Some celebrity parents are avidly against exposing their children to the public, ensuring that they're not photographed by paparazzi and, in some cases, not even releasing their names. But there are also those star spawn who we've been seeing on red carpets, in photoshoots, and all over Instagram since they were tiny. And when you remember when a celeb's kid was born like it was yesterday, it's a bit of a reality check regarding the passage of time to see them all grown up and well into their own careers. The world has watched as these 17 celebrity kids have grown up, so don't worry—you're not the only one who feels old being reminded that they're now full adults.
1 | Hailie Jade Scott
Hailie Jade Scott has been known to rap fans since she was a little girl, since she was often referenced in her dad Eminem's lyrics. (Her voice was even featured on a track from his 2002 album, The Eminem Show.) Today, Scott is a 27-year-old university graduate and influencer who recently got engaged to partner Evan McClintock.
2 | Leni Klum
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Michael KorsGiven the genes she inherited, it's no surprise that Heidi Klum's daughter Leni Klum is following in her mom's footsteps as a model. The 19-year-old recently co-starred with her mother in a new campaign for lingerie brand, Intimissimi.
3 | Brooklyn Beckham
DFree/ShutterstockDavid and Victoria Beckham's eldest child Brooklyn is—somehow—24 years old. Here he is with wife Nicola Peltz in October 2022; the two walked down the aisle in April of last year. Brooklyn has dabbled in photography, modeling, and cooking—anyone's guess what venture could be next.
4 | Ava Phillippe
Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesActress and producer Reese Witherspoon had two children with her former husband, Cruel Intentions costar Ryan Phillippe: Ava, 23, and Deacon, 19. (She also has a child with her second husband, Jim Toth.) Ava, a model, college student, and artist, is the spitting image of her famous mom, which causes quite a few double takes when they show up at events together.
5 | Frances Bean Cobain
Shutterstock/DFreeFrances Bean Cobain, the daughter of Courtney Love and the late Kurt Cobain, is 30—a few years older than the Nirvana frontman was when he passed. A model and a visual artist, Frances was married to musician Isaiah Silva for three years and controls the publicity rights to her father's image and work.
6 | Maude Apatow
DFree/ShutterstockThe eldest daughter of director Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow started popping up in her father's films when she was just a child. While she was usually sharing scenes with her sister, Iris, Maude has shown more interest in pursuing acting as a career. The 25-year-old is part of the cast of the HBO drama Euphoria and recently starred in an Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors.
7 | Jack Quaid
Shutterstock/Ron AdarNow 31, Jack Quaid is following in the footsteps of two famously charming parents: Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid. His first feature film credit was no less than the original Hunger Games (he played Marvel), and more recently, he's starred in 2022's Screamand the Amazon superhero satire series The Boys.
8-9 | Kaia and Presley Gerber
Shutterstock/BAKOUNINENaturally, the children of pioneering supermodel Cindy Crawford are photogenic enough to enter the family business. (It's in their blood on both sides—while dad Rande Gerber is known more for his business ventures, he's also dabbled in modeling.) Presley (23) and Kaia Gerber (21) are both pros in front of the camera, though Kaia is also known for her relationships with Pete Davidson and Austin Butler.
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10 | Harley Quinn Smith
Shutterstock/Kathy HutchinsHarley Quinn Smith made her acting debut when she was just a baby, playing a flashback version of Silent Bob, the frequent onscreen alter ego of her filmmaker dad Kevin Smith (left, with costar Jason Mewes on the right), in his movie Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Now 23, Smith has continued to act in films (including a few of her father's), plays bass in a punk band, and has a podcast about the vegan lifestyle.
11-12 | Zahara and Maddox Jolie-Pitt
dpa/Alamy Live NewsMaddox and Zahara Jolie-Pitt were the first two of six children to come into Angelina Jolie's life. Born in Cambodia and Ethiopia, respectively, Maddox (21) and Zahara (18) dominated headlines when Jolie became their mom, and both accompanied her to the premiere of the Maleficent sequel in 2019. Indeed, while you may still be picturing the Jolie-Pitt brood as a bunch of cute, rambunctious toddlers, Pax is 19, Shiloh is 16, and Knox and Vivienne are both 14.
13 | Bindi Irwin
DFree/ShutterstockFans of the late Steve Irwin got to know his daughter Bindi Irwin early in her life, as she frequently appeared on his show, dressed in matching khaki and hanging off of her "Crocodile Hunter" dad. She was only nine when she got a series of her own, and Bindi has kept her father's legacy alive, continuing his conservationist work and serving as a presenter on several animal-themed shows. (She also won Dancing With the Stars!) Bindi, now 24, and her husband Chandler Powell welcomed their first child in 2021.
14 | Jaden Smith
Kathy Hutchins/ShutterstockWill and Jada Pinkett Smith's oldest child Jaden has pursued more acting, music, and fashion projects than some people twice his 24 years—but he did get an early start. Jaden starred opposite his father in the 2006 film The Pursuit of Happyness when he was only eight. Four years later, he had his first taste of recording success when he had a featured rap on Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never." More recently, he released three solo albums, starred in Netflix's musical drama The Get Down, and appeared opposite Cara Delevingne in the movie Life in a Year.
15 | Willow Smith
FeatureFlash Photo Agency/ShutterstockJaden's younger sister Willow Smith, 22, had a huge viral hit at the tender age of 10 with her song, "Whip My Hair." Though she also acted alongside dad Will (in I Am Legend), Willow has mostly done voice work. She also co-hosted Jada's Red Table Talk show on Facebook and continues to record and release music.
16 | Paris Jackson
FeatureFlash Photo Agency/ShutterstockTwenty-five-year-old Paris Jackson is the most public-facing of the late Michael Jackson's three children. She's dabbled in modeling, music, and acting including playing Jesus (yes, that Jesus) in the 2021 film Habit.
17 | Ireland Baldwin
Shutterstock/DFreeThe daughter of Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin, 27-year-old Ireland Baldwin has been modeling since she was 18 and has acted in a few films, including a 2020 horror flick called A Dark Foe. In addition, she's done some professional gigs as a DJ and is a staunch advocate for animal rights. She's also expecting her first child.