More parents are embracing a gender-neutral approach when it comes to raising children, and the celebrities in this article have shared why they believe it is important.
For some, removing gender norms allows their children to explore their interests without the pressure to be one gender or another. Others simply want to support their children and their unique identities.
Take a look at these celeb parents who have embraced gender-neutral parenting styles.
Angelina Jolie
When it comes her kids, Angelina has been open and accepting in allowing them to explore their gender identities.
When asked about her daughter, Shiloh, Angelina said , ““Some kids wear capes and want to be Superman and she wants to be like her brothers. It’s who she is.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
The royal baby hasn’t been born yet, but is due to arrive any day now.
The couple reportedly plans on raising their baby in a gender-neutral environment, and they are the first royal couple to make this parenting decision public.
Kate Hudson
In January 2019, Kate’s comments about raising her daughter in a “genderless” environment were taken out of context.
She clarified her stance by saying , “And if they grow up and identify with something different than what others want them to identify them as… mama’s cool with it.”
Amber Rose
When it comes to her son, Sebastian, Amber has said, “We encourage our children to paint, draw, and be creative so why block them from their creativity when it comes to self-expression? [Expletive] standards and gender roles! Let your children be great!”
Russell Brand
Since becoming a dad to two little girls, Russell said having daughters forced him to reconsider his perception of gender.
“Now that I have these very important women in my life I have re-evaluated the way that I unconsciously looked at gender, because now I’ve got a daughter I think ‘wow, I don’t necessarily need to dress her in clothes that are indicative of her gender’,” he said .
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron recently revealed that her child, Jackson, identifies as a girl and she is supporting her on her journey.
“They were born who they are and exactly where in the world both of them get to find themselves as they grow up, and who they want to be, is not for me to decide,” she said .
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada has been open about her family’s ups and downs when it comes to her children’s gender-fluid style and expression.
She even recalled how Will was initially uncomfortable with Jayden wearing a skirt in an ad campaign, but the parents have embraced and supported their children’s identities.
Megan Fox
Megan Fox thinks it’s important for her sons to explore their gender identity.
“When I became pregnant with Noah, I could feel, through my mother’s intuition I suppose, that he was not subscribing to gender stereotypes, so I decided to provide an environment for him early on that would allow him to discover how he wanted to express himself,” she said .
Pink
When it comes to parenting, Pink doesn’t want any labels in her home and just wants her children to explore their potential in a safe environment.
“I believe that a boy can do anything [too]. So I have boys that flip dirt bikes and I have boy friends that wear dresses. It’s all okay to me. It’s whatever floats your boat. So that’s the kind of house that we live in,” she said .
