Some celebrities break the norm by choosing to bring their parents as their companions to important events, expressing their love and pride. Many times, these stars have been caught on camera sharing special moments with their mothers on the red carpet. These endearing moments serve as a reminder of the strong connections between celebrities and their parents, evoking a desire within us to embrace our own loved ones.
Dwayne Johnson and his mother, Ata Johnson, at a movie premiere in 2015 and then at the World Premiere of Jumanji: The Next Level in 2022.
Keanu Reeves took his mom, Patricia Taylor, as his date for the 92nd Annual Academy Awards Oscar Ceremony.
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Singer Rihanna and her mother Monica Braithwaite look stunning on the red carpet, 2012.
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Katie Holmes and her mother Kathleen Strothers at the American Ballet Theater, giving smiles to photographers
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Ryan Gosling and his mother Donna, who looks as young as her son
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Blake Lively with her mother Elaine Lively attend the premiere of The Age of Adaline.
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Actress Margot Robbie with her mother Sari Kessler pose for photographers at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, 2018.
Dashing Keira Knightley and gorgeous her mother Sharman MacDonald on the red carpet
Actor Daniel Kaluuya and his mother Damalie Namusoke at the premiere of Queen & Slim
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Jude Law and his mother Margaret Anne Heyworth during the 32nd Cesar Award Ceremony in Paris
Matthew McConaughey and his mother Kay McConaughey at the premiere of The Beach Bum
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Joaquin Phoenix and his mother Arlyn Phoenix — can you see that proud mother look in her eyes?
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Charlize Theron and her mother Gerda Jacoba Aletta Maritz at the Oscars, 2013, and again at the Oscars, in 2020.
Some of these celebrities are already parents themselves and proudly express that side of them on social media. Dwayne Johnson himself often posts photos and videos of him interacting with his children, including doing their hair in the most adorable way possible.