Which celebrity would you choose to babysit your kids?
A few weeks ago, a poll was conducted in the US asking which celebrity you’d choose as a babysitter for your kids. Comedienne Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia deRossi topped the poll as the most popular celebrity baby sitter, beating Brad & Ange, Oprah and even super mum Jennifer Garner. The Answers team wondered if Australians would choose differently… so we asked you guys, the Answers community, Which celebrity would you most feel comfortable leaving your kids with?
Although many of you said things like “I wouldn’t trust any of them with my kids. I don’t know them and I don’t leave the care of my kids with strangers.” (Nemo), as Kaihla mentioned: “It’s just a bit of fun. It’s not real. It’s hypothetical.” Exactly, you’re never going to drop little Timmy off at Britney Spears’ place and expect him to be fed, entertained and put to bed (not sure if even her own kids expect that).
So which celebrities did you think would be good at looking after your little monsters? It seems Aussie stars were particularly admired – Ellen & Portia (one half Aussie couple) were still a popular choice, closely followed by Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban, Hugh Jackman & Deborah Lee Furness and Cate Blanchett. Chimney said:
If I had kids (only 18) I would be more than happy to leave them with Ellen and Portia! I love those two! Not to add he/she would have fun from the minute they got there until the minute they didn’t want to leave because of how fun and hyperactive Ellen can be! I would be assured that my child would sleep great that night!
Hugh Jackman and his wife Deb. They are Aussie and definitely seem like grounded parents. – Jmketsy
Others thought more about the values some celebrities seem to uphold:
Reese Witherspoon–I’ve read some interviews and agree with some of her values regarding children - Naomi
Tom Hanks. He is a family man who has been happily married for 22 years and has 4 kids. He hasn’t received any critisism for being mentally challenged or for child abuse or anything along those lines. -Hornet
Jennifer Garner. I actually have met her once. She is very down to earth and very smart. She also has kids of her own. So she would be my first pick. – BrooklynS
Quite a few people said Michael Jackson and Gary Glitter, although I’m pretty sure they were joking. Jen had other reservations:
Well I wouldn’t leave them with Madonna or Angelina- they might try and adopt them!
Fur_shizzel seems to be having a bad day with his/her kids: None, I wouldn’t do that to any celebrity, even the ones I don’t like! Oh dear!!
Caitlin
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None – they are too busy to give attention to kids.
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Definitely NOT Michael Jackson
Hmmm…..I don’t want to be mean, celebrities used to be human once too I guess.
I’d pick one who is well grounded, never been involved in sex, drugs or scandel and comes from a big family.
After considering all of the above I’d have to say….Bugs Bunny.
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Personally, if I solutely had to, no that I have any, I’d leave them with Queen Elizabeth II. and if someone says she’s not a celebrity, then why’s she in the news whenever she’s going overseas. Sure, she not there as regularly as the wretched football idiots, but that’s good, not bad, and it’s my choice, anyway.
My mum said Adam Sandler
Shia LaBeouf..
I would trust him with my life.
Plus the kids he would be looking after would be his
I reckon Cate Blanchett would be the best babysitter ever. She seems like the nicest person in the world, plus she has three boys of her own so she has plenty of experience with kids. Plus I can’t really see her raiding my fridge at midnight….
SALLY FEILD!!
Do i really need to say why? i think people will know why she would be a great choice!
Robbin williams or Adam Sandler, they both could make my daughter smile non stop, thats all thats important to me is her happiness, so with their comical personalities either of them would be great.
Hmmm… i would definitely trust Kate Hudson with my kids
Hmmm i would definitely trust Kate Hudson with my kids… and do i really need to say why..?
Johnny Depp……do I have to say more?
i would have to say hugh jackman and his wife debra,they seem like great people and do a lot for childrens charities
Personally, if I solutely had to, no that I have any, I’d leave them with Queen Elizabeth II. and if someone says she’s not a celebrity, then why’s she in the news whenever she’s going overseas. Sure, she not there as regularly as the wretched football idiots, but that’s good, not bad, and it’s my choice, anyway.
None, they would only palm them off to the nanny. And besides they are my kids.
Of course Ellen and Portia topped the poll, they were the celebrities you specifically asked if we would leave our kids with. “Would you leave your kids with Ellen and Portia or are there some other celebrities you’d trust with your kids?”
I don’t get it, what do you mean by the 3rd paragraph?