Kids Growing Up Fast: Celeb Offspring Taller Than Their Famous Parents

Kevin Hart was the center of attention as host of the 2025 BET Awards, accompanied by his 17-year-old son, Hendrix. The actor, known for his humor, previously joked about Hendrix’s sudden growth, saying he was surprised by how much taller his son had become.

Mariska Hargitay’s Son August

Honor surpassed her mom Jessica Alba’s height even before finishing middle school! “My (I can’t believe she’s so tall) baby girl 💖,” Alba posted in 2022, referring to her then-14-year-old daughter.

Kandi Burruss’ Daughter Riley Burruss

Viewers of *Real Housewives of Atlanta* first met Riley as a pre-teen. Now a rising reality TV star, the 22-year-old is considerably taller than her mother, who has always been on the shorter side.

Britney Spears’ Son Jayden

Britney Spears shared a rare photo of her son Jayden, 18, showcasing how much he has grown. In her caption, the singer mentioned their church visit, where they “sang and praised” before taking the picture.

Jennifer Garner’s Daughter Violet Affleck

Jennifer Garner and her ex-husband Ben Affleck have generally kept their children out of the public eye. Therefore, when 17-year-old Violet Affleck appeared with her mother at a 2022 state dinner, fans were surprised to see her resemblance to her mother and her significant height advantage over the actress.

Julianne Moore’s Kids Caleb and Liv Freundlich

It feels like just yesterday Beyoncé announced her pregnancy with Blue Ivy Carter at the VMAs. Now, thirteen years later, that little one has become a Grammy winner and movie star. She’s also taller than her legendary mom, a fact Beyoncé jokingly addressed at the Grammys earlier this year, saying, “I don’t like it at all.”

Alec Baldwin’s Daughter Ireland

Ireland Baldwin, at 22 years old, had already begun her modeling career when she attended her dad Alec’s comedy tribute in 2017. It was no surprise to see she was several inches taller than him.

Pierce Brosnan’s Son Dylan

Pierce Brosnan’s sons are entering the entertainment world, making their film debuts in *The Unholy Trinity*, starring their father. While Paris (right) and his dad are about the same height, older brother Dylan is noticeably taller than both.

Alicia Silverstone’s Son Bear

Many mothers of boys understand the feeling of realizing their teenage sons are quickly catching up in height. “This happened overnight. I was taller than you last night,” Alicia Silverstone humorously mentioned to her son Bear, then 13, in an Instagram video.

Reese Witherspoon’s Son Deacon Phillippe

While Reese Witherspoon is about the same height as her daughter Ava, her son Deacon has long surpassed her. The mother and son were pictured at the 2024 WSJ Magazines Innovator Awards, where she clearly had to look up to talk to him.

Brooke Shields’ Daughter Grier Hammond Henchy

At 6 feet tall, Brooke Shields is known for her height, and her daughter Grier Hammond Henchy is following in her footsteps. Depending on her footwear (as seen at the 17th Annual CNN Heroes event in 2023), Grier is taller than her mom.

Kris Jenner’s Daughter Kendall Jenner

The Kardashian-Jenner family is generally petite, but Kris Jenner’s daughter Kendall Jenner stands tall at 5-ft.-11-in., a characteristic that has contributed to her successful modeling career.

David Beckham’s Son Romeo

Among his four children, David Beckham is shorter only than Romeo. Sons Brooklyn and Cruz are about the same height as the former footballer, and it remains to be seen whether daughter Harper Seven, who is only 13, will surpass him.

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