10 Celebrities Who Became Parents Later In Life And 10 Who Became Parents In Their Early 20s

Because parenthood doesn't fit or follow any timeline.

1. Mindy Kaling

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In December 2017, Kaling gave birth to her first child, Katherine, at 38. She welcomed a son, Spencer, in September 2020 at 41.

2. Meghan Markle

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Following her highly-publicized whirlwind romance and later wedding with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle welcomed her first child in May 2019 at 38. They later welcomed their first daughter, Lilibet, a two years later in June 2021.

3. Helen Hunt

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In 2004, Hunt gave birth to her daughter, Makena Lei, at 41 years old.

4. Rachel McAdams

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In April 2018, Mean Girls star Rachel McAdams gave birth to her first child, Linden, at 40.

5. Halle Berry

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Halle Berry gave birth to a daughter, Nahla, in 2008, and a son, Maceo, in 2013, at ages 41 and 46 respectively.

6. Mariah Carey

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The "Queen of Christmas" welcomed a set of twins, Morocco and Monroe, at 40 with then-husband Nick Cannon.

7. Janet Jackson

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In 2017, Janet gave birth to son, Eissa, at age 50.

8. Eva Mendes

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In 2014 and 2016, Mendes gave birth to two daughters at ages 40 and 42.

9. Olivia Munn

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The Newsroom actor gave birth to her first child, Malcolm, in 2021 at 41 years old.

10. Jennifer Lopez

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In 2008 at age 38, the "Jenny from the Block" singer gave birth to fraternal twins, Maximilian and Emme Muniz, whom she shares with her ex-husband Marc Anthony.

Now, let's take a look at some celebrities who started their families at an early age.

11. Queen Elizabeth II

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The long-reigning monarch gave birth to her first child, Prince Charles, in November 1948 at 22 years old.

12. Kylie Jenner

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The youngest Kardashian/Jenner sibling welcomed her first child, Stormi, at 20 years old.

13. Sofía Vergara

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Sofía Vergara gave birth to her son, Manolo Gonzalez-Ripoll Vergara, when she was 19.

14. Solange

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At 17 years old, Solange welcomed her first and only child, Daniel Smith Jr., into the world on October 18th, 2004.

15. LeBron James

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The four-time NBA champion welcomed his first son, LeBron "Bronny" James Jr., in October 2004 at 19.

16. Reese Witherspoon

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Witherspoon welcomed her first child, Ava, in September 1999 at age 22. She told the Drew Barrymore Show that she felt "terrified" and didn't know how to "balance work and motherhood."

17. Kim Zolciak-Biermann

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The RHOA star welcomed her first child, Brielle, at 18.

18. Aretha Franklin

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Aretha, also known as the "Queen of Soul," became pregnant with her first son, Clarence, at 12 years old. She gave birth to another son, Edward, at 15.

19. Lil Wayne

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If you know some hip-hop history, then you're probably already aware that rapper Lil Wayne welcomed a baby girl, Reginae Carter, at the age of 16.

20. And Will Smith

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Before Jaden and Willow, Smith welcomed a son, Trey, with ex-wife Sheree Zampino at the age of 24.

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