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From Angelina Jolie to Sushmita Sen: Celebrities who chose adoption

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Jan 2, 2026, 16:35 IST
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From Angelina Jolie to Sushmita Sen: Celebrities who chose adoption

Parenthood is a beautiful phase that almost every individual dreams of experiencing. However, some start their family through adoption. Several popular celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Sushmita Sen, Sunny Leone, and others have adopted children and inspired people from across the world. Here’s a look at celebrities who have adopted children:-

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Raveena Tandon

Raveena Tandon is another Bollywood actress who has adopted children. She adopted two girls, Pooja and Chhaya, as a single mother in the late 1990s. Raveena later also had children of her own but has emphasized that she gives equal importance to all of them. The actress has often shared the importance of motherhood.


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Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie is one of the most famous personalities in the entertainment industry. The actress adopted her first child, Maddox, from a Cambodian adoption agency in 2002. That’s not all; she later adopted Zahara from Ethiopia and Pax from Vietnam through international adoption. Her act of adoption won the hearts of people from across the globe. By adopting internationally, she was able to create a multicultural family. She has often shared the things she learned about motherhood through adoption.


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Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen broke all stereotypes as she became a single mother by adopting her daughter Renee when she was merely 24 years old. Moreover, she adopted her second daughter, Alisah, in 2010, who is ten years younger than Renee. Sushmita has been an inspiration for single mothers and people who are considering adoption.

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Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock decided on adoption as a result of the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina that she witnessed. She adopted her son, Louis, in 2010, followed by the adoption of her daughter, Laila. Sandra Bullock finds adoption a very intentional experience, adding a sense of emotional awareness to her journey as a mother.


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Sunny Leone

Actress Sunny Leone, who is all set to host Splitsvilla, adopted her daughter Nisha Kaur Weber from an orphanage in Maharashtra along with her husband Daniel. The process of adoption made them aware of the legal and emotional implications involved in adoption in India. The couple often share adorable pictures of their kids on social media.


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Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron adopted her son, Jackson, in 2012 and her daughter, August, in 2015. Theron has been very vocal about how adoption plays an integral role in her family dynamics. She has emphasized how crucial it is to provide a safe haven and a nurturing environment, especially for those in foster care.

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