Celebrity grandparents can’t wait to share the sweet snaps of themselves spending time with the littlest members of their family. Scroll for the cutest photos of stars including Kathie Lee Gifford, Henry Winkler, Jane Seymour (above) and Pierce Brosnan enjoying quality time with their children’s children.
01of 35Jaclyn SmithJaclyn Smith/InstagramJaclyn Smith is a grandmother to three granddaughters, Bea, Olivia and Wren, and she enjoys all the little moments that go along with her role as grandma.“When you’re with them, nothing else matters,“she told PEOPLE. “You’re really in the moment. You’ve come a distance in life, and you really know what’s important. You just forget it all.”
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Jaclyn Smith
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Jaclyn Smith is a grandmother to three granddaughters, Bea, Olivia and Wren, and she enjoys all the little moments that go along with her role as grandma.
“When you’re with them, nothing else matters,“she told PEOPLE. “You’re really in the moment. You’ve come a distance in life, and you really know what’s important. You just forget it all.”
02of 35Michael BoltonTaryn BoltonThe singer’s flowing ’90s mane has a new generations of fans: his six grandchildren, who recently saw a picture and found it quite funny,he said onLive with Kelly and Mark.Bolton has opened up about the “joy” of being a grandfather and enjoying spending time with his daughters and grandkids at his home in Connecticut to PEOPLE. “I built a recording studio at home so I could have dinner with my family,” said the singer (with his grandchildren Olivia, Jack, River, Grayson, Amelia and Dylan in July 2023). “It was one of the best things I ever did.”
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Michael Bolton
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The singer’s flowing ’90s mane has a new generations of fans: his six grandchildren, who recently saw a picture and found it quite funny,he said onLive with Kelly and Mark.
Bolton has opened up about the “joy” of being a grandfather and enjoying spending time with his daughters and grandkids at his home in Connecticut to PEOPLE. “I built a recording studio at home so I could have dinner with my family,” said the singer (with his grandchildren Olivia, Jack, River, Grayson, Amelia and Dylan in July 2023). “It was one of the best things I ever did.”
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Al Roker
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Here’s what’s happening inAl Roker’s neck of the woods:he’s a Pop-Pop now! On July 5, theTodayshow weather anchor shared photos of his newborn granddaughter and celebrated what her birth means for daughterCourtney Rokerand her husbandWesley Laga, as well as the rest of their family.
“And then this little girl came into my life. Welcome to the world, Sky Clara Laga. In love all over again,” the new grandfather shared.
04of 35Kathie Lee GiffordKathie Lee Gifford/InstagramKathie Lee Giffordwelcomed her second grandchild, Finn Thomas Wierda, into the world on June 24. In an Instagram showing her spending time with Finn (the first child born to Gifford’s daughter Cassidy and son-in-law Ben Wierda), Gifford wrote, “I am the most blessed of women, it seems!”
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Kathie Lee Gifford
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Kathie Lee Giffordwelcomed her second grandchild, Finn Thomas Wierda, into the world on June 24. In an Instagram showing her spending time with Finn (the first child born to Gifford’s daughter Cassidy and son-in-law Ben Wierda), Gifford wrote, “I am the most blessed of women, it seems!”
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“I finally got to meet sweet little Frankie this weekend and the joy that filled my heart was indescribable!” she captioned her post. “I couldn’t help but sing to him, and I think he enjoyed it. Glory be to God! 🤍”
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James Brolin
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07of 35Vanessa WilliamsVanessa Williams/InstagramVanessa Williams is happy to forgo being a “glam-ma” in favor of being “Mumsy” to grandson Sunny Rise, born in December 2021 to her daughter Jillian Hervey.“He’s just starting to walk,“Williams raved onLive with Kelly and Mark.“He’s a little over 1 years old. He’s just starting to walk and he’s crawling and everything. I just can’t stop singing. For some reason, as soon as I see him, I burst into song,”
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Vanessa Williams
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Vanessa Williams is happy to forgo being a “glam-ma” in favor of being “Mumsy” to grandson Sunny Rise, born in December 2021 to her daughter Jillian Hervey.“He’s just starting to walk,“Williams raved onLive with Kelly and Mark.“He’s a little over 1 years old. He’s just starting to walk and he’s crawling and everything. I just can’t stop singing. For some reason, as soon as I see him, I burst into song,”
08of 35Sharon & Ozzy OsbourneJack Osbourne/InstagramBeing a grandparent clearly rocks for Sharon and Ozzy, who hold that designation for son Jack’s four daughters Andy, Minnie, Pearl and Maple (and celebrated Easter with them in April).
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Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne
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Being a grandparent clearly rocks for Sharon and Ozzy, who hold that designation for son Jack’s four daughters Andy, Minnie, Pearl and Maple (and celebrated Easter with them in April).
09of 35Billy Idolbilly idol/instagramBut how’s her “rebel yell”? Therocker recently sharedthat the eldest of his two granddaughters, Poppy Rebel, is “definitely… a bit of a chip off the old granddad block” and added that he’s had fun watching her grow while spending more time with his family during the pandemic.
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Billy Idol
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But how’s her “rebel yell”? Therocker recently sharedthat the eldest of his two granddaughters, Poppy Rebel, is “definitely… a bit of a chip off the old granddad block” and added that he’s had fun watching her grow while spending more time with his family during the pandemic.
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Christine Brown
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TheSister Wivesstar is one happy grandmother! “I adore being an Oma,” Brown wrote alongsideseveral photos of herselfwith granddaughter Avalon Asa onInstagram.
“It’s so rewarding watching your children become incredibly amazing parents and then getting this wonderful bundle of love along with it!” she added.
11of 35Marie OsmondThe singer and mother of eight is also a grandmother of eight! In May 2021, soon after her youngest grandchild arrived (granddaughter Olive Elise), sheshared photosof some of her family spending time together outside.“This photo was taken at the park and represents the beauty of motherhood and grandmotherhood—green cupcakes and all! 😂” she wrote, going on to reflect on the joys and challenges of parenting.“I have worked my entire life and I can honestly say, there is NO job more challenging, or fulfilling… than that of being a mom! Well except for maybe being a grandma! 😂♥️.”
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Marie Osmond
The singer and mother of eight is also a grandmother of eight! In May 2021, soon after her youngest grandchild arrived (granddaughter Olive Elise), sheshared photosof some of her family spending time together outside.
“This photo was taken at the park and represents the beauty of motherhood and grandmotherhood—green cupcakes and all! 😂” she wrote, going on to reflect on the joys and challenges of parenting.
“I have worked my entire life and I can honestly say, there is NO job more challenging, or fulfilling… than that of being a mom! Well except for maybe being a grandma! 😂♥️.”
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Amy Grant
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13of 35Blythe DannerGwyneth Paltrow/InstagramTheI’ll See You in My Dreamsstar, who is mom to Gwyneth Paltrow, cuddled up to her granddaughter Apple in this sweet shot that Gwyneth included in a “best parts of 2021” roundupon Instagram.
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Blythe Danner
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TheI’ll See You in My Dreamsstar, who is mom to Gwyneth Paltrow, cuddled up to her granddaughter Apple in this sweet shot that Gwyneth included in a “best parts of 2021” roundupon Instagram.
14of 35Henry WinklerHenry Winkler TikTokOver the holidays, theFrench Dispatchactordanced aroundwith three of his grandchildren in a playfulTikTok video. The clip sees the actor breaking it down alongside the little ones to a remix of the Pussycat Dolls' song “When I Grow Up.”
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Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler TikTok
Over the holidays, theFrench Dispatchactordanced aroundwith three of his grandchildren in a playfulTikTok video. The clip sees the actor breaking it down alongside the little ones to a remix of the Pussycat Dolls' song “When I Grow Up.”
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Kris Jenner
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Nene Leakes
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TheReal Housewives of Atlantastar is proud “glamma” to Bri’asia and Brayden, and says she has no hesitations about spoiling the kids of her son Bryson Bryant.
17of 35Pierce Brosnanpierce brosnan/ instagramThe former James Bond is a debonair granddad to Isabella and Lucas (via his late daughter Charlotte) andMarley May, pictured, whose dad is son Sean.“It’s such a joy to be a grandparent,“he said onLive with Kelly & Ryan.“There’s something very special about it.”
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Pierce Brosnan
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The former James Bond is a debonair granddad to Isabella and Lucas (via his late daughter Charlotte) andMarley May, pictured, whose dad is son Sean.
“It’s such a joy to be a grandparent,“he said onLive with Kelly & Ryan.“There’s something very special about it.”
18of 35Tom Hanks & Rita WilsonFrazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe A-list acting couple have taken on another important role: that of grandparents to son Colin’s daughters Olivia and Charlotte, and son Chet’s daughter Michaiah.Though Hanks and Wilsonjoked toETthat they like to think of themselves as the “cool grandparents,” son Colin said their grandkids are less than impressed.“They’re aware of what he does for sure,” the actor toldUs Weekly. “It’s just the same way they’re aware of what their father does for a living, but they don’t have really much interest in it.”
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Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
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The A-list acting couple have taken on another important role: that of grandparents to son Colin’s daughters Olivia and Charlotte, and son Chet’s daughter Michaiah.
Though Hanks and Wilsonjoked toETthat they like to think of themselves as the “cool grandparents,” son Colin said their grandkids are less than impressed.
“They’re aware of what he does for sure,” the actor toldUs Weekly. “It’s just the same way they’re aware of what their father does for a living, but they don’t have really much interest in it.”
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Whoopi Goldberg
You’ll have to listen tothe star’s reaction to becoming a great-grandma at 58 in her own words— we can’t do it justice.
20of 35Snoop Doggsnoop dogg/ instagramThe rapper revels in his role asgrandpa to six, teaching them important things likethe value of Bob Marley’s musicandcoloring togetheer.
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Snoop Dogg
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The rapper revels in his role asgrandpa to six, teaching them important things likethe value of Bob Marley’s musicandcoloring togetheer.
21of 35Patti LaBellepatti labelle / instagramThe legendary singerrecently welcomed her third grandchild, Zuri,whose big sisters Leyla and Gia are pictured here (with a friend) for the diva’s birthday.
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Patti LaBelle
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The legendary singerrecently welcomed her third grandchild, Zuri,whose big sisters Leyla and Gia are pictured here (with a friend) for the diva’s birthday.
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Gayle King
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“He’s very, very cute, so congratulations to my favorite daughter, my favorite son in law,” King added. “Now I have a favorite grandson! I’m over the moon.”
23of 35Melissa GilbertMelissa Gilbert/instagramSince the birth of her granddaughterRipley on June 8, 2021, Gilbert has been sharing tons of adorable photos of the newborn.“My feed is going to get boring if you’re not into babies,” theLittle House on the Prairiestarcaptioned one series of photosabout a week after Ripley’s birth. “I’m a very proud Nana!! Can’t wait to squeeze this little one!“Gilbert announced that her son Dakota and his wife Marissa had welcomed Ripley into the world on June 9, alongside several photos of the infant swaddled in the hospital.“Next up,” she added alongside one pic, “traveling to Texas to meet our new granddaughter.”
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Melissa Gilbert
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Since the birth of her granddaughterRipley on June 8, 2021, Gilbert has been sharing tons of adorable photos of the newborn.
“My feed is going to get boring if you’re not into babies,” theLittle House on the Prairiestarcaptioned one series of photosabout a week after Ripley’s birth. “I’m a very proud Nana!! Can’t wait to squeeze this little one!”
Gilbert announced that her son Dakota and his wife Marissa had welcomed Ripley into the world on June 9, alongside several photos of the infant swaddled in the hospital.
“Next up,” she added alongside one pic, “traveling to Texas to meet our new granddaughter.”
24of 35Barbra StreisandJosh Brolin/InstagramThe powerhouse actress and singerlooks positively smittenwith her stepson Josh Brolin’s little girl in ablack-and-white photographBrolin shared with his Instagram followers.“Classic beauties. Time stands still.❤️❤️,” theAvengers: Infinity Waractorcaptioned the post, tacking on the hashtags “#beanandgranny” and “#family"Posting a color versionof the same image, theFunny Girlstar wrote, “We were at a restaurant but the most delicious thing was my granddaughter Westlyn!”
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Barbra Streisand
The powerhouse actress and singerlooks positively smittenwith her stepson Josh Brolin’s little girl in ablack-and-white photographBrolin shared with his Instagram followers.
“Classic beauties. Time stands still.❤️❤️,” theAvengers: Infinity Waractorcaptioned the post, tacking on the hashtags “#beanandgranny” and “#family”
Posting a color versionof the same image, theFunny Girlstar wrote, “We were at a restaurant but the most delicious thing was my granddaughter Westlyn!”
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Rosie O’Donnell
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The former talk show host earned the title of “grandma” in December 2018, when her formerly estranged daughter Chelsea welcomed her first child, a girl named Skylar Rose.
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Michael Douglas
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27of 35Kurt RussellKate Hudson/InstagramLike grandfather, like grandson!Kate Hudson’s teen son Ryder joined Russell in a twinning photo opp during a boat ride.
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Kurt Russell
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Like grandfather, like grandson!Kate Hudson’s teen son Ryder joined Russell in a twinning photo opp during a boat ride.
28of 35Diana RossJeff Kravitz/AMA2017/FilmMagic for dcpThe music legend took to the 2017 American Music Awards toreceive her lifetime achievent award, celebrating the honor with a few of her grandkids as they all danced along to her signature song, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Best Sunday night, ever.
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Diana Ross
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The music legend took to the 2017 American Music Awards toreceive her lifetime achievent award, celebrating the honor with a few of her grandkids as they all danced along to her signature song, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Best Sunday night, ever.
29of 35Lester HoltLester Holt TwitterIn September 2017, Holt’s son, Stefan, welcomed his own son, Henry. “The big story happened just after @NBCNightlyNews last night,” the anchor tweeted, announcing the Holt family’s newest member. “Meeting our new grandson Henry. Welcome little man!” Sam joined the family two years later, and Jamestwo years after that.
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Lester Holt
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In September 2017, Holt’s son, Stefan, welcomed his own son, Henry. “The big story happened just after @NBCNightlyNews last night,” the anchor tweeted, announcing the Holt family’s newest member. “Meeting our new grandson Henry. Welcome little man!” Sam joined the family two years later, and Jamestwo years after that.
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Steven Tyler
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31of 35Susan SarandonEva Amurri Martino InstagramPictured with daughter Eva Amurri and grandkids Marlowe and Major, Sarandon can’t help but smile — and who can blame her? But don’t call her “grandma” — she opts for a sweeter moniker. “I borrowed this name from a very dear friend of mine who’s from the South, and his grandma was ‘Honey,’ " she said.
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Susan Sarandon
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Pictured with daughter Eva Amurri and grandkids Marlowe and Major, Sarandon can’t help but smile — and who can blame her? But don’t call her “grandma” — she opts for a sweeter moniker. “I borrowed this name from a very dear friend of mine who’s from the South, and his grandma was ‘Honey,’ " she said.
32of 35Goldie HawnGoldie Hawn InstagramThe actresshad a twinning moment with Rio— son Oliver Hudson’s daughter — at the then-4-year-old’s pre-school graduation in June 2017. Hawn also serves as grandma to her son’s two other children and daughter Kate Hudson’s sons, Ryder and Bingham, and daughter, Rani.
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Goldie Hawn
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The actresshad a twinning moment with Rio— son Oliver Hudson’s daughter — at the then-4-year-old’s pre-school graduation in June 2017. Hawn also serves as grandma to her son’s two other children and daughter Kate Hudson’s sons, Ryder and Bingham, and daughter, Rani.
33of 35Tony BennettTony Bennett/TwitterThe legendary singer (who died in July 2023)welcomed a grandson in September 2017, and shared a cute photo with his fans from the cuddly meeting. “Welcoming my new grandson… born this weekend!” wrote Bennett. The iconic performer had four children: Antonia, Dae, Danny and Joanna.
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Tony Bennett
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The legendary singer (who died in July 2023)welcomed a grandson in September 2017, and shared a cute photo with his fans from the cuddly meeting. “Welcoming my new grandson… born this weekend!” wrote Bennett. The iconic performer had four children: Antonia, Dae, Danny and Joanna.
34of 35Martha StewartMartha Stewart InstagramIt was “bring your grandkids to work day” for the lifestyle guru, who shared her best tips withher two grandchildren, Jude and Truman. “The little girl is a genius speaking Spanish and English [and] she’s going into Mandarin now,” Stewart proudly told PEOPLE of the precocious kids in 2014. “And the little boy is very good in Spanish — very fluent!”
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Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart Instagram
It was “bring your grandkids to work day” for the lifestyle guru, who shared her best tips withher two grandchildren, Jude and Truman. “The little girl is a genius speaking Spanish and English [and] she’s going into Mandarin now,” Stewart proudly told PEOPLE of the precocious kids in 2014. “And the little boy is very good in Spanish — very fluent!”
35of 35Jane SeymourJane Seymour InstagramThe former Bond Girl slipped into a Care Bear-inspired onesie tomatch with granddaughter Willa.
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Jane Seymour
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The former Bond Girl slipped into a Care Bear-inspired onesie tomatch with granddaughter Willa.
source: people.com
