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Stars With Their Famous Godparents

Cynthia Springer / October 12, 2024 - 11:00 pm

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Steven Spielberg and Drew Barrymore at the 20th anniversary premiere of "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Ca. Saturday, March 16, 2002
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Steven Spielberg and Drew Barrymore

Being born into the world and then having a famed director, musician or actor named as your godparent? We can only dream what that must be like! 

We're starting off the gallery with one of the most famous godfather and daughter duos: Steven Spielberg and Drew Barrymore! Barrymore starred in Spielberg's E.T. at the age of seven. When Drew posed for Playboy magazine in 1995, Spielberg sent her a quilt and card for her birthday that simply stated: "Cover yourself up."

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Steven Spielberg and Gwyneth Paltrow attend the "The Good Night" party at the Eccles Theater during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2007 in Park City, Utah
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Steven Spielberg and Gwyneth Paltrow

Spielberg isn't just a godfather to the beautiful Barrymore, but also to famed actress Gwyneth Paltrow! Coming from an acting family, Gwyneth's later father, Bruce Paltrow was close friends with Spielberg and her mother still remains friends with the award-winning director. 

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Meryl Streep presents the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Billie Lourd, on behalf of her grandmother Debbie Reynolds, during the 7th annual Governors Awards ceremony in Hollywood, California on November 14, 2015
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Meryl Streep and Billie Lourd

If you haven't heard of Billie Lourd before, it's time to catch up! The American Horror Story star is the daughter of the late Carrie Fisher and granddaughter of Debbie Reynolds. Fisher was close friends with Meryl Streep and chose the iconic actress to be Billie's godmother. 

On Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen asked Lourde, "Whats the most magical thing about having Meryl Streep as your godmother?" to which she replied, "I mean, it's Meryl Streep!"

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Cara Delevingne and Joan Collins
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Cara Delevingne and Joan Collins

Model Cara Delevingne has the legendary Joan Collins as her godmother! Cara's parents, Pandora and Charles, were good friends with Joan. Joan also told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live that Cara has 15 other godparents! When Collins asked Cara's parents why she has so many, Charles responded, "Well, in case any of them die."

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Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus perform onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California
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Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus

Another famous pair: country singer Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus. Pictured here, the gals sang Parton's "Jolene" during the 2019 Grammy Awards. "I’ve loved her through the years and watched her grow up, and I’ve seen how smart she is and how talented she is," Parton told the Evening Standard in 2013. 

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Leah Remini and Jennifer Lopez attend the 'Second Act' World Premiere After Party at West Edge on December 12, 2018 in New York City
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Leah Remini and Jennifer Lopez

This comes as a surprise! Former The King of Queens star Leah Remini and pop diva Jennifer Lopez are actually really good friends - so much that Leah is the godmother of Lopez's twins, Max Muñiz and Emme Muñiz, with ex-husband Marc Anthony. It was actually Marc who introduced the pair back in 2004! 

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Quincy Jones and Nicole Richie attend the Kidada Jones Disney Couture party at Quincy Jones' house on May 31, 2007 in Los Angeles, California
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Quincy Jones and Nicole Richie

Because Nicole Richie's father is musician Lionel Richie, she grew up surrounded by several famous celebrities, which is why she has not just one prominent godfather, but two! Quincy Jones and the late Michael Jackson were and still are both good friends with Lionel. Even Quincy's daughter, Rashida Jones hung out together frequently with Nicole growing up... and still do!

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Henry Winkler and Bryce Dallas Howard pose with EMA Green Parent Award at the Environmental Media Association 2nd Annual Honors Benefit Gala on September 28, 2019 in Pacific Palisades, California
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Henry Winkler and Bryce Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard is the goddaughter of actor Henry Winkler! Bryce's father, Ron Howard starred in the sitcom Happy Days with Henry, hence why he chose his longtime friend as her godfather. 

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Eva Longoria and Harper Beckham
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Eva Longoria and Harper Beckham

Victoria Beckham has been BFF's with Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria for years! When Victoria's daughter, Harper, was born, she immediately made Eva her godmother. Her godfather? Marc Anthony! They were all present for Harper's baptism pictured here in December 2019! 

Oh, and let's not forget that Sir Elton John is also the godfather of Victoria and David's sons: Romeo Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham. Not a bad way to start out life!

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Imagine growing up with an internationally known celebrity as your godparent! For these stars, it was everyday life hanging out with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Check out which celebs were bound to be in the entertainment industry with these famous godparents!

Celebs With Famous Godparents

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