Celebrity Kids Who Are So Tall They Have Our Heads Turning

Summary

This video script explores the common yet surprising phenomenon of children outgrowing their celebrity parents. It features famous families like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's, where their daughter Shiloh has grown taller than Angelina. Other families include Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's daughter Violet, Donald Trump's son Barron, and Tom Cruise's daughter Suri, all of whom have reached or surpassed their parents' heights. The script also touches on the challenges and joys of parenting in the public eye, as shared by these celebrities with People Magazine and other outlets.

Takeaways

• 🌟 Children of celebrities often grow taller than their parents, which can be a surprising and notable event in their lives.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh has grown to be as tall, if not taller, than her mother, showcasing the family's growth and development.
• 🏡 Jennifer Garner's daughter Violet has grown to be taller than her, and Garner expresses pride in her daughter's independence and achievements.
• 👨‍👧 Donald Trump's son Barron has grown significantly, reaching an estimated height of 6 feet, 8 inches, which Trump has publicly commented on.
• 🎭 Pierce Brosnan's son Dylan has followed his father into show business and has grown to be taller than his father, standing at 6 feet, 5 inches.
• 🌀 Tom Cruise's daughter Suri has grown to be about as tall as her mother Katie Holmes, despite being only around half of Cruise's height.
• 🌈 Jessica Alba's daughter Honor has grown rapidly, with Alba sharing emotional moments about her child's growth on social media.
• 👣 Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava has caught up to her mother in height and has learned valuable life lessons from her, emphasizing the importance of treating others well.
• ⚽ David Beckham's sons Romeo and Cruz have surpassed their father in height, with Beckham humorously acknowledging this on social media.
• 🎬 Michael Douglas's son Dylan has grown to be taller than his father, and Douglas has shared experiences of being mistaken for Dylan's grandfather.
• 👩‍👧 Julianne Moore's daughter Liv has grown taller than her mother and has expressed admiration for Moore's drive and independence.

Q & A

When did Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie start their family together?

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie started their family together in 2004.

How many children do Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have together?

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have six children together, three of whom are biological and three are adopted.

What did Angelina Jolie say about her experiences as a parent in a large family?

Angelina Jolie expressed excitement about the different stages and feelings her children go through, emphasizing the importance of helping them figure out who they are.

How tall is Shiloh, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, compared to her parents?

Shiloh, born in 2006, was spotted in January 2021 appearing to be as tall, if not taller, than her mother Angelina Jolie.

When did Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck get married, and when was their first child born?

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck got married in June 2005, and their first child, Violet, was born in December of the same year.

How does Jennifer Garner feel about her daughter Violet's college application process?

Jennifer Garner expressed excitement and pride in her daughter Violet's ability to handle the college application process independently.

What is the height of Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron?

Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald Trump, is estimated to be 6 feet, 8 inches tall.

How did Pierce Brosnan's son Dylan show interest in his father's work on the set of 'Die Another Day'?

Dylan Brosnan showed more interest in the cars used in the James Bond film 'Die Another Day' rather than watching his father's performance.

How did Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter Suri's height compare to her parents?

Suri Cruise is about as tall as her mother Katie Holmes, who is 5-foot-9-inch, and it is assumed she did not inherit her height from her 5-foot-7-inch father, Tom Cruise.

What did Jessica Alba say about her daughter Honor's growth during the COVID pandemic?

Jessica Alba mentioned that her daughter Honor grew almost three inches during the COVID pandemic, going from a size 7 to a size 9 shoe.

How did Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava learn to handle living in the public eye?

Ava Witherspoon learned to handle living in the public eye through her mother Reese Witherspoon's guidance, who taught her that beauty is in how one treats others.

What did David Beckham say about his sons Romeo and Cruz's height in comparison to his own?

David Beckham humorously noted on Instagram that his sons Romeo and Cruz were 'so close to being as tall as dad,' despite them being clearly taller.

How did Michael Douglas feel about being an older father when he visited his son Dylan's college?

Michael Douglas experienced awkwardness as an older father when people mistook him for his son Dylan's grandfather during parents' day at college.

How does Julianne Moore describe her relationship with her daughter Liv?

Julianne Moore admires her daughter Liv for her poise and maturity, and Liv admires her mother's drive and independence.

Why does Kourtney Kardashian's son Mason prefer to keep a low profile?

Mason Kardashian, Kourtney's son, prefers to keep a low profile as he does not enjoy being in the spotlight or on social media.

Outlines

00:00

👨‍👩‍👧 Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Outgrowing Her Famous Parents

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh, born in 2006, is growing fast, even appearing to be as tall or taller than her mother. Jolie reflected on her parenting journey, emphasizing the importance of helping her six unique children discover themselves. Shiloh has been spotted towering over her mom during various outings, highlighting the literal growth within this famous family.

05:03

👩‍👧 Jennifer Garner's Daughter Violet Taller and Taking Charge

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's oldest daughter, Violet, born in 2005, shares a strong resemblance to her mother, but at several inches taller. Garner proudly shared her experience with Violet's independence during her college application process, praising her as a self-starter. Garner recently celebrated Violet's high school graduation, posting an emotional tribute to the bittersweet milestone.

10:04

🦁 Barron Trump: Towering Over His Parents

Barron Trump, born in 2006, has grown to an impressive height of 6 feet, 8 inches, towering over both of his parents. Donald Trump has publicly marveled at his youngest son's height, also praising his quick recovery from COVID-19 in 2020. Barron's height is a standout feature in the Trump family, as he continues to grow taller than his parents.

🎬 Dylan Brosnan: Rising Above His Famous Father

Pierce Brosnan's son, Dylan, born in 1997, has not only inherited his father's charm but has also surpassed him in height, standing 6 feet, 5 inches tall. Dylan, who has ventured into modeling, acting, and music, was notably taller than his father at the 2020 Golden Globes. Pierce reflected fondly on Dylan’s childhood and his experiences on the set of 'Die Another Day'.

🎭 Suri Cruise: Growing Tall Like Her Mom

Suri Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, was born in 2006 and has been a public figure from a young age. Now a teenager, Suri is nearly as tall as her mother, Katie Holmes, who stands at 5-foot-9. Tom and Suri reportedly remain estranged, but Holmes continues to share a strong bond with her daughter, focusing on protecting her from the limelight.

💃 Jessica Alba's Daughter Honor Growing Fast

Jessica Alba’s daughter Honor, born in 2008, has quickly outgrown her mother. Alba tearfully recalled the moment she realized Honor was taller than her, sharing a photo on Instagram in 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Honor grew almost three inches, reaching 5-foot-7, and Alba expressed her emotional reaction to her daughter's rapid growth.

🌟 Ava Phillippe Matching Her Mom in Height and Wisdom

Ava Phillippe, daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, has grown taller than her 5-foot-1 mother, Reese. Ava, born in 1999, shares insights about living in the public eye and the importance of treating others with kindness, a lesson she learned from her mother. Witherspoon has been a strong role model, guiding Ava through life in the limelight.

⚽ Beckham Sons Outgrowing Their Famous Dad

David Beckham’s middle children, Romeo and Cruz, have both grown taller than their soccer star father, with Beckham jokingly sharing a photo of the height difference in 2022. Beckham, who has always prioritized his family, discussed the challenges of raising children in the public eye and the importance of being honest with them about their unique circumstances.

🎭 Michael Douglas’s Son Dylan Towering Over His Oscar-Winning Dad

Michael Douglas’s son Dylan, born in 2000, is several inches taller than his famous father. Michael, who became a father for the second time in his 50s, has shared humorous experiences about being mistaken for Dylan’s grandfather. Despite the age gap, Michael and his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones have cherished their time raising their now-grown children.

👨‍👧 Julianne Moore's Daughter Liv Growing Up Tall and Poised

Julianne Moore’s daughter, Liv, born in 2002, has outgrown her mother in height by the age of 14. Despite the height difference, the two share a close bond, with Moore often praising Liv for her maturity and grace. Liv reciprocates the admiration, highlighting her mother’s determination and passion for her work and expressing pride in the role model Moore has been.

🎤 Mason Disick: Outgrowing His Mom and Keeping a Low Profile

Kourtney Kardashian’s son Mason, born in 2009, has grown taller than his 5-foot-1 mom by age 12. Despite his famous family, Mason prefers to stay out of the public eye, avoiding social media. Kourtney has shared her approach to parenting, emphasizing the importance of allowing her kids to live a normal life away from the constant media attention.

Keywords

💡Taller than parents

The concept of being 'taller than parents' refers to the common phenomenon where children surpass their parents in height as they grow up. This is a significant milestone in a child's development and is often seen as a symbol of growth and maturity. In the video, it serves as a central theme, with examples such as Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Violet Affleck, and Barron Trump all being taller than their famous parents.

💡Celebrity parents

Celebrity parents are individuals who are well-known in the public eye, often due to their careers in entertainment, sports, or other public domains. The video discusses various celebrity parents and their experiences raising children who grow to be taller than them. It highlights the universality of parenting challenges and joys, even among the famous.

💡Parenting experiences

Parenting experiences encompass the range of emotions, challenges, and joys that come with raising children. The video script features insights from celebrity parents like Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Garner, who share their personal stories and emotions related to their children's growth, including the height milestone.

💡Growing up

Growing up refers to the process of physical, emotional, and social development that occurs from childhood to adulthood. The video script uses the physical growth in height as a metaphor for the broader concept of maturation, with examples of children like Shiloh and Violet reaching new heights both literally and figuratively.

💡Milestones

Milestones are significant events or achievements that mark a child's development. In the context of the video, milestones such as reaching the same height as or surpassing a parent's height are highlighted. These moments are bittersweet for parents, as they signify both the child's growth and the passage of time.

💡Famous children

Famous children are the offspring of well-known individuals who often grow up in the public eye. The video discusses the experiences of such children, like Suri Cruise and Harper Beckham, who are noted for their growth and development, including their height, which is a topic of public interest.

💡Height

Height is a measure of the vertical dimension of a person. In the video, height is a recurring theme, used to illustrate the physical development of children and to provide a visual representation of their growth. It is also a point of comparison between the children and their parents.

💡Family dynamics

Family dynamics refer to the interactions, relationships, and structures within a family unit. The video script touches on family dynamics by examining how celebrity parents navigate their children's growth and the public's interest in their family life.

💡Public eye

Being in the public eye means being subject to the attention and scrutiny of the media and the public. The video discusses how celebrity children grow up with a level of public attention that can influence their experiences, as seen with the children of David Beckham and Victoria Adams.

💡Self-starter

A self-starter is a person who is proactive and takes initiative without needing to be prompted by others. In the video, Jennifer Garner describes her daughter Violet as a self-starter, highlighting her ability to handle the college application process independently.

💡Role models

Role models are individuals who serve as examples to be emulated. The video mentions role models in the context of celebrity parents and their children, where the parents' behavior and values can significantly influence their children's development, as illustrated by Reese Witherspoon's influence on her daughter Ava.

Highlights

Children growing taller than their parents is a common phenomenon that can be surprising even for celebrities.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have six children, including Shiloh, who was born in 2006 and has grown to be as tall as her mother.

Angelina Jolie discusses the joys and challenges of parenting a large family with People Magazine in October 2021.

Jennifer Garner's daughter Violet has grown taller than her, with Garner expressing pride in her daughter's college application process.

Donald Trump's son Barron has grown to an estimated 6 feet, 8 inches, surpassing both his parents in height.

Pierce Brosnan's son Dylan has followed his father into showbiz, standing 6 feet, 5 inches tall, taller than his father.

Tom Cruise's daughter Suri is about as tall as her mother Katie Holmes, who is 5-foot-9-inch, indicating she did not inherit her height from her father.

Jessica Alba's daughter Honor has grown to be taller than her mother, with Alba sharing her emotional reaction on Instagram.

Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava has caught up to her mother's height of 5 feet, 1 inch, as seen in public outings.

David Beckham's sons Romeo and Cruz have grown taller than their father, as evidenced by a family photo on Instagram.

Michael Douglas's son Dylan is a few inches taller than his father, as seen at the Broadway debut of 'Good Night, Oscar'.

Julianne Moore's daughter Liv has grown taller than her mother, with Moore expressing admiration for her daughter's maturity.

Kourtney Kardashian's son Mason has grown taller than his mother, despite being only 12 years old.

Kourtney Kardashian discusses her desire for a normal life for her children and her reluctance to post about them on social media.

Transcripts

Children becoming taller than their parents is  a pretty common phenomenon, but it can still be  

pretty shocking, even for the biggest actors,  politicians, and reality stars in the world.

When Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie got together in  2004, she'd already adopted one child on her own,  

and then they went on to adopt two more  kids together and have three biologically.  

Their daughter Shiloh was born on May 27,  2006. In October 2021, Angelina spoke with  

People Magazine about her experiences as a  parent in a large family. As she explained,

"I have six very individual human beings  in my home. I am so excited about all the  

different stages and feelings and  curiosities that they go through.  

Why wouldn't you be? We're supposed to  help them figure out who they are. And  

you can't figure out who they are if you  don't enthusiastically develop with them."

As Angelina continues to help her  kids figure out their true selves,  

they sure seem to keep reaching new heights,  sometimes literally. In January 2021,  

the then-14-year-old Shiloh was spotted shopping  with her mom, and she appeared to be as tall,  

if not taller than her. A few years later,  Angelina was spotted out in New York City  

with some of her kids, including Shiloh,  who looked to be the tallest of the bunch.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck got married  in June 2005, and welcomed their first child,  

a daughter named Violet, in December of that  year. They had two more kids together before  

divorcing in 2015. The resemblance between  Garner and her oldest is pretty uncanny,  

except for the fact that she  towers a few inches over her,  

although she still hasn't quite reached her  dad's reported height of 6 feet, 4 inches.

As Violet continues to grow up, her proud mom  continues to cherish the bittersweet milestones,  

including the college application process.  As Garner told People Magazine in March 2024,

"It is exciting. I can see the stress —  even though the excitement and stress go  

hand in hand. But she's handling it like a champ  

and she's totally in charge. I'm not  having to say, 'Are you doing this,  

are you doing this?' She's a self-starter.  And I'm just proud of her no matter what."

A couple months later, Garner shared a  tearful Instagram post celebrating Violet's  

high school graduation, along with the caption,

"Tell me you have a graduate without  telling me you have a graduate."

"How am I gonna make it? What am I gonna do?"

Donald Trump has a large family that includes five  children with three different mothers. His eldest,  

Donald Jr., was born in December 1977, while  his youngest, Barron, was born in March 2006.  

By the time he was 12 years old, Barron was  already towering over both his dad and his mom  

Melania. He's gotten even taller since then  by reaching an estimated 6 feet, 8 inches.

During an October 2020 campaign rally in North  Carolina, former President Trump marveled at his  

youngest's height as well as his ability  to recover from COVID-19. As he put it,

"My Barron. My tall Barron. He's very tall.  My beautiful Barron. And handsome. He is  

handsome. But my beautiful Barron had it,  and he recovered, like, so fast. I said,  

'Wait a minute, how long did that take?'  They have the strongest immune systems."

When Pierce Brosnan married his  first wife Cassandra Harris in 1980,  

he adopted her two children from a previous  marriage. They then had one kid together  

before she died from cancer in 1991. He went on  to have two more children with his second wife,  

Keely Shaye Smith, including their son Dylan,  who was born in January 1997. Dylan has followed  

his dad into showbiz by acting, modeling,  and singing in the band Raspberry Blonde.

During a June 2021 Instagram Live streamed  by People, Pierce revealed that a very young  

Dylan spent some time on the set of the  2002 James Bond film Die Another Day. But  

apparently he wasn't very interested in  watching his father work. As he recalled,

"I always remember standing there thinking,  'There's my boy. There's Dylan.' [...] I said,  

'How was it?' And you said, 'Are the cars okay,  

Daddy? Were the cars all right? Can we go see  the cars?' And it was my best performance,  

one of my greatest James Bond heroic moments.  I said, 'Yes, son, let's go see the cars.'"

In January 2020, Pierce and his sons appeared  together at the Golden Globes. Dylan reportedly  

stood about four inches taller than  his famous father at 6 feet, 5 inches.

"How you guys feeling?"

"We're great, we're doing great. We're so happy  and excited and honored to, like, be here."

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes welcomed their  daughter Suri into the world in April 2006  

and then married in November of that year.  However, the Mission: Impossible star's  

devotion to the Church of Scientology and  Holmes' wish to protect her daughter from the  

organization proved to be incompatible.  So in 2012, the two of them divorced.

Suri has basically been a public figure ever  since she was a baby, but nowadays she's hardly  

a kid anymore, as she's about as tall as her  mom. It seems safe to assume she didn't get  

her height from her 5-foot-7-inch father and that  she instead takes after the 5-foot-9-inch Holmes.

Tom and Suri reportedly  remain estranged to this day,  

but she clearly has a strong relationship with  her mom. As Holmes told Glamour in April 2023,

"What has been really important for me with  my daughter, because she was so visible at a  

young age, is I really like to protect  her. I'm very grateful to be a parent,  

to be her parent. She's an incredible person."

After Jessica Alba met producer Cash Warren  on the set of Fantastic Four in 2004,  

the two of them really hit it off. They  eventually got married while she was  

pregnant with their daughter Honor, who was  born in June 2008. They've since gone on to  

have two more kids together. In September  2020, when Honor was 12 years old, Alba  

shared a picture on Instagram of the two of them  standing back to back, along with the caption,

"The moment you realize your  number 1 baby is taller than you."

Alba later sat down with SiriusXM's The Highway  

about how quickly Honor has  shot right up. As she put it,

"We're back to back, and I just, I fell  apart. I just started crying [...] She's  

taller than me. I mean, literally over COVID  she went from like a size 7 to like a 9 shoe."

According to Alba, Honor grew almost three inches  over that period to make it up to 5-foot-7.

"It's crazy."

Reese Witherspoon met Ryan Phillippe  at her 21st birthday party in 1997,  

and then they got married in June 1999  after co-starring in Cruel Intentions.  

Just three months after that, they  welcomed their daughter Ava. It wasn't  

long before Ava caught up to her mom,  who stands at just 5 feet, 1 inch tall.

In June 2014, when Ava was 14, she and  Witherspoon looked to be just about the  

same height while they were out hiking in the  Pacific Palisades. And it was clear that Ava  

had shot up even more when they were spotted  out and about shopping in Los Angeles in 2023.

As the daughter of two famous parents,  Ava has learned a lot about living in  

the public eye and the pressure  that comes with it. Fortunately,  

her mom's been a strong role model for her.  In an April 2024 chat with People Magazine,  

Ava shared an important lesson that she learned  from her Oscar-winning mother by noting,

"My mom is Southern. A big saying in the South,  especially amongst women is, 'Pretty is as pretty  

does.' Every time that comes up in my brain or  I see people being critical of others online for  

their appearance, I just always think, 'You're  only as beautiful as you treat other people.'"

"Your little mini-me looks  pretty incredible as well."

"I know, it's really beautiful."

When soccer superstar David Beckham met Spice  Girl Victoria Adams in 1997, it was the start  

of quite the celebrity power couple. They married  in 1999 and now have four kids together: Brooklyn,  

who was born in 1999; Romeo, who arrived  in 2002; Cruz, born in 2005; and Harper,  

born in 2011. And in just the blink of an eye,  the middle two kids have shown up their dad in  

the height department. In August 2022, the soccer  legend shared a photo of himself with Romeo and  

Cruz on Instagram, while also quipping, "So close  to being as tall as dad. Yep boys will be boys."

Of course, the caption was a joke, as  Romeo and Cruz were both clearly taller  

than their dad. Raising a family in  the limelight can be complicated,  

but the Beckhams have always put their  kids first. As David told GQ in 2016,

"We've always protected our children,  but we've always been honest with them,  

as well: There're going to be  things said about you, about us,  

that aren't true [...] I've got four amazing  kids, and an amazing wife, amazing parents,  

amazing in-laws, amazing friends who I  trust: It doesn't matter what people say."

Michael Douglas' acting career kicked off  in the 1960s, and it wasn't long before he  

was a bona fide star. In 1978, he became  a father for the first time when he and  

his first wife Diandra Luker welcomed their  son Cameron into the world. 22 years later,  

he became a father again at the age of  56 when he and his second wife Catherine  

Zeta-Jones welcomed their son Dylan, who was  followed by their daughter Carys Zeta in 2003.

In April 2023, Dylan and Michael were photographed  together at the Broadway debut of Good Night,  

Oscar. Dylan was 22 at the time, and he  looked to be a good few inches taller  

than his Oscar-winning dad. Michael has admitted  that being an older dad can be awkward at times,  

like when he visited Dylan's college  for parents' day, and he had to swat  

away some incorrect assumptions.  As he recalled to The Telegraph,

"This is not grandfather's day,  this is parents' day. I say,  

'I am a parent!' That was a rough one."

"Michael and I both look at  Dylan and our daughter Carys,  

and you go, wow, 22 years, and it's been amazing."

Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich really hit it  off while working together on the 1997 movie The  

Myth of Fingerprints, which she starred in, and  he wrote, directed, and produced. They got married  

in 2003 and have two kids together: Caleb, who  was born in 1997, and Liv, who arrived in 2002.

Freundlich is a foot taller than his wife,  so it's no surprise then that both of their  

children now tower over their mom. In  fact, Liv was already taller than her  

by the time that she was 14. While  they aren't close in height anymore,  

that certainly hasn't hurt their relationship.  As Moore gushed to Harper's Bazaar in 2022,

"She's spectacularly poised. I've been  bragging about Liv since the day she was  

born, and I'm so impressed by how well she  navigates the world and how mature she is."

Liv shared the love by responding,

"What I admire most about my mom is how driven  she is. She always has a clear idea of what she  

wants to accomplish — choosing [roles] she  is passionate about — and she never lets go  

of that. My mom does what she wants to do and  doesn't really care what other people think."

Kourtney Kardashian was in an on-again, off-again  relationship with Scott Disick for years before  

she married Travis Barker in 2022. The exes share  three children, including their eldest Mason,  

who was born in December 2009. Mason isn't in the  limelight as often as his famous family members,  

but in June 2022, he was spotted out and  about with his 5-foot, 1-inch mom. Even  

though he was only 12 years old at the time, it  was clear that he was already taller than her.

While appearing on the Not Skinny  But Not Fat podcast in October 2022,  

Kourtney opened up about why Mason keeps  such a low profile, as she revealed,

"I see comments all the time that I'm never  with my kids, and I just don't love to post  

my kids on social media. They don't love  it. Sometimes they do [...] [Mason] does  

not like it, he doesn't want any part  of it [...] I want my kids to be kids."

"I crave normalcy as much as we can have it."