everyone knew,” he said at the time.
Rex FeaturesPatsy Kensit and Liam Gallagher’s son, Lennon, was born in 1999 – and has an uncanny resemblance to his famous father.
Rex FeaturesBut he also has a famous godmother in the form of Liz Hurley, one of his mum’s closest friends.
PA PhotosHelena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton’s children, Billy and Nell, share the same godparent. Need a clue? He matches their parents in eccentricity.
Rex FeaturesJohnny Depp has appeared in numerous Tim Burton films so it wasn’t that much of a surprise when the director asked the quirky actor to be godfather to his kids.
Rex FeaturesRupert Murdoch christened his two youngest daughters, Grace and Chloe, in a ceremony beside the River Jordan. Those in attendance included Queen Rania of Jordan and Ivanka Trump but neither of them were godparents.
PA PhotosThat’s because Rupert Murdoch chose fellow Australian Nicole Kidman and...
PA PhotosHer Australia co-star Hugh Jackman.
PA PhotosWith a film director father and actress mother, Gwyneth Paltrow has never been short of Hollywood connections.
Rex FeaturesAnd they include director Steven Spielberg, who’s her godfather.
PA PhotosWhitney Houston comes from a family of singers – and that includes her very famous godmother.
PA PhotosYes, the legendary Aretha Franklin, who helped teach Whitney to sing as a child.
Rex FeaturesChoosing a godparent for twins Max and Emme caused a bit of tension between Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.
PA PhotosJennifer wanted Tom Cruise but Marc, a strict Catholic, was worried about Tom being a senior Scientologist. "Marc wasn't sure if it was a good idea but in the end Jennifer managed to convince him to agree. Tom is delighted." To show just how delighted he was, Tom apparently spent £100,000 on presents for the babies, including a fish tank which was installed in their nursery.
PA PhotosSinging legend Michael Jackson chose an acting legend to be godmother to his children Prince Michael and Paris.
Rex FeaturesMichael Jackson’s close friend Elizabeth Taylor happily took on the role.
Rex FeaturesAs did child star Macaulay Culkin, who is their godfather.
Rex FeaturesThere was lots of speculation about who would be the godparents of Baby Girl Harper Seven Beckham.
PA PhotosGordon Ramsay was thought to be lined up. But it was Eva Longoria who score the role.
Rex FeaturesWhile Paris Hilton has already said she wants Victoria and David Beckham to be godparents to her as-yet-to-be-conceived children. Her reasoning? They're "hot". “We had dinner with them in LA and really hit it off… I’m going to name my kids David and Victoria because she is so hot and I want kids as beautiful as her.”
PA PhotosBeyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy is set to run Celebdom - but who will be her godparent?
Rex FeaturesJay-Z's long-time friend and collaborator Kanye West had already thrown his hat into the ring. "He's been saying he's going to be godfather and is absolutely chuffed". But in the end, the power couple chose Oprah Winfrey and Ty Ty as their baby girl's godparents.
