Famous Stars who have walked the red carpet with their parents

Nothing gets the paparazzi more excited than spotting celebrities with their latest dates on the red carpet — but when that date turns out to be mom or dad, it somehow hits differently.

Many stars have chosen to honor their parents by bringing them along as their plus ones to awards ceremonies, film premieres, and glitzy events — a heartfelt way of acknowledging everything those parents sacrificed and supported along the way.

So which warm-hearted celebrities have made their parents their red carpet companions? Read on to find out.

Timothée Chalamet

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Timothée Chalamet stepped out with his mother, Nicole Flender, at the Marty Supreme (2025) premiere. Though he is frequently spotted with girlfriend Kylie Jenner, he has made a point of bringing his mom along to select major awards nights and premieres.

Leonardo DiCaprio

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DiCaprio has quietly built a tradition of choosing his mother over his famously younger girlfriends when it comes to high-profile events. The two were photographed together most recently at the 2026 Golden Globes.

Ariana Grande

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Ariana Grande brought her mother, Joan Grande, along to the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2025. Her dad has also had his moment in the spotlight beside her at events like the Grammys over the years.

Brooklyn Beckham

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Brooklyn walked the carpet alongside his parents and siblings at the Beckham Netflix premiere in 2023. Once a common sight, it turned out to be one of the final times he joined them publicly before their well-publicized family fallout.

Beyoncé

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Beyoncé brought her mother, Tina Knowles, to the Mufasa: The Lion King premiere in 2024. Tina is arguably her most consistent red carpet companion, regularly appearing beside her at premieres, fashion showcases, and award ceremonies.

Miley Cyrus

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Miley showed up with both parents in tow at the 2019 Grammy Awards, continuing a long-standing habit of keeping family close during major career moments. Of course, with her dad’s own musical career, his presence at the Grammys was hardly a stretch.

Dua Lipa

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Dua walked alongside her father, Dukagjin Lipa, at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The two have been photographed together at various industry events, with him widely regarded as one of her most devoted supporters and creative collaborators.

Brad Pitt

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Brad Pitt made a rare family appearance at the 84th Academy Awards in 2012, arriving with his mother, Jane Pitt. While she doesn’t accompany him regularly, he has brought both parents out for particularly meaningful career milestones.

Will Smith

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Will Smith appeared alongside his mother, Caroline Bright, at the 2020 Salute to Greatness Awards. She has joined him at premieres and events on various occasions — though, thankfully, the 2022 Oscars was not one of them.

Bradley Cooper

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Bradley Cooper chose his mom, Gloria Campano, as his date to the 94th Annual Academy Awards in 2022. Having separated from his partner some years prior, leaning on family for public appearances offered a grounding and refreshing alternative.

Billie Eilish

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Billie attended Glamour’s Women of the Year celebration in 2024 with her mother, Maggie Baird, and brother Finneas. Family has always been central to Billie’s public identity, and she regularly includes them at milestone events.

Zendaya

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Zendaya brought her father, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman, to the 2016 Golden Globes afterparty. Given that he has long served as her manager, seeing the two together on the red carpet has become a familiar and expected sight.

Michael B. Jordan

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Michael B. Jordan escorted his mother, Donna, to the 91st Annual Academy Awards in 2019. Walking stick in hand, she dressed impeccably for the occasion and made sure to take in every step of the red carpet experience.

Paul Mescal

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Paul Mescal brought his mother, Dearbhla, with him to the 95th Annual Academy Awards in 2023. Despite his nomination that evening, a win wasn’t in the cards — but she has continued to show up for him at other landmark moments in his career.

Jennifer Lawrence

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Jennifer Lawrence arrived at the No Hard Feelings premiere in 2023 with both parents by her side. She has also taken her mother to the Oscars previously and often speaks about how her family helps keep her feet firmly on the ground.

Emma Stone

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Emma brought her mother, Krista Stone, to the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala in 2017. Krista is perhaps Emma’s most reliable red carpet companion, with joint appearances at the Oscars and major premieres becoming something of a pattern.

Ryan Gosling

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Gosling arrived at the 2024 Academy Awards with family in tow, his mother Donna among them. He has made a habit of bringing his mother and sister to the Oscars, often keeping public outings with wife Eva Mendes to a minimum.

Chris Hemsworth

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Chris Hemsworth attended the closing gala of the San Sebastián Film Festival in 2018 with both parents, Craig and Leonie. Bringing family to major career events comes naturally to him — made even easier by the fact that his brother Liam is often already on the guest list.

Margot Robbie

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Margot arrived at the Babylon premiere in 2022 with her mother, Sarie Kessler, at her side. Her mother has become a familiar face across multiple premieres and major awards campaigns throughout Margot’s rise to stardom.

Tom Holland

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Tom Holland brought his mother, Nicola Frost, to the 2017 BAFTA afterparty. He has made several public appearances with his parents over the years and often credits his family with helping him stay centered amid the pressures of fame.

Lady Gaga

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Gaga posed with both parents and her sister at the 2019 Warner Bros. Oscars party. Her family turns up regularly at career-defining events, particularly during awards season, and have been a quiet constant throughout her journey.

Rihanna

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At her 2017 Diamond Ball, Rihanna was photographed with her mother, Monica Fenty, and her grandfather, Lionel Braithwaite. Family plays a meaningful role in her biggest moments, often connected directly to her charitable and philanthropic endeavors.

Jaden Smith

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Having grown up in the spotlight as the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, Jaden has always had famous company at industry events. He was photographed with extended family at the Bad Boys: Ride or Die premiere in 2024.

Millie Bobby Brown

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Millie arrived at the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere in 2025 with both parents alongside her. She has consistently brought them to premieres since her earliest days in the industry, a reflection of just how closely involved they have been in shaping her career.

Kendall Jenner

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Kendall Jenner attended the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars Party with her parent, Caitlyn Jenner. Throughout her career, she has been regularly photographed with both of her high-profile parents at events across the entertainment and fashion worlds.

Florence Pugh

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Florence brought her mother, Deborah Mackin, to a screening of A Good Person in 2023. Though she tends to keep her family life out of the public eye, her mom has appeared alongside her at several important career occasions.

Natalie Portman

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Natalie arrived at the 2011 Critics’ Choice Awards with both parents, Avner and Shelley, by her side. While not a regular occurrence, she has made a point of including them at genuinely significant moments throughout her career.

Sources: Vogue, BuzzFeed, Harper’s Bazaar