Celebrities Who Announced Pregnancies and Gave Birth in 2023: See Who Expanded Their Family

Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba announced that she and her husband, Robert Sweeting, welcomed their first child together on November 30 on Instagram.

“I’ve never been in love so quickly, so deeply in my entire life,” the new mom wrote. “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.”

James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet

James Middleton and wife Alizee Thevenet announced they are pregnant and expecting their first child together this summer.

“We couldn’t be more excited … well Mable might be,” James shared via Instagram on July 5. “It was a very difficult start to the year after losing my beloved, Ella however we will end the year with the most precious little addition to our growing family.”

The pair secretly welcomed their baby and were spotted out pushing a stroller in London on October 26.

Liev Schreiber and Taylor Neisen

The Ray Donovan alum became a dad for the third time. The actor revealed in a September 14 Instagram post that he and his wife, Taylor Neisen, welcomed a baby girl just over a month after their July 23 wedding.

“So happy that Hazel Bee is finally here. She arrived early in the morning of August 27th and has been a dream every day since. Mom and baby are both super happy and healthy. Thanks to all for the love and support,” Liev wrote next to a photo showing her little hand holding onto his thumb.  The actor has two teenage sons from his previous relationship with Naomi Watts.

Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari

The Transformers star and his wife announced they are expecting baby No. 1 on September 11, one year and one day after marrying on September 10, 2022. The couple shared Instagram photos to their respective pages of a sonogram with the caption, “Baby Duhamel coming soon.” Josh is already a dad to son Axel Jack, whom he welcomed in August 2013 with ex-wife Fergie.

Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking

Country superstar Luke Combs is now a father of two! He and wife Nicole welcomed son Beau Lee Combs on August 15, although the pair waited to make the announcement via Instagram on August 31. “Welcome to the world. We couldn’t love you more,” the pair wrote in the caption.

Beau joins big brother Tex Lawrence Combs, who was born on June 19, 2022.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian

Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, revealed they were expecting their second child together while attending the 2023 Met Gala. On August 22, the pair announced in a TikTok video that they welcomed their “beautiful angel” into the world. Serena and Alexis are also parents to their eldest daughter, Olympia, whom they welcomed in September 2017.

Anthony Michael Hall and Lucia Hall

Anthony Michael Hall and wife Lucia Hall welcomed their first child, a son named Michael Anthony Hall II, on June 1. 

“It’s great. We’re excited. That first month of parenting is pretty wild,” The Breakfast Club actor confirmed to People in July 2023. “Everything that everybody tells you is pretty true: You lose sleep and it’s the craziest time, but it’s the best time. So we’re really enjoying it.”

Erin Andrews and Jarret Stoll

The sportscaster and the former NHL player welcomed their first child, a son, their rep confirmed to NBC’s Today on July 10, 2023. The baby was born via a surrogate.

Erin had previously been very vocal about her nine-year journey with IVF treatments.

“I’m now 43, so my body is kind of stacked against me,” she wrote on her personal blog in 2021. “I have been trying to do IVF treatment for a while now, but sometimes it doesn’t go the way you want it. Your body just doesn’t allow it.”

“Now that it’s my seventh time, something just hit me. Why am I keeping this such a secret when this is just a part of our lives?” she penned. “Instead of feeling ashamed, we need to give ourselves more love. It freaking sucks because it can seem like it’s such a lonely thing. There are so many of us going through this though, and it’s just not talked about.”

Naomi Campbell

The supermodel announced the birth of her second child, a son, in June 2023 alongside a sweet photo carrying the newborn while her 2-year-old daughter held his hand.

“My little darling, know that you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence,” Naomi shared via Instagram on June 29. “It’s never too late to become a mother.”

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

The “All of Me” singer and the Cravings author welcomed baby No. 4, a son named Wren, via surrogate on June 18.

“Just minutes before midnight on June 19th, I got to witness the most beautiful woman, my friend, our surrogate, give birth amidst a bit of chaos, but with strength and pure joy and love,” the model wrote in a lengthy post via Instagram on June 28.

“We want to say thank you for this incredible gift you have give us, Alexandra,” Chrissy added, referring to her surrogate, who she also shared a baby bump photo of. “And we are so happy to tell the world he is here, with a name forever connected to you, Wren Alexander Stephens.”

Mark Ballas and BC Jean

The three-time Dancing With the Stars mirrorball trophy champ and his singer wife have baby No. 1 on the way after more than six years of marriage. The couple made the announcement in Instagram posts on June 23, both with the caption “Life lately,” which showed the pair doing various activities like going to the beach and working on new music together. The reel ended with the debut of BC’s bare baby bump and the words, “We’ve been making a tiny human,” flashing across the screen followed by “coming soon.”

Al Pacino and Noor Alfallah

The Oscar winner became a dad for the fourth time when his girlfriend gave birth to a baby boy.

“I am confirming that Al Pacino and Noor Alfallah have welcomed a son named Roman Pacino,” a rep for the actor revealed to ​Closer on June 15.

The Scarface icon already has three adult children from previous relationships. He was 83 years old at the time of Roman’s birth.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson‘s ​youngest daughter and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, welcomed their second child, a son. Princess Eugenie shared photographs of baby No. 2 in a June 5 Instagram birth announcement.

“Jack and I wanted to share the news that we had our little boy, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, on May 30, 2023, at 8:49 weighing 7.1 lbs. He is named after his great great great Grandfather George, his Grandpa George and my Grandpa Ronald,” the royal captioned the photos.

Eugenie and Jack got married ​in October 2018, and welcomed baby No. 1, son August, in February 2021. “Augie is loving being a big brother already,” Eugenie added in her ​caption.

Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov

The Dancing With the Stars pros welcomed baby No. 1, daughter Nikita, on May 30. The couple shared a series of Instagram photos bonding with their newborn in the hospital.

Daniella and Pasha married in 2014 and announced in November 2022 that they were expecting. “Baby Pashkov coming May ’23,” she wrote in an Instagram post at the time, showing a pair of tiny sneakers.

Ireland Baldwin

Ireland announced via Instagram on May 18 that she welcomed her and boyfriend RAC’s first child together, a daughter named Holland.

Witney Carson and Carson McAllister

The Dancing With the Stars pro and her husband welcomed baby No. 2. the day before Mother’s Day. “Jet Carson McAllister. Decided to join us two weeks early on May 13th at 9:21 p.m., just in time for Mothers Day,” she wrote in a May 15 Instagram post.

“Our hearts have doubled in size for our Jetty boy. He’s the most perfect addition to our family and has already given us so much joy! We love you baby boy,” Witney added. The couple’s first son, Kevin Leo McAllister, arrived in January 2021.

Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner

The beloved model is expecting her second baby, Closer can confirm. She debuted her baby bump amid the 2023 Met Gala celebrations.

Rumer Willis and Derek Thomas

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore became first-time grandparents when their eldest daughter, Rumer, gave birth to a baby girl on April 18. She and her boyfriend, Derek Thomas, named their newborn Louetta Isley Thomas Willis. ”
Noting Louetta was born at home, Rumer wrote in an Instagram birth announcement showing a photo of their baby with a full head of dark hair, “You are pure magic. You are more than we ever dreamed of.”

Keshia Knight Pulliam and Brad James

Keisha Knight Pulliam and husband Brad James announced that they welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, on April 9, which happens to also to be the Cosby Show alum’s birthday. The baby boy is Keisha’s third child. 

“With this little one, we are complete,” the actress shared via Instagram from the delivery room. “Happy Birthday to me!!! What an eventful birthday week.”

Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider 

Hilary Swank welcomed twins with her husband, Philip Schneider. The Million Dollar Baby actress announced the birth of her kids in an April 9 Instagram post.

“It wasn’t easy,” she captioned a cute photo holding her children. “But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. Happy Easter! Posting from pure Heaven.”

Hilary did not immediately reveal the names of her son and daughter.

Jason and Kylie Kelce

Shortly after the football center competed alongside the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, Jason and Kylie Kelce welcomed baby no. 3! “Yesterday, little lady #3 joined us,” the couple wrote on Instagram on February 24, revealing her name to be Bennett Llewellyn Kelce. 

Constance Wu

Constance Wu announced she is pregnant with her second child on February 21. The Fresh Off the Boat alum showed off her baby bump in an Instagram story with the caption, “Bun in the oven. Filipinese baby No. 2 coming soon.” She is already a mom to a daughter whom she welcomed in the summer of 2020 with her partner, Ryan Kattner. 

Da Brat

Rapper Da Brat revealed she was expecting her first child with her wife, Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart, on February 21. The performer debut her baby bump on Instagram and detailed the egg retrieval proce as well as the process of picking a sperm donor.

“I started looking at life so differently,” Da Brat shared in an interview with People about her journey to motherhood after marrying Jesseca in 2022. “I was like, I want a little me with you. Something special from the both of us that we can share and raise and love unconditionally.”

Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira

Less than three weeks after tying the knot with fourth wife Nadia, the Latin crooner revealed they are expecting their first child. “Best Valentine’s gift ever!!!” Marc captioned an Instagram photo on February 14, holding the beauty queen’s baby bump with his hand. The Grammy winner already has six children from his previous marriages, including twins Max and Emme, whom he shares with Jennifer Lopez.

Maria Menounos and Keven Undergaro

“Just after a decade of trying everything, we are so grateful to the beautiful family helping us conceive our baby,” the TV host said about expecting baby No. 1 via surrogate in a statement to People on February 7. “Keven, my dad and I are all beyond excited for this soul to come into our lives. What a blessing.”

Heather and Tarek El Moussa

The reality stars welcomed their son on January 31. Heather and Tarek announced the birth of their baby via Instagram alongside a photo of the little one in their arms, while keeping his face anonymous.

“Mama & baby are happy, healthy, tired but doing well. Our hearts are so happy,” they captioned their February 2 post. The couple’s happy news was confirmed to Closer by their publicist, Eda Kalkay.

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo

The Maroon 5 singer and the former Victoria’s Secret model welcomed their third child together on January 30, according to People. 

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank

Another royal baby! “We’re so excited to share that there will be a new addition to our family this summer,” Princess Eugenie announced via Instagram on January 24, nearly two years after the couple welcomed their son, August.

Meghan McCain and Ben Domenech

The former The View panelist gave birth to baby No. 2 on January 19. “Yesterday morning, we welcomed our newest addition, Clover Jade McCain Domenech, to our family!” Meghan announced via the Daily Mail, where she works as a columnist.
“Ben and I are overjoyed to introduce Liberty to her baby sister and start this new adventure as a family,” she added. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Liberty Sage, on September 28, 2020.
The birth came one day after Meghan posted an Instagram mirror selfie looking heavily pregnant with the caption, “Fully cooked.”

Shay Mooney and Hannah Billingsley

Shay Mooney of the country-pop duo Dan + Shay and his wife, Hannah Billingsley, welcomed baby No. 3 on January 17. Next to an Instagram video of the singer-songwriter holding his newborn son and crooning the group’s hit “When I Pray for You,” he wrote, “Abram Shay Mooney … Grateful doesn’t begin to cover it.”

Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd

The former Dancing With the Stars married pros announced they are expecting their second child after Peta suffered three heartbreaking miscarriages. “We have a healthy bun in the oven,” she captioned an Instagram photo on January 13 showing her baby bump.

“It was a shock to all of us and we found out right before I was going in for my second round of IVF,” she continued, adding, “This news has brought extraordinary bliss to our family and we have so much to be grateful for.” The couple welcomed a son, Shai Alexander, in 2017.

Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy

Jenna and husband Val announced the birth of their first child together, a son, on January 10.

“Our world is forever changed,” the pair wrote in a joint Instagram post.

Shemar Moore and Jesiree Dizon

The Criminal Minds vet announced on January 9 that he’s going to become a first-time dad, as he and girlfriend Jesiree Dizon are expecting a baby girl due on February 8.
Shemar shared an Instagram video from their gender reveal party where a helicopter flew over his home with a plume of pink smoke trailing behind it. He shared that the couple has already picked out the name Frankie for their daughter.
“Mama’s smiling from Heaven … Miracles happen … Here comes the BEST part of my life” he wrote in the caption.

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy

The Homeland actress and her husband are expecting baby No. 3, her rep confirmed to People on January 8. The pair, who wed in 2009, share sons Cyrus and Rowan.

Ruby Stewart and Jake Kalick 

Ruby announced her pregnancy on January 2 on Instagram and revealed her due date is in April. 

Lauren Collins and Jonathan Malen

Lauren shared that she and her husband are expecting their second child together with a photo of her baby bump posted on Instagram on January 2.