Pregnant Celebrities 2023: Ashanti, Ciara & Other A-Listers Expecting Babies This Year

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December 7, 2023 9:48AM EST

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Baby fever is hitting a fever pitch in Hollywood! It’s always an exciting time when celebrities announce their growing families, and we’re here for all the baby news.

Whether it’s their first or their fifth, there’s just something about a new bundle of joy that brings a smile to our faces. If you’re eager to keep up with all the latest baby news from your favorite stars, be sure to check out our gallery of expectant celebrity parents. Who knows, you might just find some inspiration for your own family planning!

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Ashanti and Nelly

Ashanti and Nelly — The couple, who have been together off and on since 2003, are expecting their first child together, Us Weekly confirmed on December 5. While Nelly already has two children, this will be the “Rain on Me” artist’s first child.

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Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker

Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker — Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are expecting a baby together. Kourtney announced she was pregnant in June when she held up a sign at Travis’s concert that read, “Travis I’m pregnant.”

Kourtney is already a mom to Mason, Penelope, and Reign, with her ex, Scott Disick, while Travis is already a dad to Alabama and Landon with his ex, Shanna Moakler. Travis is also a stepdad and is stepdad to Atiana.

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Suki Waterhouse & Robert Pattinson

Suki Waterhouse & Robert Pattinson — Suki Waterhouse revealed that she was pregnant during a performance while performing at the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico on November 19. “I thought I’d wear something sparkly to distract you from something else I’ve got going on,” she said, referring to her baby bump. This will be both her and Robert’s first child.

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Ashley Benson

Ashley Benson — Ashley Benson is pregnant with her first child with her fiancé Brandon Davis. It was reported that she was expecting in October, and she was later spotted shopping at a baby store in November.

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Kailyn Lowry

Kailyn Lowry — Just two weeks after confirming that she gave birth to her fifth child last year, Kailyn Lowry revealed she’s pregnant with twins! The Teen Mom 2 alum is expecting babies #6 and #7 with boyfriend Elijah Scott.

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Adam DeVine and Chloe Bridges

Adam DeVine and Chloe Bridges — Chloe Bridges and Adam DeVine announced they’re expecting their first child together on October 2. The couple posted a picture of Adam wrapping his arms around Chloe as she showed off her baby bump. “We have news!! can’t wait to get this lil family started,” Chloe wrote on Instagram.

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Miranda Kerr & Evan Spiegel

Miranda Kerr & Evan Spiegel — Miranda Kerr announced that she’s pregnant with her fourth child in a Snapchat on September 1. Miranda has kids Myles and Hart with husband Evan Spiegel. She also has a son Flynn with ex-husband Orlando Bloom.

Miranda & Evan pictured here at the Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring-Summer 2024 Show in France on June 20, 2023.

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Eric Decker & Jessie James Decker

Eric Decker & Jessie James Decker — Eric Decker and Jessie James Decker
CMT Artists of the Year, Arrivals, Nashville, Tennessee, USA – 12 Oct 2022

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Amanda Knox & Christopher Robinson

Amanda Knox & Christopher Robinson — Amanda Knox with her now husband Christopher Robinson at the Criminal Justice Festival in Modena in 2019. The lovebirds announced a second pregnancy in Aug. 2023.

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Ciara & Russell Wilson

Ciara & Russell Wilson — Ciara & Russell Wilson, pictured at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 27, 2022, announced on August 8, 2023, that they are expecting their third child together. It will be Ciara’s fourth child.

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Nick Viall & Natalie Joy

Nick Viall & Natalie Joy — Nick Viall and his fiancee Natalie Joy announced on Aug. 8, 2023 that they’re expecting their first child together. The news comes just months after their Jan. 2023 engagement.

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Amanda Stanton & Michael Fogel

Amanda Stanton & Michael Fogel — ‘The Bachelor’ alum Amanda Stanton and her husband Michael Fogel announced that they’re pregnant with their first child together on August 3, 2023. Amanda has two other children from her previous marriage.

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Clare Crawley

Clare Crawley — ‘The Bachelorette’ star Clare Crawley announced on July 12, 2023 that her and her husband Ryan Hawkins are expecting their first baby together via surrogate. The couple got married five months prior.

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Shawn Johnson & Andrew East

Shawn Johnson & Andrew East — Shawn Johnson announced she’s pregnant with her third child in an Instagram post on Wednesday, July 12. The Olympic gymnast and her husband Andrew East already have a son and daughter.

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Mark Ballas & BC Jean

Mark Ballas & BC Jean — B C Jean and Mark Ballas announced in a sweet joint Instagram Reel on June 26, 2023, that they are expecting their first child. The news comes just after Mark retired after 20 seasons on ‘Dancing With The Stars.’

Here, the couple is seen walking in New York on 12 Nov 2018.

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Dee Devlin & Conor McGregor

Dee Devlin & Conor McGregor — Dee Devlin and Conor McGregor are expecting their fourth child! Conor made the announcement that Dee was pregnant during an appearance on ‘Live With Kelly & Mark’ on June 14, 2023.

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Michael Clifford & Crystal Leigh

Michael Clifford & Crystal Leigh — Michael Clifford and Crystal Leigh announced that she was pregnant wih their first child on June 12, 2023. The 5 Seconds Of Summer singer and his wife were married for more than two years at the time of the announcement.

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Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba — Uzo Aduba confirmed her pregnancy while walking the Tony Awards red carpet with a baby bump on June 11, 2023. It will be her first child with husband Robert Sweeting.

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Alexa Bliss

Alexa Bliss — Ryan Cabrera and Alexa Bliss outside the Songs For Tomorrow Aaron Carter Memorial at Heart in West Hollywood, CA. They are one of the many celebs who are expecting a child in 2023.

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Bonnie Wright

Bonnie Wright — Bonnie Wright at the 12th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner hosted by Chanel in 2017. She announced she was expecting in 2023.

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Becca Kufrin

Becca Kufrin — Becca Kufrin at the Chippendales Show in 2019. She announced she was expecting in 2023.

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Amy Adams & Darren Le Gallo

Amy Adams & Darren Le Gallo — Amy Adams and Darren Le Gallo at the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 2019. They announced they were expecting in 2023.

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Daniel Radcliffe & Erin Darke

Daniel Radcliffe & Erin Darke — Daniel Radcliffe & his long-time girlfriend of over 10 years, Erin Darke, are expecting their first child together. The couple first met while on the set of the 2013 movie, ‘Kill Your Darlings.’

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Sarah Snook

Sarah Snook — Sarah Snook, who plays Shiv Roy in the hit series ‘Succession’, debuted her baby bump and revealed her pregnancy at the Season 4 premiere of the show on March 20, 2023. ‘It’s exciting! I feel great,’ she told ‘Entertainment Tonight‘ on the red carpet. She was 32 weeks along when she announced her pregnancy.

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Lindsay Lohan & Bader Shammas

Lindsay Lohan & Bader Shammas — Lindsay Lohan with husband Bader Shammas at a Boston Celtics and New York Knicks game. They announced they were expecting their first child in March 2023.

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Beau Clark & Stassi Schroeder

Beau Clark & Stassi Schroeder — Beau Clark and fiancé Stassi Schroeder attend the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Alice Tully Hall, in New York. They were among the celebs expecting a baby in 2023.

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A$AP Rocky & Rihanna

A$AP Rocky & Rihanna — Rihanna surprised just about everyone when she debuted her baby bump during the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime show. She didn’t make a formal announcement, but after rubbing her belly on stage, reps quickly confirmed the news. It was such a shock, even RiRi’s dad found out from the broadcast. The singer/fashionista and partner ASAP Rocky only welcomed their first child last May, making the future siblings near-twins.

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Da Brat & Jesseca Dupart

Da Brat & Jesseca Dupart — Da Brat announced she and wife Jesseca Dupart were having a baby on Jan. 20, 2023. She shared the news with a powerful bump photoshoot via People. “It’s been quite a journey,” the rapper, 48, admitted. “There’s a lot of stuff we learned about women over the age of 40.”

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Constance Wu & Ryan Kattner

Constance Wu & Ryan Kattner — Constance Wu confirmed she was expecting in Feb. 2023, after months of speculation. People thought she may have been hiding a bump during the Oct. 2022 premiere of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (here,) but she wouldn’t make things official until posting her belly to Instagram months later, telling fans she had another “bun in the oven.” It will be her and boyfriend Ryan Kattner’s second child.

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Anthony Michael Hall & Lucia Oskerova

Anthony Michael Hall & Lucia Oskerova — Anthony Michael Hall felt beyond blessed while announcing wife Lucia Oskerova’s pregnancy on Valentine’s Day 2023. Taking to Instagram to share their glowing People photoshoot, he wrote, “My wife Lucia and I are so blessed, happy and proud to announce on this Valentine’s Day, that we are expecting our first child this summer.

“Thank You Heavenly Father!” the note went on. “Sending our heartfelt thanks to our loving families & friends who are celebrating our great news with us today. Happy Valentine’s Day to all!”

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Adam Driver & Joanne Tucker

Adam Driver & Joanne Tucker — News Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker were expanding their family emerged on Jan. 20 after the actress and her baby bump were sighted near their NYC apartment, in pics from Page Six. The very-private couple secretly welcomed their first child back in 2018.

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Nadia Ferreira & Marc Anthony

Nadia Ferreira & Marc Anthony — Marc Anthony and Nad ia Ferreira walked down the aisle in Jan. 2023 — and announced their pregnancy two weeks later. They shared the special news with a photo of their hands resting on the model’s growing baby bump. ‘Best Valentine’s Gift Ever!!! Gracias Dios por esta bendición tan grande en nuestras vidas,’ they captioned the joint Instagram post. The second line, translated from Spanish to English, means, ‘Thank you God for this big blessing in our lives.’ Marc and Nadia’s baby is Nadia’s first and Marc’s seventh.

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Maria Menounos & Keven Undergaro

Maria Menounos & Keven Undergaro — Maria Menounos announced she and husband Keven Undergaro, here in 2020, were expecting their first child via surrogate on Feb. 7, 2023. She shared the joyous reveal to People magazine.

“Just after a decade of trying everything, we are so grateful to the beautiful family helping us conceive our baby,” Maria said. “Keven, my dad and I are all beyond excited for this soul to come into our lives. What a blessing.”

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Rose Leslie & Kit Harrington

Rose Leslie & Kit Harrington — Kit Harrington spilled the beans about wife Rose Leslie’s pregnancy during a Feb. 2023 stop by The Tonight Show. During his sit down with Jimmy Fallon, the Game Of Throne star admitted he was a bit nervous about baby numbers two.

“I’m terrified,” he confessed. “With the first baby you’re like walking through clouds and dancing through fields of daisies for 9 months, well — the man is anyway.”

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Meghan Trainor & Daryl Sabara

Meghan Trainor & Daryl Sabara — Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara’s baby news was announced during a video interview on the Today show in late January. “I’m pregnant! We did it!” Meghan said ecstatically. Then, Daryl snuck up and sweetly kissed his wife on the cheek. The couple are already mom and dad to two-year-old Riley.

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Astrid Loch & Kevin Wendt

Astrid Loch & Kevin Wendt — Bachelor In Paradise alums Astrid Loch and Kevin Wendt were thrilled to make their Jan. 31, 2023 baby announcement. Astrid took to Instagram to reveal they are expecting their second child after a successful embryo transfer to their surrogate.

“BABY DADDY times two,” Astrid posted to her Instagram Story, along with a photo of Kevin and his birthday cake. “Test results came back POSITIVE so we’re celebrating @Kevin.c.wendt birthday a day early.”

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Princess Eugenie & Jack Brooksbank

Princess Eugenie & Jack Brooksbank — Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank revealed their family was getting bigger in a Jan. 24, 2023 statement. Buckingham Palace shared that they were “pleased to announce they are expecting their second child this summer” in a statement to People.

It went on, “The family are delighted, and August [Philip Hawke, the couple’s first child] is very much looking forward to being a big brother.” On Instagram, Eugenie went on to say, “We’re so excited to share that there will be a new addition to our family this summer.”

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Adam Gottschalk & Raven Gates

Adam Gottschalk & Raven Gates — Bachelor alums Adam Gottschalk and Raven Gates shared news they were expecting their second in a Jan. 23, 2023, Instagram. Taking to social media with a portrait of the family showing off their new sonogram, she wrote, “Baby #2 due in July! Any tips on two under 2? Pray for us!… especially Adam.” The duo welcomed Gates Zev Gottschalk just last Jan.

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Brendon Urie & Sarah Orzechowski

Brendon Urie & Sarah Orzechowski — It seemed like Brandon Urie and wife Sarah Orzechowski were opening a new chapter when they shared news they were expecting on Instagram on Jan. 24, 2023. In the message, the Panic! At The Disco frontman also announced the end of the band.

His lengthy post, in part, said, “We’ve been trying to keep it to ourselves, though some of you may have heard. Sarah and I are expecting a baby very soon! The prospect of being a father and getting to watch my wife become a mother is both humbling and exciting. I look forward to this next adventure.”

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Peta Murgatroyd & Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Peta Murgatroyd & Maksim Chmerkovskiy — Dancing With The Stars talents Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd revealed their family was growing on Jan. 13, 2023. Taking to Instagram with the news, Peta showed off her growing bump and shared, “It brings me immense joy to finally announce that @maksimc and I are expecting our Chmerkovskiy #2.”

It was a truly joyous moment for the family. Peta has been open about her fertility struggles and has bravely opened up about her three miscarriages with fans, following the birth of son Shai in 2017.

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Carey Mulligan & Marcus Mumford

Carey Mulligan & Marcus Mumford — Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford pregnancy news was confirmed by People on Jan. 14, 2023. The English actress appeared to reveal a baby bump during the Jan. 13, 2023 AFI Awards in New York. It will be her and the singer-songwriter’s third child together.

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Naomi Osaka & Cordae

Naomi Osaka & Cordae — Naomi Osaka explained why she dropped out of the 2023 Australian Open with a detailed Instagram update for fans on Jan. 13, 2023. In it, she shared a sonogram and revealed she was expecting a baby with rapper Cordae. “Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023,” she wrote in the caption.

The two-time U.S. Open winner shared more in a note written in both English and Japanese. In it she said, “These few months away from the sport has really given me a new love and appreciation for the game I’ve dedicated my life to” and imagined what it would be like to have her future-child watch her play. “I realize that life is so short and I don’t take any moments for granted, every day is a new blessing and adventure,” Naomi continued.

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NikkI Reed & Ian Somerhalder

NikkI Reed & Ian Somerhalder — Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder, here in Jan. 2020, shared news they were welcoming a second child on Jan. 9, 2023. The 43-year-old actress revealed her growing bump in an Instagram photo where she held their child Bodhi, 5, in front of a green expanse.

In the accompanying caption, the Twilight star shared, “2023 celebrating life. Years of dreaming, manifesting and praying over this very moment. So much love. What a gift.”

The private talent went on, saying “As all of you know, I have very strong boundaries with social media, especially when it comes to children and what I choose to put out into the world. Thank you so much for honoring that, and for sending positivity and kindness and LOVE. Some things are too good not to share.” Then, she credited love Ian for the photo and for the “baby” as well.

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Ireland Baldwin

Ireland Baldwin — Ireland Baldwin announced she was expecting a baby on New Year’s Eve 2023. She shared an image of her sonogram on Instagram and wished everyone a “Happy New Year.” The model daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger has been with beau RAC since 2021.

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Shemar Moore & Jesiree Dizon

Shemar Moore & Jesiree Dizon — Shemar Moore, seen here in 2019, and actress Jesiree Dizon, 39, announced they were welcoming a child on Jan. 9, 2023. The 52-year-old first-time dad revealed how he was making his late mother’s “dreams come true” by becoming a “daddy” in a promo for The Jennifer Hudson Show.

The star went on to say, “I’m so excited. I’m sorry [my mom] can’t be here. I was worried that maybe that ship had sailed. God had my back, and things lined up, and it’s going to be the best part [of my life] – my life is pretty grand, but I know when God calls my name, once I get this experience, I’ll be able to get to go to heaven whole.”

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Claire Danes & Hugh Dancy

Claire Danes & Hugh Dancy — Hollywood power couple Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy revealed that they’re expecting their third child in January, via People. The duo’s announcement came just before Danes made an appearance at the Golden Globe Awards.

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Brody Jenner & Tia Blanco

Brody Jenner & Tia Blanco — Brody Jenner and girlfriend Tia Blanco, seen here in Oct. 2022, started the New Year with a Jan. 1st pregnancy announcement. The couple posted their sonogram on Instagram and told followers, “To start off this new year, we’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of our friends, family and followers health, happiness & an abundance of love. We truly appreciate & love you all.

Brody, 39, and Tia, 25, who has been together for less than a year, went on with the big reveal “We are excited to share with you the blessing of a new life in the new year…Our little angel is on their way. Happy new year!” Friends like Heidi Montag and Avril Lavigne swooped in with congratulations.

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Logic

Logic — Rapper Logic, here in 2019, and wife Brittney Noell revealed they were expanding their family on New Year’s Day 2023. They already have a son, Bobby, who was born in 2020.

He dropped the news in a freestyle called “No Pressure,” rapping, “I’m having a little baby. Surprise! It’s a little baby boy,” per Page Six.

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Lauren Collins

Lauren Collins — Degrassi alum Lauren Collins, seen here at TIFF 2014, and husband Jonathan Malen’s family is getting bigger! Referencing her character Paige’s iconic line, the Canadian actress, 36, took to Instagram to post her bump and write, “New Year, New Look, New Baby. Coming Spring ‘23!!! #hunintheoven.” The couple already have a son named Charlie, born in 2020.

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Jessie J

Jessie J — Jessie J, here in Jan. 2022, proudly announced she was expecting on Jan. 6, 2023. The “Domino” crooner, 34, posed a photo of her pregnancy test and a sonogram on Instagram, while telling fans, “I am so happy and terrified to finally share this.

The star, who had previously revealed she had a miscarriage in 2021, went on saying, “Please be gentle with me. Honestly, ya girl just wants to ugly cry in public in a catsuit eating a chocolate covered pickle with no questions asked.”

While she didn’t say who the father was, the singer has been linked to Chanan Colman since Apr. 2022. He is a Danish-Israeli pro basketball player.

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Aubrey O’Day

Aubrey O’Day — Aubrey O’Day is reportedly expecting her first child as of Jan. 20, 2023. The singer has not publicly confirmed the news herself but she is reportedly “so excited” to be a mom.

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