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Celebrity Babies 2023: See the Stars Who Welcomed Babies This Year

From a miracle baby to twins, these are the celebrities who welcomed bundles of joy this year

Uzo Aduba via Instagram; Rihanna: Arturo Holmes/ Getty Images; Radcliffe: John Nacion / Stringer/ Getty Images; Paris Hilton via Instagram

The stork was busy in Hollywood this year, delivering bundles of newborn bliss to stars and their partners — and to celebrity power duos, too. Here are all of the famous couples (and some famous singles, too) that expanded their families in 2023.

January

Bria Myles and Vincent Morales

An unconventional marriage and love came first for this Married At First Sight couple, who welcomed their first child, Aury Bella Morales, on Jan. 3. In a joint Instagram post, Myles proudly announced that Aury made her anticipated arrival at 3:23 p.m.

"Our little lucky charm is finally here 🥹💕," she wrote. The new mom added that her daughter’s name means "Golden Beauty."

Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy

The Dancing with the Stars pros welcomed their baby boy, Rome Valentin Chmerkovskiy, on Jan. 10. The new mom announced the arrival with a heartfelt image on Instagram the next day, showing their little infant’s hand gripping her thumb as Johnson’s hand rested in Chmerkovskiy’s.

"Our world is changed forever 🤍1.10.2023," she wrote of Rome Valentin Chmerkovskiy.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

The celebrity chef and EGOT winner welcomed their rainbow baby, daughter Esti Maxine, on Jan. 13. Teigen later shared the exciting news on Instagram, sharing Esti’s first social media photo. In the snap, her and Legend’s daughter Luna Simone and a son Miles Theodore, sweetly held their baby sister. 

"She’s here! Esti Maxine Stephens - the house is bustling and our family could not be happier 💕 Daddy sheds nightly tears of joy seeing Luna and Miles so full of love, and I am learning you still need diapers with a c section!? We are in bliss. Thank you for all the love and well wishes - we feel it all! X" Teigen captioned the moment.

Baby Esti’s arrival came three years after the family experienced a traumatic pregnancy loss with son Jack in 2020.

Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope

"1.16.23 🕊️💗 ~ Dylan Rose Lawrence ~ Mom, Dad and big sisters are all so smitten with you sweet girl!" Blossom star Lawrence wrote of his first child with Cope. The actor also shares daughters Charleston and Liberty with ex-wife Chandie Yawn-Nelson.

He continued, "we welcomed her into this world with the most amazing midwife, everyone is happy and healthy and we are overjoyed with gratitude 🙏🏼🤍 wow what a beautiful journey. thank you for all your continued love surrounding this beautiful new life! stay tuned for baby spam xoxo"

Shay Mooney and Hannah Billingsley 

The Dan+Shay singer and his wife welcomed their third child on Jan. 17. In a clip shared days later, the proud father enjoyed skin-to-skin with their newest infant as he sang Dan+Shay’s 2017 hit "When I Pray for You."

He introduced the boy as Abram Shay Mooney, adding, "Grateful doesn’t begin to cover it. ❤️"

Paris Hilton and Carter Reum

Hilton’s dream of being a mother became a reality in January. She revealed she had a baby on Instagram on the 24th, with an image of her newborn’s hand sweetly grasping hers.

"You are already loved beyond words 💙," she captioned the photo.

She later revealed her baby boy’s name is Phoenix, calling him "Our whole entire world. 💙" Hilton told Glamour UK that Phoenix was born via surrogate after she was "traumatized" from watching a woman giving birth while filming The Simple Life.

Shemar Moore and Jessica Dizon

The Criminal Minds star proudly became a dad at 52 in January.

"FRANKIE MOORE!!!! BABY GIRL in da building!!!" Moore captioned a snap of him beaming at his first child. "Born January 24… at 3:38pm…. 7.1 Pounds… 20 inches…. 10 fingers n 10 toes… Already THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!! I’m a Girl Daddy!!!! HOLY S—!!! DREAMS COME TRUE!!"

Saluting his late mother, Moore continued, "Grandma Marilyn is in heaven puff puff passing, drinking her wine, and doing her happy dance… I LOVE and MISS YOU everyday Mom🕊️❤️ Frankie is gonna grow up to be a KILLA!!! Watch out World, here comes "Frankie Muthaf—-- Moore"!!!! 🥰🥰🥰💕🎉🎉🎉

Mike "The Situation" and Sorrentino and Lauren Sorrentino

The Jersey Shore alum declared, "We got an amazing Situation🥺!!" after welcoming their second child, a baby girl, in January. "We are beyond over joyed to welcome our little girl into this world to join our growing family of 4 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦," he added. 

He went on to share that Mia Bella Elizabeth Sorrentino was born at 8:24 a.m. on Jan. 24, and weighed 5 pounds and 15 punches. She was also 18 inches long.

Casey Wilson and David Caspe 

The couple had their very own happy ending. Wilson, who starred on Happy Endings, and her husband David Caspe, who created the ABC series, welcomed their third child via surrogate.

Wilson announced the news on Instagram, writing on January 26th, "This is the dawning of the Age Of Aquarius! Our angel Frances "Frankie" Rose Caspe is here! Delivered by another angel, our surrogate and friend, Stacy whom we love and are immeasurably grateful for. Surrogacy is women supporting women in its highest form and it has been a profound experience. Uplifting and inspiring."

She continued, "Frankie Rose is more than I could have ever imagined. She completes the sacred circle of mother and daughter I have longed for. I’m on the other side this time- wishing Grandma Kathy could see her and hoping (knowing) she can. Her arrival is healing and joyful. We move forth! Hand in hand. With women ushering us in and onward."

Molly Bernard and Hannah Lieberman 

Younger star Molly Bernard became a mom this year. "Thrilled to share that @liebhan and I welcomed our healthy, gentle and sassy baby girl on Saturday, January 28 at 11:11pm!" she captioned an Instagram photo of her newborn’s feet. "We are overjoyed and more in love than we ever imagined. It’s been a gorgeous two week whirlwind adjusting to parenthood and it’s the coolest club we’ve ever been in."

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo 

Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo attend The Women's Cancer Research Fund's An Unforgettable Evening Benefit Gala 2023 at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on March 16, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

The Maroon 5 frontman and supermodel welcomed baby number 3 in January, sources told PEOPLE on the 30th.

Prinsloo later shared a glimpse of the new little one’s feet being kissed by one of their big sisters. Levine and Prinsloo are also parents to Dusty Rose, 6, and Gio Grace, 5.

While Prinsloo was pregnant, Levine was accused of cheating on his wife of eight years. He addressed the claims on his Instagram Story and wrote in part, "I used poor judgment in speaking with anyone other than my wife in ANY kind of flirtatious manner. I did not have an affair, nevertheless, I crossed the line during a regrettable period in my life."

Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa 

"The day our whole world changed 1.31.23 🤍," Selling Sunset star Young wrote alongside a photo of her and husband El Moussa celebrating their baby boy’s arrival in her hospital room. Young, who had been very open about her journey to get pregnant with in vitro (IVF), later shared that their newborn, Tristan Jay El Moussa, came into the world after a "scary" delivery.

She also pointed out the significance of his name: "Tristan was the name that Tarek was supposed to have, Jay is my dads middle name & 4 generations of Jay"

February

Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir

The rapper and his wife welcomed daughter Iceland on Feb. 8, becoming parents of two. The next day, Gucci Mane, who also shares son Ice Davis with Ka'oir, posted a snap of him and Ka’oir sharing a kiss while holding baby Iceland, writing, "Im so thankful that my baby girl is here and she so pretty and healthy 2/8/23 7lbs 2oz ICELAND DAVIS ❤️❤️ #Daddyprincess 👑"

Maddie Brown and Caleb Brush

"Welcome to the world Josephine Lee Brush!💚" wrote the Sister Wives star of her third child, adding, "Little Miss Joey was born 2/10 at 8lbs 9oz."

Brown and Brush also share daughter Evie and son Axel.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

In their own words, Gossip Girl star Lively and Deadpool actor Reynolds have "been busy" quietly becoming a family of six, as she no longer was sporting a baby bump for Baby No. 4 by Super Bowl Sunday 2023 in an Instagram post. Unlike the genders and names of their other children — daughters Betty, Inez, and James, who have all been commemorated in song by honorary auntie Taylor Swift — details about the fourth Lively-Reynolds infant are being kept tightly under wraps.

Jason Kelce and Kylie McDevitt

On Feb. 23, the Philadelphia Eagles center became a dad of three when he and his wife welcomed their third daughter.

"Yesterday little lady #3 joined us. Bennett Llewellyn Kelce 8lbs. 5oz. and 21 inches long," Kelce wrote as he introduced baby Bennett to the world. 

Kelce and McDevitt also share daughters Elliotte Ray, 2, and Wyatt, 3.

Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni 

The Bold Type star became a mom for the first time when she and songwriter DiGiovanni welcomed daughter Rome on Feb. 23. 

"She’s here 💗 2.23.23 - Our sweet Rome, we are so in love with you," Stevens captioned adorable photos of the new family of three.

Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson

After revealing she was pregnant while hosting Saturday Night Live in December 2022, the Nope actress and her then-boyfriend became parents to Leodis Andrellton Jackson on Feb. 27. She pointed out that Leo was "Born during Black History Month, with a name to match 😄!" Palmer and Jackson split a few months later.

March

Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar

Jennifer, whose parents are Bill and Melinda Gates, announced her first child on March 4. The family of three were seen in a photo together with Jennifer and Nassar holding their newborn’s feet.

"sending love from our healthy little family 💓🙏🥰," she wrote.

Nico Tortorella and Bethany C. Meyers

The Younger star and wife Bethany C. Meyers introduced their baby girl, Kilmer Dove, on March 13th.  In a sweet Instagram post, Tortorella told her "welcome to earth little one." In the comment section, Meyers called him the "best dad ever."

In her own announcement, Meyers explained, "Kilmer is my grandfathers last name, my mothers maiden. Dove because Tortorella means "turtle dove" and throughout our infertility journey she’s been coming to us through birds. Doves for days."

Alicia Sacamore and Brady Quinn

The Quinn family proudly became a party of six on St. Patrick’s Day. The 2008 Olympic gymnast and her husband welcomed their fourth child, and their first baby boy, Cavanaugh Ty Quinn, she shared via Instagram alongside images of the newborn being loved by his three big sisters  Sloan, Tegan, and Cass.

Gina Rodriguez and Joe LoCicero

The Not Dead Yet star and her husband quietly welcomed their first child, a baby boy, together on March 19, a representative for the actress told TODAY.com.

She first shared news she was pregnant on July 30, 2022, which was also her 38th birthday.

"This birthday hits different. ❤️," she captioned a sweet video announcement.

John Osborne and Lucie Silvas 

The Brothers Osborne singer and his wife had quite a journey when entering parenthood. Their twins, Arthur and Maybelle were born in the wee hours of the morning, Osborne announced on March 21. Arthur arrived at 3 lb. and 13 oz. at 1:43 a.m., while Maybelle made her entrance one minute later at 5 lb. 1 oz.

Osborne saluted his wife as a "warrior princess."

Silvas also thanked fans a few days later, letting them know she and their babies were recovering in the hospital after their premature arrival.

Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin, his partner Brenda Song and their children
Macaulay Culkin, his partner Brenda Song and their childrenFREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images

The Dollface actress and the Home Alone alum quietly became parents of two sometime in the past year. Culkin’s brother Kieran confirmed the news to Access Hollywood during the season four premiere of Succession on March 21st, sharing why his children had not yet met his newest niece or nephew. 

"The cousins live in Los Angeles, we live in New York. I have a 1-year-old and a 3-year-old and as busy as I am there’s just no getting on a plane and going. And same with them. I haven’t met number two yet, and [my children] haven’t met number 2 yet. We just haven’t been able to figure that out."

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan

The Meta founder and his wife officially became outnumbered when they welcomed their third girl in early 2023. Zuckerberg introduced her with a post on March 24, which featured cute photos of him and Chan snuggling up with their newest bundle. "Welcome to the world, Aurelia Chan Zuckerberg! You're such a little blessing," he wrote. 

Along with their newborn, the couple are parents to daughters August and Max.

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey

Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey was born on March 30. The Big Bang Theory star told fans about her arrival on social media with a photo of Matilda swaddled in a hospital blanket and hat.

"💓 3-30-23 💓 Introducing, Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey, the new light of our lives!" she began in the caption. "We are overjoyed and grateful for this little miracle 💓 Thank you to the doctors , nurses , family and friends who have helped us immensely over the last few days. We are blessed beyond belief 💗 @tommypelphrey didn’t think I could fall even more in love with you , but I did 💗"

April

Emmy Rossum and Sam Esmail

Rossum became a mother of two in April. The Shameless star – who decided to keep her pregnancy news quiet – revealed the birth of her son on Instagram. She shared a cute image of his little footprints on a card that noted he was born on April 5 at 10:40 a.m. He weighed 6 lbs, 14. Oz. and was 19.5 inches long.

Rossum and her husband, Leave the World Behind director Sam Esmail, also share a daughter whom they welcomed in May 2021.

Bartise Bowden

The controversial Love Is Blind star is now a dad. Bowden revealed his new title on April 7.

He debuted his baby in a series of father-son photos and videos that showed him beaming with pride on social media. Referencing his stint on the third season of the Netflix reality dating show, he wrote alongside the images, "Might’ve been the villain on tv, but I’m gonna be the hero for him. Instagram, meet my little man ❤️ #bigfella"

He did not share who the mother of his child is. Court documents obtained by Us Weekly state that she is a 25-year-old woman named Olivia Gross from Texas.

Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider 

Two-time Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank had double the bliss when she became a first-time mom, welcoming twins – a boy and girl – in early April. 

In a photo shared on April 9, the Million Dollar Baby actress, who shares the twins with entrepreneur Schneider, held their babies in her arms as she looked at the stunning sunrise over the water. 

"It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. 👼🏼🤍👼🏼," she wrote, adding, "Happy Easter! 🐣🐣 Posting from pure Heaven. 🙌🏽"

Keisha Knight Pulliam and Brad James

The former child actress celebrated her 44th birthday by welcoming her first baby boy. Knight Pulliam gave fans a peek at her experience when she announced the new addition on April 9. 

She shared footage of her lying in the hospital bed before giving birth as she and her husband James jokingly played doctor as they waited for her to go into labor. The clip ended with a photo of the new mom of two holding her newborn as James proudly snapped a selfie. 

Knight Pulliam’s daughter, Ella Grace Hartwell – whom she shares with ex-husband Ed Hartwell –-  also sweetly cuddled up to the actress in the photo. 

In the caption, Knight Pulliam said their family of four is now "complete."

Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke 

Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke join the picket line In New York City on July 21, 2023 in New York City.
Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke join the picket line In New York City on July 21, 2023 in New York City.John Nacion/Getty Images

The Harry Potter alum revealed in an interview with Entertainment Tonight that he and his longtime girlfriend, Darke, welcomed a baby boy, their first child together, in April.

"It's great. It's crazy and intense, but he's wonderful and Erin is amazing — it's a real privilege also to have this time with him," he told the outlet of boy dad life. "I was always going to take some time off, which not everyone is able to do, and so I'm able to kind of just be here with him a lot, which is lovely." However, Radcliffe assured that he is not walking away from acting entirely, noting that he didn't "think that's good" for him, either.

Radcliffe met Darke while filming 2013's Kill Your Darlings "and just got on immediately," he gushed to Parade a year later.

Rumer Willis and Derek Richard Thomas

Willis, actress and eldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, welcomed baby Louetta in April with her partner. She was introduced to the world via a sweet picture posted by Willis on the 25th, which showed the little one resting in her bassinet. "You are more than we ever dreamed of," wrote Willis.

Three months later, Willis shared a nude snapshot of herself alongside an accompanying caption that expressed gratitude and acceptance.

"This body of mine that I spent so many years trying to shape and mold into what I thought was desirable or made me feel good in clothes, is a little softer and rounder and jiggly and different and that's OK," she wrote. "More than OK, it's kind of amazing because I grew a person inside of it."

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen

Robert De Niro and his girlfriend Tiffany Chen arrive to the screening of "Kiss the Future" during the opening night of the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.
Robert De Niro and his girlfriend Tiffany Chen arrive to the screening of "Kiss the Future" during the opening night of the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

After meeting on the set of The Intern in 2015 and beginning to date sometime in 2021, De Niro and girlfriend Chen welcomed Gia Virginia Chen in April 2023. That's baby No. 7 for the renowned actor and frequent Martin Scorsese collaborator — he shares daughter Drena, 51, and son Raphael, 46, with his first wife Diahnne Abbott, as well as 27-year-old twin sons Aaron and Julian with ex-girlfriend Toukie Smith. He and his estranged wife, Grace Hightower, are also parents to son Elliot, 25, and daughter Helen Grace, 11.

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach 

Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig
Noah Baumbach and Greta GerwigGotham/GC Images

Dynamic movie making-duo and celebrity couple Gerwig and Baumbach welcomed their second child together sometime in April 2023.

The Barbie director broke the news in an interview with Elle. Gerwig, who also has a 4-year-old son, Harold, with Baumbach, and is a stepmom to Baumbach's 13-year-old son Rohmer, showed a picture of their newest little one to journalist Hannah Marriott.

"He's a little Schmoo," Gerwig said. "I don't know if you can tell energy from the picture, but that's very much his energy. He's a wise little baby."

Gerwig and Baumbach got married in December. It was a big year for them all around.

May

Derek Jeter and Hannah Jeter

Hannah Jeter and Derek Jeter
Hannah Jeter and Derek JeterNoam Galai/Getty Images

Kaius Green Jeter's arrival — the fourth child of the former New York Yankees baseball player and his supermodel wife — was announced to the world in a barebones Instagram post in May, only stating his name and his birthdate: "5-5-23."

"Welcome to the world lil man!!!," Jeter added. The famous family remained mum about their latest bundle of joy until an exclusive interview with The Messenger toward summer's end. "We're raising our three girls and our son as well to be beautiful people and good people," he said. "I think a lot of times, parents get so focused on what schools your kid's gonna go to, what college you're gonna go to, what job they're gonna have. Our No. 1 focus is to make sure that we raise good people and we want our kids to be kind."

"We want them to be polite," he continued. "We want them to have great manners. That's what we're focusing on at this particular point. And I don't think that necessarily changes as they get older."

Tan France and Rob France

The Queer Eye co-host and his husband, a pediatric nurse and freelance illustrator, welcomed their second baby boy in late May. The couple also share son Ismail, who was born on July 10, 2021.

Tan announced the arrival with an Instagram photo of their new family of four in which Tan proudly held their newborn as Rob carried their toddler, and also shared a kind message for their surrogate. "... a huge thank you to our incredible warrior of a surrogate, for giving us the greatest gift one could ever give," the TV personality wrote.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank

The granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and daughter of the Duke of York Prince Andrew welcomed her second baby with her husband, Brooksbank, announcing the little one's arrival on social media.

"Jack and I wanted to share the news that we had our little boy, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank on 30th May 2023 at 8.49 weighing 7.1lbs," Princess Eugenie captioned a carousel of baby photos on Instagram. "He is named after his great great great Grandfather George, his Grandpa George and my Grandpa Ronald. Augie is loving being a big brother already."

The princess' baby is 13th in line in the British monarchy and his official title is Master, per BBC.

Jonah Hill and Olivia Millar

Now Hill's fans know why the comedic actor was noticeably absent from sister Beanie Feldstein's May 20 wedding to Bonnie-Chance Roberts— he was busy becoming a father. The Don't Look Up star and girlfriend Millar reportedly welcomed their first baby sometime in May, the actor's rep confirmed the birth to People, though they did not reveal if the couple had a boy or a girl. This is Hill's first child.

June

Al Pacino and Noor Alfallah

Noor Alfallah and Al Pacino arrive for a music video shoot with Bad Bunny on August 24, 2023 in New York City.
Noor Alfallah and Al Pacino arrive for a music video shoot with Bad Bunny on August 24, 2023 in New York City.Gotham/GC Images

The 83-year-old Godfather actor and his girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29, welcomed a baby boy named Roman Pacino in June. The pair have been linked since April 2022. According to IMDB, Alfallah was a producer for one of Pacino's forthcoming films, Billy Knight. Prior to Pacino, Alfallah dated Mick Jagger and billionaire investor Nicolas Berggruen.

Pacino also has three adult children — Julie, whom he shares with his ex-girlfriend Jan Tarrant, as well as twins Anton and Olivia, whom he shares with his former partner Beverly D'Angelo.

Brianne Howey and Matt Ziering 

The Ginny & Georgia actress announced the birth of her and husband Ziering's newborn on Instagram, writing in the caption, "My whole world just got a whole lot sweeter. And smaller. Welcome my little love."

Previously, Howey exclusively told The Messenger she was experiencing "all the feelings" while being pregnant: "It's a bit of a steep learning curve, but I couldn't be more grateful and excited," noted the actress. "It's all the feelings. It's overwhelming, exciting. I feel blessed. It's really cool."

Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy 

The Dancing With the Stars pros introduced the newest member of their family this summer: Rio John.

Murgatroyd shared a first look at their baby boy on Instagram on June 21st, writing, "We are overjoyed to share our baby boy with all of you. @shai.aleksander is already the best big brother and we all feel very complete 🥹 Life is good XO."

Back in January, Murgatroyd shared with her fans, that her pregnancy journey wasn't easy: "After 2 years of constant struggle and heartache, 3 miscarriages and a failed embryo transfer…we have a healthy bun in the oven :)) It was a shock to all of us and we found out right before I was going in for my second round of IVF."

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcomed a fourth baby together, son Wren Alexander Stephens. Six months earlier, they welcomed Baby No. 3, Esti.

Teigen revealed the new addition to their family on Instagram, writing, "For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted four children," in which she went into detail about how she used to beg her mom to buy "the Pound Puppy with 4 pups in her pouch," as well as reflected on her devastating pregnancy loss in 2020 with son Jack at 20 weeks pregnant and the decision to both carry again and use a surrogate.

Husband Legend also celebrated his youngest child with an Instagram post featuring all four of their little ones: "Wren Alexander Stephens, our new love," he captioned the photo.

Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira

Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira
Marc Anthony and Nadia FerreiraMireya Acierto/Getty Images

The Latin superstar may have won Father's Day 2023, welcoming his first child with his wife, Ferreira.

"God's timing is always perfect," Anthony wrote on Instagram. Ferreira also shared the same post, which included a black-and-white photo of the baby in its father's arms.

The new bundle of joy marks the seventh child for the eight-time Latin Grammy Award winner. He has two children, twins Max and Emme, with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez, two sons Ryan and Cristian with ex-wife Dayanara Torres and two other children Chase and Ariana with ex Debbie Rosado.

Maria Menounos and Keven Undergaro

TV presenter Menounos and husband Undergaro welcomed their first baby, a girl named Athena Alexandra, on June 23 via surrogate. 

"It was the most special moment of my life," Menounos told Us Weekly in an interview. "The doctor literally grabbed her and hiked her onto me. I sat with her on my chest, and Keven and I kept looking at each other like, 'Oh, my God.' It was just pure joy."

Menounos reportedly opted for surrogacy due to struggling with conception for over a decade as well as her own personal health issues. In January, she was diagnosed and treated for Stage 2 pancreatic cancer — less than a year after she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that runs in her family. (Dad Constantinos Menounos and brother Peter Menounos both live with type 1.) In April 2017, she had surgery to remove an intracranial tumor which was benign.

Naomi Campbell

NAOMI CAMPBELL
NAOMI CAMPBELLNAOMI CAMPBELL/Instagram

The supermodel became, in her own words, a "#mumoftwo," at the age of 53 toward the end of June.

"My little darling, know that you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence," she wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of her and her daughter holding the newborn's hands. "It's never too late to become a mother," she continued.

Campbell welcomed her first child, a daughter, in May 2021. She has not publicly shared the toddler's name yet, but she and her daughter posed for Vogue last February.

July

Rose Leslie and Kit Harington

Kit Harington and Rose Leslie
Kit Harington and Rose LeslieJeremy Moeller/Getty Images

The Game of Thrones actors quietly welcomed their second baby together. "They’re delighted to have welcomed a little girl into the family," Harington's rep told Page Six in early July. After meeting on the set of the HBO series in 2011, the couple wed on June 23, 2018, and had their first baby, a boy, in February 2021.

In a February 2023 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Harington announced that Leslie was expecting again:

"He's about to get the shock of his life," Harington said, referring to his infant. "He's about to get a brother or sister." The revelation sparked celebratory applause from the audience as the actor continued, "I'm terrified. With the first baby you're like walking on clouds and dancing through fields of daisies for nine months, well, the man is, but this time the reality check comes much shorter, you get practical real quick."

Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner 

The supermodel and Kode with Klossy founder had her second baby with her billionaire husband Kushner on the 11th. The Thrive Capital founder and heir took to Instagram two days later to share the news with Kloss' fans, sharing a photo of the baby but not revealing its name, nor its gender.

Kloss' announcement that she was expecting baby no. 2 was nothing less than iconic: she unveiled her baby bump before arriving at the Met Gala on May 1. "Baby's first Met," she captioned a photo of her rocking a sleek and black body-hugging dress on Instagram.

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy 

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy
Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

 The Homeland actress and Hannibal actor welcomed a baby girl this summer, as confirmed by their rep to The Messenger on July 11th.

Danes debuted her baby bump at the Golden Globes in January 2023. While speaking to Access Hollywood's Mario Lopez on the red carpet, Danes told the longtime host that baby No. 3 was "not intentional." She and Dancy — who tied the knot in September 2009 after meeting on the set of their 2007 film Evening — are also parents to sons Cyrus Michael Christopher Dancy, born December 2012, and Rowan Dancy, born August 2018.

Ashley Olsen and Louis Eisner

Louis Eisner and Ashley Olsen attend YES 20th Anniversary Celebration Honoring Willow Bay And Bob Iger at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on September 23, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California.
Louis Eisner and Ashley Olsen attend YES 20th Anniversary Celebration Honoring Willow Bay And Bob Iger at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on September 23, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

The fashion designer, child actress and famous twin reportedly gave birth to her first baby — a son named Otto — with husband Louis Eisner in August 2023. The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in front of family and close friends at a private Bel Air home in December 2022 just after Christmas.

Lindsay Lohan and Bader Shammas 

Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan.Lindsay Lohan/Instagram

The actress, former pop star and socialite welcomed her first baby, a son named Luai, with husband Shammas in Dubai, The Messenger confirmed on July 17th.

"I'm literally over the moon. I'm so happy, I can't stop smiling," mom Dina Lohan previously told People. "It's incredible. We're just so excited. It's just such a beautiful thing for my child! And I love babies. Who doesn't? My oldest baby is having a baby. It's so crazy."

The Parent Trap alum wed Shammas on April 3rd, 2022, surprising fans with the news in a July 2022 Instagram post, in which she referred to him as her "hubby" for the first time.

Constance Wu and Ryan Kattner 

Constance Wu
Constance WuMarla Aufmuth/Getty Images

The Hustlers and Crazy Rich Asians actress gave birth to her second child, a son, she confirmed in a teaser for Danielle Robay's PRETTYSMART podcast in July 2023. She and Man Man frontman Kattner also share a 2-year-old daughter.

In May 2021, Wu shared a funny anecdote about her first child during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in May 2021. 

"She's the best," the actress told the late-night show host. "She has a full head of hair. You know, she has a blue butt... There's this thing, I had never heard of it before, but it's called a Mongolian spot. And apparently, it happens in a lot of Asian babies," she explained. "My boyfriend and I are both Asian. It's where your butt is blue for like the first two years of your life, and then it just goes away."

Brody Jenner and Tia Blanco 

The professional surfer and Hills alum, who got engaged while hosting their baby shower, became parents in late July.

"We welcomed our baby girl, Honey Raye Jenner, to the world on July 29th," the couple shared on Instagram Thursday. "Momma and baby are in perfect health. We are so incredibly in love and have been cherishing this precious time together as a family. We want to thank everyone for all the love and support."

The couple also put together a video of their road to parenthood, including memories from their baby shower, proposal and full home birth on their new YouTube channel.

August

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.Antony Jones/Getty Images

The Fenty Beauty mogul and her rapper beau welcomed their second child — another boy — on August 3rd in Los Angeles. Rihanna and the "D.M.B." rapper (whose real name is Rakim Mayers) had their first son together in May 2022. 

The nine-time Grammy winner's pregnancy announcement was on one of the biggest stages in the world — the Super Bowl's stage, that is.

"There's something exhilarating about the challenge of it all. It's important for me to do this this year. It's important for representation. It's important for my son to see that," she told CNN about her decision to headline the big game's halftime show while pregnant.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian 

The tennis legend and the Reddit co-founder became a family of four in August 2023.

"Welcome my beautiful angel," the tennis legend captioned a sweet TikTok video on the 22nd. In the clip, the athlete sits next to the Silicon Valley giant on a bench as their 5-year-old daughter, Alexis Olympia, joins them. Williams then gives a "please hold" gesture and walks away before returning with a newborn baby, and then they end the video by sharing kisses and cuddles.

September

Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford 

Marcus Mumford, Carey Mulligan
Marcus Mumford and Carey Mulligan attend The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City.Theo Wargo/WireImage

Sometime in mid-to-late summer 2023, Promising Young Woman actress Mulligan and her musician husband Mumford quietly welcomed their third baby.

In Vogue's November cover story, published in October, Mulligan revealed to the interviewer that she had given birth six weeks earlier. Though Mulligan did not share details about the baby — such as their name and sex — with the publication, she sat down with journalist Maya Singer at a coffee shop in London, entering with a yellow diaper-leak stain across her blouse.

Mulligan and Mumford are also parents to daughter Evelyn Grace, whom they welcomed in September 2015, and son Wilfred, whom they welcomed in August 2017. 

Stassi Schroeder and Beau Clark 

The Vanderpump Rules alum and her husband welcomed their second baby, a son named Messer Rhys, in September 2023. The couple also had another child together, Hartford Charlie Rose, who was born in January 2021. 

Schroeder announced the birth on Instagram, showing off the new arrival in a trio of family photos, including one with Messer's big sister: "Born at 12:04 am on September 7th, 7 lbs 14 oz, 19.5 inches. We love him so much already," she wrote. "Send prayers Hartford doesn’t terrorize him."

Bonnie Wright and Andrew Lococo

The Harry Potter actress, known best for playing the redhead witch Ginny Weasley, and husband Lococo announced the arrival of their first baby, a son.

"Say hello to Elio Ocean Wright Lococo, born at home on Tuesday 19th September," Wright wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of the little one snuggled up. "We're all healthy and happy. Andrew and I are so in love with our sun! So grateful for our birth team that have held our hands throughout and made the journey so joyous and expanding. Birth is the wildest experience!"

Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs  

Bachelor Nation couple Kufrin and Jacobs, who fell in love on Bachelor in Paradise and got engaged in May 2022, welcomed their first child together on September 21st, 2023 — Benson Lee Jacobs Kufrin.

"Benson, Benny for short, is after the town where my father was born and raised," Kufrin explained in an Instagram post on the 25th. "Lee is for Thomas’s father who sacrifices so much for this country and others. And Jacobs Kufrin is pretty self explanatory but we wanted both parts of us to make this little one whole."

The happy couple got married a few weeks later in October.

October

Tara Lipinski and Todd Kapostasy 

The figure skater welcomed her first child via surrogate with husband Kapostasy following a heartbreaking, five-year fertility journey that included four miscarriages — and happily showed off celebratory new photos.

Lipinski debuted their daughter Georgie on Instagram, posting photos they shared with People. "I dreamt about this for so long," Lipinski, who has endometriosis, told the outlet. "A crying baby, sleepless nights. Even when I'm like, 'Okay, take an hour nap,' I'm almost too excited. I'm like, 'She's there. Just watch her a little longer.'"

November

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker

Kourtney Kardashian Barker
Kourtney Kardashian BarkerKourtney Kardashian Barker/Instagram

The high-profile couple, made up of mega-influencer and Poosh founder Kardashian and blink-182 drummer Barker, welcomed their first baby together, a son named Rocky, in early November.

Kardashian also shares three children with ex Scott Disick: Mason, born December 2009; Penelope, born July 2012; and Reign, born December 2014. Barker shares son Landon, born October 2003, and daughter Alabama, born December 2005, with ex-wife Shanna Moakler. He is also stepdad to Atiana De La Hoya, the daughter of Moakler and her ex, boxer Oscar De La Hoya. 

Gordon Ramsay and Tana Ramsay  

The celebrity chef and his wife have added another little cook to their kitchen, rounding out the grand total of Ramsays to eight— and, according to the couple, their family is now "definitely complete."

"What an amazing birthday present please welcome Jesse James Ramsay, 7lbs 10oz whopper," the Kitchen Nightmares host, who celebrated his own birthday on Wednesday, announced on Instagram. "One more bundle of love to the Ramsay brigade!! 3 boys, 3 girls…. Done 👊🏼❤️❤️."

Ramsay, who is 57, joked in an interview with People that he was "going to be at school celebrating sports day with a f---ing walker!"

Nicolle Wallace and Michael S. Schmidt

The View alum and husband Schmidt welcomed a baby girl via surrogate earlier in November. 

"Her name is Isabella Sloane Schmidt," she revealed on an episode of Deadline White House, aired on Nov. 21. "We were able to keep it secret, obviously, because I wasn't pregnant, but I never meant to keep it secret from our beloved viewers. I am so happy to share our happy news today," she said, as photos of her daughter filled the screen.

"Mike and Liam and I are smitten with her," the news personality added, referencing her 11-year-old son from a previous marriage. "Our dogs are still rendering judgment."

Uzo Aduba and Richard Sweeting

The Orange Is The New Black alum welcomed a baby girl with husband Sweeting in November 2023, announcing the arrival of the couple's first child together on the 30th in an Instagram post to the actress's over two million followers.

"My daughter. I've never been in love so quickly, so deeply in my entire life," she wrote, sharing photos from the hospital. "I really don't know what to say, guys. My heart is full. Thank you, God. I have joy like a fountain. I have witnessed a miraculous thing, and I feel blessed to know you are ours. We love you so much, Adaiba Lee Nonyem — Daughter of the people, treasurer of the mother's names who came before you."

Janai Norman and Eli Norman

Good Morning America co-anchor Janai Norman welcomed her third child with husband Eli in November, she announced on Instagram on Dec. 24. "We welcomed baby boy Earthside last month," the ABC journalist wrote. "Born safely at home with daddy, big brother and sister nearby. The five of us. Our family is complete and blessed beyond our wildest dreams."

December

Ciara and Russell Wilson

Mere hours after watching her quarterback husband Wilson and his Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium, "Level Up" singer Ciara welcomed baby no. 4 into the world.

"Amora Princess Wilson," the couple wrote in a joint Instagram post on Monday. "9lbs, 1oz. We Love You so much!" Wilson doubled down on his excitement, writing in a post on X (formerly Twitter): "2 wins in less than 24 hours!" Amora joins siblings Sienna and Win, in addition to Ciara's son Future, whom she shares with the rapper of the same name.

Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker

Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker attend the red carpet for "Ferrari" during 61st New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 13, 2023 in New York City.
Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker attend the red carpet for "Ferrari" during 61st New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 13, 2023 in New York City.Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for FLC

Actor couple Driver and Tucker privately welcomed their second child together, a baby girl, this year, Page Six reported on December 11th. Per the outlet, he revealed the new addition to his Saturday Night Live co-stars during a dress rehearsal for his hosting gig.

"Last year, I asked for a baby girl, and I got it, which is exhausting. So this year, I wish for Ambien," he reportedly said. The couple, who met at their alma mater Juilliard in New York City before getting married in 2013, also share a son.

Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East 

Olympian Shawn Johnson East reveals she's pregnant.
Olympian Shawn Johnson East reveals she's pregnant.Shawn Johnson East/Instagram

The Olympic gymnast and husband East welcomed their third baby on December 12th. Baby No. 3 joins siblings Drew and Jett.

"Our baby is healthy and that's all we can ask for!" Shawn shared in her FamilyMade newsletter. "The third time around feels so surreal because even though we've done this twice before, there's still so much nervousness and excitement around the days leading up to the birth and then so much magic once you get to hold your sweet baby in your arms for the first time. It really never gets old." East also wrote that she will be sharing the gender, name, and "allllll the nursery details" with fans soon.

Camryn Grimes and Brock Powell

The Young and the Restless actress gave birth to her first child, a baby boy, with fiancé Powell on December 13th. "Dad and I never liked waiting for Christmas either…," she wrote in an Instagram post, along with the debut of his name: Bridger Elias Foster. Two weeks earlier, Grimes, who plays Mariah Copeland on Y&R, confirmed the newborn's sex on social media. The soap star announced her pregnancy in August.

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