Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. Photo: NAV/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Three kids and counting, and Ben Affleck still wants more kids with wife Jennifer Garner. People reports that Garner told Extra, “The fact that Ben wants another [baby] is true.” But the feeling is not mutual. Garner says, “I am not anticipating having any more kids!” The actor duo had their first son named Samuel just five months ago, also have two girls ages six and three. With three young children to take care of, Garner says it has been “absolute chaos” in their home.
How do you know when enough is enough when it comes to having kids?
David and Victoria Beckham. Photo: FlynetUK/Flynetpictures.com
Victoria Beckham’s daughter Harper took her first steps in public recently, and tweeted a picture of the milestone. However, Beckham’s long-time friend Eva Longoria didn’t have to take to Twitter to see her 1-year-old goddaughter walking. Instead, she got a personal email about it. “I saw the Tweet, but Victoria had emailed me a picture earlier,” Longoria told People. Longoria was in L.A. when Harper walked hand-in-hand with her mom in Dublin. Being the supportive friend that she is, Longoria also attended Harper’s first birthday with Victoria and David Beckham in L.A.
What are some ways you can show your support for a friend’s child?
Jason Segel and Michelle Williams with Matilda. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
Is Jason Segel finally serious in the dating world? The 32-year old actor has been playing daddy for 6-year old Matilda, Michelle Williams’s daughter, ever since he and Williams became a couple. Segel, Williams and Matilda were spotted leaving the Broadway musical Jersey Boysbefore doing a little shopping together one afternoon. Later, they were all spotted having lunch in Brooklyn. Segel is showing a lot of commitment by acting as the father figure to Williams’s little girl. A source for UsMagazine.com claims, “He’s been doing all sorts of ‘dad stuff’ with her, like drawing and playing music.” The two seem in love, and adding in a third for a trio doesn’t seem to be a problem for their relationship.
Katie Holmes with Suri. Photo: Marquez/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
There couldn’t have been a divorce between Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes without some drama over their daughter Suri. Does Holmes hate Cruise so much that she plans to change their daughter’s name after the divorce? British magazine Now Daily printed a story in which a close friend of the family claimed Holmes planned to change Suri’s last name to “Holmes.” The source also mentioned that Holmes hates the name “Suri” and has been referring to her daughter as “Scout.” Although this information is unclear, it still has been making things harder for a couple still in the middle of a difficult divorce.
What are some ways to decide what to name your child?
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. Photo: Stoianov/Pablo/FAMEFLYNET
Jessica Simpson and her family (fiancé Eric Johnson and daughter Maxwell) shared her birthday at an outdoor lunch. According to UsMagazine.com, The 32-year-old Fashion Star judge sipped champagne, and her family and friends sang “Happy Birthday” to her. After Johnson gave her a $15,000 Birkin bag on her last birthday, we can’t help, but think that baby Maxwell Drew Johnson is what made her birthday perfect this year. Happy Birthday, Jessica!
What are some romantic birthday surprises for your partner?
Christina Aguilera and Matt Rutler. Photo: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures
This weekend, Christina Aguilera was spotted at dinner with her husband, Matt Rutler. According to People, the couple also brought along their 4-year old son, Max. The party of three enjoyed a five-course meal at Restaurant 1833, paying over $65 a person. A source who was also dining out tells People, “Christina was very kind to the staff and incredibly attentive to Max.”
Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge. Photo: BIG UK/Flynetpictures.com
Sienna Miller and fiancée Tom Sturridge had much more to celebrate this past week than Independence Day. According to UsMagazine.com, the couple welcomed a new baby girl into their world over the weekend in London. The G.I. Joe star and her future husband kept quiet about her pregnancy up until April, just two months after publicly acknowledging their engagement. The talented acting duo has been dating for over a year.
What are some reasons to keep your pregnancy quiet at first?
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. Photo: FameFlynet.com
Now that Katie Holmes has filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, she is taking matters into her own hands after breaking free from what sources say was a ‘Scientology-influenced marriage’ to the actor. The Kennedys star is now pursuing sole legal custody of their 6-year old daughter, Suri Cruise. An insider tells UsMagazine.com, “This is about protecting her daughter. She wants to be in charge of how Suri is being raised and didn’t want her to have an exclusively Scientology education.” With that said, the divorce of TomKat is just beginning to unfold.
What are some ways to get out of a controlling relationship?
According to recent polls, twenty-three percent of females now own a gun — up from thirteen percent in 2005. However, plenty of women are still fearful of this powerful weapon. Ann Csincsak, ‘The Bachelor’ Season 13 contestant and wife of ‘The Bachelorette’ season 4 winner Jesse Csincsak, knows this feeling all too well.
“I grew up in a ‘no gun home,’” Ann says. “We strongly believed in the right to own firearms but never did so ourselves. Until my late twenties, I had never even touched a gun.”
In the final season of ‘Teen Mom,’ which premiered on Tuesday, June 12, we are going to see Farrah Abraham as more than just a teen mom. In the premiere, she makes the decision to move from Iowa to Florida with her daughter Sophia, now three-years-old, to study culinary management and begin her life as an adult.
After reaching fame on the hit MTV series ‘16 and Pregnant,’ she showcased her struggles as a single mother in ‘Teen Mom.’ Furthering her success, she recently announced her partnership with LA modeling agency Models International as well as the release of her first book, ‘My Teenage Dream Ended,” which is due later this summer. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more!
Victoria and David Beckham with son Brooklyn. Photo: Goodwin/Pablo/Flynetpictures.com
By Che Blackwood
At times, dads seem to know everything. They’re the ones we can always turn to, whether we need advice on how to drive manual transmission or just want to play soccer. That’s why we love them. However, the greatest lesson a dad can teach is what he’ll do for those he loves, including being an awesome husband. By keeping his relationship strong, a father is able to ensure his entire family rests atop a foundation that can weather anything. Here are some celebrity dads who have unlocked the secrets to a strong family by keeping both their kids and wives happy:
Bachelorette Emily Maynard is having some trouble finding her true love. On Monday’s episode, set in London, suitor Kalon McMahon brought out a side of Maynard none of the contestants wanted to see after calling her daughter Ricki “baggage,” according to People. A hurt Emily exploded on Kalon, feeding him his own line, “I’d love to hear you talk, but not until I’m done,” before immediately sending him packing. She also criticized her other dates for not sticking up for her in her absence.
What do you do if the person you’re dating doesn’t accept your child?
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Prince William and Kate Middleton, whose wedding was a little over a year ago, finally have family planning on their minds. As Peoplereported, William says both he and Middleton are eager to have kids and start building a family. However, he remained reserved about any specific plans, ignoring the rumors that his wife might already be pregnant. At the moment, the Prince has another decision on his mind, as he debates returning to the Royal Air Force or devoting his full efforts to his responsibilities as prince.
How do you know if your partner would be a good parent?
Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, Jaden Smith. Photo: RAM/FameFlynet Pictures
Will Smith said that thanks to his relationship with his family, he feels “so good it’s a damn shame,” according to YourTango. Smith’s entire family–wife Jada Pinkett Smith, son Jaden Smith, and daughter Willow Smith–are in show business, and Smith helps them by producing their projects. He always dreamed of building a family where everyone would talk and work together, and now the Smith household is all about communication and learning lessons as a family. Though Smith noted that they don’t always get everything right and they still have a lot of learning to do, he said, “It’s wonderful to be with the people you love.”
How do you ensure that your family remains bonded?
Pregnant in Heels star, Rosie Pope, announced welcoming her third child via Twitter on Mother’s Day. Pope and husband, Daron Pope, both took part in tweeting updates during labor. The two are already parents to two boys, J.R., 3, and Wellington, 15 months. According to Us Magazine, Pope was surprised to add a baby girl to the family. “I’m so shocked! Honestly, I thought we were going to have boys,” said Pope.
What are advantages to having your child on a holiday?
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. Photo: Pablo/FameFlynet Pictures
Ben Affleck took to social media to wish his wife, Jennifer Garner, a happy Mother’s Day. Affleck, 39, posted a video on his Facebook page advocating for women raising children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reports People. Affleck founded a nonprofit, the Eastern Congo Initiative, in 2010, and is almost as dedicated to the charity as he is to his family. “I want to say Happy Mother’s Day to the moms in my life: my mom Chris and my amazing wife Jennifer, who is an incredible, spectacular, world-class mom,” said Affleck in the video. “[Being a mother is] the hardest job that there is, every single day.”
What are some ways to thank your partner for being a good parent?
Many of us aspire to live the glamourous life of a celebrity. When captured on camera, they almost always look happy, healthy, wealthy and full of life. As the leading Beverly Hills psychotherapist, I am here to tell you that everyone’s problems are the same. Yours, mine and those of the rich and famous all have common threads. It’s true that when you have money, the worries about how to make the rent and pay bills are eliminated, but they are replaced with panic about where your next hit will come from and how to remain in your lifestyle. Here are the top three issues for which celebrities seek therapy:
Eric Johnson and Jessica Simpson. Photo: CWNY/FAMEFLYNET
Singer and Fashion Star judge, Jessica Simpson, 31, took to Twitter to proclaim her love for her new addition, Maxwell Drew. “I want to cry every time I look at her. Motherhood is by far the best thing I’ve ever experienced,” said Simpson. According to People, the new mom isn’t the only one in love with Maxwell Drew, as grandfather Joe Simpson and aunt Ashlee Simpson can’t get enough of her.
What are some ways to prepare your relationship for kids?
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren with daughters Haven and Honor. Photo: FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Che Blackwood
Making a relationship work is hard. Throw in full-time jobs, opposing schedules and nosey families, and it can be darn near impossible to find the time you need to make it work. Now, add children to the mix, and some might begin to assume you’re attempting to commit partnership suicide. Any woman that has the privilege of being called Mom, or even those who’ve tried their hand at babysitting, knows that after making macaroni necklaces and finishing science projects, there isn’t much time left at the end of the day to dedicate to yourself, let alone your partner. Fortunately, it is possible to fulfill your parental duties and keep your mate happy without completely sacrificing your sanity, shower time or friendships. While it may sound like an urban legend, these celebrity moms have found a way to make juggling kids, love and inner happiness look somewhat easy:
Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood. Photo: FPA/FameFlynet Pictures
Carrie Underwood isn’t feeling pressured by Hollywood. The newlywed country singer says she has no immediate plans to start a family with husband Mike Fisher, reportsUsMagazine.com. “We’re good [without kids]. I’m super busy and he is super busy. We are still newlyweds,” said Underwood backstage at American Idol on Thursday. “I honestly think that if we brought a kid into it would mess things up right now! We’re good right now!”
How do you know when you and your mate are ready to have kids?
Angelina Jolie with Vivienne, Knox, Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh. Photo: FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Newly engaged Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were spotted at U.K’s Legoland with their children. According to People, Pitt and Jolie were “very much in love. And a really happy family.” In past visits, Jolie took the children to Legoland on her own, but this time, her celebrity love was happy to tag along. After Legoland, the family visited a petting zoo, Odds Farm.
This Hollywood couple found a way to still be romantic while on a vacation with the family. What are some creative outings that can still be enjoyed by the parents?
JR Martinez and Diana Gonzalez-Jones. Photo: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures
Actor J.R. Martinez was the proud winner of Dancing With The Stars, but he has even more to be proud about after his girlfriend, Diana Gonzalez-Jones gave birth to a baby girl. Martinez’s daughter, Lauryn Anabelle Martinez, came into the world weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz. and is 21 inches long. “She has a couple of cute little freckles on her cheeks, a full head of hair and the cutest little lips,” the proud dad gloated to People. “It’s just amazing to see her, finally. She’s beautiful.”
What are some ways to prepare for having a girl verses a boy?
Jason Segel and Michelle Williams with Matilda. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
Despite some his more humorous roles, according to sources and UsMagazine.com, Jason Segel is “ready to be a grown-up.” As he and Michelle William’s relationship goes more public, this is undoubtedly a good thing. Williams isn’t the only one enamored with the comedian-actor, as her daughter “loves Jason” and Jason Segel definitely knows how to “entertain children.” Having your partner’s kids like you, is definitely a good step toward a more serious relationship.
What are some ways to bond with your partner’s kids?
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian. Photo: Coqueran/Fame Pictures
LeAnn Rimes celebrated Easter in Venice, CA with hubby, Eddie Cibrian, and his two boys. According to People, the couple looking adorable together as Rimes doted on Cibrian’s two sons. In celebration of the Easter holiday, the happy family dined at the trendy Gjelina eatery.
What are some ways to gain the trust of your stepchildren?