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Famous Adoptions

Famous Adoptions

In celebration of National Adoption Month, we're recognizing famous families that have welcomed children in need. Sure, you know about Angelina Jolie's brood, and you may have heard about a "Sex and the City" cast member and a star of "The Help" who just became new moms. But can you guess the celeb parents of these adoptees? 

Michael
Adopted: 1945 

Radio personality Michael was the adopted son of two actors -- one an Oscar winner and the other a politician who would go on to shape the nation. michael reagan radio show, Who was his famous parent? Ronald Reagan. Michael Reagan + not running for Senate in California, 
Jackie
Adopted: 1968

Jacqueline Dena Guber Danforth A TV news icon adopted Jackie shortly after her birth. Who's her famous parent? Barbara Walters Barbara Walters + daughter Jackie ran away Jackie Danforth + New Horizons Barbara Walters + "Born in My Heart: A Love Story"
Elisa
Adopted: January 1995 

Elisa Johnson + Magic This NBA Hall of Famer adopted the Michigan-born girl, who's now living the fabulous life in L.A. Who's her famous parent? Magic Johnson Elisa Johnson + Seventeen Style Council, Elisa Johnson + Magic
Niki Lin
Adopted: 1996 

Niki Lin Marino was adopted from China by her Hall of Fame quarterback dad. Who's her famous parent? Dan Marino Lia Marino adopted daughter of Dan Marino, The Dan Marino Foundation,
Houston Taylor
Adopted: October 2001

Houston joined the family of a powerful Lone Star State Republican politician. Who's his famous parent? Kay Bailey Hutchison, Houston Taylor Hutchison, Kay Bailey Hutchison adopted daughter Bailey, Kay Bailey Hutchison + overseas military spending cuts,
David Banda
Adopted: May 2008 

This tyke was born in a tiny African nation (which one?) but now lives a jet-set lifestyle. Who's his famous parent? Madonna Madonna + David Banda + adoption battle 
Naleigh 
Adopted: 2009

Nancy Leigh Kelley (see her real name) was born with medical problems that her TV doctor mom helped to nurse. Who's her famous parent? Katherine Heigl, Nancy Leigh Kelley + born with hole in her heart, Naleigh loves walking in stilettos,
Amaya Josephine
Adopted: April 2011

Amaya Josephine Hermann This 6-month-old has not only a famous mother but a brag-worthy grandmother to boot. Who's her famous parent? Mariska Hargitay, Mariska Hargitay adopts baby Andrew, 
Bridget
Adopted: 1993

Bridget McCain was adopted from an orphanage across the globe (see where) after being born with a treatable birth defect. Who's her famous parent? John McCain, sisters of charity of mother teresa children's house dhaka, bangladesh Bridget McCain + severe cleft palate, Douglas and Andrew McCain,
Moises
Adopted: 1984 

Moises son of fashion designer After a harrowing rescue, Moises was taken in by one of fashion's most legendary names. Who's his famous parent? Oscar de la Renta, Moises de la Renta + abandoned in dumpster as a baby, MDLR + fashion line, Moises de la Renta for MANGO,
Lily
Adopted: 1982

Lily Vonnegut displays her love for the arts onstage, while her adoptive father wrote lauded works of fiction. Who was her famous parent? Kurt Vonnegut. Lily Vonnegut + theatre actress, How it Feels to Be Adopted by Jill Krementz, Kirk Vonnegut + adopted three nephews,
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