4 Celebrities Who Grew Up Being an Only Child
Did you know about these celebrities who grew up being an only child?
Being an only child may seem lonely. But these celebrities who are only children have shown that despite growing up with no siblings, they learned to be imaginative and creative on their own, and made lots of friends along the way!
Only-Child Celebrities
1. Juliana Gomez
As the only daughter of Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres, Juliana Gomez is a Gen Z It girl who recently became the 2023 UAAP Fencing Champion, representing the University of the Philippines. Despite being low-key compared to celebrity kids her age, she consistently makes headlines—from her relationships and sports achievements to her sense of style.
2. Ian Veneracion
Modern Parenting Spotlight star Ian Veneracion is a celebrity dad of three and an only child. Though he grew up in Manila, he spent most of his summers in Cebu, where his mother is originally from. His parenting style is very playful—so even though he has no siblings, he finds joy in spending time with his adult children, usually biking around or doing sports.
3. Elisse Joson
Another Modern Parenting favorite and first-time mom, Elisse Joson only had her mother growing up. The two of them went through ups and downs together—including moving to the United States from their simple life in Bataan and then having to move back to the Philippines after five years. Today, Elisse is a doting mother to her own daughter, Felize.
4. Iñigo Pascual
Son of Piolo Pascual, Iñigo definitely takes after his father—with good looks, talent, and passion. His love for music has landed him a career in the industry and lately, he has been working to become a global pop sensation.
These celebrities prove that it’s okay to be an only child because there are many benefits to having undivided attention from parents and the opportunity to develop strong independence and self-sufficiency skills!
Read more stories of families with only one child:
From the Eyes of an Only Child: What It’s Like to Have No Siblings
