Celebrity parents who’ve used surrogates
Bill and Giuliana Rancic have brought renewed attention to the subject of surrogacy – using another woman’s womb to carry a child. The child can be related to one or both parents, which make the process an attractive option for those struggling to conceive on their own.
Kim Kardashian: a surrogate for Khloe?
The process appeals to married couples, unmarried couples, heterosexual couples, gay couples and single parents. Just take a look at the expansive list of celebrities who have have used surrogacy to start or expand the family:
1992
- Deidre Hall and Steve Sohmer: David
1995
- Deidre Hall and Steve Sohmer: Tully
- Robert De Niro and Toukie Smith: twins Julian and Aaron
2001
- Kelsey and Camille Grammer: Mason
Sherri Shepherd has “embryos on ice”
2002
- Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson II (aka Blanket)
2003
- Joan Lunden and Jeff Konigsberg: twins Max and Kate
2004
- Peri Gilpin and Christian Vincent: twins Stella and Ava
- Kelsey and Camille Grammer: Jude
Sara Evans wants to hire a surrogate so she can continue drinking
2005
- Joan Lunden and Jeff Konisgberg: twins Jack and Kimberly
2006
- Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance: twins Bronwyn and Slater
2007
- Katey Sagal and Kurt Sutter: Esme
- Dennis Quaid and Kimberly Buffington: twins Thomas and Zoe
Who, at age 94, hired a surrogate?!
2008
- Marisa Jaret Winokur and Judah Miller: Zev
- Ricky Martin: twins Matteo and Valentino
2009
- Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick: twins Marion and Tabitha
- Michelle Stafford: Natalia
2010
- Cristiano Ronaldo: Cristiano
- Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka: twins Gideon and Harper
- Chris Daughtry and Deanna Daughtry: twins Adalynn Rose and Noah James
- Elton John and David Furnish: Zachary
- Vern Yip: Gavin
- Bill Horn and Scout Masterson: Simone
- Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: Faith Margaret
“The Pregnant Man” to become a surrogate?
2011
- Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman: Felix, March 2011
- Robert De Niro and Grace Hightower: Helen
- Alexis Stewart: Jude
- Vern Yip: Vera
2012
- Alexis Stewart: Truman
Have we missed any celebrities who’ve turned to surrogacy?
