Growing Up
As celebrity kids grow up in the public eye, we get to see their first smiles, steps and sand castles. And just like our own kids, they grow up before we know it. From birth to high school graduation, take a look at the transformation of the Beckhams, the Smiths, Violet Garner, Dakota Fanning, Abigail Breslin, Apple Paltrow, Ava Phillipe, the Jolie-Pitts, Kingston Rossdale and Lourdes Leon. Consider it the ultimate celebrity baby book!
Ava Phillippe, 2001
Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe's daughter rides in style in the back of a Radio Flyer.
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Ava Phillippe, March 2002
Mom takes her pretty-in-pink (and slightly boo-booed) daughter to ballet class in Beverly Hills.
Ava Phillippe, 2003
Ava (in cool sparkling purple Mary Janes of her own) goes shoe shopping with mom in Beverly Hills.
Ava Phillippe, November 2004
Feeding the pigeons in San Francisco, Ava is having quite the time. Mom was in S.F. filming If Only it Were True.
Ava Phillippe, June 2006
On a hot California day, Ava and mom swim in the cool Malibu surf together.
Ava Phillippe, 2007
Lick up! Ava enjoys some Ben & Jerry's ice cream and quality shopping time.
Ava Phillippe, December 2009
Ava—looking more like her mom than ever—finishes up some holiday shopping with little brother Deacon.
Ava Phillippe, December 2010
Proud daughter Ava is dressed up for the occasion as mom is inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Ava Phillippe, October 2011
In cool purple glasses, Ava happily heads to the car with mom.
Ava Phillippe, May 2012
Ava cheers along brother Deacon at his soccer game. Dad Ryan Phillipe is Deacon's coach.
Ava Phillippe, February 2017
How much does Ava Phillippe resemble mom Reese Witherspoon? The supportive daughter accompanied her mom on the red carpet of her latest hit, "Big Little Lies," the HBO limited series based on the novel written by Liane Moriarty.
Lourdes Leon, 1998
Madonna’s daughter Lourdes walks with dad Carlos Leon and a friend near New York’s Central Park.
Lourdes Leon, 2000
Lourdes, aka Lola, accompanies her uncle and pregnant mom Madonna (not pictured) on a shopping trip in Beverly Hills.
Lourdes Leon, 2003
Dressed as an adorable flower girl, Lourdes gets hands clapping at the MTV Video Music Awards.
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Lourdes Leon, 2004
Every little girl’s dream, Lourdes goes shopping in Paris with her mom, Madonna.
Lourdes Leon, 2008
Leaving a London gym, Lourdes hits England’s streets with her mom.
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Lourdes Leon, 2010
Potter fan Lourdes attends the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Madonna and Lourdes, 2011
Madonna and Lourdes rub elbows at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood.
Lourdes Leon, September 2016
Lourdes Leon was all about high fashion, snagging front row seats with her mother at the Alexander Wang fashion show during New York Fashion Week.
Dakota Fanning, March 2001
An exuberant Dakota Fanning poses for a press shot for the NBC series, The Fighting Fitzgeralds. Fanning played Marie Fitzgerald in the show.
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Dakota Fanning, May 2002
Dakota Fanning is all smiles at the premiere of Spirit: Stallion of The Cimarron at Arclight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood.
Dakota Fanning, June 2005
Boo! Dakota Fanning wins an MTV Award for her performance in the thriller, Hide and Seek.
Dakota Fanning, December 2006
Here piggy, piggy. Dakota Fanning poses with her co-star at the L.A. premiere of Charlotte's Web.
Dakota Fanning, January 2009
Dakota Fanning wows at the 20th anniversary of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala.
Dakota Fanning, June 2011
End of an era: Dakota Fanning attends her high school graduation ceremony at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. We can't wait to see what comes next!
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Dakota Fanning, May 2017
Dakota Fanning attended the Turner Upfronts in May to promote her new series "The Alienist," which will air on TNT.
Brooklyn Beckham
This cute little guy looks right at home in Los Angeles with his comfy casual baby wear.
Brooklyn Beckham, 2003
Mini pizza lover Brooklyn stops for a slice with mom Victoria Beckham in London.
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Brooklyn Beckham, 2005
This Miami Heat fan joins mom Victoria and little brother Romeo in St. Tropez.
Brooklyn Beckham, 2008
Super posh mom Victoria gives her eldest son a hand in Manhattan.
Brooklyn Beckham, 2011
It’s a boys’ day out in Malibu with dad David, as the Beckham brothers hit the surf.
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Brooklyn Beckham, 2012
This suave son of Posh and Becks visits a sports banquet in Century City, Calif.
Brooklyn Beckham, May 2017
He's almost as tall as his dad! Eldest Beckham son Brooklyn joins dad David Beckham on the red carpet for "King Arthur."
Violet Affleck, November 2006
Mom Jennifer Garner holds baby Violet as they make their way through LAX.
Violet Affleck, November 2006
Sporting a cute striped cap, Violet checks out the travel scene at the airport.
Ben and Violet, October 2007
Little Violet accompanies dad Ben Affleck on a stroll through New York.
Violet Affleck, January 2008
Violet plays in the sandbox with her nanny at a Los Angeles playground.
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Jennifer and Violet, November 2008
Check out those matching mother-daughter dimples on Jennifer Garner and Violet.
Violet Affleck, April 2011
Violet dons shades for a day at the beach with grandma Chris Affleck and sister Seraphina.
Violet Affleck, March 2012
Miss Affleck must make quite an impression in karate class, where she’s headed with all of those medals.
Apple Martin, August 2004
New mama Gwyneth Paltrow looks peachy keen with the Apple of her eye in New York City. Dad is singer Chris Martin of Coldplay.
Apple Martin, October 2006
Apple gets a push from mom Gwyneth Paltrow in New York City.
Apple Martin, May 2007
Apple checks out the fresh fruit at the Santa Monica farmers market.
Apple Martin, April 2008
Hey, who's that with Apple? That's her little brother Moses. The two were seen coming home from school in London.
Apple Martin, April 2009
Pretty in purple, the stylish mother-daughter duo is spotted leaving a Los Angeles bakery.
Apple Martin, June 2010
Apple in Wonderland: Gwyneth Paltrow dresses her daughter in a summery dress while out and about in London.
Apple Martin, July 2011
Apple and mom Gwyneth Paltrow look gorgeous in sundresses while enjoying a summer vacation in Italy with Gwyneth's godfather, Steven Spielberg (not pictured).
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Apple Martin, April 2012
She's looking more and more like mom! Apple strolls with mom Gwyneth Paltrow in Los Angeles. PS: Love the Uggs, Apple!
Suri Cruise, July 2007
Suri—daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes—takes her first steps at a park in Berlin.
Suri Cruise, January 2008
With juice and snack in tow, Suri is ready to take on New York.
Suri Cruise, August 2008
Pretty in polka dots! Suri smiles for the camera as she walks through Manhattan with mom.
Suri Cruise, September 2009
As usual, Suri is spotted with stuffed animals in tow. Her hot-air-balloon skirt is super cute.
Suri Cruise, April 2010
Suri and her ubiquitous bottle! Here, she's seen on the set of Son of No One in the Bronx.
Suri Cruise, March 2011
With a bow in her hair, hearts on her dress and ruffles on her sandals, Suri is ready to go.
Suri Cruise, November 2011
Pretend mama Suri is seen on the streets of Manhattan with her own little baby doll and carrier.
Suri Cruise, April 2012
Sparkling water? Check. Stuffed animal? Check. Suri has all the essentials as she leaves Chelsea Piers in N.Y.
Kingston Rossdale, 2006
Kingston and mom Gwen Stefani (dad is rocker Gavin Rossdale) are seen backstage at the L.A.M.B. fashion show.
Kingston Rossdale, May 2007
Time to celebrate! It's happy first birthday to Kingston in lower Manhattan.
Kingston Rossdale, September 2007
Pleased with his pacifier, Kingston takes in mom's L.A.M.B. fashion show at Bryant Park in New York.
Kingston Rossdale, January 2009
Looking sweet in a striped hoodie and crocheted hat, Kingston plays at a park in Los Angeles.
Kingston Rossdale, June 2010
A summery Kingston takes in another show of his father's at Grant Park in Chicago.
Kingston Rossdale, February 2011
Kingston makes an appearance in a L.A.M.B. fashion show with mom at Lincoln Center in New York.
Kingston Rossdale, August 2011
With a freshly shaved head, Kingston has fun at the Sunset Strip Music Festival in West Hollywood.
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Kingston Rossdale, April 2012
Towhead Kingston makes a showing at the Milk and Bookies Story Time Celebration in Los Angeles.
Kingston Rossdale, December 2016
Kingston Rossdale, left, joined dad Gavin Rossdale and younger brother Zuma at the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Wishing Well Winter Gala in Los Angeles.
Willow and Jaden Smith, April 2006
Willow and Jaden Smith pack in some stylish daddy time with father Will Smith (not pictured). Mom is Jada Pinkett Smith
Willow and Jaden Smith, December 2006
The Smith kids get dolled up for the premiere of father-son pic The Pursuit of Happyness.
Willow and Jaden Smith, December 2007
At the premiere of dad Will Smith’s movie I Am Legend, Willow and Jaden show some sibling love.
Willow and Jaden Smith, March 2008
Jaden and Willow join dad Will Smith (not pictured) on stage at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards.
Willow and Jaden Smith, June 2008
Jaden and Willow get their fashion on for the red carpet at the premiere of dad Will Smith’s movie Hancock.
Willow and Jaden Smith, October 2008
The Smith kids join dad Will and mom Jada (not pictured) on the green carpet.
Willow and Jaden Smith, December 2008
Willow and Jaden bundle up for the premiere of The Day the Earth Stood Still.
Willow and Jaden Smith, April 2009
Totally comfortable on the red carpet, the Smith kids hang together.
Willow and Jaden Smith, December 2009
The cute Smith kids belt out a tune at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Norway.
Willow and Jaden Smith, April 2012
Decked out in cool accessories, Willow and Jaden hit the VIP line.
Willow and Jaden Smith, August 2010
In Tokyo for the premiere of The Karate Kid, star Jaden and sister Willow smile for the cameras.
Willow and Jaden Smith, February 2011
Stylish as usual, the Smith kids hit the red carpet for the premiere of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.
Willow and Jaden Smith, June 2011
Willow and Jaden make a style splash at the BET Awards.
Willow and Jaden Smith, May 2012
Cheering on dad Will Smith’s latest film Men in Black 3, Willow and Jaden show some fun attitude on the red carpet.
Jaden Smith and Willow Smith, October 2016
Jaden Smith and Willow Smith team up for a red carpet appearance at the 26th annual Environmental Media Awards in Burbank, Calif.
Abigail Breslin, 2002
Abigail Breslin arrives dazzles the crowd at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall for the world premiere of the movie Signs.
Abigail Breslin, September 2004
Raising Helen star Abigail Breslin visits the Jeffrey Chow Couture Spring Fashion Show in Bryant Park.
Abigail Breslin, December 2004
A young philanthropist, Abigail Breslin poses during The Princess Diaries 2 DVD Pajama Ball Benefiting St. Jude Children's Hospital at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
Abigail Breslin, March 2005
A cheerful Abigail Breslin at The Pacifier premier at The El Capitan theater in Hollywood.
Abigail Breslin, January 2006
Young actress Abigail Breslin appears on AOL Unscripted at the Meyer Gallery during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Abigail Breslin, November 2006
Actress Abigail Breslin arrives at the 16th Annual Gotham Awards in New York City.
Abigail Breslin, January 2007
A dimpled Abigail Breslin walks the red carpet at the 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Abigail Breslin, November 2007
Actress Abigail Breslin walks the red carpet at the Glamour Magazine 2007 Women of the Year Awards at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.
Abigail Breslin, March 2008
Abigail Breslin was a good sport as she was interviewed by Jay Leno on The Tonight Show.
Abigail Breslin, May 2009
Actress Abigail Breslin poses at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards Press Room at the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, Calif.
Abigail Breslin, March 2010
A polished Abigail Breslin as a guest on The View for her work on the Broadway production The Miracle Worker.
Abigail Breslin, April 2011
A stylish Abigail Breslin poses at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival Vanity Fair party in New York City.
Abigail Breslin, March 2012
A red-headed Abigail Breslin attends the Cinema Society and Calvin Klein Collection Screening of The Hunger Games at SVA Theatre in New York City.
Abigail Breslin, September 2016
Abigail Breslin goes blonde on the red carpet for the National Women's History Museum brunch in Los Angeles.
Maddox Jolie-Pitt, 2002
Angelina Jolie adopts baby Maddox in 2002. Here they step out in New York City.
Zahara Jolie-Pitt, 2005
Brad Pitt carries baby Zahara during a trip to Paris. Brad and Angelina adopted the 6-month-old Zahara from an orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, 2007
Brad and Angelina's first biological child was born in Namibia. Angelina carries Shiloh as she boards a water taxi in Venice.
Knox and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, 2010
The twins arrived in 2008. Brad and Angelina carry the 2-year-old twins out of an art store in New York City.
The Jolie-Pitt Clan, 2011
The Jolie-Pitt family in New Orleans, Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh walk while the twins Knox and Vivienne are carried by mom and dad. Pax was adopted as a 3-year-old in 2007.
Angelina Jolie, Zahara and Shiloh, March 2015
Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt flank their famous mom at Nickelodeon's 28th annual Kids Choice Awards show in Los Angeles.
