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    17 Celebrity Children With Names People Reaaaaaally Judged Back In The Early '00s, And What They're Up To Now

    Celebs don't always get the reaction they expect for the unique monikers they bestow upon their little ones.

    As celebrity baby names took a turn for the intriguing in the early aughts, people became judgier about stars' choices.

    A lot of people who don't understand/approve of unusual celebrity baby names feel like parents are unfairly positioning their kids to feel some type of way about their moniker at some point in their lives (though, tbh, who amongst us hasn't?).

    Here are some celebrity babies the masses were ~concerned~ about in the early aughts and how they're doing today.

    1. Rocco Ritchie, son of Madonna and Guy Ritchie, was born in August 2000, with the Italian moniker seeming unusual to many fans of the Material Girl.

    Rocco Ritchie and Madonna perform during the MDNA North America tour opener at the Wells Fargo Center on August 28, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    These days, Rocco, 22, is a model who's pivoting toward art and using a pseudonym, Rhed, for his works.

    Rocco Ritchie attends the "On The Move" Montblanc Extreme Launch Photocall At Palais Galliera on June 22, 2022 in Paris, France

    2. Jermajesty Jackson, son of Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, was born in October 2000.

    Jermaine Jackson holding son Jermajesty's hand

    Today, Jermajesty performs with brother Jaafar and Jermaine and is also working on his own music.

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    Jackson Source / TTT Music / Via youtube.com

    3. Willow Camille Reign Smith was born to Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith on Halloween 2000, a name fans have since speculated is just a flip of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum.

    Will Smith holding daughter Willow in 2004 as she waves

    Willow is still Willow, though she's no longer a Smith after reportedly dropping her surname. She's a talented artist and musician and proves she's got the talent of her gene pool and the drive to dominate on her own terms.

    US singer Willow Smith arrives for the premiere of Apple Original Films' "Emancipation" at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California, on November 30, 2022

    4. Tu Simone Morrow, born in April 2001, is the daughter of actor Rob Morrow and wife Debbon.

    Don Eppes (Rob Morrow), hunts a crew stealing high-end goods from a shipping service on NUMB3RS

    Tu, now 21, is chasing an acting career of her own, with a handful of credits under her belt so far.

    Rob Morrow and Tu Simone Ayer Morrow attend the "Shining Vale" Global Premiere Event And Screening on February 28, 2022 in Los Angeles, California