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Some don’t have any godparents, and some see their godparents all the time: it completely varies between each family’s relationship. Per Britannica, a godparent is typically a religious act where the parents of a child pick a “sponsor” to help raise their child if they pass. However, it’s become more of a mainstream type of act to show the bond between one another, where good friends appoint one another as godparents to their kids. For quite a few celebrities, they have some legendary, superstar godparents in their lives.
The godparent’s responsibilities range from each family’s beliefs, but the general notion is that they’re another pair of parental figures to help raise their godchildren.
It’s quite crazy how many celebrities are kind of related to one another. The late Michael Jackson was one of two godfathers to a certain Simple Life actress, and Jackson’s daughter Paris also has a loving godfather (that we guarantee will surprise you). There are so many more unexpected connections than you’d expect, but it’s even more fascinating once you dive in.
And honestly, how lucky are these celebrities? We’d love to have Dolly Parton as a godmother.
See which celebrities are the proud godparents to other beloved celebrities below.
A version of this article was originally published on Oct. 7, 2016.
Macaulay Culkin to Paris Jackson
Home Alonestar Macaulay Culkin takes his role as godfather to Paris Jackson very seriously. Michael Jackson entrusted him with this role at only 17 and per The Things, they have a very solid, but private relationship.
Dolly Parton to Miley Cyrus
Often seen working together or collaborating on stage, Dolly Parton is an amazing godmother to her superstar goddaughter Miley Cyrus.
Steven Spielberg to Drew Barrymore & Gwyneth Paltrow
So Steven Spielberg is the godfather to not one, but two superstar actors. Spielberg was named Gwyneth Paltrow’s godfather because he was super close to Bruce Paltrow and remains close to her mother Blythe Danner. Now for Drew Barrymore, Spielberg was the one that jump-started her career with ET, and they’ve remained quite close since.
Sophia Loren to Drew Barrymore
Along with a superstar godfather, Drew Barrymore has a superstar godmother: Sophia Loren. PEr FameFocus, Barrymore could frequently visit Loren’s sprawling ranch.
Drew Barrymore to Frances Bean Cobain
Now, Drew Barrymore is a godmother herself! Shockingly enough, she’s the loving godmother to Kurt Cobain’s daughter Frances Bean. Frances Bean’s mother Courtney Love asked Barrymore to be her daughter’s godmother.
Marisa Tomei to Zoë Kravitz
Marisa Tomei used to work with Lisa Bonet back in the day, co-starring in A Different World. They grew so close that Bonet asked Tomei to be the godmother of not only Zoë Kravitz but her two other children Lola Iolani Momoa and Nakoa-Wolf Momoa.
Jamie Lee Curtis to Jake Gyllenhaal
Horror legend Jamie Lee Curtis is actually the godmother to Jake Gyllenhaal, whose parents were very close to Curtis.
Jacqueline Bisset to Angelina Jolie
The Primetime Emmy nominated actress Jacqueline Bisset is the proud godmother to Angelina Jolie. Bisset was super close to Jolie’s late mother Marcheline Bertrand, speaking highly of her whenever asked about it in interviews.
Henry Winkler to Bryce Dallas Howard
Henry Winkler is the proud godfather to Bryce Dallas Howard, after remaining close to Happy Days co-star Ron Howard.
Joan Collins to Cara Delevingne
Joan Collins may have taught her goddaughter Cara Delevingne a thing or two about dramatics. Per The Cut, while Delevigne was starting to act, Collins gave her a lot of advice.
Quincy Jones to Nicole Richie
In case you didn’t know, Nicole Richie was adopted by Lionel Richie after her biological parents realized they weren’t able to provide for her. After Lionel adopted her, he decided to name Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones as her godfathers.
Meryl Streep to Billie Lourd
Now Meryl Streep and Star Wars legend Carrie Fisher were best friends, with Streep frequently dedicating her speeches to her late friend. They were so close that Fisher asked Streep to be her daughter Billie Lourd’s godmother.
Kathie Lee Gifford to Kendall & Kylie Jenner
Apparently, Kathie Lee Gifford met Kris Jenner back in bible study, becoming quick friends. In Kris’ memoir, Kris Jenner… And All Things Kardashian, she revealed that Gifford helped her name her daughter Kendall.
Elton John to Sean Lennon
Elton John is actually John Lennon’s son Sean Lennon’s godfather! You can only imagine the cosmic conversations they must have with one another.
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