40+ Celebs Who Refused To Hire A Nanny In Favor Of Caring For Their Children On Their Own

Published on 11/03/2022
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Zooey Deschanel

We’re not surprised that actress Zooey Deschanel doesn’t have a nanny, thanks to her wide-eyed characters in films like Elf and TV shows like New Girl. When her son was born in 2017, the actress took on less acting work to spend more time with her children.

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel has two children with her second husband, Jacob Pechenik: Elsie and Charlie. The couple divorced in 2020, and the actress has been seen out and about with her children since then.

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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are another working couples who manage to split child care. Lincoln and Delta are the names of the stars’ two daughters. The actors plan their schedules so that they can spend as much time as possible with their children at home.

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

This couple appears to rely on a babysitter occasionally. Monica Padman, a podcaster, and actor, met Bell and Shepard through mutual friends and eventually began working for them. She and Dax Shepard also co-created the Armchair Expert podcast.

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