
We've all been there: out in public, at church, or at a big family event when suddenly the 4-year-old decides to get real squirrelly. Maybe he's making faces or demonstrating some, well, less-than-peaceful resistance to being asked to sit still. It can feel like the entire world is watching when a mom is trying to get their kid to chill out in public. And let's be honest, if you are Kate Middleton and the kid in question is England's Prince Louis, the whole world literally is watching!
When pictures of the Duchess of Cambridge trying (and struggling) to wrangle Louis during an event for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee went viral recently, many moms probably felt a lot of sympathy for Kate. While most of us can't relate to being actual royalty, we can relate to trying to parent in public when a kid is acting a fool!
We are so used to seeing celebrity moms looking poised and perfect in Instagram snaps that it was actually kind of refreshing to watch Kate having to deal with the same 4-year-old nonsense that the rest of us get to experience, too. So we've decided to celebrate the most relatable photos of celebrity moms caught on camera to show that while they may have glam squads and all the money, they still have to deal with meltdowns, tantrums, and monkey business, just like the rest of us.
Kim Kardashian Bores North West

What could be more relatable than a kid who is utterly, totally bored while waiting for their mom to finish yet another phone call? Sure, this picture is snapped in gorgeous Italy, but North West's over-it yawn is totally universal, right?
Chrissy Teigen Can't Get the Shot
No matter how photogenic or social media-savvy a mother might be, that doesn't mean she can get her two completely adorable children to actually both look at the camera and smile at the same time. This snapshot of Chrissy Teigen and her kids proves that — and we are so here for the perfect side-eye from her son, Miles.
Chris Hemsworth Is a Jungle Gym
There's no doubt about it: Parenting is a full-contact sport! Chris Hemsworth may have the strength of Thor, but even he is no match for three kids deciding to turn his (hot) dad bod into a combination jungle gym/wrestling mat.
Carrie Underwood Multitasks
A toddler is a toddler, no matter who his mom is. When Carrie Underwood posted this pic of her son Isaiah, she wrote, "He doesn't care that Mommy had to get ready for a show … all he knows is that he woke up cranky from his nap and needed a cuddle." Yep, we've all had to figure out how to multitask when a kid needs love but work can't wait.
Stephanie Beatriz Takes a Sip

Babywearing is awesome. We love having a snuggly babe so close and having our hands free, but there is always that moment when it becomes clear that a mom is gonna have to eat or drink around or over the baby if she wants to get herself fed that day. Good thing Encanto star Stephanie Beatriz had iced coffee for this sip-and-snuggle situation!
Kate Middleton Experiences the Joys of a 4-Year-Old
We love a 4-year-old, even when they are just totally over it when it comes to having to sit still during, well, any event that isn't watching videos on a screen. Kate Middleton has never seemed more relatable than when she was trying to get Prince Louis to just chill out. Parenting in public is always an adventure!
Hilary Duff Has Her Hands Full

Every mom can relate to this picture of Hilary Duff. Yep, we spend sooooo much time researching the perfect stroller, only to discover that we'll end up having to carry the kid, plus give them a drink, while still having to push the stroller! It's amazing we ever get anywhere on time.
Kylie Jenner's Relatable Mom Bod
With all the filters, Photoshop, personal trainers, and (alleged) plastic surgery, most of the time the Kardashian/Jenner sisters aren't really known for having relatable bodies. But this snapshot of Kylie Jenner's son's feet resting on her soft postpartum belly is maybe the most relatable we've ever seen her be.
Ciara the Pick-Up Artist

Little ones want their mamas to hold them, famous or not. Well, they want to be held, unless they don't want to be held, in which case they deploy the time-honored technique of going totally boneless and becoming tricky for any mom to pick up — even Ciara!
Beyoncé Brings the Snacks
Every mom knows that going on a public outing without snacks or a drink for the kid is just a bad idea. That's why Beyoncé came prepared to the Grammys in 2018. She's not about to risk a public meltdown while rocking amazing designer clothes!
Jessica Alba Gives the Mom PDA

Sometimes our kids are so dang cute that we just can't help but unleash the mom PDA, just like Jessica Alba did at the US Open tennis tournament in 2016. Daughter Honor looked like she might have been more into watching the game than getting a smooch, but what mom can't relate to that, too?
LeBron James the Footrest
The world knows LeBron James as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. But off the court, he's also a dedicated dad to three kids, including daughter Zhuri. According to her mom, she's also comfortable using her famous dad as a footrest because "you can just do whatever because you're the baby and Daddy's princess."
Cheers to Drake!

We're not really sure why every kid loves to do "cheers" with any cup they have, but for real, they all do. That include Drake's son, Adonis, who was all about the plastic cup clinks with his famous dad during a recent Toronto Raptors game.
Serena Williams Has Mom Strength

There is nothing stronger than a mother. For some of us, that means bringing in all the Target grocery bags in one trip. For Serena Williams, that means navigating an airport with a fully stocked luggage cart, plus a rolling suitcase, and a preschooler riding on that suitcase. Moms — we get stuff done.
Katie Holmes Twins With Suri
Having a baby or a toddler is super fun, but there is something great about having an older kid that you can go for a coffee run with. Matching iced coffees and face masks like Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise is a totally relatable mom move for those of us who are parenting tweens and teens.