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Her aunt is also her godmother.
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Actress and industry icon Dakota Johnson is the godmother of both Ezer and Dolores, having a close relationship with Timlin over the years.
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Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Reflecting that connection, the Queen of Belgium is also a godmother to Willem-Alexander and Máxima's middle daughter, Princess Alexia, 20.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The couple has two sons together, with Jessica Alba and Taylor Swift serving as the boys' godmothers.
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Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Close family friend Michael Gandolfini and godmother Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni’s longtime Law & Order co-star, receive a special thank you at the end of the film as well.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Reflecting that connection, the Queen of Belgium is also a godmother to Willem-Alexander and Máxima's middle daughter, Princess Alexia, 20.
—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The couple has two sons together, with Jessica Alba and Taylor Swift serving as the boys' godmothers.
—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Close family friend Michael Gandolfini and godmother Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni’s longtime Law & Order co-star, receive a special thank you at the end of the film as well.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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“Godmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godmother. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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godmother
noun
god·moth·er
ˈgäd-ˌmət͟h-ər 
also ˈgȯd-
: a female sponsor at baptism
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