Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Stars at Christenings
Peek inside the special ceremonies attended by Lucille Ball, Elizabeth Taylor, and more.
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Christenings are a time for proud parents to introduce their child to the church, and affirm the baby’s faith alongside loved ones—several of whom become godparents during the ceremony. Hollywood stars have made this milestone public for decades, as have royals, and amazing photos have captured these occasions around the globe. From Liza Minnelli and Jane Birkin as newborns to John F. Kennedy as a godfather, check out these vintage moments from celebrity christenings through the years. Afterward, you may want to continue the trip down memory lane—our collection of amazing celebrity wedding photos from the 1950s is a must-see too.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
The I Love Lucy star smiles at the 1953 ceremony for her son, Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV. She's surrounded by Father Michael Hurley, husband Desi Arnaz, and their older daughter, Lucie Désirée Arnaz.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
The loving parents look at baby Desi Arnaz Jr. after the ceremony.
Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret is snapped leaving Kensington Palace for the christening of her week-old daughter, Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones, in 1964.
Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Wilding
The actress and her second husband christen their first child, Michael Howard Wilding, at London's Grosvenor Chapel in 1953.
Jacqueline Kennedy
Jackie looks fabulous while posing with her son, John F. Kennedy Jr., in 1960.
Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy
The newborn wears the same gown that his famous father wore when he was christened.
Bette Davis and William Grant Sherry
The Jezebel actress and her artist husband christen their 11-month-old daughter, Barbara Davis Sherry, at California’s St. Clement's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in 1948.
Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli
Wizard of Oz star Judy Garland and her husband look on as their daughter, Liza Minnelli, is blessed in 1946.
Michael Bentine and Clementina Stuart
Talk about having a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious godmother. Here, the one and only Julie Andrews is given the honor at the 1960 christening of her famous friends' son Richard.
Judy Campbell
Actress Judy Campbell and Lieutenant-Commander David Birkin stand outside a church at their daughter's christening in 1947. The baby would grow up to be legendary star Jane Birkin.
Peter Lawford and Patricia Kennedy
While the Rat Pack member made a name for himself on the stage, Peter also made serious connections once he married Patricia Kennedy. JFK was godfather to their daughter, Victoria Francis Lawford, seen here during her 1958 christening.
Peter Lawford and Patricia Kennedy
The actor and Kennedy sister christen daughter Robin Elizabeth Lawford four years later, with Gary Cooper's widow, Veronica Balfe, and Robert F. Kennedy named as her godparents.
Grace Kelly and Rainier III, Prince of Monaco
The happy couple, who met in 1955 and wed the following year, poses on the balcony following the 1958 ceremony for their son Albert II, Prince of Monaco. Prince Ranier hoists the newborn's older sister, Caroline, Princess of Hanover, up to see the crowd.
Grace Kelly
A few years later, the actress-turned-royal holds her younger daughter, Princess Stéphanie Marie Elisabeth of Monaco, at her 1965 ceremony in Monte-Carlo.
Annette Funicello
Annette named her frequent costar, singer Frankie Avalon, and Marine Ann Schiochi as the godparents of daughter Gina Luree. Here, they pose for photographs at her 1965 ceremony.
Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall
Rock and roll's coolest couple of the '80s arrive at daughter Elizabeth Jagger's ceremony in 1984.
Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall
Eight years later, the two welcomed Georgia May Jagger. Here, they attend her christening at England's Saint Andrew's Church in 1992.
Princess Diana and Prince Charles
The royal stuns in a bright pink look for the 1982 christening of Prince William at Buckingham Palace.
Princess Diana
Two years later, Lady Di holds Prince Harry on the day of his christening in 1984.
Princess Diana and Prince Charles
A young Prince William steals the show during the family portrait, giving all of the royals a good laugh.
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