Starry Godparents

Her own godfather is Michael Jackson, so you'd think Nicole Richie would want to pick Harlow Winter's godmother with care... Erm, seems not.

As Nic continues to fight Paris's corner for godmother, her boyfriend Joel Madden is hoping his future sister-in-law, Aussie actress Sophie Monk, will get the honour.

But have you ever wondered who's looking out for other Tinseltown tots? Ahlan! reveals all...

Generous g'father
Celebuspawns: Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham

Fairy godparents: Elton John, David Furnish and Liz Hurley

Chosen because... When you're Posh and Becks, chances are your kids are going to have stars lining up for the accolade of godparent. But being as famous as they are, David and Victoria eventually whittled it down to the biggest names in their inner circle.

Elton says: "Not all of my godchildren are wealthy, and if I'm their godfather and I love my godchildren, why shouldn't I leave them something?"

In good hands
Celebuspawn: Matilda Ledger

Fairy godfather: Jake Gyllenhaal

Chosen because... With the late Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams meeting on the set of Brokeback Mountain, they clearly decided to keep it symbolic when they chose their movie co-star, Jake, to be Matilda's godfather.

Jake says: "It's such an honour to be Matilda's godfather, and it's not something I take lightly."

Gorgeous g'mother
Celebuspawn: Coco Arquette

Fairy godmother: Jen Aniston

Chosen because... When Courteney welcomed her daughter Coco with David Arquette, she turned to her Friends co-star for the role of godmother, not only because they're good friends but because Jen had already decided she wanted the role.

Jen says: "I just said, ‘You may have other people you want, but I am officially making myself the godmother'."

Quirky guardian
Celebuspawn: Billy Burton

Fairy godfather: Johnny Depp

Chosen because...They've worked on several films together and have been friends for years, so Tim Burton knew exactly who he wanted Billy's godfather to be. But, Tim left his pal puzzled when he asked his wife Helena Bonham Carter to ask if JD would be their son's godfather, rather than asking himself.

Johnny says: "I went back to [where Tim was] and said, ‘Thank you'. I told him that I was honoured."

His Madgesty
Celebuspawn: David Banda

Fairy godfather: Rupert Everett

Chosen because... They've been pals for years, but it was Rupert's work in Africa and for Aids awareness that convinced Madge to ask the St Trinian's star to look over her adopted son, David.

A source says: "Madonna feels he knows the culture [of Africa] well and would be a great help to David as he grows up."

Posh protector
Celebuspawn: Bluebell Madonna

Fairy godparents: Victoria Beckham and George Michael's partner, Kenny Goss

Chosen because... Having patched things up with her former Spice bestie, Geri Halliwell asked Victoria to do the godmother honours. Or maybe fame-hungry Geri knew that asking VB would get her extra column inches...

A pal of Posh's says: "Victoria was thrilled."

Hands-off ‘dad'
Celebuspawn: Damian Hurley

Fairy godparents: Elton John, Hugh Grant and Patsy Kensit

Chosen because... By his own admission, Liz's ex Hugh doesn't like children, saying, "I don't mind them for about four minutes. That's my max." But the Bedazzled star's long history with Hugh saw him become Damian's godfather anyway.

Hugh says: "I have a very good assistant who chooses the presents for him, and I pay for it - that's where my godfatherly duties end."

Icon advisors
Celebuspawn: Prince Michael Joseph

Fairy godparents: Macaulay Culkin and Elizabeth Taylor

Chosen because... His lifestyle and fame have often seen Michael Jackson isolated from the world, but with the Home Alone star and the silver screen icon having always been so loyal to Jacko, it was no surprise he picked them as godparents for his first son.

Macaulay says: "[Michael] has beautiful kids and they're the sweetest things in the world."

Other Celeb Godparents
Sadie Frost: Is Kate Moss's daughter Lila Grace's godmother, while Jude Law has the godfather duties.

Kate Moss: The super calls Sadie Frost and Jude Law's daughter Iris her goddaughter.

Sting: Is godfather to Madonna and Guy Ritchie's son Rocco, while Patsy Kensit is the godmother.

Liz Hurley: Calls Patsy Kensit and Liam Gallagher's son Lennon her godson.

Steven Spielberg: Has Drew Barrymore as his godchild, as does Sophia Loren.

Jamie Lee Curtis: Is Jake Gyllehaal's godmother.

Telly Savalas: Jennifer Aniston called the late Kojak star ‘godfather'.

Drew Barrymore: Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, has this former wild child for a godmother.