FameCrawler : Grandchildren

Jon Voight Desperate to Reconcile with Angelina

Karl Erikson — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:48:00 GMT

After Jon Voight said that his daughter, Angelina Jolie, had "serious emotional problems" back in 2002, the two have understandably had what you might call a falling out.

Jolie said that she no longer wanted a relationship with her father. "My father and I don't speak," she said. "I don't hold any anger toward him. I don't believe that somebody's family becomes their blood. Because my son's adoped, and families are earned." Um, yeah, no anger there at all.

Now Jon is desperate to end the battle with Angelina. He really wants to meet his 6 grandkids, 3 of them adopted. He's never, in fact, met Brad, either.

"I'm always trying to reach her and send her my love," Jon says.

A source told Britain's Daily Express newspaper, "There's nothing Jon wants more than to have his family back together again. It kills him to be shunned by his children. He's willing to do whatever it takes to put this rift behind him."

"As Jon grows older he's realizing the importance of family," says the source. "and he longs to be a part of his daughter and grandchildren's lives. It breaks his heart to be kept away. Since Angelina's mother died, Brad Pitt has been gently urging her to reconcile with her father, if not for her sake, then so the children can have their grandfather in their life."

That's really tough. I've certainly made plenty of mistakes in my life. I'd hope that Angelina will see fit to let Jon back in. It's not like she's never made blunders. I mean, hello? Billy Bob Thornton? Blood in your necklace? Stealing another woman's husband?

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Brad Pitt: It Was Natural to Cheat with Angie

Famous Moms Tell All in the Little Black Book

Brad Pitt: We're Never Going to Stop

Sarah Silverman: The Great Schlep Video

Whit Honea — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:51:00 GMT

Sarah Silverman used to grace these pages a bit more when she was the subject of pregnancy speculation by one Jimmy Kimmel (or Matt Damon). Then she and Kimmel broke-up and the speculation ended. Then she and Damon stopped f*@%ing, and Silverman rode off into the FameCrawler sunset. Or so we thought.

She has a new video and it doesn't involve her being a celebrity parent. It involves her being a celebrity grandkid. Sure, we'll roll with it (because it's funny).

The video is very ~~liberal~~ progressive and will probably offend someone, which I'm sure will make Silverman quite happy. Every time she pisses someone off she gets a dollar. That's a good deal, especially for her.

Here's Sarah Silverman and The Great Schlep Video (NSFWish):

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Uberdesigner Betsey Johnson and her Grandkids

Whit Honea — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:52:00 GMT

Betsey Johnson has been a force in fashion and fun so long that she has long surpassed the label of legend. She's the real deal.

Here she is at her Spring 2009 show (I know, it's still Summer 2008) with her grandchildren. They call her ubergrandma*.

* I made that part up.

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Is Ted Kennedy Dying?

Whit Honea — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:36:00 GMT

Edward "Ted" Kennedy is rumored to have only weeks left in his storied and often tragic life.

Ted Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant glioma in May of this year. It is a type of cancerous brain tumor that Kennedy opted to have surgically removed in June. The surgery was believed to be a success.

Then why is he suddenly on the cover of Globe with only weeks to live? They are reporting that his cancer is spreading. We're hoping that the publication is mistaken.

Say what you will about Ted Kennedy, but his legacy cannot be denied. Kennedy is the father to 3 children and step-father to two. He is generally considered the father figure to the thirteen collective children of his two assassinated brothers. He has many school-aged grandchildren.

Here's to your health, Mr. Kennedy.

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Morgan Freeman: In With the Life, Out With the Wife

Whit Honea — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Morgan Freeman has had a rough week. First he had an auto accident (he is currently listed in fair condition) that must have scared the beejezus out of his family and now just a few days later the 71-year-old actor is getting divorced.

That must be a weird thing for his kids and grandchildren- that emotional roller coaster. It really throws Christmas for a loop.

Freeman and Myrna Colley-Lee have been married 24 years. TWENTY-FOUR YEARS!

Morgan Freeman 'In Good Spirits'

Morgan Freeman Still Easy Reading: The Jolie-Pitt Bedtime Story

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Morgan Freeman 'In Good Spirits'

Karen — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:08:00 GMT

Just to follow up on our beloved Morgan Freeman, he is 'in good spirits' as he awaits surgery following a near-fatal car accident that resulted in him being removed from the wrecked car with the jaws of life and transported to hospital.

"He has a broken arm, broken elbow and minor shoulder damage but he is in good spirits," said Donna Lee. "He is going to have surgery this afternoon or tomorrow to correct the damage. He says he'll be okay and is looking forward to a full recovery."

We wish him well. I'm sure with 10 grandkids, he is surrounded by loving family.

Morgan Freeman in Critical Condition

Whit Honea — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:44:00 GMT

Morgan Freeman was in a car crash in Memphis that has left the star in critical condition. There was a female passenger in the car that was also taken to the hospital.

Authorities believe that Freeman may have fallen asleep at the wheel. They say that is car flipped several times.

Morgan Freeman's kids are all grown now and after 30 minutes on Google and Wikipedia I still can't tell you whether or not he has grandchildren [added- he has 10], so perhaps his story isn't easily justified to the pages of FameCrawler, but still, he's Morgan Freeman and who doesn't care about him?

Freeman may not think fondly on his time as an actor on "The Electric Company," but I do. He's gone on to bigger and better things, but he did his part in shaping my childhood, and for that I am grateful.

Best of luck to Mr. Freeman and his passenger.

Morgan Freeman Still Easy Reading: The Jolie-Pitt Bedtime Story

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In the Case of Pierre Lacroix, a Picture Really Does Say 1000 Words

Whit Honea — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:41:00 GMT

This picture is actually a couple of years old. It is from the night that Pierre Lacroix stepped down from the post of GM for the Colorado Avalanche. Yesterday he was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.

What does this have to do with anything? Did you see his grandson Max in the photo? How sweet is that? Grandparents love that stuff, and I'm pretty fond of it myself (but don't tell anyone, I have an image).

Photo: Celebs and Bubs

Mel Gibson is a Grandpa: Let's Hope Hate Doesn't Skip A Generation

Whit Honea — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:26:00 GMT

Everybody's favorite Anti-Semitic Mel Gibson is now a grandfather. You know what that means, next stop is the old folks home where he can sit with a blanket on his lap and mumble racism all day. They love that there.

Gibson's daughter Hannah gave birth to Mel's first grandchild on October 10th.

David Beckham is Caring, Thoughtful Family Man

BadKitty — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:02:00 GMT

We like to think of Becks as sex on wheels, but he has a softer side. Recently his dad has experienced some health problems, and the news outlets are reporting that David is now looking into moving his dad to this side of the Atlantic.

The benefits include having more time with the grandkids, which is always a big advantage, and also being nearby in the event of any future health concerns. I'm sure that having Victoria wear a nurse uniform never factored into David's thinking, but we can be forgiven for our flights of fancy.

Source: Hollyscoop

Britney Spears is/has a Crazy Mother...

Whit Honea — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:03:00 GMT

According to AHN, Britney Spears is filing a restraining order against her mother. She is taking this step to keep her mom, Lynne, away from her two sons. She claims that her mother is abusing prescription pain medication and Britney doesn't want her spending time with her boys, Sean Preston and Jayden James.

This concerns me, because who would be with the boys then? I see hundreds of pictures of Britney every day, and do you know why we don't use them here at FameCrawler? Because she never has her kids with her. She has Uggs, nipples and big, stupid glasses, but no babies.

Not only is she mad at her mother for having an alleged problem, but she is deciding to shun her rather than take the steps to help her like Lynne and (gulp!) K-Fed did, sort of, when the tables were turned.

She blames her mom and K-Fed for putting her in rehab, yet she still lets her boys (and her girls too, nudge, nudge) go over to their daddy's place without concern. Which is, of course, concerning. As you can see, I have nothing but concern for this family. Actually, I really am concerned for the boys. I hope someone steps up and provides these kids some shelter and a bit of sanity.

The scary thing is I'm looking at you K-Fed.

Spielberg Gets It

Whit Honea — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:07:00 GMT

Steven Spielberg, director and a bunch of other stuff, is seen here with his granddaughter, which in and of itself is amazing. A man his age in Hollywood should be having kids that young. Instead, he's out for a stroll and some conversation with a cute kid and a bag of candy. Sweet as the day is long.

Oh, and Mr Spielberg, if you're reading this, call me!

The Donald Becomes The Grandpa

Whit Honea — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:01:00 GMT

Donald Trump's first grandchild, Kai Madison Trump, was born to Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Vanessa on May 12th. The kid has hair. Lots of it. The poor thing came out looking like Gramps.

The family has noticed.

"The baby is really beautiful," says Trump Sr. "I've never seen such hair on a baby in my entire life... so I'm thrilled."

Added Vanessa, "Everyone who sees her is amazed by the hair. She had to have it shampooed right away!"

Nothing like hair and money to bring a family together. It's sweet.