The Many Bags of Celebrity Moms

[Editor’s Note: While we rest up for the beginning of a new year and for all the great things it has in store, we’ll be running a modified schedule of both new posts and popular favorites from 2014, updated with new pictures and information. Below, we’ve inducted Liv Tyler into our Handbag Mom Hall of Fame.]

We’ve been celebrating moms all week, and today, it seemed only fitting that we use our weekly celebrity handbag extravaganza to look at what some of the most famous (and most stylish) celebrity moms on the planet carry when they’re out with their kids. From Sarah Jessica Parker to Angelina Jolie, we were incredibly impressed by how these moms manage to keep it all together under intense paparazzi attention. Of course, being rich and famous probably helps in that pursuit.

Victoria Beckham
Hermes Himalayan Crocodile Birkin

As far as glamorous motherhood goes, no one is going to beat Vicky B., parenting with one arm and toting one of the world’s rarest Birkins on the other.

Sarah Jessica Parker
Coach Large Borough Bag
$798 via Coach

SJP is a tiny woman to be carrying both a child and a large Coach bag, but years living in New York prepare you for just this.

Liv Tyler
Givenchy Pandora Box Bag
$1,790 via Barneys

Lately, Liv’s been carrying this extra-boxy version of the classic Pandora; it’s compact and luxe, perfect for a West Village mom.

Charlize Theron
Dior Ostrich Miss Dior Bag

A crossbody is a smart way to go for moms of small children, and if it’s an exotic Dior crossbody, well, all the better.

Angelina Jolie
Valentino Histoire Bag
Shop Valentino via Neiman Marcus

Big bag for mom, little bag for daughter.

Nicole Richie
Simone Camille Carryall Bag
$1,765 via ShopBop

“Please, please. No photos. Mom has to get me to Gymboree on time.”

Katie Holmes
Lanvin Happy Bag
Shop Lanvin via Neiman Marcus

I got caught in a Katie Holmes paparazzi scrum one time, so I can verify that the face Katie’s making is justified.

Liv Tyler
Stella McCartney Grace Crossbody Bag
Shop Stella McCartney via Net-a-Porter

Like many New York moms, Liv defaults to crossbody bags in the winter because they don’t slip off coat shoulders in that position.

Rachel Zoe
Hermes Birkin

Birkins are super popular among celebrity moms, and it’s not hard to see why – they’re luxurious, durable and roomy, if a little heavy if your kid doesn’t already walk on his or her own.

Kourtney Kardashian
Hermes Birkin

See? I’d never lie to you.

Jennifer Garner
Givenchy Lucrezia Bag
$2,500 via Net-a-Porter

Jennifer Garner is perhaps the quintessential celebrity mom, and this neutral, mid-sized choice is typical of her style.

Liv Tyler
Givenchy Leopard Antigona Bag
Shop Givenchy via Net-a-Porter

Liv and the crew at Givenchy are friends; she wore the brand even before it was a widespread celebrity favorite.

Miranda Kerr
Louis Vuitton Capucines Bag
$6,050 via Louis Vuitton

Miranda Kerr seriously gives Victoria Beckham a run for her glam-mom money.

Hilary Duff
Chanel Logo Linen Tote

A big, lightweight, flashy tote – there are worse options for Mommy and Me class.

Reese Witherspoon
Reed Krakoff Mini Atlantique Tote
$1,590 via Net-a-Porter

In time, Reese Witherspoon’s baby will be as unamused with the paparazzi as she is.

Alessandra Ambrosio
MICHAEL Michael Kors Selma Messenger Bag
$178 via Nordstrom

There is maybe no one who makes motherhood look easier or more casual than Alessandra.

Angelina Jolie
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Tote
$2,973 via MATCHESFASHION.COM

Angelina Jolie is rarely seen without some sort of Saint Laurent on her person these days.

Jessica Simpson
Celine Python Luggage Tote

Jessica got the right idea: you carry the bag, your dude carries the baby.

Charlize Theron
Stella McCartney Falabella Bag
$670 via Net-a-Porter

This is a paparazzi photo of Charlize Theron, straight off a plane, with a baby, in case anyone ever wondered why she’s a movie star.

Jessica Alba
A.L.C. Lucas Leopard Satchel
$1,095 via Intermix

Sarah Jessica Parker
Chanel Boy Bag

A hands-free Chanel bag means two hands for twins.

Reese Witherspoon
Goyard St. Louis Tote

Lots of famous moms cheese Goyard’s lightweight, simple, durable totes for their baby bags, including Reese.

Ashlee Simpson
Givenchy Pandora Bag
$1,810 via Net-a-Porter

Two sisters, two babies, one Givenchy bag.

Gwen Stefani
Chanel Coco Cocoon Bag

Gwen is ageless, and her Chanel bag, which is several years old, doesn’t look too bad either.

Katie Holmes
Clare V Messenger Bag
$380 via Piperlime

Suri has already perfected her anti-paparazzi moves.

Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham Hexagonal Chain Shoulder Bag
$2,995 via Net-a-Porter

Managing a clutch and an infant on your hip: Supermom status.

Liv Tyler
Proenza Schouler PS1 Boxy Satchel
Shop Proenza Schouler via Barneys

I’m not sure of what the technical name for this spin on the PS1 is; Proenza only made it for a season or two and my googling has been as yet unsatisfying.

Jessica Alba
Narciso Rodriguez Trapezoid Duffel
$2,395 via Barneys

Jessica’s oldest daughter is such a Mini Me. (Notice that she already has a purse of her own.)

Rachel Zoe
Givenchy Lucrezia Bag
$2,655 via Barneys

Rachel and Jennifer Garner have very different personal styles, but they both love their Lucrezias.

Alessandra Ambrosio
Hermes Evelyne Bag

Remember what I said about Alessandra making this all look easy? Yeah.

Hilary Duff
Goyard St. Louis Tote

Hilary and Reese are diaper bag twinsies.

Angelina Jolie
Louis Vuitton Capucines Bag
$6,050 via Louis Vuitton

Having a large family means having a perpetually stuffed handbag, even if you’re one of the most famous women in the world.

Jennifer Garner
Celine Luggage Tote

I don’t have kids, but I know motherly joy when I see it.

Katie Holmes
Hermes Birkin

I wish the photogs would leave these two alone so that Katie and Suri could enjoy this Birkin in peace.

Reese Witherspoon
Balenciaga Raffia Tote
Shop Balenciaga via Neiman Marcus

I think Reese may have birthed an actual Gerber Baby.

Gwen Stefani
Viktor & Rolf Bombette Bag

Gwen’s personal style is clearly rubbing off on her son (and his hair).

Miranda Kerr
Chanel Logo Denim Tote

Miranda is another of Hilary’s diaper bag twins.

Charlize Theron
Givenchy Lucrezia Bag
$2,655 via Barneys

The Lucrezia was the popular mom bag that surprised me the most.

Alessandra Ambrosio
Chloe Marcie Bag
$1,840 via MATCHESFASHION.COM

Not even a grumpy baby can upset the maxi dress-Chloe bag situation that Alessandra has going on here.

Jessica Alba
Alexander McQueen Mini Heroine Satchel
$1,640 via Zappos Couture

One latte, one stroller, one hands-free bag.

Kourtney Kardashian
Prada Nylon Baby Bag
$1,290 via Saks

Jessica Simpson
Hermes Birkin

Jessica’s airport entourage includes her baby and her Birkin.

Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham Liberty Tote
$1,350 via Net-a-Porter

The nice thing about having multiple kids is that the older ones can help out with the younger ones and give the nanny a moment’s rest every now and then.

Sarah Jessica Parker
Louis Vuitton W Bag
$4,850 via Louis Vuitton

I’m betting that this is the same look SJP’s kids get when they’re misbehaving.

Kourtney Kardashian
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,117 via MATCHESFASHION.COM

A Givenchy bag for mama, a stylish headwrap for baby.

Miranda Kerr
Hermes Birkin

We’ll excuse you for being too distracted by Flynn’s adorableness to pay much attention to the Birkin.

Rachel Zoe
Gucci Bamboo Fringe Suede Shopper Tote
$2,500 via Gucci

Liv Tyler
Givenchy Melancholy Bag
Shop Givenchy via Net-a-Porter

I always appreciate a mom who’s into a heavy stud look.

Hilary Duff
Chanel Boy Bag

We applaud Ms. Duff for finding a way to make a bag this small work with a young child.

Jennifer Garner
Celine Edge Bag

Jennifer Garner’s genuine joy in the presence of her son seemed like the only appropriate way to close out a story on celebrity moms.