10 inspiring celebrity supermums
Motherhood is the most challenging role
many of us will ever take on, yet these supermums have risen to the
challenge while managing to continue to achieve their goals and make a
difference to others. Here are our top 10 inspirational celebrity mums.
Jennifer Lopez
Superstar J-Lo has not let giving birth to her twins, Max and Emme,
slow her down. Although she is adamant that her children will always
come first, the 42 year old mum’s career has continued to go from
strength to strength, with her releasing her seventh studio album,
gaining a regular judging role on American Idol and appearing in the romantic comedy The Back-up Plan all since giving birth. The
super-fit star also impressively managed to complete a triathlon to
raise money for Children's Hospital Los Angeles just seven months after
giving birth.
Michelle Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama may have a lot of strings to her bow, but
the dedicated mum puts her role as a parent above all others, describing
herself first and foremost as Malia and Sasha’s mother. However,
Michelle is not only dedicated to her own girls, she has also devoted
much of her time to helping the youth of America, launching a nationwide
campaign to fight childhood obesity through healthy eating and healthy
living.
Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Garner is frequently being snapped out and about with
husband Ben Affleck and daughters Violet and Seraphina and, more
recently, her burgeoning baby bump, running errands, hanging out at
farmer’s markets and enjoying family days out. Yet, as well as being a
devoted mother and wife, Jennifer seems to have mastered the work/family
balance perfectly and has managed to continue in her flourishing acting
career, starring in roles in many hit movies including Juno and Valentine’s Day as well as making her Broadway debut as Roxanne in Cyrano de Bergerac.
Reece Witherspoon
Reece Witherspoon may be a busy actress, mum of two and owner of her
own production company, but the working mum also finds time to help
others. As a woman and a mother, the Hollywood star admits to seeking
out opportunities to make a difference to other women and children
throughout the world, and she has put this in to practice through her
long-term support of Save the Children and by serving on the board of
the Children's Defense Fund. Reece is also a global ambassador for Avon,
helping to support their campaign against domestic violence and breast
cancer.
Kate Hudson
While most Hollywood actresses can afford to buy their kids anything
they want, down-to-earth Kate Hudson has described herself as a strict
mum who refuses to spoil her children. Claiming to have had a strict
upbringing herself, the actress has stated that she will raise her
children in a similar way and not give them everything they ask for.
Kate, who spent several years as a single mum following her split from
Chris Robinson, has admitted that life as a single mum can be
challenging, yet she hasn’t let that deter her from following her chosen
career path while still putting her children’s needs first.
Kate Winslet
She may be an Oscar-winning actress starring in critically-acclaimed
movies, yet Kate still manages to find plenty of time to spend with her
two children, who she states are the most important thing in her world.
Furthermore, Kate – who claims to be completely comfortable with her
body and who has publicly spoken out against airbrushing and women’s
obsession with skinniness – has some positive values to pass on to her
children. The actress says that she has started subtly praising her body
to her daughter Mia in a bid to help her daughter love her own body as
she grows older.
Victoria Beckham
Mum of four Victoria Beckham is rarely pictured without at least one
of her brood in tow and, despite claiming to be exhausted by juggling
motherhood with her fashion career, Victoria is dedicated to her
parenting role, telling The Mirror, “I'm up with the baby as
all mums are, and I wouldn't have it any other way. There's not a team
of people doing it for me." Since having children the working mum has
impressively released a solo album, written two books and launched her
own clothing lines – all while wearing seven inch heels!
J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling may be hugely successful
today, but less than twenty years ago things were entirely different. In
1993, having separated from her husband, been diagnosed with clinical
depression, contemplated suicide and having found herself jobless with a
dependent child, Rowling saw herself as a failure. However, the writer
found a determination to succeed – to create a better life for herself
and her daughter – which spurred her on to finishing her first novel.
Since then, her books have gone on to win multiple awards and been the
basis for a series of hit movies.
Salma Hayek
Although Salma Hayek has continued to take on film roles following
the birth of her daughter Valentina in 2007, she is very clear where her
priorities lie, claiming that she was born to be a mother and wife and
would be happy if she were to never work again. However, the
inspirational mum of one has not rested on her laurels since becoming a
mother, but has balanced parenthood with her work to help mothers in
developing nations, having become a global spokesperson for Pampers and
UNICEF’s campaign to help stop the spread of maternal and neonatal
tetanus.
Heidi Klum
Recently single Heidi Klum seems to effortlessly manage to balance
her career as a supermodel and businesswoman alongside her role as a
mother. A hands-on mum, Heidi is frequently photographed out and about
with her four children, whether on family days out or picking them up
from various classes and school. The model also sets aside time to help
others by visiting patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and
helping to support their fundraising efforts.
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