In this day and age, it’s not uncommon for people from all walks of life to remarry and introduce their children to a new stepparent. That process can be a little daunting.
You want the kids and the stepparent to get along, to understand the boundaries while also knowing they’re family and love and support each other.
If you feel like you’re alone on this type of journey, rest assured it’s a path many people have taken before you. Here’re a few celebrities who celebrate their bonus kids.
Jason Momoa
The star of the Aquaman franchise is also a reassuring presence in the life of his stepdaughter, Zoe Kravitz. He married her mother, Lisa Bonet, when Zoe was 17 years old.
While teenagers are notorious for being some of the most tricky people to deal with, Jason and Zoe hit it off. He congratulated her on Instagram for her presence in DC’s Superman franchise, saying, “I’m so proud of u zozo bear.”
Salma Hayek
This actor is nothing but present in the life of her three stepchildren, François, Mathilde, and Augustin James. These three are her husband François-Henri Pinault’s children from previous relationships. She spotlights her stepchildren on Instagram in posts with captions like “From Malibu with love.”
Salma Hayek and her husband also have a biological daughter together, but it’s clear that she loves all of the family’s children, including the bonus ones.
Katherine Schwarzenegger
Author Katherine Schwarzenegger, daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger, married Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt in June 2019. In addition to a loving husband, she gained another family member: Chris’s then seven-year-old son, Jack. Jack gained a sister in August of 2020, and the four of them are built up into a happy little family.
Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell is the stepdad of Kate and Oliver Hudson. He has been present through almost the entirety of their lives since their biological mother and father split when Kate was 18 months old. The two have nothing but love for Kurt, honoring him on holidays like Fathers’ Day and beyond.
Eva Longoria
”My stepchildren have been such a gift in my life.” After giving birth to her son Santiago with husband Jose Baston, her three stepkids have remained a priority for Eva. On several occasions, she implied how lucky she was to her stepchildren in her life.
Jada Pinkett-Smith
Jada became a stepmom to Will’s son when she married him in 1997. ”When I married Will, I knew Trey was part of the package…period.” In an interview she granted, she admitted learning to love Will’s ex for Trey’s sake.
Being a stepparent or a stepchild can present challenges, but with care and love, anyone can find happiness in a blended family. Families take all shapes and forms, and each one is unique, special, and wonderfully made.
