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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Age of celebrity first-time moms

3:44 PM Tribune

How old were these first-time moms?

They may have more kids now, but have you ever wondered how old some celebrities and public figures were when they had their first baby? Let's wish all these moms a happy Mother's Day

Kate Hudson

She's expecting hersecond child with this rock band's frontman, to whom she just became engaged after dating for a year. She had her first child, Ryder, now 7, with another rock star, to whom she was married for seven years.

Lisa Leslie

This WNBA superstar and four-time Olympic gold medalist took a break from her career when she had her first child, Lauren, now 3, with husband Michael Lockwood (what he does). She had her second child, Michael, in 2010.

Niki Taylor

A model since age 13, she had her twin boys, Jake and Hunter, at this age, with her former linebacker husband. They were married for two years. She's now remarried and had a daughter in 2009.

Beverly D'Angelo

She was this surprising age when she had twins Olivia and Anton, now 10, with a well-known actor, to whom she was married for six years.

Solange Knowles

When your sister is a superstar, the world notices when you have a baby at this age. Solange had her son, Juelz, now 6, with then-husband Daniel Smith, whom she married at age 17. They divorced after three years of marriage.

Mia Hamm

A two-time Olympic gold medalist in soccer, this superstar athlete became a first-time mom (how old was she?) to twin girls Grace and Ava with her major-league husband, to whom she's been married for seven years. The girls are now 4 years old.

Keisha Castle-Hughes

This youngest-ever Academy Award nominee for Best Actress had her daughter, Felicity-Amore, now 4, with her boyfriend of eight years, Bradley Hull.

Celine Dion

This diva had her son Rene-Charles, now 10, with her husband and partner of 24 years, Rene Angelil, when she was 33. She gave birth to twins Eddy and Nelson in 2010.

Halle Berry

She had her daughter, Nahla with former flame Gabriel Aubry, whom she dated for five years. They broke up in 2010. Nahla is now 3.

Sarah Palin

A mother of five, she had her first child, Track, when she was 25.She and husband Todd have been married for 22 years, and everyone is wondering if she'll run for president in 2012.

Michelle Obama

The first lady had her first daughter, Malia, when she was 34. Now 12, Malia and sister Sasha, age 9, are part of the first family. Michelle and Barack Obama have been married for 18 years.

Jamie Lynn Spears

Her famous sister was the headline-grabber in the family before Jamie Lynn had her daughter, Maddie, at this age with boyfriend Casey Aldridge. They were together for four years before breaking up in 2010. Maddie is now 2.

Hillary Clinton

She became a first-time mom to daughter Chelsea at age 33. Chelsea is now 31, and Hillary and husband Bill have been married for 35 years.

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Celebrity Siblings

6:22 AM Tribune

What does Brad Pitt's brother do, and do good looks run in the family? Who is Warren Beatty's famous sister? For some, entertainment runs in the family, while other siblings to the stars have managed to remain out of the spotlight.

Brandy & Ray J

Before renewing their reality show for a second season on VH1, Brandy hit it big with this duet and Ray J was still looking for love.

Frankie Jonas

The youngest brother to the superstar boy band the Jonas Brothers, 10-year-old Frankie is a budding musician himself with his band the HollyWood Shakeup.

Maggie & Jake Gyllenhaal

These actor siblings are both at the top of their game: Maggie was just nominated for an Academy Award and Jake is starring in an action blockbuster.

Solange Knowles

Younger sister to superstar Beyoncé, Solange has a singing and acting career of her own. She was recently nominated for a Soul Train Award.

Doug Pitt

Like older brother Brad, Doug is a do-gooder. He was recently named goodwill ambassador to Tanzania for the United Nations and works as a photojournalist. He is also the director of Africa 600 International.

Warren Beatty & Shirley MacLaine

Brother and sister Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine have both become cinematic iconoclasts.
Beatty is almost as famous for his reputation as a ladies' man as he is for his roles in "Shampoo," "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Reds". He's now also a director and screenwriter.

Jamie Lynn Spears

Younger sister to pop star Britney, former Nickelodeon actress Jamie Lynn found herself amid controversy when she got pregnant at age 16. She made headlines again when she started dating a man many years her senior, but they recently split.

James Haven

Older brother to actress Angelina Jolie, James, also an actor and director, was the center of some speculation when Jolie said this in her 2000 Academy Award speech.

Noah Cyrus

Ten-year-old Noah is the younger sister to former "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus. She appeared in some "Hannah" episodes and also voiced a character in a 2008 animated series.

Ann Joan John Cusack

Ann, John & Joan Cusack

The Cusack clan are all in show business, starting with father Dick Cusack. John, 43, became a cult hero in films like "Say Anything" and "Better Off Dead", which helped propel him to movie-star status.
Joan Cusack, 47, who has appeared in at least 10 of John's films, has been nominated for two Academy Awards.

Debbie Allen

The older sibling of Phylicia Rashad of "The Cosby Show," Debbie has had a long career as a Broadway choreographer and played the role of tough dance instructor Lydia Grant in the movie "Fame," which led to a television series of the same name. She is still acting today

Casey & Ben Affleck

Casey Affleck, 35, and Ben Affleck, 37, have appeared in three movies together.
Casey is married to the sister of a now-deceased star and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Monica Cruz

Younger sister to actress Penélope Cruz, Monica is a Spanish actress, dancer and model. She became the star of a popular Spanish television show after joining one of the world's top dance companies.

Antonia Kidman

Younger sister to beautiful Aussie actress Nicole Kidman, Antonia is an Australian journalist and TV presenter. This year she married banker Craig Marran in a private ceremony.

Gesine Bullock-Prado

Older sister Sandra Bullock has called Gesine a "closet master baker" and even worked the counter when she opened her Vermont bakery. Gesine helps Sandra run Fortis Films and co-produced one of the Academy Award winner's biggest movies.

John Melick Jennifer Aniston

John Melick

While actress Jennifer Aniston commands hefty paychecks for her screen time, her older half-brother John is also in the entertainment business as a director and worked on one of her movies.

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