Obviously, it’s impossible to really know what a celebrity is like just by reading magazines and blogs, but I have a pretty good feeling about people sometimes. And so I present my list of the top 10 celebrity parents that I would choose to be born to if I was a zygote with a choice.
Bonus #11: Madonna: Madonna has pretty much shown the world that she’s focused on Madonna; however, I’m going out on a limb here and saying I think she’d be pretty cool as a mom. After all, she did let her daughter Lourdes (aka Lola) have a hand in designing the Material Girl Collection for Macy’s and that is a pretty cool thing to let a 14-year-old do. (Psst. If you aren’t already following Lola’s blog you should at least take a look at the first entry she made last month. Peeking into the mind of celebrity kid = interesting.)
#10 and 9: Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale: Free rock concerts for life! That alone would be worth being the kid of Gwen and Gavin, but they are also often seen taking their kids all over town – including rock concerts – and that gives them my props. Bonus Pic: Gwen was recently seen in this horrific cobweb-backed shirt. I don’t understand this shirt.
#8 and 7: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner: They both do preschool pick-ups, he’s smart and she has dimples. What’s not to love? Plus, I would be able to hang out with Uncle Matt Damon.
#6 and 5: Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber: There’s been some question lately as to how secure Naomi and Liev are as a couple, but regardless of if there’s trouble on the love-front, I think they both seem like really hands on parents. There are thousands of Google images of these two out and about with their kids (together or apart). It’s nice to see they don’t rely only on nannies to raise their two sons. I’d even be willing to overlook Naomi’s penchant for running barefoot in the streets of New York City (which has to result in some pretty dirty feet).
#4: Hugh Jackman: He sings! He dances! He seems like a normal guy, and that is a refreshing thing in Celebrity-land. He’s also given many an interview where he extols his love for his wife and family and that is pretty great. Funny tidbit: Hugh has said that he’s overheard 10-year-old Oscar “ going up to girls saying, ‘hey, you know my dad’s Wolverine?’ Would you like your picture with him?”. That’s working it, Oscar! Also? Take a look at Oscar’s face in this picture. I think he might have out grown Mickey.
#3: Sandra Bullock: You have to figure Sandy is a darn good mom, if her douchey ex-husband, Jesse James, went to court to fight for the right to bring his daughter, Sunny, to Texas. Jesse said that he wanted Sunny in Texas so she could be close to her ex-step-mom, Sandra, and baby Louis. Even the mother of Sunny, Jesse’s other ex, has said that Sandra is a good mom.
#2 and 1: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: Is there any doubt that these two rock as parents? They seem completely focused on their kids, and let each child seek out their own identity. They even have the entire Jolie-Pitt crew sleep in one gigantic bed and are considering building an entire room devoted to family sleep. I don’t know that I’d actually want to sleep with eight people in one bed myself, but that shows dedication to the family for sure. Plus? They’re pretty much the most beautiful couple in the world, and if you need to stare at someone for years and years, it’s nice if they look good.
Who would you pick as your Celebrity Parent?
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Marilyn wonders if Brangelina would consider adopting a Canadian mom of two.
