Famous People Who Chose To Have Kids At A Later Stage In Life

When it comes to having children, not everyone can or wants to make the leap at a young age. And the same goes for famous people. In fact, many celebrities choose to become parents in their forties, fifties, sixties, and even seventies. Robert De Niro just became a dad at 79 years old — although, if you think that’s impressive, the Guinness World Records lists the oldest-ever father at 92! There are plenty of older famous parents like De Niro, too. So, here are the oldest celebrities to have had kids, ranked. Any ideas about who takes the top spot?

40 years old: Brooke Shields

Looking to add a second new face to her family, Brooke Shields was convinced that her efforts would be in vain after years of struggle. She and her hubby, Chris Henchy, had tried IVF and explored various other avenues, too, all to no avail. But their luck finally changed in 2006 when Shields gave birth to a little girl named Grier. 

42 years old: Bradley Cooper

After making it big in Hollywood, Bradley Cooper turned his attention towards building a family with his then-girlfriend Irina Shayk. The actor became a dad for the first time in 2017; the pair named their daughter Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper. And while they’re no longer together now, it’s believed the parents have joint custody.

42 years old: Madonna

After years spent cementing herself as an icon in the music industry, Madonna switched her sights to motherhood in the 1990s. She’d welcomed her first child in 1996 when she was 38, before giving birth to Rocco in 2000. And since then, Madonna has adopted four more kids. Just imagine how lively that household must have been from time to time!

43 years old: Vince Vaughn

The year 2010 was a big one for Hollywood funnyman Vince Vaughn. You see, not only did he tie the knot with Kyla Weber, but he also became a dad for the first time a little while later, too. Vaughn was 40 when his daughter Lochlyn arrived. Then, three years later, he welcomed a second child to his family, who is called Vernon.