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Experts may have tied a ticking clock to parenthood, but some of our favorite celebrities decided to defy the odds and be parents when they were ready. With more celebrities parenting like pros later in life, we might just have to embrace that age is but a number when it comes to becoming parents. Whether the gorgeous stars overseas or our own B-town divas, we have witnessed how these famous personalities have maintained their glamorous lives on-screen while being loving parents to their children. The stereotypical notion of “25 tak shaadi aur 30 tak bacche” can take a backseat as we welcome our favorite celebrity parents in the list below:
1. Kareena Kapoor Khan Is A Mother Of Two
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While the paps were busy clicking the latest pictures of Taimur Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan embraced motherhood for the second time with little Jehangir. The baby boy was born in February 2021, when she was 40 years old.
2. Alanis Morissette Is Slaying Her Parenting Game
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A mother of two beautiful kids, Morisette welcomed her third child Winter Mercy when she was 45. She went to labor and delivered Winter at home, just like she did with her other kids. At 47, she continues to be a stellar singer while being a fabulous parent to her children.
3. Farah Khan Received Thrice The Joys Of Parenting
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The renowned Bollywood choreographer gave birth to triplets when she was 43, back in 2003. Czar, Diva, and Anya are now grown up, as Farah and her husband Shirish Kunder celebrate their 18th year of togetherness.
4. Al Pacino Is A Rockstar Dad At 82
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Al Pacino had twins with his then-girlfriend Beverly D’Angelo when he was 60. D’Angelo was 49 at the time. Now, he is a father of 3 and has a jolly good time being a parent to young adults Olivia Rose, Anton James, and Julie Marie.
5. Neha Dhupia Welcomed Her Second Child
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Neha Dhupia tied the knot with her long-term partner Angad Bedi in 2018, soon after which the couple welcomed their first child. In 2021, they welcomed their second bundle of joy after Neha turned 40. We love to see their family pictures, which has us double-tapping relentlessly!
6. Julie Moore Became A Mother Of Two At 41
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Julianne Moore could easily pass as an older sister to her charming daughter Liv Freundlich. Moore had Liv back in 2002 when she was 41 years old. She also has a son named Caleb with her husband, Bart Freundlich.
7. Amrita Rao Welcomed Baby Boy Veer
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Amrita Rao and her husband RJ Anmol had a rough patch for about four years before they welcomed their little munchkin Veer in 2021, when she was 38. His pictures often grace her social media handle.
8. Naomi Watts Is Co-parenting At 53
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Naomi welcomed a baby boy with her long-term partner when she was 40. Even though her relationship with Liev Schreiber did not last, they are still co-parents to their charming sons Kai and Sasha.
9. Anita Hassanandani Embraced Motherhood In Her 40s
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Anita Hassanandani and her spouse Rohit Reddy welcomed their first child Aaravv Reddy in 2021. She was just two months away from turning 40 back then. She is a doting mother and has a loving family that we adore!
10. George Clooney Is Rocking As A Dad Of Two At 60
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George Clooney had fraternal twins when he was 56, while his gorgeous wife Amal was 39. Today, at 60 and 44, they are loving parents to Ella and Alexander. The couple is off social media and likes to keep their lives private for the most part.
11. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Is A Loving Mother At 48
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We have often seen baby Aaradhya walking down the Red Carpet with her mommy, and boy, do we love it! The former Miss World gave birth to her daughter when she was 37, back in 2011. She tied the knot with Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, and they have made several public appearances as a happy family.
12. Tina Fey Embraced Motherhood At 41
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The iconic comedian and actress has two daughters– Penelope and Alice. She had Penelope when she was 41, and now, at 51, she is raising them in her own way. Little Penelope has already become a star of the TV series Girls5Eva.
It sure feels nice to see our loved celebs not care about the stereotypical views of society and rise above the whisper of “log kya kahenge” that has most of us in its grasp. They took their time and embarked on the miraculous journey of parenthood only after they were ready. Can you name a few other celebrities who became parents later in life? Let us know in the comments below!
