When it comes to famous celebrities with big families, a few names immediately come to mind. Actors like Eddie Murphy, Clint Eastwood and Mel Gibson have fathered multiple children over the years. Musicians like Mick Jagger and Bob Marley also have sizeable broods. But which celebrity takes the top spot for having the most kids?
Eddie Murphy – 10 kids
Comedian and actor Eddie Murphy has 10 children with five different women. His oldest son Eric is 32 years old and his youngest son Max is only 2. Here is a quick rundown of Eddie Murphy’s children:
- Eric (b. 1989) – with Paulette McNeely
- Christian (b. 1990) – with Tamara Hood
- Bria (b. 1989) – with Nicole Mitchell
- Myles (b. 1992) – with Nicole Mitchell
- Shayne (b. 1994) – with Nicole Mitchell
- Zola (b. 1999) – with Nicole Mitchell
- Bella (b. 2002) – with Nicole Mitchell
- Angel (b. 2007) – with Spice Girl Melanie Brown
- Izzy (b. 2016) – with model Paige Butcher
- Max (b. 2018) – with model Paige Butcher
That’s a lot of kids for any one man! Eddie Murphy’s oldest son Eric has followed in his comedy footsteps and forged an acting career of his own. But Eddie still holds the record for having the most children in Hollywood.
Mick Jagger – 8 kids
Legendary Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has 8 children with 5 different women. His first child Karis was born in 1970 when Mick was still dating singer Marsha Hunt. He then went on to have 4 kids with his first wife Bianca Jagger, who he was married to from 1971 to 1978:
- Jade (b. 1971)
- Elizabeth (b. 1984)
- James (b. 1985)
- Georgia (b. 1992)
After divorcing Bianca, Mick had a son Lucas in 1999 with Brazilian model Luciana Gimenez. He went on to have two more children with his current girlfriend Melanie Hamrick, a ballerina over 40 years his junior:
- Deveraux (b. 2016)
- Unnamed son (b. 2017)
At 79 years old, Mick Jagger shows no signs of stopping when it comes to expanding his family tree!
Clint Eastwood – 8 kids
Iconic actor and director Clint Eastwood has 8 children with 6 different women. His oldest child Laurie was born in 1954 when Eastwood was involved with a woman named Lelia Lagley. He later had a son Kyle (b. 1968) and daughter Alison (b. 1972) with his first wife Maggie Johnson, who he was married to from 1953 to 1984. During that marriage he also had an affair which resulted in a daughter named Kimber (b. 1964).
After divorcing Johnson, Eastwood went on to have 2 kids with flight attendant Jacelyn Reeves:
- Scott (b. 1986)
- Kathryn (b. 1988)
He then had a daughter named Francesca (b. 1993) with actress Frances Fisher before having 2 more kids with his current wife Dina Eastwood, who he was married to from 1996 to 2014:
- Morgan (b. 1996)
- Christina (b. 2021)
Like Mick Jagger, Eastwood continued having kids well into his senior years, fathering 2 of his children after age 60!
Bob Marley – 11 kids
Legendary reggae musician Bob Marley fathered at least 11 children with 7 different women. This includes:
- Imani (b. 1963) – with Cheryl Murray
- Sharon (b. 1964) – with Pat Williams
- Cedella (b. 1967) – with Rita Marley
- David “Ziggy” (b. 1968) – with Rita Marley
- Stephen (b. 1972) – with Rita Marley
- Robert “Robbie” (b. 1972) – with Pat Williams
- Rohan (b. 1972) – with Janet Hunt
- Karen (b. 1973) – with Janet Bowen
- Stephanie (b. 1974) – with Rita Marley
- Julian (b. 1975) – with Lucy Pounder
- Ky-Mani (b. 1976) – with Anita Belnavis
A few of Bob Marley’s children followed him into music, including Ziggy Marley who became famous with his siblings as part of the band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. Marley’s expansive family tree continues to grow even after his death, with many grandchildren further cementing his legacy.
Mel Gibson – 9 kids
Actor and director Mel Gibson has fathered 9 children so far with 3 different women. With his ex-wife Robyn Moore, to whom he was married from 1980 to 2011, Mel has 6 sons and 1 daughter:
- Hannah (b. 1980)
- Edward (b. 1982)
- Christian (b. 1982)
- William (b. 1985)
- Louis (b. 1988)
- Mildew (b. 1990)
- Thomas (b. 1999)
After divorcing Moore, Gibson had a daughter named Lucia (b. 2009) with his then-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. He then had a son named Lars (b. 2017) with his current girlfriend Rosalind Ross, who is 34 years younger than Gibson.
With 9 kids ranging in age from 6 to 42, Mel Gibson has some serious fathering skills!
Kris Jenner – 6 kids
Matriarch of the Kardashian clan Kris Jenner has 6 children with her former husband Robert Kardashian. Their 4 daughters and 2 sons are:
- Kourtney (b. 1979)
- Kim (b. 1980)
- Khloe (b. 1984)
- Robert Jr. (b. 1987)
- Kendall (b. 1995)
- Kylie (b. 1997)
Kris’s daughters Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kendall and Kylie have all followed in her footsteps and leveraged their family’s fame for success in the entertainment world. Kris masterminded the family’s meteoric rise to stardom and continues to pull the strings on their collective business empire. She may not have the most kids on this list, but her brood is undoubtedly one of the most influential in pop culture today.
Other Notable Mentions
While the celebrities listed above take top honors for number of confirmed children, a few other stars come close with rumored totals between 6 and 8 kids:
- Rapper Shawn “Jay Z” Carter – 6 kids (rumored)
- Rapper DMX – At least 6 kids (confirmed)
- Actor Sylvester Stallone – 5 daughters, 2 sons (confirmed)
- Golfer Nick Faldo – 6 kids (confirmed)
- Rapper Master P – At least 7 kids (rumored)
- Boxer George Foreman – 7 daughters, 5 sons (confirmed)
- Reality star Muhammad Ali – 9 kids (confirmed)
While their totals aren’t completely verified, these stars all have substantial families with 6 or more children.
Most Kids by a Celebrity Couple
When it comes to celebrity couples with big families, a few famous pairs stand out for having 6 or more children together:
| Celebrity Couple | Number of Kids |
|---|---|
| Kevin Costner & Cindy Costner | 7 |
| Penn Jillette & Emily Jillette | 6 |
| Willie Nelson & Annie Nelson | 6 |
| Patrick Swayze & Lisa Swayze (deceased) | 6 |
| Kirk Cameron & Chelsea Cameron | 6 |
| Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar | 19 |
Reality stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar hold the record for most kids by a celebrity couple, with a whopping 19 children together. However most of the couples on this list range between 6-7 kids, well above the national average.
Conclusion
When tallying up confirmed children, actor Eddie Murphy appears to hold the record for most kids at 10. Musicians like Mick Jagger, Bob Marley and Clint Eastwood all have 8 children each. Mel Gibson and Kris Jenner are close behind with 9 kids and 6 kids respectively. Other stars like Jay Z, DMX and Master P have sizeable broods rumored to be between 6-9 children.
As for celebrity couples, reality stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar stand out with 19 children and counting. Most other famous pairs have between 6-7 kids together, far exceeding the average American family size.
While the lifestyles of the rich and famous may differ from average people, many celebrities still embrace large families with multiple children. When it comes to the biggest stars with the most kids, Eddie Murphy and the Duggars are in a league of their own!