Famous adoptions
Famous adoptions,
In celebration of National Adoption Month, we're recognizing famous families that have welcomed children in need. Sure, you know about Angelina Jolie's brood, and you may have heard about a "Sex and the City" cast member and a star of "The Help" who just became new moms. But can you guess the celeb parents of these adoptees?
Famous adoptions, Michael
Adopted: 1945
Radio personality Michael was the adopted son of two actors -- one an Oscar winner and the other a politician who would go on to shape the nation.
Famous adoptions, Jackie
Adopted: 1968
A TV news icon adopted Jackie shortly after her birth.
Famous adoptions, Elisa
Adopted: January 1995
This NBA Hall of Famer adopted the Michigan-born girl, who's now living the fabulous life in L.A.
Famous adoptions, Niki Lin
Adopted: 1996
Niki Lin was adopted from China by her Hall of Fame quarterback dad.
Famous adoptions, Houston Taylor
Adopted: October 2001
Houston joined the family of a powerful Lone Star State Republican politician.
Famous adoptions, David Banda
Adopted: May 2008
This tyke was born in a tiny African nation but now lives a jet-set lifestyle.
Famous adoptions, Naleigh
Adopted: 2009
Naleigh was born with medical problems that her TV doctor mom helped to nurse.
Famous adoptions, Amaya Josephine
Adopted: April 2011
This 6-month-old has not only a famous mother but a brag-worthy grandmother to boot.
Famous adoptions, Bridget
Adopted: 1993
Bridget was adopted from an orphanage across the globe after being born with a treatable birth defect.
Famous adoptions, Moises
Adopted: 1984
After a harrowing rescue, Moises was taken in by one of fashion's most legendary names.
Famous adoptions, Lily
Adopted: 1982
Lily displays her love for the arts onstage, while her adoptive father wrote lauded works of fiction.
In celebration of National Adoption Month, we're recognizing famous families that have welcomed children in need. Sure, you know about Angelina Jolie's brood, and you may have heard about a "Sex and the City" cast member and a star of "The Help" who just became new moms. But can you guess the celeb parents of these adoptees?
Adopted: 1945
Radio personality Michael was the adopted son of two actors -- one an Oscar winner and the other a politician who would go on to shape the nation.
Adopted: 1968
A TV news icon adopted Jackie shortly after her birth.
Adopted: January 1995
This NBA Hall of Famer adopted the Michigan-born girl, who's now living the fabulous life in L.A.
Adopted: 1996
Niki Lin was adopted from China by her Hall of Fame quarterback dad.
Adopted: October 2001
Houston joined the family of a powerful Lone Star State Republican politician.
Adopted: May 2008
This tyke was born in a tiny African nation but now lives a jet-set lifestyle.
Adopted: 2009
Naleigh was born with medical problems that her TV doctor mom helped to nurse.
Adopted: April 2011
This 6-month-old has not only a famous mother but a brag-worthy grandmother to boot.
Adopted: 1993
Bridget was adopted from an orphanage across the globe after being born with a treatable birth defect.
Adopted: 1984
After a harrowing rescue, Moises was taken in by one of fashion's most legendary names.
Adopted: 1982
Lily displays her love for the arts onstage, while her adoptive father wrote lauded works of fiction.
