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19 Celebs Who Became Parents At Younger And Older Ages

Hollywood is home to a lot of famous babies.

Michele Bird
by Michele Bird

BuzzFeed Contributor

Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding chapters in someone's life, no matter how old you are.

A smiling baby lies on a bed, reaching for their feet with both hands
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And with SO many famous moms and dads in Hollywood, it can be hard to keep up. I've rounded up the celebs who became parents earlier and later in life.

An empty wicker baby bassinet with a sheer canopy in a softly lit room. No people are present
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Here's a look at the ones who welcomed kids before they celebrated their 20th birthdays:

1. In 2008, Jamie Lynn Spears became a mom at age 17 with the birth of her daughter, Maddie.

Minnie Mouse poses with Jamie Lynn Spears and her daughter Maddie, both wearing white shirts with a Minnie Mouse graphic at Disney World
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2. In 1998, Lil Wayne became a dad at age 16 with the birth of his daughter, Reginae.

Lil Wayne in a black oversized suit and sunglasses, poses with daughter Reginae Carter in a metallic mini dress at a Billboard event
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3. In 1991, Sofía Vergara became a mom at age 19 with the birth of her first and only son, Manolo.

Manolo Vergara wearing a leather jacket, v-neck shirt and dark pants and Sofía Vergara wearing a black strapless dress posing together on the red carpet
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4. In 1973, Whoopi Goldberg became a mom at age 18 with the birth of her daughter, Alexandrea.

Whoopi Goldberg wears a long black dress with white beads in her hair, standing next to Alex Martin, who is in a strapless, patterned gown on the red carpet
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5. In 2004, Solange Knowles became a mom at age 17 with the birth of her son, Daniel.

Solange Knowles is at an event, dressed in a strapless black dress, holding a drink. She stands in front of a display with Crown Royal bottles and flower arrangements
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6. In 2007, Keisha Castle-Hughes became a mom at age 17 with the birth of her daughter, Felicity-Amore.

Keisha Castle-Hughes walks down the runway in red heels and a silver/white outfit as she holds her daughter in her arms
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7. In 2004, LeBron James became a dad at age 19 with the birth of his son, Bronny.

LeBron James, in casual attire and white cap, talks to his son, Bronny, wearing a McDonald's All American jersey in a crowded gymnasium
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8. In 2001, Fantasia Barrino became a mom at age 17 with the birth of her daughter, Zion.

Fantasia Barrino stands with her daughter Zion Quari Barrino at a Millions of Milkshakes event. Fantasia wears a gray blazer and black shirt, Zion wears a black outfit with a rose design
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9. In 2000, T.I. became a dad at age 19 with the birth of his son, Messiah.

T.I. and Messiah Harris are smiling for a photo. T.I. wears a black shirt while Messiah wears a gray Diesel jacket
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And the ones who had kids after they celebrated their big 4-0:

10. Jay-Z welcomed his daughter Blue Ivy in 2012 at age 42.

Jay-Z and his daughter Blue Ivy Carter are standing on the field at Super Bowl LVII, smiling and wearing casual sweatshirts and sunglasses
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11. Salma Hayek welcomed her daughter Valentina in 2007 at age 41.

Salma Hayek and her daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault, pose on the red carpet. Salma wears a sequined dress while Valentina wears a pink dress
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12. Edward Norton welcomed his son Atlas in 2013 at age 43.

Edward Norton smiling, wearing a white T-shirt with a gray checkered blazer, against a blue and yellow background at a celebrity event
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13. Steve Martin welcomed his daughter Mary in 2012 at age 67.

Steve Martin wearing a black suit and tie, smiles at the camera at a celebrity event
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14. Julianne Moore welcomed her daughter Liv in 2002 at age 41.

Julianne Moore wearing a black blouse and pants, holding an orange clutch, and Liv Freundlich in a floral print dress, posing together at an event
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15. Mariah Carey welcomed her twins, Monroe and Moroccan, in 2011 at age 41.

Mariah Carey smiles on the red carpet, wearing an elegant strapless gown and diamond jewelry
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16. Halle Berry welcomed her daughter Nahla in 2008 at age 41. Six years later, she gave birth to her son Maceo at age 47.

Halle Berry at CinemaCon, wearing a stylish, sleek outfit with a draped top, posing for photos on the red carpet
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17. Eva Mendes welcomed her first daughter Esmeralda in 2014 at age 40. Two years later, she had her second daughter Amada at age 42.

Eva Mendes in a plaid suit with a leopard print belt, posing in front of a patterned blue backdrop with red dots and blue E shapes
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18. Gwen Stefani welcomed her youngest son, Apollo, in 2014 at age 44.

Gwen Stefani, wearing a patterned jacket and patched jeans, holding hands with her son, Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale, who is dressed in a denim jacket and jeans
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19. Finally, Robert De Niro welcomed his seventh child, Gia, in 2023 at age 79.

Robert De Niro standing in front of a backdrop with "Bleecker Street" and "Ezra" text, wearing a dark suit and a buttoned shirt
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Who's your favorite celebrity parent? Share your pick in the comments!