It seems like the only news is bad news lately when it comes to anything out of Hollywood.  Supermodel Heidi Klum however shows that star power can bring a little joy to her lucky kids as well.  She was snapped recently during an ice skating session with her children in Aspen. 

While there is still a lot of negative news in the press about the certain superstar parents, it’s nice and refreshing to see some stars just being happy with their families. 

Yet, should the public at large even be privy to these private family moments?

It’s far to easy to find out a bit about anything about any celebrity (and their kids for that matter). 

While the famous parent may have signed up for life in the public eye, their children didn’t.

Some studies that have been done have even shown that having a famous parent can impact a child for the negative.  Especially if that parent and child compete for the spotlight.

An article from the FoxNews website really hits the topic spot on when it says:

And there can be issues whether the child becomes more or less successful than the famous parent, said Beverly Hills-based Dr. Carole Lieberman, who counsels a number of children of the rich and famous. She said celebrity parents can sabotage their offspring, consciously or not.

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A few days ago, I saw the the article which features twins of the Jolie-Pitt family (Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s latest addition to their growing brood). Named as Vivienne and Knox, these babies reportedly generated $14 million for their first pictures ever. And as I read further, it said that all proceeds will go to charity.

Max and Emme Lopez-Muñiz (twins of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony) reportedly raised $6 million for the babies’ first shutterbug experience.

And the above mentioned couples give out photo rights of their offspring, others are adamant about it.

Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban declined offers for their baby’s first photo exclusive – just like what they did for their wedding. Halle Berry was furious about a photographer who was so desperate to take pictures of her and daughter Nahla. And a lot more celebrities declined large sum of money in exchange of a few shots.

So the question is, why?

While using proceeds for the greater good, we can’t hide the fact that these children are in danger of being exploited someday. That early exposure might do more harm than good in the long run.

How will you teach them to deal with papparazzi at age 2? Will they love to see pictures of them – doing just about anything when they grow up?

While answers to those questions will depend on the manner they’ll be raised, I personally believe that a child should be given the most normal setting possible – away from bright lights and photo crazy glossy magazines.

But that’s just me. What about you? If you were a celebrity and loads of million dollars are talking, would you give in?

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Rebecca Romjin is expecting twins this winter.

Yes it’s official – that Jerry O’Connell’s wife has double bun in the oven. Romjin, who played ‘Mystique’ in X-Men movies, is 35 and this will be first for both actors.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Garner is rumored to be carrying Ben Affleck’s bino Number 2. She’s been recently seen in the groceries with adorable daughter Violet, and Jen is sporting a loose white top. So, what do you think?

And while the actresses mentioned above might not have problem showing off their cute tykes, Halle Berry begs to differ. She has sued over a photographer who trespassed her house to take some pictures of her together with her 4-month old daughter Nahla. Ms. Berry was furious over the incident, which is consistent to her decision not to sell out her daughter’s baby pictures to earn profits.

As busy as Halle maybe, Britney Spears made headlines again this week because of the pictures that surfaced the Internet. New pictures shows Spears, in a bikini, taking puffs while eldest son Sean Preston is nearby, playing with her lighter and cigarettes.Looks like someone needs to be watched closely.

Halle Berry in an undated image from Getty Images

Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet - June 13, 2008 - LA

Rebecca Romjin - January 2008

Britney Spears in Jenny McCarthy hosted event

Stay tuned for next month’s Hollywood Bump and Baby Watch.

Images from Getty Images.

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