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Celebrity Parents Explain Why They’re Done Having Kids

April 12, 2023

Content with the kids they have? Twins Tamera Mowry and Tia Mowry, James Van Der Beek and more celebrity parents have made it clear that they are done expanding their families.

The Sister, Sister alums both have two children. The former Real cohost shares son Aden and daughter Ariah with husband Adam Housley, while her sibling is the mother of son Cree and daughter Cairo with husband Cory Hardrict.

In April 2018, Tamera exclusively told Us Weekly that she was “done” having little ones after watching Tia welcome baby No. 2.

“Usually, this is the time when you think about having another child,” she explained at the time. “Usually like, ‘Aww, how sweet! OMG!’ Now, I’m like, ‘Oh, God, girl. It’s all you. All you, honey. Do you need any help? You need any help? I’ll help you out.’”

As for Tia, the Instant Mom alum exclusively told Us two years later that she “no longer need[ed] therapy” to decide whether or not to conceive a third child.

“No to the no to the no to the no to the no,” the Whole New You author joked in May 2020. “I was so confused [before]. I didn’t know what I wanted. One minute I was like, yes, the next minute I was like, no. But being in quarantine [amid the coronavirus pandemic] has really made me realize I’m good.”

Beek, however, thought that his family was complete before his and wife Kimberly Van Der Beek’s seventh baby, son Jeremiah, was born in November 2021.

“We were done. Fortunately, this chunky little angel knew better,” the actor wrote via Instagram in April 2022. “And when I hold him, I’m reminded of the benevolent forces out there likely laughing at my agenda and waiting for me to toss my ‘clarity’ for an upgraded reality. Thank god for surprises … and thank god we SUCK at not getting pregnant.”

The Varsity Blues star, who is also the father of Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia and Gwendolyn, gushed over life’s “surprises” and “detours,” concluding, “[I’m thankful] for those times the universe heard my plans and said: ‘Yeah, that’s cute… try THIS.’”

Keep scrolling to see more celebrities who are all set with their family members, from Kelly Clarkson to Victoria Beckham.

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Celebrity Parents Explain Why They're Done Having Kids

Content with the kids they have? Twins Tamera Mowry and Tia Mowry, James Van Der Beek and more celebrity parents have made it clear that they are done expanding their families. The Sister, Sister alums both have two children. The former Real cohost shares son Aden and daughter Ariah with husband Adam Housley, while her sibling is the mother of son Cree and daughter Cairo with husband Cory Hardrict. In April 2018, Tamera exclusively told Us Weekly that she was “done” having little ones after watching Tia welcome baby No. 2. “Usually, this is the time when you think about having another child,” she explained at the time. “Usually like, ‘Aww, how sweet! OMG!’ Now, I'm like, ‘Oh, God, girl. It's all you. All you, honey. Do you need any help? You need any help? I'll help you out.’” As for Tia, the Instant Mom alum exclusively told Us two years later that she “no longer need[ed] therapy” to decide whether or not to conceive a third child. “No to the no to the no to the no to the no,” the Whole New You author joked in May 2020. “I was so confused [before]. I didn't know what I wanted. One minute I was like, yes, the next minute I was like, no. But being in quarantine [amid the coronavirus pandemic] has really made me realize I'm good.” [jwplayer 9wBj6RF9-zhNYySv2] Beek, however, thought that his family was complete before his and wife Kimberly Van Der Beek’s seventh baby, son Jeremiah, was born in November 2021. “We were done. Fortunately, this chunky little angel knew better,” the actor wrote via Instagram in April 2022. “And when I hold him, I’m reminded of the benevolent forces out there likely laughing at my agenda and waiting for me to toss my ‘clarity’ for an upgraded reality. Thank god for surprises … and thank god we SUCK at not getting pregnant.” The Varsity Blues star, who is also the father of Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia and Gwendolyn, gushed over life’s “surprises” and “detours,” concluding, “[I’m thankful] for those times the universe heard my plans and said: ‘Yeah, that’s cute… try THIS.’” Keep scrolling to see more celebrities who are all set with their family members, from Kelly Clarkson to Victoria Beckham. [podcast_block]

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Vanessa Lachey

"[The kids are] 7, 5, 3 and no más," the Love Is Blind host told Tamron Hall in February 2020, noting that she and husband Nick Lachey wanted "no more" children. "The shop is closed."

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Tia Mowry

The Family Reunion star previously told Us that she was on the fence about a third baby, saying in September 2019: “I really have to figure this out. I don’t know what’s tugging.” She changed her tune amid the pandemic.

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Tamera Mowry

The Pepperdine University grad told Us that she was satisfied having both her “little man” and her “ball of sunshine” at home.

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Kim Kardashian

When asked via Instagram in August 2019 whether she wanted a fifth child, the Kardashians star replied, "I love my babies so much, but four is all I can handle with how busy I am. And each one of my babies needs so much attention.”

Two years later, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum stressed to Ellen DeGeneres that she was indeed "done."

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Arie Luyendyk Jr.

"This is it," the former Bachelor said in an October 2021 "Almost Famous" podcast episode after twins Senna and Lux joined his and Lauren Burnham's eldest daughter, Alessi. "I think we're so happy because we have our boy, we have the two girls. And I'm already 40, guys. I can't be having kids any later than this in life. I want to be, like, an active dad. So, I think three is OK.”

The Bachelorette alum got a vasectomy the following year.

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Victoria Beckham

The fashion designer told The Sunday Times in October 2016 how "hard" it was raising her and David Beckham's four kids, clarifying that they were "done."

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Kelly Clarkson

"I already have days where I, like, cry, so we don’t need any more kids," the American Idol alum said during an October 2016 Ellen DeGeneres Show appearance. "It’s a lot.”

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Uma Thurman

"The shop is closed," the actress told Us in April 2018. "I got lucky, I have three healthy, beautiful children. Touch wood.”

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Ryan Hurd

“We might be done at this point because he's so fun,” the country singer told Us in August 2020 of his and Maren Morris’ son, Hayes.

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