25 Celebrities You Didn’t Realize Were Grandparents

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There are a ton of celebrities out of there in the world, possibly millions that we were aware of. Many have had careers spanning over multiple decades while some began barely ten years ago. But here’s the twist, a lot of them are grandparents.

Before we step into a list of 25 celebrities you probably didn’t know were grandparents, we would like to give a shoutout to Marshall Mathers III, aka Eminem, who announced that his daughter, Hailie Jade is pregnant. The rapper announced Hailie’s pregnancy in hisTemporarymusic video, released on July 18, 2025.

1Pierce Brosnan

Known for his charming smile, dashing looks, and for playing James Bond inDie Another Day,Tomorrow Never Dies,The World Is Not Enough, andGoldenEye,Pierce Brosnanestablished himself as one of the biggest stars in Hollywood.

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Interestingly, the Irishman has three grandchildren. His daughter, Charlotte, who is no longer with us, was a mother of two. His son, Sean, is a father of a lovely young boy. After having an illustrious Hollywood career, his grandchildren are certainly going to look up to him as their idol.

2Charlie Sheen

Once known as the biggest star in Hollywood during his tenure on the show,Two and a Half Men,Charlie Sheenhad a career that took off years before the show debuted in 2003. However, Sheen has dipped his toes in controversy a lot as well.

Outside of his 50-year-long career, theAnger Managementstar had three children, Sami, Cassandra Jade, and Lola Rose. His eldest daughter, Cassandra, gave birth to her first and only child named Luna, in 2013.

3Tom Hanks

Tom Hankshas stood as an inspiration to millions of budding actors over the last couple of decades. His roles inForrest Gump,The Terminal, andSaving Private Ryanwere exceptional. These are a few movies that are considered cult classics.

While he’s away from Hollywood, Hanks embraces his life as a grandfather of three. According toUs Weekly, Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson play the typical cool grandparent roles.

4Jim Carrey

The Canadian-American actor and comedian is loved by many around the world.Jim Carreyhas a style that no one else can replicate that easily. His awkward yet funny personality tends to be showcased in several of his movies likeThe Mask,Dumb and Dumber, andAce Venturaas well.

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Carrey has only one daughter named Jane Erin Carrey, whom he shares with Melissa Womer, a waitress he was married to from 1987 to 1995. Jane welcomed a baby boy named Jackson Riley Santana in 2010.

5Meryl Streep

There’s no need for an introduction forMeryl Streep. The success she’s had, the Hollywood hits she’s been cast to, and the accolades she proudly boasts speak for themselves. You probably thought Streep became a grandmother a long time ago. Well, you’re mistaken.

It was at the age of 70 when Streep had the honor of being called someone’s grandmother. Her oldest daughter gave birth to a boy in 2019. Perhaps being a grandmother in real life will help her be a better grandmother on screen as well.

6Rosie O’Donnell

For several years,Snoop Dogghas been called one of the greatest rappers of all time. Besides being a well-known musician and record producer, the legend is also a grandparent of three.

When he was 43, Snoop’s oldest son had his first child. However, three years later, Cordé Broadus welcomed a second child, whom he named Eleven. Later, the rapper’s other son welcomed his first child, a baby girl whom they named Cordoba Journey.

8Catherine Zeta-Jones

One of the most iconic actresses to make an appearance in Hollywood,Catherine Zeta-Jonesis popularly known for her roles inThe Legend of Zorro,Entrapment, and Tom Hank’sThe Terminal. Her most recent critically acclaimed project is Netflix’sWednesday, where she plays the mother, Morticia Addams.

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After marryingMichael Douglasin 2000, she assumed the role of a stepmother to his son, Cameron, who welcomed a baby girl in 2017. During an appearance onLive with Kelly and Ryan, Zeta-Jones claimed that her step-grandchild calls her “Zee-Zee”.

9Nicholas Cage

Nicholas Cageis one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. The veteran is known for his roles inNational Treasure,Con Air, andGhost Rider. And his obsession with Superman is like no other.

Cage had a son with his former girlfriend, Christina Fulton named Weston Cage Coppola. Weston is now a proud father of four lovely children named, Lucian, Sorin, and twin daughters, Cyress and Venice.

10Ice Cube

Ice Cubeis known as one of the biggest entertainers in Hollywood. From acting to producing and rapping, and running a successful basketball league called Big 3, Cube is honestly a legend that needs to be respected a lot more.

The legend, who is famously known for his work onStraight Outta Comptonis a parent to Darrell, Shareef, O’Shea, Karima, and Deja. His son, O’Shea became a proud father of a girl in 2020 (viaEssence).

11Damon Wayans

We’ve all probably heard aboutMarlon Wayansand his incredible Hollywood career. Well, Damon Wayans is the other successful sibling from the Wayans family. Just like his brother, Damon Wayans has acted in several movies and TV shows that we all dearly love.

My Wife and Kids,Lethal Weapon, andBulletproof… yep, he acted in those! One of his sons, Mike, had a daughter with Vanessa Simmons. They named the child Ava Marie Jean Wayans. However, theOrlando Sentinelstates that Wayans now has eight grandchildren in total.

12Whoopi Goldberg

She is possibly the only individual on this list who also boasts the title of “great-grandmother”. We’ve seenWhoopi Goldbergtake on some brilliant roles in Hollywood, but she’s best known for her work in theSister Actfilms from the 90s.

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Her daughter, Alex Martin gave birth to three children, Amarah, Jerzey, and Mason. Amarah became a mother in 2014, ultimately giving Golberg the great-grandmother title. Amarah gave birth to a girl whom she named Chuck Rose (via Parade).

13Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphystarred in movies that kids from the 90s and early 2000s dearly hold close to their hearts. His smile and laugh are so iconic that his fans probably hear them crystal clear by simply looking at a picture. Murphy acted in movies likeNorbit,Beverley Hills Cop,The Nutty Professor,Coming to America, and most notably, he voiced Donkey in theShrekmovies.

Murphy is known to have 10 children. However, only one of them gave him the privilege to be called a grandparent. In 2019, his son, Miles Mitchell welcomed a baby girl, Evie. Murphy believes there’s no higher blessing than being gifted a child (viaPeople)

14Ceelo Green

When you hear someone say, Ceelo Green, his hit singleForget Youis what immediately pops into your mind. It’s inevitable at this point, right? The multi-platinum recording artist and producer has been a pivotal figure in the music industry for three decades now.

Back in 2010, Ceelo Green shocked the world by announcing the birth of his grandchild. His step-daughter Sierra Johnson gave birth to her first child, Izzy, when Green was only 35. Well, there isn’t much known about Green’s extended family, but he’s certainly someone you didn’t know was grandfather.

15Susan Sarandon

Much like many of the other A-listers mentioned here,Susan Sarandonis also someone who has found great success in Hollywood over the years. She’s worked on the sets ofThelma and Louise,Stepmom,Bull Durham, and a couple of well-known Disney films as well.

Sarandon has three children of her own, Eva Amurri, Miles Robbins, and Jack Henry Robbins. Eva became a proud mother of three children, making Sarandon a grandmother in the mix.

16Michelle Yeoh

Who could ever forget aboutMichelle Yeoh, an actress who has worked with some of the best actors in Hollywood ever since the 80s? She starred inEverything Everywhere All At Once,Crazy Rich Asians,Kung Fu Panda 2,Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and several other cult classics.

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In January 2024, Yeoh announced the birth of her first grandchild via Instagram. Her granddaughter, Maxime belongs to her stepson, Nicolas Todt. Yeoh dated Nicolas’ father, Jean Todt for 10 years before getting married in 2023.

17Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie is a great mentor to several young musicians who audition to be part of theAmerican Idol. For several years, Richie blessed us with hits likeHello,Stuck On You,Say You Say Me, while even being featured on Michael Jackson’s track,We Are the World.

Even though he’s a proud father to Sofia Richie, Nicole Richie, and Miles Brockman Richie, he was blessed with two grandchildren named Sparrow and Harlow. They were welcomed into the world by Nicole and her husband, Joel Madden of the band Good Charlotte.

18Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart, the butt of several jokes at celebrity roast events but a brilliant homemaker according to many women and men around the world, has been an iconic personality in Hollywood since the 70s.

For those who follow Stewart on hersocial mediaaccounts, you probably know that she loves showing off her relationships with her children and grandchildren. Her daughter, Alexis is a mother of two.

19Billy Crystal

Known for his incredible personality, Billy Crystal is iconic for several reasons. One, it’s because he’s acted in movies likeWhen Harry Met Sally,The Princess Bride, andParental Guidance. Two, it’s because he voiced the legendary character fromMonsters Inc.andMonsters University, Mike Wazowski.

Crystal, who is on the older side of life first became a grandparent in 2003, two years after the release ofMonsters Inc.His daughter, Jennifer had given birth to a baby girl named Ella. He eventually had three more grandchildren, who are certainly aware of who voiced one-eyed Wazowski.

It’s hard living life as a musician, especially with all the traveling and stress that comes along with touring. However, Sting managed to raise six wonderful kids, who are all grown up now.

TheShape of My HeartandEvery Breath You Takehitmaker first became a grandparent in 2012, after his son Joe Sumner and his wife welcomed their first child. According toPeople, Sting revealed he had seven grandchildren.

21Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer, whose real name is Cedric Antonio Kyles has been one of Hollywood’s best stand-up comedians for several years. Kyles also acts and hosts television shows as well. He’s popularly known for acting inBig Momma’s House,Barbershop, bothThe Haunted Housefilms, and for voicing Maurice in theMadagascarmovies.

A couple of years ago, Kyles became a grandfather to Kylo, a baby girl his daughter Tiara gave birth to. In an Instagrampost, Kyles referred to his grandchild as “Grandcookie” and she apparently calls him “Popci”.

22Terrence Howard

Terrence Howardis another massive star who has been in the industry for several years now. The Chicago-born actor has acted in movies likeHustle & Flow,Big Momma’s House,Iron Man(2008), and the iconicMovie 43. But his best-known work is on the American television seriesEmpire.

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Howard is a father of four wonderful children. His daughter, Aubrey posted a picture with two of her children onInstagram, which makes Howard a grandfather of two as far it’s concerned.

23Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill has an incredible voice and talent like no other. She’s stood as a pioneer of the Neo Soul genre in music and has been credited for paving the way for many young female rappers that exist today.

Hill, who is on the verge of hitting half a century (age-wise), became a grandmother when her son, Zion welcomed his son at the age of 19. She also became a mother fairly early in life, giving birth to Zion at 22. Her son welcomed his second child in 2022.

It’s impossible if you’ve never come across Ice T face on television before, especially because of how talented this legend is. Tracy Lauren Marrow, whose stage name is Ice T, is a rapper and actor who also fronts a heavy metal band as well.

TheLaw & Orderstar became a grandfather in the 90s, when his daughter, LeTesha gave birth to a baby boy. She eventually welcomed two more children in the years that followed. Elyjah, Ice T’s eldest grandchild was charged for involuntary manslaugther in 2014 (viaPeople).

25Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren has played roles in several movies such asNational Tressure,Collateral Beauty,Barbie(2023),The Hundred-Foot Journey, and a fewFast & Furiousmovies. This Hollywood veteran isn’t a biological mother but she accepted her role as stepmom to Taylor Hackford’s children.

One of Hackford’s sons, Rio welcomed two boys into the world. Unfortunately, Rio passed away after battling against an aggressive eye cancer called Uveal Melanoma.

Main sources:Yahoo!,Parade,Best Life.

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