Are they acting out of the kindness of their hearts? Is it because they can’t conceive themselves or don’t want to subject their bodies to the toll of pregnancy? Or is it all about the publicity?

Whatever the motivation, adoptions are all the rage in Celebville. Megastars are adopting children from around the globe, and thrusting the whole adoption process into the spotlight like never before.A cute baby, especially one from overseas, is as much a must-have accessory as this season’s It-bag.

Are celebs jumping the queue and giving adoption a bad name, or are they transforming the lives of some of the world’s neediest children? Take a look at some of the most high-profile adoptions, and the controversies they’ve caused.