Celebs Who Adopted: Photos

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February 23, 2017 10:57AM EST

There have been many celebrities who’ve adopted their children. See some of our favorites here.

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angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-kids-divorce-docs-rex-ftr — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt with some of their kids. The former couple adopted three out of six of their kids, including their sons, Maddox and Pax and daughter Zahara.

Angelina and Brad are just two of many celebrities who have adopted all or some of their children. Whether it’s due to certain health reasons or just because they want to give children a better life, these stars have proved that adoption is one of the most incredible things any parent can do. From adopting a baby as an infant to taking on the responsibility from the time the child is a toddler or teen, there’s nothing quite like making these special beings part of the family.

Other celebs who have openly showed off their adopted kids and talked about the process include Viola Davis, Madonna, Katherine Heigl, and more. Click through the gallery to see some of our favoite adoptive star parents and their kids!

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Viola Davis

Viola Davis — Viola Davis and her adopted daughter Genesis. It was a cute moment on the red carpet of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock — Sandra Bullock adopted a son Louis and daughter Leila. She posed with them on the cover of ‘People.’

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Madonna

Madonna — Madonna adopted four children, including David, Mercy, and twins Stella and Estere. She has often showed them off on social media.

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Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl — Katherine Heigl adopted her two daughters, Naleigh and Adalaide. Here she is with them during an outing.

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Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman — Hugh Jackman struggles to keep up with his daughter Ava Eliot as he takes her to school for the day. He adopted Ava and his son Oscar.

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Nicole Kidman & Tom Cruise

Nicole Kidman & Tom Cruise — Nicoel Kidman & Tom Cruise adopted two children when they were together. They include daughter Isabella and son Connor.

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meg-ryan-slim-frame-different-facial-appearance-paris-fashion-week-ftr — Meg Ryan (FameFlyNet)

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Denise Richards

Denise Richards — Denise Richards adopted her daughter Eloise. Here she is with her and her other two daughters.

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Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis — Jamie Lee Curtis adopted her kids Annie and Ruby. She would sometimes take them to events.

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Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay — Actress Mariska Hargitay appeared ecstatic as she was visited on set of her show ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ by her son August Hermann on April 1, 2010. She had August biologically and adopted her two other children, Amaya and Andrew.

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Connie Britton

Connie Britton — Connie Britton adopted her child Eyob. Here they are running on a beach.

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