Though many Hollywood celebrities pursue parenthood in their thirties and forties, these stars became moms and dads when they were very young — some still kids themselves! Though their paths were challenging and nontraditional, these actors, musicians, and entertainment icons each, in their own way, overcame adversity and beat the odds to make an impact on the next generation.
13 Celebs Who Had Babies When They Were Really Young
Though many Hollywood celebrities pursue parenthood in their thirties and forties, these stars became moms and dads when they were very young — some still kids themselves! Though their paths were challenging and nontraditional, these actors, musicians, and entertainment icons each, in their own way, overcame adversity and beat the odds to make an impact on the next generation.
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Becoming a first-time parent isn't easy, but doing it as teenage mother? That sort of pressure is incomparable. From battling the hushed whispers that you may have made a grave mistake to the constant struggle of having to provide for your baby while growing up yourself, the sacrifices teen parents make are incredible.
Even though MTV's hit show Teen Mom has effectively made celebrities out of everyday kids who played it fast and loose with birth control, there are plenty of already famous folk who've found themselves in the same situation. A wide array of musicians, actors, and athletes have landed young women — who could not yet vote, legally drink alcohol, or in some cases even drive a car — inside of the delivery room.
Being a celebrity isn't necessarily the easy job some people think it is. Consider that most of them must maintain an incredibly busy schedule, working all over the world with all kinds of obligations to fulfill, how do they find time to take care of their personal lives and families? Well, some don't do such a great job of managing their personal lives at all. Unfortunately, the cost of fame has left these children on their own as their parents live in the spotlight.