Welcoming kids is a natural part of human life, and celebs are no different. However, while most become parents after they marry, such isn't always the case. Many celebrities in showbiz welcomed children way before they wedded their partners. No matter which sector these celebs come from, one thing they have in common is welcoming kids before marriage!
Some celebs were shocked to find out they were parents, while some rejoiced in welcoming a child. Here are five of these celebs and their kids who came before marriage. Moreover, some of the names on the list might seem surprising to read in this piece.
Mark Wahlberg
Arguably one of the biggest names in showbiz, Mark Wahlberg is among the top shelve celebrities. While much about Mark's life remains open, few know Wahlberg and his wife welcomed their eldest kids before marriage.
The Family Plan actor, Mark, married his wife of fourteen years, Rhea Durham, in 2009. Interestingly, Wahlberg and Durham began dating in 2001. In their eight-year-long relationship, Rhea gave birth to three kids and one child five months after their wedding.
Firstly, the Wahlbergs welcomed Ella Rae Wahlberg on September 2, 2003, and their son, Michael Wahlberg, on March 21, 2006. Moreover, one year before they tied the knot, Durham had her third kid, Brendan Wahlberg, on September 16, 2008. Lastly, Rhea gave birth to her fourth child five months after their wedding.
Tobey Maguire
The ever-reclusive Tobey Maguire rarely shares about his life. But with Tobey's fame, some parts of his personal life make it out eventually. As such, fans of Sam Raini Spider-Man know a few things about his life away from showbiz.
Maguire is the father of the children he welcomed with his ex-wife. Furthermore, Tobey shared six years of his life wedded to Jennifer Meyer. But as things go in life, Meyer's marriage with the actor ended after almost a decade.
The Spider-Man actor and his ex-spouse, Jennifer, gave birth to one child the year they engaged. Moreover, two years after their wedding, Tobey and his ex-wife welcomed another kid. Firstly, Maguire welcomed his daughter Ruby Sweetheart Maguire. Later, Jennifer gave birth to Otis Tobias Maguire.
Serena Williams
The name Serena Williams is known throughout the world for her tennis career. But in the late 2010s, Serena was known for her romance. Williams was dating the Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Alexis and Serena exchanged their vows on November 16, 2017. Furthermore, by the time they became husband and wife, Williams and her husband, Ohanian, had already become parents! Yes, the tennis superstar Serena had recently given birth to her oldest child.
Before their wedding in November, Serena had given birth to her child in September. Moreover, Williams and her hubby, Alexis, decided on Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. as the name for their daughter. Six years into their marriage, Serena and her partner welcomed their second child, Adira River Ohanian.
Post Malone
Post Malone has undoubtedly carved a name for himself in the music industry. Millions of fans flock to his blend of music. Malone is irrefutably one of the most recognized rapper/singer of his era. But Austin Richard Post manages to keep his personal life hidden.
Austin, aka Post Malone, has been engaged to his new girlfriend after moving from Ashlen Diaz. Moreover, his fans and the world only know about his fiancee's moniker, and the public calls Malone's partner Jamie.
Are Post and Jamie married? No. Did Jamie welcome Austin's daughter? Yes. However, the Chemical singer remains adamant about keeping the identity of his partner and daughter hidden from the spotlight.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian, some love her and others hate her, has carved a massive legacy for herself in showbiz. Furthermore, the reality TV star has married multiple men over the years. But we shall be looking at her most recent spouse, Kanye West.
Before tying the knot, Kardashian gave birth to the first of her and West's broods in 2013. Kim welcomed her eldest kid, North West, on June 15, 2013. North was born a year before Kanye and his ex-wife, Kim, exchanged wedding vows.
West and his ex-spouse welcomed three other kids after marriage. After North, Kim gave birth to Saint West, Chicago West, and Psalm West. Kanye and Kim finalized their divorce on November 29, 2022. Following the divorce, the ex-couple agreed to share custody over their broods.
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