Celebrity Moms Who Adopted

Serial adopter Angelina Jolie may get most of the press, but she's far from being the only celeb to become a mama through adoption. A slew of stars we love have done the same. Check out our list of fabulous adoptive moms -- and meet their lucky kids.

By Melanie Monroe Rosen and April Rueb

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Viola Davis

Best known for: Playing Aibileen Clark in the film adaptation of the popular novel The Help. Although the role has made her a household name, Davis has been an acclaimed actress for years. She has won multiple Tony awards and received an Oscar nomination for her work in the film Doubt.

Adopted child: Daughter Genesis Tennon

Other kids: Davis's husband, actor Julius Tennon, has two children from previous relationships.

Adoption details: Genesis is the first child for the couple, who were wed in June 2003. They adopted their daughter through domestic adoption in October 2011.

What you don't know: About being a mother, Davis told CNN, "It's just given me purpose, you know? After a while your life can't be about hair and make-up and what film you're doing next and if you're good or not and reviews."

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