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27 celebrity parents who have twins

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27 celebrity parents who have twins
Lopez with Max and Emme in 2015.Getty/Kevin Winter
  • Some celebrities are twins, like Scarlett Johansson or Rami Malek.
  • But there are many celebrity couples who have twins themselves, like Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
  • Here are 27 celebrity couples that have twins.

Mariah Carey gave birth to Monroe and Moroccan in 2011. Today, they're 10 years old.

Mariah Carey gave birth to Monroe and Moroccan in 2011. Today, they
Mariah Carey with Monroe and Moroccan in 2019.      Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Palace

Things didn't work out with the twins' father, Nick Cannon: Cannon filed for divorce in December 2014. The split was finalized in 2016.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announced the birth of twins Vivienne and Knox in May 2008.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announced the birth of twins Vivienne and Knox in May 2008.
From left: Vivienne, Angelina Jolie, Zahara, Shiloh, and Knox in 2019.      James Warren/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

The 12-year-old twins are just two of the six kids at the center of Brangelina's highly publicized divorce proceedings, which hit a new milestone in May 2021 when Pitt was granted temporary joint custody.

Jennifer Lopez and former husband Marc Anthony welcomed twins Max and Emme in 2008.

Jennifer Lopez and former husband Marc Anthony welcomed twins Max and Emme in 2008.
Lopez with Max and Emme in 2015.      Getty/Kevin Winter

Lopez told Entertainment Tonight that her kids make her feel young (it's seriously hard to believe that the singer is 51 years old).

"They keep you very young and running around, and I still get to dance and perform," she said of the 8-year-old twins in 2017. "That keeps you very in shape and youthful as well."

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have a daughter named India Rose, 9, and twin boys named Tristan and Sasha, 7.

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have a daughter named India Rose, 9, and twin boys named Tristan and Sasha, 7.
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky carry their three children, Sasha, Tristan, and India Rose, in 2015.      Vantagenews.co.uk/IPx

Hemsworth and Pataky are very protective and rarely show their kids' faces on their social media profiles. But they have shared some really adorable shots of the backs of their heads — check them out on Pataky's Instagram, or this old snap Hemsworth shared in 2021 of the three kids as babies.

Julia Roberts is the mom of 16-year-old twins Hazel and Phinnaeus - though they're not often photographed together.

Julia Roberts is the mom of 16-year-old twins Hazel and Phinnaeus - though they
Moder and Roberts with their three kids: Phinnaeus, Henry, and Hazel in 2015.      Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Outerknown

Roberts and her husband, Daniel Moder, welcomed the twins in November 2004. They also have another son, Henry, born in June 2007.

Sarah Jessica Parker and husband Matthew Broderick have soon-to-be 12-year-old twin girls named Marion Loretta and Tabitha.

Sarah Jessica Parker and husband Matthew Broderick have soon-to-be 12-year-old twin girls named Marion Loretta and Tabitha.
Marion, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Tabitha in 2018.      Steven Ferdman/Getty Images

They also have a son, James Wilkie, who was born in 2002 and recently graduated high school.

Singer Ricky Martin and partner Jwan Yosef have twins Matteo and Valentino, who were born via surrogate in 2008.

Singer Ricky Martin and partner Jwan Yosef have twins Matteo and Valentino, who were born via surrogate in 2008.
Jwan Yosef, Matteo, Ricky Martin, and Valentino in 2019.      Paul Morigi/Getty Images

In March 2020, Martin called his twin 12-year-old sons "great nannies" to his two younger kids, 2-year-old Lucía and 1-year-old son Renn.

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell's twin daughters, Charlie and Dolly, are now 12 years old.

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O
Romijn and O'Connell with Dolly and Charlie in 2017.      Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic/Getty Images

"It's hard with twins because it prevents you from being too much of a helicopter mom," Romijn told People in 2017. "You've got two at the same time to take care of, and the one who needs you the most is the one who gets you. And so the other one's gotta cry it out until you can get to her."

Holly Robinson Peete and former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete welcomed twins Rodney Jr. and Ryan in 1997.

Holly Robinson Peete and former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete welcomed twins Rodney Jr. and Ryan in 1997.
Robinson Peete with twins Rodney Jr. and Ryan in 2016.      Getty/Alberto E. Rodriguez

In recent years, the Peetes have opened up about Rodney Jr.'s autism, telling Oprah in 2016 that he has "taught everybody love and respect, and that's what every one of our kids has."

Julie Bowen auditioned for "Modern Family" while pregnant with her twin sons, John and Gustav, now 12 years old.

Julie Bowen auditioned for "Modern Family" while pregnant with her twin sons, John and Gustav, now 12 years old.
Bowen with sons John and Gustav in 2012.      Getty/Michael Buckner

She told the Huffington Post in 2014 that her best advice for parenting twins was to "make friends with exhaustion."

"Desperate Housewives" actress Marcia Cross gave birth to her twin daughters, Eden and Savannah, in 2007.

"Desperate Housewives" actress Marcia Cross gave birth to her twin daughters, Eden and Savannah, in 2007.
Cross with Eden and Savannah in 2010.      Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage/Getty Images

The "Desperate Housewives" star told People in 2007 that being a mother was "so much better than I even imagined."

Celine Dion had three children with her late husband, René Angélil: 20-year-old René-Charles and twin brothers Eddy and Nelson, both 10.

Celine Dion had three children with her late husband, René Angélil: 20-year-old René-Charles and twin brothers Eddy and Nelson, both 10.
Dion with twin sons Eddy and Nelson in 2016.      Getty/Handout

Actress Jane Seymour gave birth to twin sons Jonathon and Kristopher in 1995.

Actress Jane Seymour gave birth to twin sons Jonathon and Kristopher in 1995.
Seymour with twin sons John and Kristopher in 2000.      AP/Chris Pizzello

She's since split from the boys' father, actor and filmmaker James Keach.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's twins Harper and Gideon, 10, were carried by a surrogate.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka
Gideon, David Burtka, Harper, and Neil Patrick Harris in 2018.      Cindy Ord/Getty Images for NYCWFF

Harris announced the birth on Twitter, writing, "All of us are happy, healthy, tired, and a little pukey."

Michael J. Fox and wife Tracy Pollan welcomed their twin daughters, Aquinnah and Schuyler, in 1995. The girls are 25 years old now.

Michael J. Fox and wife Tracy Pollan welcomed their twin daughters, Aquinnah and Schuyler, in 1995. The girls are 25 years old now.
Aquinnah Fox, Sam Fox, Tracy Pollan, Michael J. Fox, Schuyler Fox and Esme Fox in 2019.      Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The Michael J. Fox Foundation

They have two other children, too: 31-year-old Sam and 20-year-old Esmé.

Geena Davis is rarely photographed with her children, but she and ex-husband Reza Jarrahy do have 17-year-old twins named Kian and Kaiis.

Geena Davis is rarely photographed with her children, but she and ex-husband Reza Jarrahy do have 17-year-old twins named Kian and Kaiis.
Reza Jarrahy, Alizeh Keshvar Davis Jarrahy, Kian William Jarrahy, Geena Davis and Kaiis Steven Jarrahy in 2017.      Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

Angela Basset and Courtney B. Vance are parents to 15-year-old twins Bronwyn and Slater.

Angela Basset and Courtney B. Vance are parents to 15-year-old twins Bronwyn and Slater.
Bassett with twins Bronwyn and Slater in 2013.      Getty/David Buchan, Stringer

The couple shared that they had been through seven years of multiple failed rounds of IVF before learning about surrogacy from a friend.

"She began to tell me about the idea of surrogacy. The more we learned about it, the more we began to think that perhaps this was an answer for us," Bassett told Oprah in 2007.

The twins were born in January 2006.

In June 2017, George and Amal Clooney welcomed twins Ella and Alexander into the world.

In June 2017, George and Amal Clooney welcomed twins Ella and Alexander into the world.
George and Amal Clooney.      Clemens Bilan/Getty

The couple and their 4-year-old twins returned to Lake Como for the summer recently, according to People.

That same month, soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that he had become the father of newborn twins.

That same month, soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that he had become the father of newborn twins.
Cristiano Ronaldo.      Michael Steele/Getty Images

Ronaldo's twins are named Eva and Mateo.

Also in June 2017, Beyoncé gave birth to her own set of twins: a boy and girl named Sir and Rumi.

Also in June 2017, Beyoncé gave birth to her own set of twins: a boy and girl named Sir and Rumi.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z      Getty Images

On July 14, 2017, Queen Bey shared the first-ever photo of the twins on Instagram.

With the arrival of the twins, Queen Bey and her husband, Jay-Z, are parents to three. Their 9-year-0ld daughter Blue Ivy was born in 2012.

Enrique Iglesias and his girlfriend, Anna Kournikova, welcomed twins named Nicholas and Lucy in December 2017.

Enrique Iglesias and his girlfriend, Anna Kournikova, welcomed twins named Nicholas and Lucy in December 2017.
Iglesias and Kournikova in 2002.      Mark Mainz/Getty Images

They debuted their twins on Instagram in January 2018. They welcomed their third child, Maya, in January 2020.

Gordon Ramsay's twins, Jack and Holly, turned 21 on December 31.

Gordon Ramsay
Ramsay with four of his children (from left to right), Megan, Matilda, Jack, Holly, and his wife Tana.      Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images

"Happy 21st Birthday to our twins Jack & Holly, what a year it's been , proud of your passion and respect for others ,we will celebrate this monumental birthday in the summer love dad X," the chef wrote on Instagram.

Madonna confirmed in February 2017 that she adopted 4-year-old twin girls from Malawi named Estere and Stella. They're now 8 years old.

Madonna confirmed in February 2017 that she adopted 4-year-old twin girls from Malawi named Estere and Stella. They
Madonna with Stella, David, and Mercy in July 2017.      Thoko Chikondi/AP

Madonna had previously adopted two other children from Malawi, son David and daughter Mercy.

Zoe Saldana and her husband Marco Perego welcomed twins Cy and Bowie in 2014.

Zoe Saldana and her husband Marco Perego welcomed twins Cy and Bowie in 2014.
Saldana and Perego with their sons in 2017.      Splash News

They're now 6 years old. "They're identical twins and they're really attached at the hip and their connection is really majestic," Saldana said in 2018.

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer met on the set of "True Blood," and now have 8-year-old twins called Poppy and Charlie.

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer met on the set of "True Blood," and now have 8-year-old twins called Poppy and Charlie.
All four in 2013.      Splash News

Paquin and Moyer are extremely private about their children — they didn't reveal their names until nine months after they were born.

Kristen Wiig revealed she had twins Shiloh and Luna in 2020.

Kristen Wiig revealed she had twins Shiloh and Luna in 2020.
Kristen Wiig shared her difficult journey with IVF.      Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

It was first reported that Wiig had become a mom in June 2020 when she hosted the "SNL At Home" episode for Mother's Day, in which she thanked her mom for "preparing me to be a mom myself." People reported that Wiig and her fiancé, Avi Rothman, had welcomed twins via surrogate in January of that year. Their names were later revealed in the credits of "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar."

BONUS: Pharrell Williams and wife Helen Lasichanh welcomed triplets on January 31, 2017.

BONUS: Pharrell Williams and wife Helen Lasichanh welcomed triplets on January 31, 2017.
Williams and wife Helen Lasichanh in 2016.      Getty/Ethan Miller

The names of the triplets have yet to be released. Williams and Lasichanh already have a son, Rocket, who was born in 2008.

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