Photo SpecialHollywood's Adoptive Families
See how these stars (Charlize Theron, Mariska Hargitay, Tom Cruise, the Jolie-Pitts) have embraced children from around the world
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Controversy is nothing new to the pop superstar, who found herself making headlines in May 2008 over the adoption of son David Banda, 6, from Malawi. A year later, the single mother of three went to court again – this time to bring home daughter Mercy, 5, from the country. While the adoptive journey has been a "painful" one, Madonna says, "I'm happy to be the guinea pig."
