21 Celebrities You Didn't Realize Are Grandparents

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Meemaw. Grampie. Tita. Papa. Whatever you call them, grandparents are an undeniable force in the family unit—and celebrity grandparents are no exception.

There are the ultra-famous grandparents like the late Debbie Reynolds, who was the mother of late actor Carrie Fisher and the grandmother to up-and-coming star Billie Lourd. Then there’s Snoop Dogg, who has twelve grandkids and is famous for creating the animated kids series Doggyland on YouTube.

Not all celebrity grandparents are as well known. Some of them sneak under the radar, keeping their family life mostly out of the public eye. Below, we rounded up some celebrities you may not have realized were grandparents, including some former rock stars, rap legends, and Oscar-winners.

Nicholas Cage

Nicolas Cage at "Longlegs" Los Angeles premiere held at the Egyptian Theater on July 8, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Nicholas Cage shares one son with actress Christina Fulton. The two welcomed their son Weston Coppola back in 1990. Weston has four children, two sons who he shares with his first wife Nikki Williams, and two twin daughters, who he shares with his second wife. As of 2023, Cage has reportedly not been able to meet his granddaughters due to an ongoing legal battle.

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones 

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas attend the "Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania" UK Gala Screening at BFI IMAX Waterloo on February 16, 2023 in London, England.

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Michael Douglas’s first child, Cameron, was born in 1978. Cameron's mother is Douglas’s first wife, Diandra Luker. Cameron, who is now in his mid-forties, has two children with his longtime girlfriend Viviene Thibes. Although not a direct relation to Catherine Zeta-Jones, the star is considered a step-grandmother to Cameron’s kids. She’s shared photos of her with them on Instagram, proving once again that blended families can be as happy and functional as non-blended families.

Eugene Levy

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When Schitt’s Creek star Eugene Levy received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this year, his first grandchild was in attendance. The actor’s daughter Sarah, who played a small role in Schitt’s Creek alongside her father and brother, welcomed her baby back in 2022.

Anna Wintour

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Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is a fashion legend. She has three grandchildren, two from her son Charles, and one from her daughter Bee; and she recently revealed that they used to call her “dog” when they were younger since she owns three as pets. Oh how humbling kids can be.

Michelle Yeoh

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Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh recently became a grandmother. She shared photos of her with baby Maxime in March 2024 in his own custom directors chair. Like Zeta-Jones, Yeoh is a step-grandmother. Her husband's son Nicolas, is Maxime's father.

Tony Hawk and Courtney Love

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Tony Hawk and Courtney Love are grandparents to Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk, born in September 2024. Hawk’s son, Riley, married Francis Bean Cobain, whose parents are Love and the late Kurt Cobain, in 2023. This is the first grandchild for both Hawk and Love.

Tom Hanks

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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's big family is ever-expanding with their son Colin Hanks welcoming their first grandchild in 2011 and the second in 2013. Meanwhile, Chet Hanks welcomed a daughter in 2016 and has been very private about sharing her on social media.

Jim Carrey

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Jim Carrey’s only daughter is the mother of three. Carrey became a grandfather at 47 years old (all the way back in 2010) when his daughter gave birth to her son Jackson, now 14. While Carrey has since retired from the spotlight, citing a desire to focus on his family, he did take his grandson to the Sonic 2 movie premiere in 2022. Carrey says Jackson “completely humiliates” him when they game together.

Ice-T

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Rapper and Law & Order: SVU star Ice-T became a grandparent back when he was just 37 years old. He has three children, each with different mothers: LeTesha Marrow, 47, Tracy Marrow Jr., 33, and Chanel Nicole, 8. LeTesha gave birth to Ice-T’s first grandchild, Elyjah, in 1995. In a 2023 interview, Ice-T says he has a closer relationship with his kids than his grandson.

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy attends the World Premiere of Amazon Prime Video's "Candy Cane Lane" at Regency Village Theatre on November 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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Iconic actor Eddie Murphy is the father of 10 and the grandfather of one. Murphy shares his children between five different women and says he loves to spend the holidays with his blended family, including the newest addition to the group: Evie Isla Murphy, who was born to Eddie’s son Myles in 2019. He revealed in a recent interview that he prefers to be called “Papa” instead of “Granddaddy” or “Granddad.”

Flavor Flav

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Rap legend Flavor Flav has eight children with four different women. As of 2021, Flava Flav had eight grandchildren, one of whom wore his iconic clock for dress-up day at school.

Alice Cooper

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Rock star Alice Cooper might be known for his eccentric on-stage presence, but IRL it seems he’s a pretty down-to-earth grandfather of five. According to a recent interview, Cooper says that his grandkids refer to him as “Pop-pop” and that they completely "own him."

Michael Bolton

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This ’80s crooner has six grandchildren, but says they aren’t impressed by his fame. He currently resides in Connecticut and aims to spend as much time with his family as possible. Some of his grandkids are already plotting how to come on tour with him the next time he hits the road.

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore

Rumer Willis, Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Scout Willis, Emma Heming Willis and Tallulah Willis attend Demi Moore's 'Inside Out' Book Party on September 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California

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Bruce Willis and Demi Moore became grandparents in 2023 when their daughter Rumer gave birth to a baby girl. Her name is Louetta Isley Thomas Willis, an ode to some of Bruce and Demi’s favorite singers.

Billy Idol

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British-American rockstar Billy Idol is the proud grandfather of four children, whom he frequently posts on social media. In an interview with People, he revealed that the best part of being a granddad is being able to follow his musical passions and share them with his family. Although they’re still young, they’ve been able to watch him perform on stage, with the proper ear protection, of course.

Lisa Vanderpump

Lisa Vanderpump at the Disney 2024 upfront presentation held at North Javits Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City.

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English TV personality and former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump has one grandson, whom she lovingly calls “Teddy Paws.” He was born in 2021 and she refers to herself as “Nanny Pinky” in the caption of the photo announcing his arrival.

Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart attends Netflix's "Martha" New York premiere at The Paris Theater on October 21, 2024 in New York City.

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Martha Stewart is a multi-hyphenate woman, but right now she’s focused on being a grandmother to her two grandkids, Jude and Truman. According to an interview with People, she loves to teach them about baking and crafting.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

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While the former governor of California and famed actor prefers to keep to himself these days, he recently shared a photo of himself alongside his two grandchildren, Lyla and Eloise. Their parents are Schwarzenegger’s daughter Katherine and actor Chris Pratt.

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