Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding chapters in someone’s life, no matter how old you are.
And with SO many famous moms and dads in Hollywood, it can be hard to keep up. I’ve rounded up the celebs who became parents earlier and later in life.
Here’s a look at the ones who welcomed kids before they celebrated their 20th birthdays:
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In 1998, Lil Wayne became a dad at age 16 with the birth of his daughter, Reginae.
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In 1991, Sofía Vergara became a mom at age 19 with the birth of her first and only son, Manolo.
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In 2004, Solange Knowles became a mom at age 17 with the birth of her son, Daniel.
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In 2007, Keisha Castle-Hughes became a mom at age 17 with the birth of her daughter, Felicity-Amore.
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In 2004, LeBron James became a dad at age 19 with the birth of his son, Bronny.
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In 2001, Fantasia Barrino became a mom at age 17 with the birth of her daughter, Zion.
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In 2000, T.I. became a dad at age 19 with the birth of his son, Messiah.
And the ones who had kids after they celebrated their big 4-0:
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Jay-Z welcomed his daughter Blue Ivy in 2012 at age 42.
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Salma Hayek welcomed her daughter Valentina in 2007 at age 41.
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Edward Norton welcomed his son Atlas in 2013 at age 43.
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Steve Martin welcomed his daughter Mary in 2012 at age 67.
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Julianne Moore welcomed her daughter Liv in 2002 at age 41.
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Mariah Carey welcomed her twins, Monroe and Moroccan, in 2011 at age 41.
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Halle Berry welcomed her daughter Nahla in 2008 at age 41. Six years later, she gave birth to her son Maceo at age 47.
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Eva Mendes welcomed her first daughter Esmeralda in 2014 at age 40. Two years later, she had her second daughter Amada at age 42.
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Gwen Stefani welcomed her youngest son, Apollo, in 2014 at age 44.
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Finally, Robert De Niro welcomed his seventh child, Gia, in 2023 at age 79.
Who’s your favorite celebrity parent? Share your pick in the comments!