“The more, the merrier” might be the unofficial motto of some of Hollywood’s best-known parents. While most stars keep their home lives under wraps, others indulge in the stunning chaos of raising a big family and they’re not shy about sharing the perks, the lessons, and the occasional missteps that come with it.
From megastar performers to movie legends, these actresses have created families of such sheer magnitude that they could well be signing on players for the minors. Through it all, they’ve endured mixed marriages, transatlantic adoptions, and the specific stresses of raising children in the public eye. Their tales are as poignant as they are fascinating.
Here’s a closer peek at the stars whose family trees are full of branches and the heart philosophies that keep them rooted in the storm of raising four, six, or even ten children.
1. Kris Jenner – The Original ‘Momager’ With Six Kids
Kris Jenner’s dynasty started out with her aspiration of six kids a desire which she didn’t hesitate to admit praying for. She has Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob with her deceased ex-husband Robert Kardashian, and Kendall and Kylie with ex-spouse Caitlyn Jenner. Today, virtually all of her kids are mothers and fathers as well, and she is a repeated grandmother.
Appearing on Khloé’s podcast in 2025, Kris looked back: “All I ever wanted to do was have kids.”. I prayed to have six children, so when I was divorcing Robert, I actually thought that I made a mistake when there weren’t six of you.” Her matriarchy is pop culture at large, illustrating that her family-first worldview is as much a part of her brand as any reality television narrative.
2. Steven Spielberg – Seven Kids, Lots of Creative Choices
Steven Spielberg is the most recognizable director in history, but in his own home he’s just Dad to seven kids. His household is made up of biological, adopted, and stepkids Jessica, Max, Theo, Sasha, Sawyer, Mikaela, and Destry who all have their own creative or personal interests.
Aside from his work in film, Spielberg has been dedicated to children’s causes for years, and his family life as a parent is also reflected in that same dedication. His mixed family is an active statement on the many forms of love that can create a home, with a celebration of individuality in each of his children.
3. Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt – Six Kids, Six Cultures
Throughout their years of marriage, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have built Hollywood’s most global family. They have three adopted children, Maddox from Cambodia, Zahara from Ethiopia, and Pax from Vietnam and three biological children: Shiloh and twins Vivienne and Knox.
Jolie has championed their multicultural heritage, sharing that each child is learning a different language, from Khmer to sign language. This approach echoes her belief, reported by People, that “we’re supposed to help them figure out who they are” by engaging deeply with their roots and interests.
4. Eddie Murphy – Ten Kids and Endless Energy
Eddie Murphy’s home life is as energetic as his life in comedy. Ten of the five children make up his extended family: Eric, Bria, Miles, Shayne, Zola, Bella, Christian, Angel, Izzy, and Max. Big as it is, Murphy has looked back favorably on each phase of fatherhood.
During a 2022 interview with People, “I just wake up excited like a dad from them winning Citizen of the Month awards in first grade to the new babies being born.” His excitement is a testament that, for him, fatherhood is a job that never runs out of steam.
5. James Van Der Beek – Six Kids and a Texas Ranch
James Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, have six children to raise on their large Texas ranch: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah. Their family history includes recovering from pregnancy loss and, more recently, James’s integrity in battling stage 3 colorectal cancer.
In the 2025 Today Show, he replied to what makes honesty with his kids important: “Give yourself over to their ability to surprise you, your path is their path.” His model integrates openness with integrity, demonstrating how even difficult conversations really build home bonds.
6. Madonna – Six Kids, One Global Family
Madonna’s six children, Lourdes, Rocco, David, Mercy, and twins Estere and Stelle, are transgressive in biological and adopted conception, with four of them being from Malawi. Her path into motherhood has been personal and sometimes agonising.
Talking to Vanity Fair Italy, she admitted, “Even today, I don’t know how to be a mother and do my work; having children and raising children is an art.” Her candour about learning from errors makes her story relatable, even though her life is happening on a global scale.
7. Alec Baldwin – Eight Kids and a Love of Mayhem
Alec Baldwin’s seven little ones with wife Hilaria are tiny tots Carmen, Rafael, Leonardo, Romeo, Eduardo, María, and Ilaria, and his oldest from before marriage, Ireland. Hilaria said in HELLO!, she loves the mayhem: “I think I sort of naturally thrive on chaos. I really adore our crazy life.”
Their home is a combination of high-octane parenting and going with the ride, demonstrating that the key to raising a large family is at times to just love the whirlwind.
8. Kevin Costner – Seven Kids, All Different
Kevin Costner’s seven children Annie, Lily, Joe, Liam, Cayden, Hayes, and Grace come from three relationships, and he’s clear about one thing: no two are the same. In an interview with People, he explained, “You love them all the same, but they are all so different… you’ve got to take into consideration their differences.”
His gentleness with children addresses the dilemma of fairness vs. uniqueness, a dilemma any parent of more than one child can attest to.
9. Mick Jagger – Eight Children Across Generations
Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger has eight children in the age range of adults to a preschooler: Karis, Jade, Elizabeth, James, Georgia, Gabriel, Lucas, and Deveraux. His girlfriend Melanie Hamrick has been hailed by those who know the family for her “impressive diplomatic skills” in brokering relationships across generations.
With a family that spans decades in age, Jagger’s tale highlights that being a parent is an ongoing journey with every milestone coming with its own reward and adjustments.
10. Clint Eastwood – Eight Children, A Number of Them in the Limelight
Clint Eastwood’s eight kids, Laurie, Kimber, Kyle, Alison, Scott, Kathryn, Francesca, and Morgan, are products of six marriages, and several of them have followed him into the spotlight. His family embodies Hollywood tradition and private nuance.
From veteran actors such as Scott to those in supporting roles, the Eastwood family is evidence that talent and determination have a way of being transferred within big families, even though the routes followed are quite different.
Six children or ten, these celebrity parents show us that no formula exists for keeping it big. Some choose immersion in cultures, others dive headfirst into the joyful madness, and most manage to balance careers with parenting responsibilities. What they all share in common is an unwavering dedication to their children’s uniqueness and happiness, showing us that, celebrity status or not, love is the genuine master key to any family.
