Who are the most famous only children of all time? This is a comprehensive list of notable people with no siblings, including actors, athletes, singers, and world leaders. You might also be interested in celebrities from huge families and celebs from families of actors. Are you an only child? If so, you're in good company. Some of history's most admirable and powerful people have also had single child stature. United States Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Gerald Ford were both only children. Creative geniuses Leonardo da Vinci, John Lennon, and Robin Williams all grew up without siblings. Oscar-winners Charlize Theron and Natalie Portman are only children, too.
Only children are a group surrounded by myth and stigma, most of which are entirely false. The stereotype of a socially stunted, spoiled brat stems from a 19th century psychologist named G. Stanley Hall who - among other absurd declarations about children - said, "Being an only child is a disease in itself." Like most psychologists of the time, his research practices were anything but credible and tended to reflect his own prejudices more than anything else.
Who are the best celebrity only children in history? Modern studies show that once past their initial introduction to kindergarten, only children are just as social those with siblings, with personalities that vary just as much. Scholastically, the number of siblings within a family has also proven to be largely irrelevant. With the average family size shrinking, and only children becoming more common, society is moving beyond outdated stereotypes to recognize that all people can become successful.Ada Lovelace
Dec. at 37 (1815-1852)Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (née Byron; 10 December 1815 – 27 November 1852) was an... moreAl Pacino
Age: 80Birthplace: East Harlem, New York City, New York, United States of America
Alfredo James Pacino (born April 25, 1940), known professionally as Al Pacino, is an American... moreAlan Greenspan
Age: 94Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Alan Greenspan (; born March 6, 1926) is an American economist who served as Chair of the... moreAlicia Keys
Age: 39Birthplace: Hell's Kitchen, New York City, New York, United States of America
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an ... moreAnsel Adams
Dec. at 82 (1902-1984)Birthplace: Western Addition, California
Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) was a landscape photographer and... moreAnthony Hopkins
Age: 82Birthplace: Margam, United Kingdom
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins (born 31 December 1937) is a Welsh actor, director, and producer.... moreBetty White
Age: 98Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Betty Marion White Ludden (born January 17, 1922) is an American actress and comedian, with... moreBeverley Mitchell
Age: 39Birthplace: Arcadia, California, USA
Beverley Ann Mitchell (born January 22, 1981) is an American actress and country music singer.... moreBill Bradley
Age: 77Birthplace: Crystal City, Missouri, United States of America
William Warren Bradley (born July 28, 1943) is an American politician and former professional... moreBrooke Shields
Age: 55Birthplace: New York City, Manhattan, USA, New York
Brooke Christa Shields (born May 31, 1965) is an American actress and model. She was initially... moreBurt Bacharach
Age: 92Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Burt Freeman Bacharach (born May 12, 1928) is an American composer, songwriter, record... moreCandice Bergen
Age: 74Birthplace: Los Angeles, USA, California, Beverly Hills
Candice Patricia Bergen (born May 9, 1946) is an American actress and former fashion model.... moreCarol Burnett
Age: 87Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an American actress, comedian, singer and... moreCary Grant
Dec. at 82 (1904-1986)Birthplace: Horfield, United Kingdom
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach; January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986) was an... moreCatherine Hicks
Age: 69Birthplace: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America
Catherine Mary Hicks (born August 6, 1951) is an American actress. She is best known for her... moreCharles Lindbergh
Dec. at 72 (1902-1974)Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America
Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974) was an American aviator,... moreCharlize Theron
Age: 45Birthplace: South Africa, Benoni, Gauteng
Charlize Theron ( shar-LEEZ THERR-ən; Afrikaans: [ʃarˈlis trɔn]; born 7 August 1975) is a... moreChaz Bono
Age: 51Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Chaz Salvatore Bono (born Chastity Sun Bono; March 4, 1969) is an American writer, musician... moreChelsea Clinton
Age: 40Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
Chelsea Victoria Clinton (born February 27, 1980) is an American author and global health... moreChina Kantner
Age: 49Birthplace: California, United States of America
China Wing Kantner (born January 25, 1971) is an American actress of television, theatre and... moreChristina Applegate
Age: 48Birthplace: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Christina Applegate (born November 25, 1971) is an American actress and dancer. As an... moreCole Porter
Dec. at 73 (1891-1964)Birthplace: Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter.... moreCondoleezza Rice
Age: 65Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Condoleezza Rice (; born November 14, 1954) is an American political scientist and diplomat.... moreDaniel Radcliffe
Age: 31Birthplace: Fulham, London, England
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe (born 23 July 1989) is an English actor and producer. He is known for... moreDanielle Steel
Age: 73Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947) is an American writer,... more
