# Celebrity Babies The Pitt-Jolie sparked a new baby fascination, that will likely continue. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Sep 18, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/global-trends-and-hip-travel) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/multigenerational-gold-mines-multi-million-dollar-value-of-brad-pitt-and-an ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Celebrity Babies trend? **Celebrity Babies:** In 2008, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were the most publicized couple in Hollywood, leading to a $20 million incentive for the first photograph of their babies. This points toward the trend of celebrity by ménage. The next wave of celebrity babies and children will inspire new trends. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 5 to Aug 4, 2008 - Published: Sep 18, 2008 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Celebrity Babies trend ### Celebrity Baby Culture The trend of celebrity by ménage and pre-birth honorary citizenships is creating an increased fascination with celebrities and their babies. ### Expensive Baby Photos The high demand for celebrity baby photos from popular magazines creates a new trend of high-paying photo bids. ### Charitable Donations The trend of donating the proceeds from celebrities' baby photos to charitable causes is on the rise. ## What the Celebrity Babies trend means for industry ### For Media and Entertainment The media and entertainment industry can benefit from the trend of high-paying photo bids of celebrity babies for exclusive rights to images. ### For Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations The nonprofit and charitable industry can benefit from the trend of donating the proceeds from celebrities' baby photos to charitable causes. ### For Fashion Industry The fashion industry can benefit from the trend of celebrity baby culture, as these parents often dress their children in trendy and fashionable clothing when in the public eye. ## Trend signals for Celebrity Babies Trend score 5.3 out of 10, from popularity 64%, activity 86%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 64% - Activity: 86% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Celebrity Babies trend 4 featured examples from Jul 5 to Aug 4, 2008. - [$14 Million Baby Photos (Update)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-baby-twins-pictures): Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Baby Twins Pictures (Category: Celebs) Implication: The joint $14 million purchase by People and Hello! - [$20 Million Baby Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelina-jolie-brad-pitts-twins-first-photos): First Shots of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt's Twins (Category: Tech) Implication: The baby photo buying craze presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the photography industry. - [Top 10 Most Expensive Baby Photo Bids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-ten-baby-pix-bids-from-1-million-to-20-million): From $1 Million to $20 Million (Category: Celebs) Implication: Publishers could invest in high-profile baby photo exclusives to boost readership and revenue. - [Pre-Birth Honorary Citizenships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelina-twins-nice-honor): Angelina Jolie's Twins Get Honor in Nice (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Tourism industry stakeholders could take advantage of the trend by partnering with cities and countries to offer pre-birth honorary citizenship as an exclusive service to high-pro… ## Recent trend clusters - [Layered Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/short-trip-leisure) (World) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in World - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Family Rave Vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-rave) - [Free In-Flight Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-in-flight-internet) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) All articles: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world)