8 celebs who took on babysitting duties for other stars

Celebrities who took on babysitting duties for other stars

Beneath the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, some of today's biggest names in entertainment once held the humble role of babysitter for their fellow celebrities. From Jennifer Garner to Michael Bolton, these 8 stars shared anecdotes of their babysitting days, offering glimpses into their personal lives and connections with future famous individuals.

1. Jennifer Garner: Babysitter to Stephen Colbert's daughter

While on the set of 'Spin City' in 1996, Jennifer Garner crossed paths with Stephen Colbert, leading to her role as a babysitter for his daughter. Colbert fondly reminisced about discovering Garner's burgeoning success when he spotted her in her 'Alias' catsuit on a billboard, while Garner remembered the host's daughter as "really smart" and "adorable."

2. Selena Gomez: Babysitter for Jessica Simpson's daughter

Jessica Simpson revealed that Selena Gomez served as a babysitter for her daughter, Maxwell Drew, during an Instagram Live session. Gomez accompanied Maxwell to her first concert, headlined by Olivia Rodrigo, fostering a memorable experience for the young girl.

3. Katie Lowes: Babysitter for Connie Britton's son

Before landing her role in 'Scandal', Katie Lowes briefly babysat Connie Britton's son, Eyob. Britton praised Lowes as a "phenomenal human," highlighting her admiration for the actress both on and off-screen.

4. Bethenny Frankel: Personal Assistant to Kathy Hilton

Prior to her rise to reality TV stardom, Bethenny Frankel worked as Kathy Hilton's personal assistant, which entailed looking after Hilton's children, including Paris and Nicky.

5. Cher: Babysitter for Anthony Kiedis

Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis recounted his teenage years, revealing that the legendary performer Cher once babysat him. Kiedis fondly remembered the experience and even discussed it during his band's Carpool Karaoke segment.

6. Kiefer Sutherland: Babysitter for Gwyneth Paltrow

Before achieving fame as Jack Bauer, Kiefer Sutherland spent time babysitting a young Gwyneth Paltrow while working with her mother at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.

7. Chloe Sevigny: Babysitter for Topher Grace

During her time in Connecticut, Chloe Sevigny reportedly served as a babysitter for actor Topher Grace, earning a reputation as the "cool babysitter."

8. Michael Bolton: Babysitter for Paula Abdul

As a young child, Paula Abdul enjoyed lullabies sung by Michael Bolton, who later enlisted her to choreograph his tour. Abdul humorously recalled Bolton's reluctance to assist with homework, preferring to jam with fellow musicians instead.