Many celebrities lead private lives, especially when it comes to their families. However, several well-known white stars have Black or biracial children, often through interracial marriages, partnerships, or adoption. Here’s a list of 20 white celebrities who are proud parents of Black or biracial children—some of whom you may not know about!
1. Sandra Bullock
Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock adopted two Black children, Louis and Laila, and has been vocal about her love and dedication to them. She adopted Louis in 2010 and Laila in 2015, both from Louisiana.
2. Charlize Theron
South African actress Charlize Theron adopted two Black children, Jackson and August. Jackson, who was adopted in 2012, and August, who joined the family in 2015, have both been raised by Theron as a single mom.
3. Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise and ex-wife Nicole Kidman adopted two children during their marriage, one of whom is their son, Connor. Though Connor tends to keep a low profile, his adoption as a Black child raised by two A-list stars was highly publicized in the 1990s.
4. Jillian Michaels
Celebrity trainer and fitness guru Jillian Michaels adopted her daughter, Lukensia, from Haiti in 2012. The adoption process was lengthy, but Michaels has shared how much joy Lukensia has brought into her life.
5. Madonna
The Queen of Pop, Madonna, adopted four children from Malawi: David Banda, Mercy James, and twins Estere and Stella. Madonna’s commitment to her adopted children has been evident, as she regularly shares their milestones on social media.
6. Kristin Davis
Sex and the City star Kristin Davis adopted two Black children, Gemma Rose in 2011 and a son in 2018. Davis has been an advocate for adoption and has spoken about the unique challenges and joys of raising Black children as a white mother.
7. Connie Britton
Friday Night Lights and Nashville actress Connie Britton adopted her son, Yoby, from Ethiopia in 2011. Britton has been vocal about the importance of being a strong, supportive parent and understanding the cultural challenges her son may face.
8. Hugh Jackman
Actor Hugh Jackman and his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, adopted two biracial children, Oscar and Ava. Jackman has said that they specifically wanted to adopt children from different racial backgrounds to provide a loving home.
9. Mariska Hargitay
Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay and her husband Peter Hermann adopted two children, Amaya and Andrew. Amaya is Black, and Hargitay has spoken about the joys of raising a multiracial family.
10. Steven Spielberg
Legendary director Steven Spielberg and wife Kate Capshaw adopted their Black daughter, Mikaela, who has pursued a career in the entertainment industry. The Spielbergs have always been supportive of her journey.
11. Brad Pitt
Though Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have split, they co-parent their six children, including Zahara, who was adopted from Ethiopia. Zahara has grown up in the public eye, often attending red-carpet events with her family.
12. Cate Blanchett
Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett and her husband, Andrew Upton, adopted a daughter, Edith, who is biracial. Blanchett has said she always wanted to adopt and feels blessed to have such a diverse family.