Raised in the Military: Celebs Who Come From Military Families

Memorial Day is on Monday, and whether or not you have the day off, it's a time to honor the men and women who have served our country. Many of our favorite stars have a special tie to the day, since they grew up with a parent who served. Jessica Alba's father was in the US Air Force, while Christina Aguilera hails from an Army family. Reese Witherspoon is the daughter of a lieutenant colonel from the US Army Reserve, and Bruce Willis is the son of a former US soldier as well. In honor of the day of remembrance, we are taking a look at all the stars who come from military families.

Pink
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Pink

The singer's father, Jim Moore, served in the Vietnam War and her brother later followed suit and joined the US Air Force.

Amy Adams
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Amy Adams

The actress was born in Vicenza, Italy because her father, US serviceman Richard Kent Adams, was actually stationed at Caserma Ederle military base at the time.

Lionel Richie
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Lionel Richie

Lionel's father, Lionel Brockman Richie, was a US Army systems analyst.

Heather Locklear
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Heather Locklear

Heather's father, William Locklear, was a colonel in the Marine Corps.

Shaquille O'Neal
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Shaquille O'Neal

The former basketball player grew up as a military brat living on the bases of New Jersey, Georgia, Germany, and Texas as his stepfather was in the US Army.

Vanessa Minnillo
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Vanessa Minnillo

Nick Lachey's wife was born on a military base in the Phillipines. Her father, Vince Minnillo, was a US Air Force aircrew member and she lived in California, Nevada, Florida, Germany and Japan before settling down in South Carolina.

Julianne Moore
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Julianne Moore

Julianne was born at Fort Bragg Army Base in North Carolina as her father, Peter Moore Smith, was a paratrooper in the US Army and later a colonel and military judge.

Peter Sarsgaard
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Peter Sarsgaard

The actor was born at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, being the son of John Dale Sarsgaard, who was an Air Force engineer.

Michelle Rodriguez
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Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle's father, Rafael Rodriguez, is Puerto Rican but served in the United States Army.

Tamera and Tia Mowry
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Tamera and Tia Mowry

Tamera and Tia were both born in Germany, as their father, Timothy John Mowry, was serving in the US Army.

Tiger Woods
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Tiger Woods

Tiger's father, Earl Woods, was lieutenant colonel in the US Army and served in the Vietnam War.

Ciara
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Ciara

The singer's father, Carlton Harris, was a member of the United States Army, taking Ciara to army bases in Germany, New York, Utah, California, Arizona, and Nevada while growing up.

Bill Cosby
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Bill Cosby

Bill followed in his father William Henry Cosby Sr.'s footsteps, since both he and his dad served in the US Navy.

Mary-Louise Parker
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Mary-Louise Parker

The actress spent her childhood in Tennessee, Texas, Germany, Thailand, and France, since her dad, John Morgan Parker, was a judge who served in the US Army.

Martin Lawrence
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Martin Lawrence

Martin is the son of John Lawrence, who served in the US military.

Christina Aguilera
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Christina Aguilera

The singer's family spent time in New Jersey, Texas, New York, and Japan, as her father, Fausto Xavier Aguilera, was a soldier in the United States Army.

Reese Witherspoon
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Reese Witherspoon

Reese's dad, Dr. John Witherspoon, ranked as a lieutenant colonel in the US Army Reserve.

Natalie Morales
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Natalie Morales

Today's Natalie was born in Taipei, Taiwan, to Lt. Col. Mario Morales Jr., who served in the US Air Force.

Bruce Willis
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Bruce Willis

The actor was born in Germany since his father, David Willis, was based there as an American soldier in the US Army at the time.

Kathie Lee Gifford
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Kathie Lee Gifford

Kathie's father, Aaron Epstein, was a US Navy officer.

Marcia Gay Harden
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Marcia Gay Harden

The actress is the daughter of former officer in the United States Navy, Thad Harold Harden.