Planet celebrity
The rise of the ‘mumager’
James is a budding businessman in a relationship with Donna Air. Carole is no doubt proud of her brood’s achievements, but some would say it was all part of her grand plan. After all, the Party Pieces businesswoman is often referred to as the ‘mastermind’ behind her children’s success – even giving her children their first jobs as models for the family firm.
Pattie Mallette, 40
Job: author and film producer Children: Justin Bieber, 23 why? Her singing superstar son first caught the attention of the music industry on Youtube aged just 12 – leaving singers Usher and Justin Timberlake fighting it out to sign him. Now, Canadian singer Justin’s become hot property in the music world, racking up over 50 million record sales. And it was mum, Pattie, who encouraged him every step of the way, originally uploading the early Youtube videos and also taking on the role of his manager for the early years of his career.
Victoria Beckham, 42
Job: Fashion designer Children: Brooklyn, 18, Romeo, 14, Cruz, 12, and Harper, five why? The Beckham kids couldn’t be busier, thanks, in part, to their mum’s contact book. Eldest son Brooklyn has already landed a photography job for Burberry, and is set to release photography book What I See, later this year. Meanwhile, model Romeo starred in the Burberry Christmas advert in 2014, Cruz is eyeing up a pop career having released a single last Christmas and Harper is fast becoming a mini fashionista, regularly snapped in the front row at fashion shows!
Judy Murray, 57
Job: Tennis coach Children: Jamie, 31, and andy, 29 why? Judy’s dedicated her life to making both of her sons tennis champions. The former player initially coached both boys, before handing over the reins so that she could cheer them on courtside. Now she hardly misses a match, and is also a doting grandma to Andy’s one-year-old daughter, Sophia. Top marks!