Oh, baby! Before the adorable birth announcements and baby bumps, there are the memorable pregnancy announcements! Browse through some of the cutest ways celebrities — including Katherine Heigl, Anne Hathaway and Blac Chyna — revealed they were expecting a little one
Cutest Celebrity Baby Announcements

Oh, baby! Before the adorable birth announcements and baby bumps, there are the memorable pregnancy announcements! Browse through some of the cutest ways celebrities — including Katherine Heigl, Anne Hathaway and Blac Chyna — revealed they were expecting a little one
Oh, baby! Before the adorable birth announcements and baby bumps, there are the memorable pregnancy announcements! Browse through some of the cutest ways celebrities — including Katherine Heigl, Anne Hathaway and Blac Chyna — revealed they were expecting a little one
The couple announced Lauren’s pregnancy and May 2021 due date in November 2020 with a Christmas cookie-themed reveal.
The Grammy nominee debuted her baby bump in March 2020 in her “Never Worn White” music video.
“Life is about to get even more chaotic and joyful in the Spring with our new blessing!” the couple told Us in a November 2019 statement. “So excited to finally be able to share this big news (and not have to hide the growing belly anymore!) and really enjoy this pregnancy. We are feeling all the emotions right now as our party of four becomes a party of five!”
“Our little Kade is almost a year old already, and these months have flown by so quickly,” the Bringing Up Bates stars told Us exclusively in October 2019. “It has been so much fun having him in our lives and we are absolutely thrilled to announce that God has blessed us with another baby boy coming April 2020.”
“We’ve been keeping a secret to ourselves for the past seven months, but we think it’s time we let you in on it,” the country singer captioned an October 2019 Instagram video with her husband.
The Dancing With the Stars contestant announced on an October 2019 episode of the ABC show that his wife was pregnant with their sixth child. “Kimberly actually decided to [have her ultrasound appointment] on camera, just to open it up and show people the experience – good result or not good result,” he told Us exclusively at the time. “Just to encourage people to talk about [miscarriages].”
The Bringing Up Bates star announced that she is pregnant with her and Evan Stewart's first child in September 2019. "We are so happy at the thought of parenting together," the reality star said at the time. "Three at the table sounds perfect! God is so good.”
The model and the film director celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary with a pregnancy announcement. “Today, we are feeling so blessed, grateful and excited to celebrate with our GROWING FAMILY!” Graham captioned an Instagram video of her and her husband trying to take a selfie, before pulling the camera back to debut her baby bump. “Happy anniversary. Life is about to get even better.”
The Counting On stars announced in July 2019 that they are expecting their first child together. The pair posed for a pic in an airplane while holding a onesie reading, “Baby Passenger On Board.”
The reality stars told Us at the time: “We are on Cloud 9 about welcoming our own little Duggar into the world. It really is amazing to think about being parents and having our own child to raise. We are thankful that God has blessed us with this new life and we look forward to taking on this new adventure!”
“I’m expecting my first child this Autumn,” the “Torn” singer captioned a July 2019 baby bump pic. “For those of you that know me, this has been something I have wanted for a very long time and I’m blessed that this is possible with the help of IVF and a sperm donor.”
“Excited to share that I will now be paying for 3 weddings,” the country singer captioned a July 2019 Instagram reveal with his wife and daughters, Willa Gray and Ada James. “I feel so blessed to say that our third child is on the way and it’s a girl!! I love you so much @laur_akins. WG and AJ, y’all are gonna be the best big sisters! Bring on the crazy.”
“Phillip and Hannah sittin’ in a tree,” the American Idol season 11 winner captioned a July 2019 Instagram post. “K-I-S-S-I-N-G! First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in the baby carriage this fall!”
“God’s faithfulness to us in our most difficult moments has sustained us and brought us such love and comfort,” the Counting On couple told Us exclusively in May 2019 after suffering a miscarriage a few months earlier. “We cannot begin to tell you how much we are looking forward to holding this baby in our arms this fall. Every good and perfect gift is from above and we are looking forward to this new season of parenting together!”
The Bachelor in Paradise stars announced in May 2019 that Waddell is pregnant with their second child together. “Beer Belly, Bella Belly, BABY BELLY!!!” she wrote on Instagram. “We so SO EXCITED to FINALLY announce Bella’s little brother or sister will be here in November!!! (If you wonder why I haven’t been on social media as much...well, this is why!)”
Her husband added: “Ok, so I think I finally figured out what’s causing all these babies. Baby number 473ish coming soon! (Im currently carefully curating this babies Instagram page to be released with ointment line in 2054.)”
“Our favorite math is addition and we are very excited to share that the Forsyth family is adding a member!” the Counting On stars told Us Weekly exclusively in May 2019. “Marriage and being a mom and dad to Gideon has already far exceeded our expectations. We are looking forward to loving another little one and seeing what special dynamic he or she brings to our family. Table for 4 sounds perfect!”
“We couldn’t be happier to share with the world that our family is growing by one this Fall,” the couple told Us exclusively in April 2019. “We continually stand amazed by God’s love, redemption, grace and blessings in our lives. Our entire little family is ecstatic!” Josh and Anna already share Mackynzie, Michael, Marcus, Meredith and Mason.
In April 2019, the Flash actor and the Chasing Life alum announced that they are expecting their first baby together. “One of us is actually pregnant. @italiaricci,” Amell captioned an Instagram picture of his wife’s baby bump alongside a fake bump under his shirt. Ricci re-uploaded the same snapshot and joked, “We will not take ridiculous portraits of this kid. We will not take ridiculous portraits of this kid. We will not take ridiculous portraits of this kid. We might take ridiculous portraits of this kid.” The pair tied the knot in October 2016 after eight years together.
The Counting On couple announced that they are expecting their second child less than a year after welcoming their son, Garrett. “We are ready to double the fun at our house,” Kendra and Joe told Us Weekly exclusively in April 2019. “Being parents has already proven to be a greater joy than we had hoped or imagined. We love getting to parent together and are loving every moment and milestone. We are very happy that our little family will welcome a new addition later this year. Children really are a blessing from God!”
The Olympian gymnast, who suffered a miscarriage in October 2017, and the professional football player, announced in March 2019 that they have a little one on the way. “We cannot WAIT to welcome you to the world and shower you with love,” Johnson wrote on Instagram at the time. “@andrewdeast WE DID IT!”
In April 2019, the Victorious alum announced that she is expecting her first child with Gafton. "We’re going to be parents!!! Can you believe it?? MOM & DAD," Monet captioned an Instagram picture of her fiancé holding a positive pregnancy test. "We are sooo excited and even more excited to finally share the news!" The couple got engaged in December 2017.
The Philadelphia Phillies player and his wife announced that they have their first baby on the way, a son, with a March 2019 Instagram post. “Philly raised little man will be,” the athlete captioned the reveal.
His wife added with a post of her own: “Wrigley’s gonna be pissed. Baby Harper making HIS debut Aug. 2019.”
Two months after tying the knot, the Flip or Flop star and the Wheelers Dealers host revealed that they have a little one on the way with a March 2019 Instagram announcement. “@ant_anstead and I are so excited to announce #babyanstead coming this September!!” the HGTV personality captioned a PDA pic showcasing the couple’s ultrasound photo. “The kids are all so excited to meet their new sibling. #5 #Gonnaneedabiggercar.”
Christina is already mom of Amelie, Archie, Taylor and Brayden.
Funny couple Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs took to Instagram April 5, 2017 to reveal that their firstborn Sid, who they welcomed in February 2014, will soon have a new sister or brother. “This is how I told my son babies are made,” the actress captioned the silly shot, in which she and Biggs are using the The Fridababy NoseFrida, a device that allows parents to suck and catch the snot out of their newborns’ noses.
The Bachelorette alum announced on November 16, 2017, that she and her husband, Kevin Manno, were expecting their second child together. The proud mom showed off her growing baby bump as their daughter Molly, whom they welcomed in July 2016, pointed at her belly. "And just like that, life became a whole lot sweeter #BabyManno #May2018," she wrote.
Hold up! The Lemonade singer announced her second pregnancy in a shocking Instagram on Wednesday, February 1. "We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over," she captioned. "We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters."
Birdie's going to be a big sister! The Cougar Town actress announced she and husband Marc Silverstein were ready for round two when she tweeted a picture of her Clearblue positive pregnancy test stick in December 2012. "So this happened…" she wrote.
Baby bliss! The Fall Out Boy musician revealed in February 2014 that he and girlfriend Meagan Camper had a baby on the way. The couple kissed side-by-side in bed with Wentz touching Camper's bare belly. "We're super excited to announce we're expecting a baby!" the singer, already dad to son Bronx with ex-wife Ashlee Simpson, wrote.
Make room! The Hart of Dixie actress wrote via Instagram in May 2013 that she and director husband Kyle Newman were expanding their family in an adorable picture with their two dogs. "Getting ready for another baby to be squeezed into this picture," the former model wrote.
Jumpin, jumpin for joy. The former Destiny's Child singer announced in June 2014 she and manager husband Tim Witherspoon were expecting their first child just one month after tying the knot in Costa Rica. "I'll be stuntin like my daddy," the mom-to-be wrote via Instagram, along with a picture of a pair of baby Jordans next to a larger adult pair.
A bun in the oven—literally! Weeks after secretly tying the knot, George Clooney's ex announced she and husband Jared Pobre were going to be parents. "Look what we've got cooking!" she tweeted in March 2014. "A Bun'dle of love!"
Scratch lady humps, a baby bump is on the way! The Black Eyed Peas singer and hubby Josh Duhamel revealed in February 2013 that they were expecting their first child together with throwback pictures of themselves as kids. "Josh & Me & BABY makes three!" Fergie announced via Twitter.
A frying pan big enough for five! The Scandal actor quietly revealed his wife Marika Dominczyk was expecting a third child in July 2014. "My pregnant wife thought I might want this for my birthday. I'm not the one with the bizarre cravings," he joked.
Loving it, Lacheys! The former 98 Degrees singer announced in July 2014 that he and wife Vanessa Minnillo were giving their son Camden a baby sister. "Can't think of a better way to celebrate 3 years of marriage to my beautiful @VanessaLachey than this! #family," the proud dad captioned, posting a photo of the couple's son running on the beach with "It's a girl" written in the sand via Twitter.
Hey baby, hey! The No Doubt rocker wore a blue plaid shirt and gold crown to announce she and husband were expecting their third baby boy. "I was ready to hand over the crown. But I guess I am still queen of the house. #itsaboy #surroundedbyboys," she quipped in January 2014.
OMG! After Us broke news that Simpson was pregnant with baby No. 2, the fashion mogul announced the news herself with a sweet snapshot of her and Eric Johnson's baby girl. "Merry Christmas from my family to yours!" she tweeted in December 2012.
The Grammy-winning singer celebrated her fourth wedding anniversary with husband Swizz Beatz by announcing on Instagram that she was expecting baby number two. "Happy Anniversary to the love of my life," she wrote in July 2014, alongside a pic of her blossoming belly. "And to make it even sweeter we've been blessed with another angel on the way!! You make me happier than I have ever known! Here's to many many more years of the best parts of life!"
The American Idol winner announced the news of her first-time pregnancy with husband Mike Fisher on Instagram in a post featuring her pet puppies. "In honor of 'Labor' Day, Ace & Penny would like to make an announcement," Underwood wrote. "Their parents couldn't be happier…" she added, alongside a pic of her dogs wearing "I'm going to be a big sister" and "big brother" outfits.
The Sister, Sister star announced in January 2015 that she is expecting her second child with an Instagram photo of herself holding a positive pregnancy test. "We are thrilled to announce we are #ClearblueConfirmed!" she wrote of her and husband Adam Housley's happy news. "Can't wait to meet baby #2! Love Clearblue's pregnancy test with Smart Countdown. It helped me get through the wait to get my result by counting down with me. #spon"
The Hart of Dixie star announced via Instagram that she was expecting her second child, featuring an adorable pic of her tot James. "So excited to announce THE SEQUEL Coming later this year!!" King wrote alongside a photo of her son blowing bubbles and holding a sign that read: "I'm gonna be a big brother! Who da boss now."?
The model revealed she and husband John Legend were expecting their first child via Instagram in October 2015. “John and I are so happy to announce that we are pregnant. As many of you know, we’ve been trying to have a baby for a while now. It hasn’t been easy, but we kept trying because we can’t wait to bring our first child into the world and grow our family. We’re so excited that it’s finally happening. Thank you for all your love and well wishes. I look forward to all the belly touching!”
The adorable pair announced they're expecting their second child in April 2016, with a sweet Instagram post. “Prepping for baby number two!" the proud mom of Alena wrote, alongside a photo of herself in bed with her musician husband, and surrounded by piles of comfort food. "#babyjonas2."
The Real Housewives of Orange County star confirmed to Us Weekly on June 20 that she and her husband, Jim Edmonds, were expecting their first child together. "We are so thankful to have a healthy baby girl on the way. IVF was well worth it!" she told Us in a statement. She later showed off her growing baby bump via Instagram. "We're expecting a perfect little bundle of sugar and spice and everything nice!" she captioned the pic. "Jimmy and I are over the moon!"
The Hunger Games actress Jena Malone announced her baby news via social media on January 20, 2016. “Womb to womb / To beating wing / I climbed out of the eternal / And into the shape of me,” Malone captioned a scenic photo of herself cradling her baby bump. She shared the sweet snap on Instagram and Twitter, and explained that she wrote the poem years ago while thinking about her own mother and how the body changes during pregnancy. The baby's dad is Malone's photographer boyfriend, Ethan DeLorenzo.
On May 6, 2016, Blac Chyna’s rep confirmed exclusively to Us Weekly that the model and her fiancé, Rob Kardashian, were expecting their first child. Later that day, she confirmed the news herself via Instagram, with a Blac Chyna emoji sporting a large baby bump. The post received more than 340,000 likes.
Susan Sarandon’s daughter, Eva Amurri Martino, shared her baby news via her website, Happily Eva After, on April 12, 2016. “It is with so much joy, crazy excitement, and immense gratitude that Kyle, Marlowe and I would like to announce that we are expecting a new addition to our family this Fall!” the Undateable alum wrote, alongside photos of her daughter, Marlowe, touching her bare baby bump. The actress — who is married to soccer commentator Kyle Martino — also revealed the sex: “Aaaand, because we have no patience and don’t expect you to either, we would also like to tell you that we are expecting A BABY BOY!!!”
Us Weekly reported in November 2015 that Anne Hathaway was expecting, but the Oscar-winning actress didn't confirm the news until January 4, 2016, when she shared a photo of her bump. "So, posting a bikini pic is a little out of character for me," she wrote on Instagram. "But just now while I was at the beach I noticed I was being photographed. I figure if this kind of photo is going to be out in the world it should at least be an image that makes me happy (and be one that was taken with my consent. And with a filter:)"
The Alice Through the Looking Glass star and her husband, Adam Schulman, welcomed their son, Jonathan Rosebanks Shulman, on March 24.
Bar Refaeli Instagrammed her pregnancy news on December 21, 2015. “2016 is going to be like …” the Israeli supermodel captioned a pic of a pregnancy test with baby and bottle emojis. “Happy & Healthy New Year!” Dad is husband Adi Ezra.
Ready for diaper duty! Russell Brand took to Instagram on July 8, 2016, to announce that he and his girlfriend, Laura Gallacher, are going to be parents. In the photo, the Rock of Ages star held up a copy of Dean Beaumont’s The Expectant Dad’s Handbook. “Right then. My Mum bought me this,” he captioned the image. “Time to get ready! #trewlit #bookstagram #parenting.”
Us Weekly exclusively broke the news of Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine’s first pregnancy March 10, 2016. The Maroon 5 frontman confirmed the upcoming arrival on Instagram April 2, with a photo of his bikini-clad wife in a Lakers hat. He captioned the image: “My two favorite Laker fans.”
Katherine Heigl shared a first sonogram of her baby-boy-to-be via Instagram on June 23, 2016, the same day she confirmed that she and her husband, singer Josh Kelley, are expecting their third child together. The Grey's Anatomy alum and Kelley adopted their daughter Naleigh in 2009 and second daughter, Adalaide, in 2012.
The Counting On star announced on August 23, 2016, that she was expecting her second child with her husband, Ben Seewald. The couple welcomed baby boy Spurgeon in November 2015. "We are overjoyed to announce that Spurgeon has a new title in life as 'big brother'! We are so thankful that God is adding to our family," the couple told Us Weekly in a statement. "2017 is shaping up to be a wonderful year already and we know Spurgeon will do a great job in his new role. Having Spurgeon has been such a wonderful blessing and we cannot wait to see the face of this sweet new baby (or babies!)."
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