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Her aunt is also her godmother.
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Hepburn was named one of her godmothers, and the two families lives near each other in Switzerland.
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Jacqueline Bisset, who is Jolie’s godmother, was on hand to present the Desert Palm Achievement Award, actress to the star.
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Ryan Deto, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
Hepburn was named one of her godmothers, and the two families lives near each other in Switzerland.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Jacqueline Bisset, who is Jolie’s godmother, was on hand to present the Desert Palm Achievement Award, actress to the star.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
Elton John is opening up about his kids' famous godmother.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Godmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godmother. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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godmother
noun
god·moth·er
ˈgäd-ˌmət͟h-ər 
also ˈgȯd-
: a female sponsor at baptism
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