Stars Who Announced Pregnancies or Gave Birth in 2024: Celebs Who Expanded Their Families This Year

Brian Patrick Flynn

HGTV’s Brian Patrick Flynn announced the birth of his first child with husband Hollis Smith via surrogate on April 18. They named the baby girl Clover.

Lea Michele and Zandy Reich

Lea Michele announced she was expecting her second child with husband Zandy Reich on March 27. The pair are already parents to son Ever, whom they welcomed in August 2020.

“Mommy, Daddy and Ever are overjoyed,” she captioned an Instagram photo cradling her baby bump.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden

Cameron and Benji revealed they had welcomed a son on March 22, rounding out their family to four with big sister Raddix. The couple announced their new arrival in a joint Instagram statement.

“We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our son, Cardinal Madden. He is awesome and we are all so happy he is here! For the kids’ safety and privacy we won’t be posting any pictures, but he’s really cute. We are feeling so blessed and grateful. Sending much love from our fam to yours. Best wishes and good afternoon!!” the caption read.

Jimmie Allen

Country singer and American Idol alum Jimmie Allen revealed on March 19, 2024, that he had secretly welcomed twins Aria and Amari in June 2023 with an unnamed woman amid his divorce from wife Alexis Gale. The 9-month-old boy and girl made their debut on his Instagram Stories along with photos of his other kids. Jimmie also included a note that read, “I have 6 kids. I love each one of them. I refuse to let anyone make me feel ashamed of any of my children. The only opinion I care about is theirs.”

Michael Voltaggio and Bria Vinaite

On March 10, Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio announced that he was expecting a baby with his wife, Bria Vinaite. “The rumors we started are true … she’s coming into the world June 2024,” he captioned a video of his wife’s baby bump and a photo of the sonogram. The TV personality is also a dad to daughters Olivia and Sophia, whom he shares with ex-wife Kerri.

Daveed Diggs and Emmy Raver-Lampman

Daveed Diggs and Emmy Raver-Lampman announced that they had welcomed their first baby together on March 7.

“Dear baby, you have forever changed us. Our hearts are filled with a kind of love we never thought possible. We love you more than you will truly ever know. Thank you for choosing us. Now please … go the f–k to sleep. love, mom and dad,” he captioned a photo of his baby’s feet on Instagram.

Esther Choi

Esther announced the birth of her baby boy on Instagram.

“I’m a mama! Sharing the very first photo ever taken of us.. the minute he was born. 2.22.24 Welcome to earth, my little dragon angel bebe. *Leonardo* Words cannot describe how much I love you,” she captioned her post. “P.S. one week in … motherhood is hard shout out to all the mamas out there.. thinking of you every second.”

Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner

American Idol‘s Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner welcomed their third child together, a baby girl, on February 17. They named her Ivy Josephine Foehner.

“Our third baby arrived earth side early this morning, at home. Another life to love and cherish. Praising God for His kindness!” the doting mom, who shares daughter Baylah May and son Augustine Boone with Cade, wrote on Instagram.

Rooney Mara

Rooney cradled her baby bump at the premiere of La Cocina during the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival on February 16. The actress already shares one child, son River, with partner Joaquin Phoenix.

Elisabeth Moss

During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on January 30, Elisabeth confirmed she was expecting her first child.

“Are you pregnant or just an incredibly committed method actor?” Jimmy Kimmel asked, to which she replied, “A little bit of both.”

Drew Scott and Linda Phan

Drew revealed that Linda was pregnant with baby No. 2 in an Instagram post on January 21. The couple are already parents to son Parker James.

“Round 2. I hope Parker’s ready for a lil company,” the Property Brothers star captioned a photo of his wife’s baby bump.

Kelsy and Neil Spaeth

Good Bones star Karen E. Laine announced that she welcomed a grandchild born to daughter Kelsy Spaeth and her husband, Neil Spaeth.

“When your baby has a baby, all the self-imposed rules about not posting pictures of kids who are too young to give permission go out the window, but just this once,” the DIY expert captioned a photo holding the newborn on January 20. “Kelsy and Neil are doing a great job. I’m looking forward to watching them be amazing parents and getting to spend as much time as possible with this nugget.”

Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee

Jenna Dewan revealed she was pregnant with baby No. 3 in an Instagram video posted on January 17.

“Think if I make @stevekazee serenade me every night the baby will get his voice??” the Step Up alum, who is also a mom to kids Everly and Callum, asked her followers in the caption.

Clare Crawley and Ryan Dawkins

On January 15, Clare Crowley announced the birth of her daughter, Rowen Lily Dawkins, via surrogate with her husband, Ryan Dawkins.

“She’s here! Healthy [and] beyond loved. Dream come true,” The Bachelorette alum wrote.

Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari

Josh Duhamel and his wife, Audra Mari, welcomed their first child together, Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel, on January 11. The Transformers actor also shares son Axl with ex-wife Fergie.