Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Famous adoptions National Adoption Month

Famous adoptions National Adoption Month

In celebration of National Adoption Month, we're recognizing famous families that have welcomed children in need. Sure, you know about Angelina Jolie's brood, and you may have heard about a "Sex and the City" cast member and a star of "The Help" who just became new moms. But can you guess the celeb parents of these adoptees?



Michael, Adopted: 1945, His famous parent was Ronald Reagan

Radio personality Michael was the adopted son of two actors -- one an Oscar winner and the other a politician who would go on to shape the nation.

Jackie,Adopted: 1968, Her famous parent Barbara Walters

A TV news icon adopted Jackie shortly after her birth.

Elisa,Adopted: January 1995, Her famous parent Magic Johnson

This NBA Hall of Famer adopted the Michigan-born girl, who's now living the fabulous life in L.A.  

Niki Lin,Adopted: 1996, Her famous parent Dan Marino

Niki Lin was adopted from China by her Hall of Fame quarterback dad.

Houston Taylor,Adopted: October 2001, His famous parent Kay Bailey Hutchison

Houston joined the family of a powerful Lone Star State Republican politician.

David Banda, Adopted: May 2008,His famous parent Madonna

This tyke was born in a tiny African nation (which one?) but now lives a jet-set lifestyle. 

Naleigh,Adopted: 2009, Her famous parent Katherine Heigl

Naleigh Her Real Name Nancy Leigh Kelley was born with medical problems that her TV doctor mom helped to nurse. 

Amaya Josephine,Adopted: April 2011,Her famous parent Mariska Hargitay

This 6-month-old has not only a famous mother but a brag-worthy grandmother to boot.

Bridget,Adopted: 1993,Her famous parent John McCain

Bridget was adopted from an orphanage across the globe after being born with a treatable birth defect.sisters of charity of mother teresa children's house dhaka, bangladesh.Bridget McCain + severe cleft palate

Moises,Adopted: 1984,His famous parent Oscar de la Renta

After a harrowing rescue, Moises was taken in by one of fashion's most legendary names.Moises de la Renta + abandoned in dumpster as a baby

Lily,Adopted: 1982, Her famous parent Kurt Vonnegut

Lily displays her love for the arts onstage, while her adoptive father wrote lauded works of fiction.Lily Vonnegut + theatre actress.

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