Stars who brought their parents to the Academy Awards, from Leonardo DiCaprio to Reese Witherspoon

Last modified on Mar 28, 2022 08:47 BST hellomagazine.com

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Behind every successful Hollywood star... is a parent or parents. Without the help of supportive moms and dads, dads and dads or moms and moms, it's highly likely many of today's A-listers would be unknowns.

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Think about how often your own parents drove you to things like piano lessons, soccer or hockey, Brownies, Scouts or Girl Guides and many other extracurricular activities or passions. The stars were just the same, and many had parents who made huge sacrifices to help support their dreams.

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So it makes total sense that celebrities have a habit of bringing their parents with them to the Oscars. It's Hollywood's biggest night, after all! Many have watched their kids win Academy Awards – or not – but they've all been incredibly proud as they walked the red carpet and sat in the audience.

Scroll through the gallery to see stars from Hollywood today and yesteryear who've proudly walked the red carpet with their proud parents with them.

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper might have missed out on some big awards, but his night was still a special one as he brought his mother, Gloria, along with him to the 2022 Academy Awards. Bradley was up for Best Picture for his role in Nightmare Alley. He also served as producer on the film, but the award went to CODA.

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Jude Hill

At just 11 years old, it's perhaps unsurprising that Belfast actor Jude Hill brought along his mother Shauneen to his very first Oscars – but it doesn't make it any less cute. The Irish actor was enjoying the success of the film Belfast, from Kenneth Branagh, which took home the gong for Best Original Screenplay.

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Judi Dench

They make many appearances together on Tik Tok, but we have a feeling Judi Dench's grandson Sam Williams had a pinch-me moment as he accompanied the Belfast actress on the red carpet.

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Janelle Monáe

In 2020, singer Janelle Monae wowed audiences with her show-stopping performance. But before taking to the stage, the Pynk singer took to the red carpet with her mother Janet, and we loved their sparkly outfits!

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Joaquin Phoenix

The same year, Joaquin had plenty to celebrate as he picked up the Oscar for Best Actor thanks to his role in Joker. Along with his wife and fellow actress, Rooney Mara, the star brought along his mother, Arlyn, to the event. How sweet!

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Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh was nominated for her first Academy Award in 2020, so it's no wonder the then-24-year-old wanting to bring her mother, Deborah, along for the fun!

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio brought his mom, Irmelin Indenbirken, with him in 2014. He was nominated for The Wolf of Wall Street that year.

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Denzel Washington had his wife, Pauletta (left), and mother, Lennis (right), with him in 1990. He won Best Supporting Actor for Glory that year.

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Lady Gaga brought her dad, Joseph Germanotta, with her to the 2015 show.

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Margot Robbie's mom, Sarie Kessler, attended with her in 2018, the year Margot was nominated for I, Tonya.

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Timothee Chalamet and his mom, Nicole Flender, looked SO COOL at the 2018 Oscars!

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Keanu Reeves had a very special guest to the 2020 Oscars – his mom! The star walked the red carpet with Patricia Taylor on his arm and they both looked so happy to be there.

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Dev Patel brought his mom, Anita Patel, with him in 2017, when he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Lion.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda was so cute with his mom, Luz Townes-Miranda, in 2017.

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Michael B. Jordan held his mom Donna Jordan's hand at the Governors Ball after-party in 2019. Black Panther was nominated for Best Picture that year.

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Matthew McConaughey brought both his wife, Camila Alves and his mom, Mary Kathleen McCabe, with him in 2014. He won that year, picking up Best Actor for Dallas Buyers Club.

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Bradley Cooper brought his mom, Gloria, with him when he was nominated for Silver Linings Playbook in 2013.

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Bradley's co-star, Jennifer Lawrence, also brought her mom and dad, Karen and Gary, with her that year! They got to share in her big Best Actress win for the film.

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Rachel McAdams brought her mom, Sandra, with her in 2016.

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Common had his mom, Dr. Mahalia Ann Hines, with him in 2015.

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Tom Cruise held his mother Mary Lee South's hand when they arrived at the 1990 Oscars. He was up for Best Actor for Born on the Fourth of July.

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Ryan Gosling's sister, Mandi, and mother, Donna, were with him in 2007, the year he was nominated for Best Actor for Half Nelson.

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Robin Williams had his then-wife, Marsha, and mom, Laurie, with him when he won for Best Supporting Actor for Good Will Hunting in 1998.

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So cute! Drew Barrymore's mother, Jaid, was no stranger to Oscars night, coming from an Old Hollywood family! Drew was just eight years old when she hit this red carpet after playing Gertie in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial the year before.

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The late Bruce Paltrow looked so cute on Gwyneth Paltrow's arm in 1998, and he was so proud of her when she won Best Actress for Shakespeare in Love that year!

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In 2009, Anne Hathaway brought her parents, Kate McCauley and Gerard Hathaway, with her to the show.

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Clint Eastwood brought his mom, Ruth Wood, twice! She first attended the Oscars with him in 1993, when he was nominated for Best Actor, Best Director and Best Picture for Unforgiven. He won the latter two awards! In 2004, he was also up for Best Picture and Best Director for Mystic River.

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon both brought their moms, Chris Boldt and Nancy Carlsson-Paige, to the Oscars in 1998. They won Best Original Screenplay that year for Good Will Hunting.

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Charlize Theron has brought her mom to the Oscars at least four times! Gerda Maritz was thrilled when her daughter won Best Actress for Monster in 2003, and she's joined Charlize since in 2010, 2013 and 2014. There's a good chance Gerda will be with her this year, since Charlize is nominated again! It's really no wonder Charlize is such a great mom herself, considering her own mother is a pillar of support!