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When Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were nominated for Best Screenplay for 'Goodwill Hunting,' along with seven other Oscar noms, they brought their proud moms on a double date!
Selena Gomez has been walking red carpets since she was a child, and her mom has always been there to support her.
As another star who started out as a youngster Justin Bieber probably had to have his mom with him as a legal guardian! But these days, he brings her by choice.
Ryan Gosling's mom is a regular fixture by his side on the red carpet. At the 2007 Oscars, she was self-conscious about her hair and Gosling asked Meryl Streep to reassure her that it looked great!
Leonardo DiCaprio has brought his mom as his Oscars date on several occasions. Luckily, she was there when he finally won one in 2016!
When British girl band Little Mix were nominated at the BRIT Awards in 2016, the entire crew brought their moms as their dates!
Joaquin Phoenix is pictured here with his mom at the 2020 Oscars, where he won Best Actor.
Charlize Theron often brings her mother with her to awards ceremonies. Who needs a date when you can have this much fun with your mom?
'Black Panther' star Michael B. Jordan has a close relationship with his family and brought his mom, Donna, to the Academy Awards in 2019.
Janelle Monae and her mom sparkled together on the red carpet at the 2020 Oscars.
English actor Dev Patel brought his mom Anita to the 2017 Oscars as his date.
Keanu Reeves' mom rocked the red carpet in a white suit at the 2020 Oscars. Patricia Taylor is a costume designer who has worked with the likes of Alice Cooper and Dolly Parton, so she probably felt quite at home!
Laura Dern attended the 2020 Oscars with her famous mother, actress Diane Ladd, who is no stranger to the red carpet herself!
Bradley Cooper brought his mom to the Oscars in 2019 when he was nominated for 'A Star is Born.' However, it wasn't her first time walking the red carpet. She also accompanied him to the Oscars in 2014.
Common brought his mom, Dr. Mahalia Hines, to the Oscars in 2015, when he won the award for Best Original Song.
Margot Robbie and her equally glamorous mother stole the show at the 2018 Oscars.
Taraji P. Henson brought both her mother and grandmother to the Oscars the year she was nominated for her role in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.'
Javier Bardem was accompanied by his mother Pilar when he made history by becoming the first Spanish actor to win an Academy Award. He honored her in his acceptance speech saying, "Mama, this is for you."
McConaughey's co-star Jared Leto also picked up an Oscar for his role in 'Dallas Buyers Club,' and brought his mom along for the ride.
Matthew McConaughey brought his mom to the Oscars the year he won Best Actor for 'Dallas Buyers Club.' He also brought his Brazilian model wife, but we'll forgive him!
'Hamilton' creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda wanted his mother with him in 2016 when he was nominated at the Oscars for Best Original Song.
Miley Cyrus' mom Tish is a red carpet regular.
Timothée Chalamet was nominated for an Oscar at only 22 years of age, and he brought his mom as his date. He also brought her to the Golden Globes the following year!
Michael Fassbender brought his mom all the way from Ireland to join him at the Oscars in 2014, when he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Dwayne Johnson is often seen with his mother, Ata, at awards ceremonies and premieres. The two are very close, and he takes many public opportunities to show his appreciation for her.
Emma Stone and her mom stunned in co-ordinated black dresses at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2012.
Anne Hathaway's mom is often seen by her side on the red carpet. Hathaway even brought her up on stage when she hosted the Oscars!
Rihanna is all about family, and her mom Monica Braithwaite is often seen by her side on the red carpet.
Ariana Grande wanted family by her side when she was nominated for five awards at the 2020 Grammys. Here she is hugging her mom and best friend, Joan Grande.
These celebrities don't need models on their arms when they're walking the red carpet—they'd rather have family by their side. No Victoria's Secret model or chiseled young actor could take the place of their beloved mothers!
Really, what better way to show your appreciation for your mom than to get her dressed up in haute couture for a night of glamor and show her off to the world? Everyone deserves to feel like a star sometimes! Click through the following gallery to see which sweet celebs chose their moms as their dates.
Stars who walked the red carpet with their moms
These celebs know their mom is better than any other date!
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These celebrities don't need models on their arms when they're walking the red carpet—they'd rather have family by their side. No Victoria's Secret model or chiseled young actor could take the place of their beloved mothers!
Really, what better way to show your appreciation for your mom than to get her dressed up in haute couture for a night of glamor and show her off to the world? Everyone deserves to feel like a star sometimes! Click through the following gallery to see which sweet celebs chose their moms as their dates.