Over the years, many celebrities have welcomed children into their families throughadoption, both domestically and internationally. Some adopted children on their own, while others built blended families with their partners. For several famous parents, adoption became an important part of their journey into parenthood.

Perhaps the most recognizable example isAngelina Jolie, who adopted three children from different countries. She adoptedMaddox from Cambodia in 2002, Zahara from Ethiopia in 2005, and Pax from Vietnam in 2007. Brad Pitt later became their legal adoptive father, and together they raised six children, including their three biological children.

Other stars have also opened their homes through adoption.Meg Ryan adopted Daisy True from China in 2006, joining her biological son Jack.Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guesthave two adopted children, Annie and Thomas. Meanwhile, singerMarie Osmond adopted five of her eight children, creating a large blended family.

And then there’sMia Farrow, whose family grew to an extraordinary 14 children, including10 adopted childrenfrom different backgrounds.

These stories show that celebrity families, just like any others, can take many different paths to parenthood. Adoption has been one meaningful path for numerous well-known parents—and each family has its own unique story.