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Since welcoming their first daughter in 2014, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made it clear that protecting their children's privacy is of the utmost importance. They have four children, which is why we rarely catch a glimpse of them. When an Instagram account called Hollywood Star Kids posted photos of their children, Lively publicly slammed them, claiming they had already agreed to stop using photos of her kids and were going against their word. They later deleted the photo after Lively accused them of exploitation.
Mindy Kaling has always kept details of her relationships private, and when her second child, Spencer, was born it was a big surprise, as she'd managed to completely hide the fact that she was pregnant. She has always hidden her daughter's face in the rare photos she shared of her Katherine "Kit" Swati. A year after having her son, she shared the first photo of him to social media—of course with his face turned away from the camera.
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling made an agreement not to share photos of their daughters until they're old enough to give consent.
The famous young parents have been outspoken in their protection of their baby daughter, Khai. Hadid even wrote an open letter asking paparazzi, fans, and the media at large not to publish photos of Khai's face. She and Malik, who were both thrust into the spotlight at a young age, made the informed choice not to post photos of Khai's face when she was born, and would hide her with the sun roof of her stroller when they were out walking. As their daughter grows they know she'll want more freedom when they go out and that the paparazzi or well-meaning fans are more likely to get a photo of her face.
In an interview with Access Hollywood, Bell said, "I'm telling you right now, we don't want our daughter's face anywhere ever until she decides because I have the utmost respect for her." Shepard also tweeted, "Please boycott magazines that run pics of 'celebrity children."
Mila Kunis doesn't really do social media, but Ashton Kutcher does, so he decided to offer an explanation for why fans never see their two kids online. "We don't share any photos of our kids publicly because we actually feel like being public is a personal choice."
George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney welcomed twins in 2017. They were determined not to share any photos of the babies, and were understandably furious when photos of them in their own backyard were published in a French magazine.
Ashley Graham and Justin Ervin's baby is still just a chubby little bean, but they're already being careful to avoid showing his face. Graham is active on social media and has openly shared her pregancy and post-partum journey, but she has yet to show baby Isaac's face.
Vincent Kartheiser and Alexis Bledel are one of the most low-key couples in Hollywood. News of their baby was only shared thanks to one of Bledel's 'Gilmore Girls' co-stars letting it slip! The baby was born in 2020 and we still don't even know the name. Their private lifestyle has been highly effective in protecting their child from the media.
When Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcomed their first child in 2020, they announced that they wouldn't be sharing any photos of their daugher, Raddix.
Actress Danielle Fishel and her husband Jensen Karp always hide their son Adler's face with an emoji when he appears on social media. Fishel said, “Adler isn't capable of making that choice for himself and until he is, we've decided to shield him from places where strangers can comment on him.”
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When Tyra Banks' son York was born in 2014, she was determined to keep him out of the media. She didn't post photos and avoided the paparazzi. One day she was convinced the paparazzi had gotten a photo of him which would soon be released, so she decided to post a photo of York herself and spoil their surprise. It turned out they hadn't actually gotten a clear shot, so she had released a photo of her son unnecessarily! She regretted the incident and has remained private ever since.
Sandra Bullock is mother to two beautiful adopted children. She kept the adoptions secret until they were officiated, and later revealed that the paparazzi almost ruined things for her. She had her daughter for a trial placement period, and if the paparazzi had interfered too much, she may not have been allowed to adopt her.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter don't feel the need to update the media on their family life. When Hunter appeared with a baby bump, it came without any form of announcement. The couple have three children and have not shared pictures of any of them.
Pharrell Williams and his wife Helen Lasichanh had triplets in 2017, but they kept them so private that their names still aren't even known!
Washington shared on NBC's 'Today' that she sends the photos to her parents or her therapist when she gets the urge to post them on social media. Apparently her therapist loves it!
Diaz explained the situation in an Instagram post shortly after the birth: "While we are overjoyed to share this news, we also feel a strong instinct to protect our little one's privacy. So we won't be posting pictures or sharing any more details, other than the fact that she is really really cute!! Some would even say RAD."
This wasn't the first time Lively had to speak out on this issue. When paparazzi photos of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' three young daughters were published in a tabloid next to a photo of a smiling Lively, the actress criticized the "deceitful" photo editing. In truth, she said, "My children were being stalked by a men [sic] all day. Jumping out. And then hiding." Lively asked in her lengthy comment to Daily Mail Australia, "Do you do background checks on the photographs you pay to stalk children? Where is your morality here? I would like to know. Or do you simply not care about the safety of children?" She said she spoke to other paparazzi, who agreed to "leave my kids alone" as long as she momentarily posed on her own, but described the incident as "frightening."
Diane Kruger shared her challenges when trying to keep her daughter safely out of her spotlight. The actress admitted to “almost hitting a few” paparazzi in public after they tried snapping pictures of her three-year-old.
“It’s driving me nuts,” Kruger told The Sunday Times. She and fiancé Norman Reedus have been notoriously private about their child and haven't even revealed her name. “When I’m with my kid and they take pictures of her I’ve almost hit a few of them,” Kruger continued. “If I see them and they’re brave enough to not walk away, 100 percent I’m that crazy lady who yells across the street.”
Some celebrities love to show off their wonderful children on social media, reality TV shows, and at red carpet events. While no one can be blamed for taking pride in their kids, other parents take a different route. More and more celebs are choosing to hide their children from the limelight as much as possible, protecting their privacy and their right to choose whether or not they become public figures.
And perhaps none so publicly than Blake Lively, who most recently shared a set of candid pregnancy photos to undermine the paparazzi waiting outside her house and scaring her children. The fed-up star posted numerous shots of her growing bump Instagram and wrote in the caption, "Here are photos of me pregnant in real life so the 11 guys waiting outside my home for a [unicorn] sighting will leave me alone. You freak me and my kids out.
She continued, "Thanks to everyone else for all the love and respect and for continuing to unfollow accounts and publications who share photos of children. You have all the power against them. And thank you to the media who have a 'No Kids Policy'. You all make all the difference."
Many famous parents have strong opinions on the subject and aren't afraid to condemn media outlets that post photos of their young children without consent. Click through the gallery to see what they and other celebrities have to say on the matter.
Celebrity parents who hide their kids from the public eye
Blake Lively shares pregnancy pics to stave off paparazzi outside her house: "You freak me and my kids out"
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Some celebrities love to show off their wonderful children on social media, reality TV shows, and at red carpet events. While no one can be blamed for taking pride in their kids, other parents take a different route. More and more celebs are choosing to hide their children from the limelight as much as possible, protecting their privacy and their right to choose whether or not they become public figures.
And perhaps none so publicly than Blake Lively, who most recently shared a set of candid pregnancy photos to undermine the paparazzi waiting outside her house and scaring her children. The fed-up star posted numerous shots of her growing bump Instagram and wrote in the caption, "Here are photos of me pregnant in real life so the 11 guys waiting outside my home for a [unicorn] sighting will leave me alone. You freak me and my kids out.
She continued, "Thanks to everyone else for all the love and respect and for continuing to unfollow accounts and publications who share photos of children. You have all the power against them. And thank you to the media who have a 'No Kids Policy'. You all make all the difference."
Many famous parents have strong opinions on the subject and aren't afraid to condemn media outlets that post photos of their young children without consent. Click through the gallery to see what they and other celebrities have to say on the matter.