Celebrity moms open up about motherhood

<h2>Reese Witherspoon</h2> The <em>Big Little Lies</em> star feels incredibly honoured to raise her three kids Ava, 17, 14-year-old Deacon and Tennessee James, 4. <p> “I know it’s corny, but being a parent to me is such a great privilege; that I get to chaperone these beautiful little souls through life. They astound me with their knowledge and their humour."</p> Photo: Getty Images
<h2>The Queen </h2> The monarch has more than six decades worth of accomplishments to be proud of, but the British royal calls motherhood her "best job" to date. <p>Photo: Getty Images
<h2>Kelly Clarkson</h2> The <em>American Idol</em> alum says having two children with husband Brandon Blackstock and becoming a step-mom to his two children from a previous relationship has "changed [her] world in the most awesome way." <p>Photo: Instagram/@kellyclarkson
<h2>Jennifer Lopez</h2> The doting mother of twins - Esme and Max - can't believe how much motherhood has taught her over the years. <p>"[Becoming a mother] I really felt the growth of myself as a human being, as a person."</p> <p>Photo: Getty Images
<h2>Beyonce</h2> Queen Bey has found new meaning in her life since having Blue Ivy in 2012. "I feel more beautiful than I’ve ever felt because I’ve given birth. I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a purpose on this earth." And it looks like she'll feel even more beautiful any day now as she patiently awaits the arrival of her twins with husband Jay Z. <p>Photo: Instagram/ @beyonce
<h2>Victoria Beckham</h2> The former Spice Girl, who recently received an OBE from the Queen for her contributions to the fashion world, has called being a mom to her four children her "greatest achievement." <p>She added: "It has taken me on an unexpected journey that can constantly surprise, educate and confuse me!"</p> Photo: Instagram/ @victoriabeckham
<h2>Angelina Jolie</h2> The 41-year-old actress, director and humanitarian is 100 percent devoted to her six children. <p>"I see myself as a mom first. I’m so lucky to have that role in life. I wake up with my kids and I am happy."</p> Photo: Getty Images
<h2>Carrie Underwood</h2> Being a mother to Isaiah, 2, means the world to the country singer. <p>“I'm so thankful for my sweet angel. He makes my life better in every way" she recently shared with her 5.8 million followers on Instagram. </p> Photo: Getty Images
<h2>Britney Spears</h2> The pop star credits sons Sean Preston (11) and Jayden (10) for giving her strength. <p>“Becoming a mother and being with my boys has made me so much more accepting of myself.”</p> Photo: Getty Images
<h2>Jennifer Garner</h2> The actress calls life with her three children - Violet, Seraphina and Samuel - an adventure! <p>"The absolute [greatest] thing about being a parent is that every day is a fresh start. You always can say, 'Today we're going to try this!'</p> Photo: Getty Images
<h2>Kate Winslet</h2> The A-list star loves the feeling of empowerment that comes with being a mom. <p>"There's something really empowering about going, '[Heck], I can do this! I can do this all!' That's the wonderful thing about mothers, you can because you must, and you just DO." </p> Photo: Getty Images
<h2>Drew Barrymore</h2> The mom of two always tries to make her daughters Olive and Frankie smile. <p>"My favourite thing about being a mom is just what a better person it makes you on a daily basis. Every morning when I wake her up, the endgame is, 'Can I get her to smile?' And that puts me in a good mood. It’s definitely a different way to live – and a much better one."</p> Photo: Instagram/ @drewbarrymoore
<h2>Olivia Wilde</h2> “The gift of motherhood is the selflessness that it introduces you to, and I think that’s really freeing,” the actress once said. Olivia is mom to Otis, 3, and seven-month-old Daisy. <p>Photo: Instagram/ @oliviawilde
<h2>Mila Kunis</h2> According to the actress, the purest kind of love is the love shared between a parent and child. <p>“The truest meaning of unconditional love is my child," she once told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.</p> Photo: Getty Images
<h2>Taraji P. Henson</h2> Becoming a mother to son Marcel, 22, has allowed the <em>Empire</em> star to focus on all life has to offer. <p>"I love being a mother. It’s the best part of my life. It enriches my life so much. It gives me other things to think about besides this crazy industry that I decided to partake in. It keeps me grounded and focused on what life is really about.” </p> Photo: Getty Images
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