Living in a world filled with luxury, fame, and paparazzi, Hollywood celebrities are very different from your everyday working-class hero. Used to the spotlight and the attention of thousands of fans, the world's biggest actors, singers, and models understand each other in a way no one else can.
That's why so many celebrities become very close with their colleagues and often chose other famous people as their kid's godparents. When you're rich and famous, there's no one you will trust more to take care of your children than other rich and famous people! In our list, we have collected 30 celebrities whose godparents are also big names in the biz.
Bryce Dallas Howard - Henry Winkler
The beautiful Bryce Dallas Howard knows all about fame and fortune. She was raised in a family that's used to the world of show business. Aside from calling American filmmaker/actor Ron Howard her dad, Bryce also had the late American actor Rance Howard as her grandpa.
When Ron Howard was faced with the choice of picking Bryce's godfather, he couldn't have found a "cooler" solution. He chose his good friend, actor Henry Winkler, whom he worked with for seven seasons of the sitcom Happy Days. In 2019, the cast of the popular '70s TV show reunited after 35 years during a Hollywood red carpet event.
Gwyneth Paltrow - Steven Spielberg
As one of Hollywood's most powerful men, the highly-regarded director Steven Spielberg is all about endorsing young stars, filmmakers, and actors. During his career, he has collaborated with two of his goddaughters, Gwyneth Paltrow and Drew Barrymore, who are now successful actresses.
Coming from a show business family (his mother was an Emmy Award-winning actress), Paltrow couldn't have had a more suited godfather! In 1991, she got her breakthrough role when she was cast to play the young Wendy in the Spielberg-directed fantasy/adventure film Hook. Having Spielberg's phone number on your go-to contact list is certainly helpful!
Drew Barrymore - Sophia Loren
American actress Drew Barrymore lived life to the fullest during her childhood and teenage years. Coming from a family of actors, she was luckily able to count on the support of her two famous godparents throughout her career: director Steven Spielberg and Italian film diva Sophia Loren.
Besides being one of Europe's best-known actresses, Loren was also Drew's first idol while growing up! Drew's parents, actors John and Jaid Barrymore, couldn't have picked a better-suited set of godparents for their talented daughter, whose earliest acting projects include the Spielberg-helmed film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. In 2020, Drew is set to appear in the upcoming movie The Stand-In.
Jennifer Aniston - Telly Savalas
Popularized as the star of the police-drama series Kojak, actor Telly Savalas was friends with Jennifer Aniston's parents and the most likely inspiration for her outstanding acting career. Jennifer became one of the world's most celebrated stars after portraying Rachel in the hit sitcom Friends.
Telly and Jennifer were rarely seen together, but Jennifer can draw inspiration from her celebrity godparent now that she's the godmother of Courteney Cox's child. Jennifer and Courteney worked together in Friends for years and have maintained a good relationship both on and off the screen.
Anthony Kiedis - Sonny Bono
Anthony Kiedis' father was a television actor by the name of Blackie Dammett. While Blackie was never an A-list celebrity, he was friends with some major show business personalities, including singer Sonny Bono. After Anthony's birth in 1962, Blackie chose Sonny to be his godfather, a decision that proved crucial!
It's impossible to determine exactly how much Sonny inspired Anthony's highly-successful music career, but it's safe to say he played a small part at the very least. As the lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kiedis was able to sell over 80 million records worldwide.
Whitney Houston - Aretha Franklin
Looking at Whitney Houston's family history, it's easy to relate to the fact that she became one of the world's most celebrated singers. Known for her impressive vocal range and powerful ballads, she's the daughter of Gospel singer Cissy Houston and the cousin of pop star Dionne Warwick.
However, Whitney's most powerful influence was, without a shadow of a doubt, her godmother—legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin. Having a grandmother like Aretha comes with a lot of r-e-s-p-e-c-t and responsibility, but Whitney was able to keep up with the task! Dubbed the most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness, Whitney once signed a $100 million record deal with Arista Records in 2001.
Nicole Richie - Quincy Jones
The Grammy legend music producer Quincy Jones has been supporting the world's biggest stars since working with the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Formerly married to actress/model Peggy Lipton, Quincy is the father of the Parks and Recreation actress Rashida Jones.
A metaphorical godfather to many Hollywood stars, Quincy was chosen by singer Lionel Richie to be Nicole Richie's actual godfather! Nicole is Lionel's adopted daughter who is now known as a TV personality, fashion designer, and actress. She is set to be a judge in the upcoming fashion reality series Making the Cut.
Jake Gyllenhaal - Jamie Lee Curtis
Freaky Friday actress Jamie Lee Curtis is not the official godmother of Jake Gyllenhaal, but she often refers to herself as the actor's "celebrity godmother". Jamie is a long-time friend of Jake's parents, director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, and has known the Brokeback Mountain actor since he was a little kid.
According to celebrity news, Jake was responsible for convincing Curtis to feature in the Halloween movie sequel titled Halloween: Resurrection. In 2020 and 2021, the popular horror movie series will continue with Jamie reprising her role as Laurie Strode for the upcoming titles Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends.
Leo Thames Newman - Taylor Swift
Known for appearing in movies such as My Bloody Valentine and Sin City, actress Jaime King is not fooling around when it comes to picking a godmother for her kids. A mother of 2, Jaime has chosen Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift to be the godmother of her second son, the 4-year-old Leo Thames.
To celebrate the occasion, Jaime, Taylor, and the little Leo have all posed for an Instagram picture. This is not the first time that King got a celebrity godmother. Her first son, James Knight, counts on the blessing and support of famous actress Jessica Alba.
Coco Arquette - Jennifer Aniston
One of the best things about the cast of Friends is that all the main actors are close friends in real life. In 2004, when Courteney Cox got pregnant with her first child, she decided to ask her co-star, Jennifer Aniston, to be the godmother.
Aniston's goddaughter, Coco Arquette, is currently enjoying her life as a student. So far, she has made an uncredited appearance in the 2014 movie Just Before I Go (which was directed by her mother) and shows no other signs of wanting to become an actress. If she ever does, though, she can count on the precious support of two world-class actresses: her mother and her godmother.
Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John - Lady Gaga
Musician Elton John and partner David Furnish love singer/actress Lady Gaga so much that they have decided to ask her to be the godmother of both of their adopted sons. In 2013, she was given the honor of being Zachary's godmother, and she did such a good job that she's reprising the role by being Elijah's godmother.
An immensely talented artist, Lady Gaga is rich, influential, young, and passionate about Elton John's kids. All these attributes make up for the perfect godmother, and the Elton Jon-David Furnish duo loves her so much they're not even considering anyone else.
Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham - Elton John
Elton John is no stranger to the role of a godfather. The musician avoided having kids for years but ended up accepting to be the symbolical father of over 10 children, including the sons of actress Elizabeth Hurley and late legendary musician John Lennon.
But Elton John's best-known godchildren are probably Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham. The two celebrity kids can already count on the powerful endorsement of parents David and Victoria Beckham. But in case they need extra help, they just need to call their cool music icon godfather, Elton John.
Damian Hurley - Hugh Grant
Actor Hugh Grant and actress-model Elizabeth Hurley lived a torrid 13-year love story before splitting up in May 2000. At that time, they told the press that the separation was amicable. Only 2 years later, they proved they meant it. When Elizabeth's son, Damian, was born, she picked her ex-boyfriend, Hugh, to be the godfather!
We're not sure how that made businessman Steve Bing (Damian's dad) feel, but we're convinced Hugh will be a great godfather to his former girlfriend's kid. Now 17, Damian is a rising Instagram model and often takes pictures, in which he resembles his mother.
Harper Beckham - Eva Longoria
Being the latest addition to the Beckham family, the little Harper was, of course, graced with a celebrity godmother. While her brothers have the chance to call Elton John whenever they need, she'll be able to count on the support of actress Eva Longoria while growing up.
Known for her role as Gabrielle Solis in the Desperate Housewives TV series, Eva is a good friend of Victoria Beckham. Besides being a celebrated actress, she is also an experienced godmother. She has claimed to be a great influence on little Harper and also has five other godchildren.
Khloe Kardashian - Sugar Ray Leonard
Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Khloe Kardashian scared some easily distracted fans when she recently shared a picture alongside her godfather, Sugar Ray Leonard. Sugar Ray Leonard is a former Olympic boxing champion who has also worked as an actor and motivational speaker.
While Sugar Ray's resemblance to OJ Simpson is questionable, some of Khloe's fans on social media thought the former athlete was the man known as "The Juice"! Khloe was quick in clearing up the air and used social media to introduce her godfather to her less-informed followers.
Iris Law - Kate Moss
The beautiful 19-year-old Iris Law is the daughter of actor Jude Law and actress Sadie Frost. However, her celebrity family connections don't stop there. It turns out that the young Iris has supermodel Kate Moss as her godmother.
While Moss is well-known for her not-always-responsible attitude and scandalous past involvement with musician Pete Doherty, she's also highly-regarded as one of the 21st century's most important fashion icons. As a rising Instagram model with over 200 thousand followers on social media, Iris has certainly drawn inspiration from her popular English godmother.
Apple Martin - Simon Pegg
Apple Martin is the daughter of actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin. The former celebrity power couple is no longer together, but they can still agree that they made an excellent choice when it came to picking Apple's godfather.
Simon Pegg is best known for his collaborations with comedy director Edgar Wright and has starred in hilarious films such as Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, and The World's End. A loving godfather, Pegg has earned a place in Paltrow and Martin's heart by gifting them a bag of éclairs every time he pays a visit. Sounds delicious!
Rocco Faison - Zach Braff
The comedy TV series Scrubs was the origin of one of the cutest Hollywood bromances ever known. Leading actors Donald Faison and Zach Braff became BFFs both on and off the screen, and we're not surprised to find out Donald has named Zach as the godfather of his first son, Rocco.
Little Rocco has every chance of making it in the show business once he grows up. But for now, he's leaving all the hard work to the grown-up. In 2020, Zach will appear in the upcoming movie Percy and Donald will be working on the TV series Star Wars: Detours.
Violet Affleck - Victor Garber
Talented actress Jennifer Garner will forever be remembered for her breakthrough role as the double agent Sydney Bristow in the TV series Alias. While working in Alias, Jennifer had the chance to develop a solid friendship with actor Victor Garber, who played her father in the show.
The fictional father-daughter duo got along so well that Jennifer decided to pick Victor as the godfather of her first daughter, the now-14-year-old Violet Affleck. Garner and Violet's dad, Ben Affleck, have a total of 3 children together but separated in 2015 after 10 years together.
Banks Violet Bair - Molly Bernard
Hillary Duff's status as a teenage icon is long gone, with the American actress now dedicating to the demanding task of being a mother. Her youngest daughter, Banks Violet Bair, was born in 2018 and is graced with a talented and dedicated godmother.
Actress Molly Bernard is one of Hillary's best friends, and she reportedly was chosen as Banks' godmother after casually asking who the baby's godmother was. In 2020, Duff will reprise her most iconic role in the upcoming TV series Lizzie McGuire, which depicts the life of a 30-year-old Lizzie living in New York City.
Rocco Ritchie - Sting
The whole existence of Rocco Ritchie wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for his godfather, the highly-regarded singer/music composer Sting. You see, Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler, were responsible for introducing Rocco's parents to one another! Rocco is the son of the former power-couple comprised of pop queen Madonna and celebrated movie director Guy Ritchie.
While Madonna and Ritchie are no longer together, Rocco can still count on the support of his famous godfather. For now, he's not involved with the music industry and is rather busy becoming an Instagram star and hanging out with other celebrity kids like Brooklyn Beckham.
Matilda Ledger - Jake Gyllenhaal
Few godfathers on this list will feel as responsible for their godchildren as actor Jake Gyllenhaal. A friend of the late Heath Ledger, Jake was picked by his Brokeback Mountain co-star to be the godfather of his only child, Matilda Ledger.
While Matilda can always count on her mother, actress Michelle Williams, she is missing a father since Heath's tragical death in 2008. Hopefully, Jake will honor his friend's memory and his role as a godfather and show Matilda his support whenever she needs a strong male parental figure in her life.
Emme and Max Muñiz - Leah Remini
When twins Max and Emme were born, their mother, singer Jennifer Lopez, considered many friends to the role of godparent. The honor ended up falling upon Leah Remini's hands, but The King of Queens actress/comedian needed to prove she was right for the job before being tasked with being the twins' godmother.
In an interview, Leah joked about showing up for an audition to be Max and Emme's godmother, which suggests J-Lo took the decision pretty seriously! Also working as an activist and advocate against Scientology, Leah is certainly up to the responsibility of helping to raise J-Lo's beautiful twins.
Katherine Kaling - B.J. Novak
Former The Office actress Mindy Kaling has recently become the mother of a lovable baby girl. But all celebrity news talk about is the fact that the identity of little Katherine's father is still unknown.
Used to sharing cute pictures alongside her baby in social media, Mindy has recently confessed that she doesn't plan to reveal Katherine's father's identity anytime soon. For now, Mindy's fans will have to find solace in knowing the identity of Katherine's godfather. The honor has rested upon B.J. Novak, a long-time friend and collaborator of Mindy and a former The Office actor/producer.
Billie Lourd - Meryl Streep
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker star Billie Lourd is no stranger to having strong and talented female influences in her life while growing up. Her grandmother is the late actress/singer Debbie Reynolds and her mother is the late Carrie Fisher, who played the character of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise.
But that's not all! Billie Lourd was graced with one of the best godmothers a rising acting star can ever ask for—the one and only Meryl Streep! Almost unanimously considered to be one of the greatest female actresses of all time, Meryl has probably shared a few helpful acting tips with the lucky Billie over the years.
Maddie Ziegler - Sia
We were not surprised to find out that pop singer Sia is the official godmother of Maddie Ziegler. After all, she's ultimately responsible for Maddie's outstanding career as a celebrity dancer and Instagram model. When she was 13, Maddie was given a chance to star in the music video for Sia's hit song Chandelier. Since then, she's been a hit amongst fans.
While Sia was crucial for Maddie's success, Maddie's talent is undeniable. Not only is she a passionate and skillful dancer, but she's also huge on social media! A crowd of 13.5 million fans follows Maddie's every move on Instagram, and she has quickly become a well-known celebrity with a worldwide appeal.
Claude Blue Baker - Naomi Watts & Nicole Kidman
Few little boys are as lucky as Claude Blue Baker. The son of The Mentalist star Simon Baker, little Claude was graced with not one celebrity godmother, but two! For an interview on The Late Show with David Letterman, Simon decided to take his son along so he could pay a visit to his Australian celebrity godmother, actress Nicole Kidman.
But Nicole is not alone in the role of Claude's godmother. His other godmother is Naomi Watts, who is coincidentally also a highly-celebrated Australian actress. Can one little boy get any luckier than this?
Miley Cyrus - Dolly Parton
A good friend of the Cyrus family for years, country music legend Dolly Parton was picked by Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus to be Miley's godmother. It came out to be a suiting and prophetic choice, especially given the fact that Miley became a successful singer herself.
Dwelling in both pop and country music, Parton is, just like Miley, used to getting the "best of both worlds". Parton has surely helped the former Hannah Montana actress to become a successful music star. In 2012, Miley honored her godmother by covering one of her best-known songs, Jolene, during a laid-back live show for YouTube titled The Backyard Sessions.
Kendall & Kylie Jenner - Kathie Lee Gifford
Kendall and Kylie Jenner are two of the world's best-known celebrities, and their personal brands are hugely influential. Their social media accounts alone are multi-million dollar businesses, and their every move is under the watchful surveillance of the public.
This kind of success wouldn't be possible without adequate education and guidance, and Kendall and Kylie were luckily able to count on the support of godmother Kathie Lee Gifford. The former The Today Show host is a long-time friend of their momager, Kris Jenner. Kathie and Kris have a lot in common, with both being hardworking celebrity moms and dedicated Christians.
Cara Delevingne - Joan Collins
Actress/model Cara Delevingne is no stranger to the world of fame and wealth. She was raised in a very privileged home, being the daughter of socialite/personal shopper Pandora Delevingne and property developer Charles Delevingne. Being well-connected people, Cara's parents were able to pick legendary actress Joan Collins as their daughter's godmother.
Known for her roles in Dynasty, Empire of the Ants, and Esther and the King, Collins is the perfect role model for a rising star like Cara Delevingne. From conquering the modeling scene, Cara is now building a career as an actress and is preparing to feature in the upcoming 2020 movie, Punk.