25 Celebs Who Got Kids Really Young

Having a child at a young age can significantly change a celebrity’s life, and quite a few famous people became parents before their 26th birthday. Here’s a look at some well-known stars who had children young, including how old they were and their child’s name. This focuses on the key details of these early life events, showing just how young they were when they became parents.

Jamie Lynn Spears

Jamie Lynn Spears had her daughter, Maddie, in 2008 at the age of 17. Maddie’s father is Casey Aldridge. Jamie Lynn was a Nickelodeon star when she became pregnant and took a break from acting to raise her daughter.

Solange Knowles

Solange Knowles became a mother to her son, Daniel Julez, in 2004 when she was 18 years old. Daniel Smith is his father. Solange has discussed the challenges of being a young mother while pursuing her career in music and fashion, and how her family helped her as she established herself as a solo artist.

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg had her daughter, Alexandrea Martin, when she was just 18 years old, in 1973. Soon after, she moved across the country from New York to California. As a young mother, she worked a variety of jobs while also following her passion for acting. Eventually, she became well-known as a performer in both theater and movies.

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin became a mother at a young age, having her first son, Clarence, when she was twelve and her second, Edward, at fourteen. As her music career began to flourish, her grandmother and sister stepped in to help raise the children. She ultimately became one of the greatest and most acclaimed singers of all time.

Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn was a young bride and mother, having her first child at just 16 years old in 1948. She went on to have six children in total. Her upbringing and early family life in Kentucky heavily influenced the songs she wrote, and she later shared these stories in her autobiography and the movie ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’.

Naomi Judd

I was so saddened to hear about Naomi Judd. It’s amazing to think she was only 18 when Wynonna was born! They built such a fantastic career together as The Judds, and I remember when everyone started talking about them – their story really resonated with people. It’s also interesting to learn that before all the music success, Naomi actually trained to be a nurse. What a life!

Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne had his first child, Reginae Carter, in 1998 when he was just 16 years old. Her mother is Toya Johnson. He was already working on his music career at that time. Since then, Reginae has made television appearances and started her own ventures.

LeBron James

I remember when LeBron became a dad! He and Savannah welcomed their first son, Bronny, back in 2004 when LeBron was only 19, right as his NBA career with Cleveland was starting. It’s been amazing to watch Bronny grow up and become a really promising basketball player himself – he’s definitely making a name for himself!

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, welcomed their first son, Thiago, in 2012 when Messi was 25 years old. This happened during a very successful time for Messi while playing for Barcelona. He later honored Thiago by getting his name and birthdate tattooed on his body.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo became a father to his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., in 2010 when he was 25 years old. He has chosen to keep the identity of the child’s mother private. Ronaldo’s mother, Maria Dolores, played a significant role in helping to raise his son. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has been developing his own football skills by training with the youth academies of his father’s teams.

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner welcomed her daughter, Stormi, in 2018 when she was 20 years old. Stormi’s father is Travis Scott. Kylie kept the pregnancy a secret until after Stormi was born. Soon after, Stormi became well-known to fans through the family’s social media and various business projects.

Sofía Vergara

Sofía Vergara had her son, Manolo, in 1991 when she was 19 years old. His father is Joe Gonzalez, who she dated growing up. Later, Sofía moved to the United States and became a successful model and actress. Manolo has occasionally worked with her on different jobs and advertising campaigns.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson had her son, Ryder, in 2004 when she was 24 years old. Ryder’s father is Chris Robinson, from the band The Black Crowes. This happened relatively early in Kate Hudson’s acting career, shortly after she starred in the film ‘Almost Famous’. She has often discussed the importance of successfully co-parenting with Robinson and keeping their family close.

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff became a mother to her son, Luca, in 2012 when she was 24 years old. His father is Mike Comrie. She continued her career in acting and music while raising Luca, and has often shared glimpses into their family life through her work in books and on TV.

Adele

Adele had her son, Angelo, in 2012 when she was 24 years old. His father is Simon Konecki. Around this time, Adele paused her touring schedule. Becoming a mother deeply impacted her songwriting on future albums.

Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere welcomed her daughter, Kaya, in 2014 when she was 25 years old. Kaya’s father is Wladimir Klitschko. She was filming the TV show ‘Nashville’ at the time and has since spoken openly about the difficulties and responsibilities of motherhood.

Will Smith

Will Smith had his first child, Trey Smith, in 1992 when he was 24 years old. Trey’s mother is Sheree Zampino. This happened as Will Smith was starting to shift his career from music to acting, around the time he began working on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’. Later on, Trey made appearances in music videos and on television.

Taylor Hanson

Taylor Hanson became a father to Jordan Ezra in 2002, when he was 19 years old. His wife, Natalie Bryant, and he later expanded their family. Throughout it all, Taylor continued to make music and tour with Hanson while raising his children.

Zac Hanson

Zac Hanson, a member of the band Hanson, became a father to his first child, John Ira Shepherd, in 2008 when he was 22 years old. He and his wife, Kate Tucker, continued to work on their music while raising their growing family, which eventually included more children.

Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan Dunn became a mother to her son, Riley, in 2009 when she was 19 years old. After taking a short time off, she continued her successful modeling career. She’s since become a voice for other young mothers working in the fashion industry, sharing her experiences with balancing work, like fashion weeks, and raising a child.

Keisha Castle-Hughes

Keisha Castle-Hughes had her daughter, Felicity-Amore, when she was 17 years old, in 2007. Bradley Hull is the father. After becoming a mom, Keisha went back to acting, and she later starred in the show ‘Game of Thrones’.

Bristol Palin

I remember when Bristol Palin had her son, Tripp, back in 2008 – she was only 18! His dad is Levi Johnston, and it was a huge story because it happened right in the middle of the presidential election. After that, I watched Bristol on a few reality shows, and she also started doing some really important work as an advocate.

Princess Diana

In 1982, Princess Diana, then 20 years old, had her first son, Prince William, with Prince Charles. Two years later, she gave birth to Prince Harry. The world closely followed Diana as she became a mother, with her experiences constantly covered by the media.

Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly became a father to his daughter, Casie, in 2009 when he was 19 years old. Her mother is Emma Cannon. He was just starting out in his music career at the time, and Casie has since joined him at many performances and events.

Maya Angelou

I’ve always been fascinated by Maya Angelou’s life. It’s incredible to think she became a mother at just sixteen, having her son, Guy Johnson, in 1945. She really hustled, working all sorts of jobs to provide for him, and I think those early experiences deeply shaped her work. It’s clear how much they informed her powerful writing and speaking – she truly became one of the most important voices in American literature, and her story continues to inspire me.

Share your picks in the comments and tell us who else became a parent especially young.

2025-10-19 17:09