As the masses slowly re-entered the world in 2021, these celebs preferred to stay indoors just a bit longer, perhaps predictably resulting in several pregnancies as the pandemic rolled on.
Check out these stars who’ve welcomed babies in 2022.
Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott
On Dec. 29, Alyssa Scott told her followers that she had given birth to her third baby, Nick Cannon’s 12th, two weeks prior.
The duo, who lost 5-month-old son Zen in December 2021, named their infant daughter Halo when she arrived on Dec. 14.
“I know his spirit was with us in the room that morning,” the model gushed via Instagram. “I know he is watching down on us. He shows me signs everyday. I will hold onto this memory forever.”
Diddy and Dana Tran
Diddy announced the surprise birth of his “baby girl” Love Sean Combs on social media on Dec. 10.
“I’m so blessed to welcome my baby girl Love Sean Combs to the world,” the 53-year-old tweeted. “Mama Combs, Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, D’Lila, Jessie and myself all love you so much! God is the Greatest!”
Diddy — who has been dating rapper Yung Miami since last year — did not reveal the mother of the child. The City Girls emcee has not appeared to be pregnant in any of her recent social media posts.
The Bad Boy Records founder is also a father to six other kids.
Ali Stroker and David Perlow
Ali Stroker waited one month to reveal that she and David Perlow quietly welcomed their first child, a son.
“World meet Jesse Kenneth Perlow!” the “Glee” alum captioned a Dec. 8 Instagram slideshow. “Born 11/8 healthy and so happy to be here!”
The singer, who revealed her pregnancy news in July concluded, “Life will never be the same. We are so lucky that you are our boy! 💙💙💙💙”
Tia Booth and Taylor Mock
“Bachelor” alum Tia Booth gave birth to her and Taylor Mock’s son, Tatum, on Dec. 6.
“Best day of our lives,” the former reality star and her fiancé, who got engaged in April, captioned their Instagram reveal.
The baby boy’s arrival came six months after Booth revealed her pregnancy.
Anthony Rapp and Ken Ithiphol
Anthony Rapp and Ken Ithiphol welcomed the first child via surrogate on Dec. 2.
“Our son, Rai Larson Ithiphol, was brought into the world on Friday, December 2, 2022, by an incredibly generous surrogate, to whom we are eternally grateful,” the “Rent” star wrote on Instagram.
Rapp popped the question in 2019 only for Ithiphol to also propose one year later while the pair were hiking in Arizona.
Pau Gasol and Catherine McDonnell
On Nov. 30, Pau Gasol wrote via Instagram that his and Catherine McDonnell’s second child, a baby boy, had “finally arrived.”
The NBA player gushed, “We are beyond happy to welcome our son to the world. Everything has gone really well and we are officially a family of 4!”
When the couple welcomed their daughter, Elisabet, in September 2020, they chose the middle name Gianna to honor Gasol’s former teammate Kobe Bryant’s late daughter. The 13-year-old and the athlete died in a helicopter crash eight months prior.
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews are now the proud parents of a baby boy, welcoming son Patrick “Bronze” on Nov. 28.
The newborn made his Instagram debut six months after Matthews’ pregnancy reveal.
The couple became parents in February 2021 when daughter Sterling arrived, and the toddler was the flower girl at their March wedding.
Jhené Aiko and Big Sean
Jhené Aiko and Big Sean welcomed their first baby together, a son named Noah, on Nov. 8.
“11/08/22✨💙Noah Hasani💙,” the singer captioned an Instagram carousel on Nov. 18 showing the family of three in the delivery room of a hospital.
“After 24 hours of labor, a total lunar eclipse, and while it was pouring rain… he came 🥹 my baby Yoda, my Sani 💙.”
The rapper also gushed over the newborn, posting similar pictures to his own account and adding, “Happy, Healthy and everything we could ever ask for and more. Any and everything for you Son.”
Aiko is also mom to a teenage daughter named Namiko, whom she co-parents with R&B singer O’Ryan.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt welcomed their second baby boy on Nov. 17, naming the newborn Ryker.
“Thank you Jesus!” the couple gushed via Instagram at the time.
The “Hills: New Beginnings” stars became parents in October 2017 when son Gunner arrived.
Kate Mara and Jamie Bell
After Kate Mara gave birth her and Jamie Bell’s second baby together, she was photographed holding an infant on Nov. 17.
The couple previously welcomed a daughter, whose name they have yet to reveal, in May 2019.
Bell is also the father of a son named Jack with his ex-wife, Evan Rachel Wood.
Romee Strijd and Laurens van Leeuwen
On Nov. 11, Romee Strijd gave birth to her and Laurens van Leeuwens second baby, naming the little one June.
The infant’s Instagram debut included sweet shots of big sister Mint, who arrived in December 2020, bonding with the baby.
The Victoria’s Secret Angel and her partner got engaged in January.
Alexander Skarsgård and Tuva Novotny
Alexander Skarsgård and Tiva Novotny were photographed with a stroller and a baby on Nov. 14, seven months after the Swedish actress debuted her baby bump.
Although the duo have yet to confirm their relationship or the arrival of their first child together, the actor has been vocal about his plans to start a family.
In 2013, the “Legend of Tarzan” star told Chelsea Handler that he plans to “beat” his dad, who has eight children.
Luke Cook and Kara Wilson
Luke Cook debuted his and wife Kara Wilson’s second baby, Ozzie, in a Nov. 15 Instagram post.
“born at home, early this morning, after a long, deeply groaned labor by my strong, resilient wife,” the “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” alum captioned a slideshow.
Cook and the stylist tied the knot in May 2020, becoming parents six months later when son Chaplin arrived.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita welcomed their second baby, Sullivan Louis Ferguson-Mikita, via surrogate on Nov. 15.
“Sad to be away from my @takemeoutbway fam tonight but we ran off to welcome our newest little one, Sullivan Louis Ferguson-Mikita,” the pair wrote in a joint Instagram post featuring their newest bundle of joy.
Ferguson and Mikita, who tied the knot in July 2013, became first-time dads with son Beckett in July 2020.
Zoe Kazan and Paul Dano
On Nov. 14, Zoe Kazan told Hoda Kotb that she and her partner, Paul Dano, welcomed their second baby “three weeks ago.”
The “Today” show confession came days after the actress bared her bump in a “Marie Claire” cover story.
She and the actor, who have been together since 2007, are also the parents of daughter Alma.
Rebel Wilson
Rebel Wilson surprised her Instagram followers by introducing newborn daughter Royce on Nov. 7.
“I … wanted to thank my gorgeous surrogate who carried her and birthed her with such grace and care,” the “Pitch Perfect” star gushed. “Thank you for helping me start my own family, it’s an amazing gift. The BEST gift!!”
The actress, who has been vocal about her egg freezing journey in the past, concluded, “I am ready to give little Roycie all the love imaginable. I am learning quickly.”
Chanel West Coast and Dom Fenison
On Nov. 2, Chanel West Coast announced on Instagram that she had given birth to her first daughter with Dom Fenison.
“After many many hours in labor I ended up giving birth to my baby girl via C-section,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. “A few complications and she didn’t wanna just pop out on her own.”
She described it as the “scariest yet most rewarding day of my life by far,” adding that she had “never felt a love like this before.”
“She’s the best thing to ever happen to me. Thank you @domfenison for giving me the greatest gift in the world and being such an amazing dad already.”
Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner
“American Idol” alums Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner’s second child, a baby boy named Augustine, arrived on Oct. 27.
The couple debuted the infant via Instagram on Nov. 2, writing, “Soaking up the newborn days with baby brother. What a precious gift from our Lord!”
The singers wed in October 2019 and welcomed daughter Baylah in January 2021.
Emily Maynard and Tyler Johnson
Former Bachelorette Emily Maynard gave birth to her sixth child, a son named Jones, in August, waiting until Nov. 2 to reveal his arrival — and his Down syndrome diagnosis.
“While it was certainly a surprise, we have so much peace in God’s perfect plan and know Jones is going to be a blessing to our family,” the “Bachelor” alum wrote via Instagram.
“He was in the NICU for a little over a month and is thankfully now home in all the chaos and we couldn’t love him more,” Maynard, who is also the mother of Ricki, Jennings, Gibson, Gatlin, and Nola, continued.
She and husband Tyler Johnson have been married since 2014.
Michelle Williams and Thomas Kail
On Oct. 29, Michelle Williams was spotted on a family walk with an infant strapped to her chest, five months after revealing her pregnancy.
The actress and her husband, Thomas Kail, are also the parents of son Hart.
The little one arrived in June 2020, joining Williams’ teenage daughter, Matilda, from her relationship with late actor Heath Ledger.
Caroline Wozniacki and David Lee
Caroline Wozniacki gave birth to her and husband David Lee’s second baby on Oct. 24.
“Family of 4👨👩👧👦,” the tennis pro captioned an Instagram photo four days later, featuring the infant and his big sister, Olivia, who arrived in June 2021.
“Everybody is healthy and Olivia is thrilled to be a big sister,” Wozniacki continued.
She and Lee tied the knot in June 2019.
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton
Tom Hiddleston and fiancé Zawe Ashton secretly welcomed their first child.
The couple, who confirmed their engagement in June, are “loving being new parents and are filled with joy,” according to Us Weekly.
The “Thor” actor, 41, and Ashton, 38, announced they were expecting that same month when the actress debuted her baby bump on the red carpet for her movie, “Mr. Malcolm’s List.”
JJ Watt and Kealia Ohai
On Oct. 23, Kealia Ohai gave birth to her and JJ Watt’s first baby, naming the infant Koa.
“Love and happiness have reached heights we never even knew existed,” the couple wrote in a joint Instagram statement on Oct. 25. “Koa James Watt.”
Ohai and the professional football player announced their pregnancy news in June, two years after their wedding.
Scotty McCreery and Gabi Dugal
Scotty McCreery and Gabi Dugal welcomed their baby boy, Merrick, on Oct. 24.
“Never known a love like this,” the “American Idol” alum wrote via Instagram the following day.
“Thank yall for all of your prayers during this exciting season of life!” the singer continued. “Healthy baby and a healthy mama! Praise God.”
He and Dugal have been married since June 2018.
Chris Sullivan and Rachel Sullivan
Chris Sullivan and Rachel Sullivan’s second child, a baby girl, arrived three weeks early.
Aoife was born “fully grown, healthy and VERY strong” after a “super fast and smooth delivery,” the “This Is Us” alum wrote via Instagram on Oct. 23.
“Brother Bear is enamored and overjoyed to welcome his sister home, telling everyone ‘baby coming!’ the day she was born,” the actor continued, referencing their 2-year-old son. “She has immediately captured our hearts and doubled the love.”
The couple have been married since 2010.
Christina Perri and Paul Costabile
After suffering two pregnancy losses in 2020, Christina Perri gave birth to her “double rainbow baby” on Oct. 22.
“she’s here!” the singer captioned Pixie Rose’s Instagram debut the following day. “with a whole lot of faith, trust and pixie dust she has arrived safely. please welcome our magical double rainbow baby girl.”
Perri and her husband, Paul Costabile, are also the parents of 4-year-old daughter Carmella.
Lauren Lane and Chris Lane
Lauren and Chris Lane welcomed their second son on Oct. 16.
The former “Bachelor” contestant announced the news to her Instagram a few days later alongside a video of the pair’s 1-year-old son, Dutton, meeting his younger brother.
She and the country singer, who wed in October 2019, announced they were expecting in June, almost exactly a year after the Bachelor nation alum welcomed Dutton.
Odette Annable and Dave Annable
Odette Annable gave birth to a baby girl named Andersen on Oct. 13 in a “fast and furious” birth.
The actress debuted the infant via Instagram four days later, writing, “Please give a warm welcome to the little lady that has completed our family and stolen all of our hearts.”
She and husband Dave Annable are also the parents of daughter Charlie. While trying to conceive baby No. 2, the couple suffered multiple miscarriages.
Josh Peck and Paige O’Brien
Josh Peck’s wife, Paige O’Brien, has given birth to the couple’s second baby boy.
“Shai Miller Peck,” the actor captioned the infant’s Instagram debut on Oct. 14.
He and O’Brien are also the parents of son Max, who was born in December 2018.
Rafael Nadal and Mery Perelló
According to Spanish media reports on Oct. 10, Rafael Nadal and his wife, Mery Perelló, have welcomed their first baby.
The tennis star’s rep, however, did not respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
Nadal revealed Perelló’s pregnancy news in June, saying, “If all goes well, I’m going to be a father.”
John David Duggar and Abbie Burnett
John David Duggar and Abbie Burnett quietly welcomed their second baby in September, debuting son Charlie on Oct. 1.
“We are now a family of 4!” the “Counting On” alums wrote via Instagram. “We welcomed little 💙Charlie💙 into the world last month and have been soaking up newborn snuggles ever since!”
The couple, who wed in November 2018, are also the parents of daughter Grace.
Soulja Boy and Jackilyn Martinez
Soulja Boy and Jackilyn Martinez debuted their baby boy via Instagram while celebrating the hairstylist’s birthday on Sept. 30.
“Lil Soulja daddy love u 🥹🥹🥹🙏🏾,” the rapper captioned a mirror selfie with the infant.
In her own post, Martinez wrote, “Couldn’t get any better gift than having my baby boy here to celebrate.”
She and Soulja Boy revealed her pregnancy news with a March Instagram video from their sex reveal party.
Vanessa Grimaldi and Joshua Wolfe
“Bachelor” alum Vanessa Grimaldi and husband Joshua Wolfe had a lot to celebrate on Sept. 30.
“Nothing will beat my 35th birthday! 👶🏼🥰,” Grimaldi, 34, wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of the new parents wearing party hats while holding their newborn.
“Our little miracle decided to be born one day before mommy’s birthday, so we celebrated his BIRTH date and my 35th at the hospital as a new family! 🥹🤍 Mommy & Daddy LOVE you SO SO much!!! Thank you for choosing us and for giving us the BEST gift of all – being YOUR parents! ❤️😍🧿.”
The couple tied the knot in August 2021, one year after the businessman popped the question.
Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell
Nick Cannon’s 10th child arrived on Sept. 23, his third with Brittany Bell.
The “All That” alum revealed their baby boy Rise Messiah’s name the following week, writing that Bell experienced the “most difficult labor and delivery” Cannon has seen.
“48 hours of excruciating pain and life risking danger to welcome 10 pounds of Love and joy named RISE MESSIAH CANNON,” he gushed via Instagram on Sept. 30.
He and Bell are also the parents of son Golden and daughter Powerful.
Hilaria Baldwin and Alec Baldwin
Hilaria Baldwin and Alec Baldwin debuted their seventh child together, a baby girl named Ilaria, via Instagram on Sept. 24, two days after the infant’s arrival.
“She’s here!” the fitness guru gushed to her followers. “We are so excited to introduce you to our tiny dream come true.”
The couple are also the parents of Carmen, Rafael, Leonardo, Romeo, Eduardo and Lucia, with Alec previously welcoming daughter Ireland with ex-wife Kim Basinger.
Shanina Shaik and Matthew Adesuyan
Shanina Shaik debuted her newborn son via Instagram on Sept. 16, writing, “Welcome to the world baby Zai Adesuyan 🤍.”
The model revealed her pregnancy news in May. “Thank you for choosing me to be your Mum,” she gushed. “I have always wanted you for as long as I can remember.”
She and boyfriend Matthew Adesuyan began dating in 2019.
Ashley Greene and Paul Khoury
Ashley Greene and husband Paul Khoury welcomed their first child— a baby girl — on Sept. 16.
The “Twilight” star, 31, announced the exciting news on Instagram, saying “everything else faded away” the moment their daughter, Kingsley Rainn Khoury, was born.
The pair, who wed in 2018, revealed they were expecting in March.
Ian Harding and Sophie Hart
“Pretty Little Liars” star Ian Harding welcomed a baby with his wife, Sophie Hart, in September.
The actor announced the news via social media with a photo of himself holding the hand of his newborn.
He did not reveal the baby’s sex or name.
Trisha Paytas and Moses Hacmon
Trisha Paytas gave birth to their first child with husband Moses Hacmon, a baby girl named Malibu Barbie, on Sept. 14.
The YouTube star’s Instagram announcement came seven months after they shared their pregnancy news on Valentine’s Day.
Nick Cannon and Lanisha Cole
Nick Cannon welcomed baby No. 9, his first with Lanisha Cole, on Sept. 14 and asked his Instagram followers to be kind to the model after daughter Onyx’s birth.
“I pray and ask others to please project all criticism and cynicism towards ME and not the loving and precious Mothers of my children,” the “Masked Singer” host wrote, calling Cole “guileless, peaceful and nonconfrontational.”
Loren Brovarnik and Alexei Brovarnik
Loren Brovarnik and Alexei Brovarnik welcomed their third child, their first baby girl, on Sept. 6.
The “90 Day Fiancé” stars shared their daughter Ariel’s first photos three days later, gushing, “SHE has arrived. Our baby girl was our anniversary gift. … Finding out the gender in the delivery room was even more special than we could have imagined.”
The couple are also the parents of son Shai and Asher, welcoming their baby boys in April 2020 and August 2021, respectively.
Nicolas Cage and Riko Shibata
News broke on Sept. 7 that Nicolas Cage and wife Riko Shibata welcomed their first baby together, his third.
“Mother and daughter are doing fine,” the actor’s rep told People.
Cage is also the father of sons Weston, 31, and Kal-El, 16, with exes Christina Fulton and Alice Kim, respectively.
Barron Hilton and Tessa Gräfin von Walderdorff
Barron Hilton and his wife Tessa welcomed their second child, Caspian, on Sept. 4.
“We are over the moon to welcome our little boy, Caspian Barron Hilton,” the couple said in a statement. “Milou is so excited to be a big sister!”
The Hilton hotel heir and the socialite are also parents to 2-year-old daughter Milou Alizée.
Peter Facinelli and Lily Anne Harrison
“Twilight” star Peter Facinelli and his fiancée, Lily Anne Harrison, welcomed their first child together on Sept. 5, which also happened to be Labor Day.
“Happy ‘Labor’ Day @lilyanneharrison ❤️ Sept 5th, 2022 🍼👶🏼,” he captioned a black-and-white photo of their baby’s hand holding onto the actor’s finger.
The couple didn’t share their newborn’s name.
The “Nurse Jackie” alum previously wed Jennie Garth in 2001. Ahead of their 2012 split, the former couple welcomed three children — Luca, 25, Lola, 19, and Fiona, 15.
Adriana Lima and Andre Lemmers
The model welcomed her first child with boyfriend Andre Lemmers, son Cyan Lima Lemmers, on Aug. 29.
“Cyan is the color between green and blue on the visible spectrum of light. Cyan is the color of the waters of Bora Bora and Maldives, places in our family’s bucket list. Cyan now is our favorite color… the color of our baby boy’s eyes,” Lima gushed via Instagram.
The former Victoria’s Secret Angel previously welcomed daughters Valentina and Sienna in 2009 and 2012, respectively, with her then-husband, Marko Jarić.
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab
After “a few weeks” as parents, Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab revealed their first child’s arrival in an Aug. 28 Instagram post.
“I’m a complete mama bear!” the radio host gushed. “Colin is the most amazing dad and I’m soooo grateful that he is by our side for every moment of this journey.”
She and the athlete have been romantically linked since 2015.
Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato
Michael Bublé and wife Luisana Lopilato announced on Aug. 19 that they had welcomed their fourth child together — a daughter.
“From love comes life, light and her… our baby Cielo Yoli Rose Bublé. You finally arrived to our lives with your 3,8 kg!!! Thanks [sic] God for this infinite blessing, we love you!! Noah, Elias, Vida and your mom and dad ❤️,” the couple said on Instagram with joint statements.
Adrienne Bailon and Israel Houghton
Adrienne Bailon and Israel Houghton introduced their son, Ever, on Aug. 16, calling his arrival via surrogate the most “magnificent secret.”
“He is worth every tear, every disappointment, every delayed prayer, every IVF cycle, every miscarriage. Everything,” the “Cheetah Girls” star told her Instagram followers.
“We have never been happier to lose sleep!” Bailon concluded, thanking her “angel surrogate.”
Kellan Lutz and Brittany Gonzales
Kellan Lutz and his wife, Brittany Gonzales, welcomed their son, Kasen, on Aug. 10.
The couple shared the news via Instagram five days later, writing, “We are in love and soaking up all the baby cuddles. … Mama and baby are doing well.
“This big boy eats around the clock and is gearing up to be built like Hercules like his daddy,” the pair, who are also the parents of daughter Ashtyn, continued.
Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson
Khloé Kardashian and her ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson welcomed their second child together — a baby boy — via surrogate, her rep confirmed to Page Six on Aug. 5.
Kardashian and Thompson also share daughter True, who was born in April 2018.
Sara Quin
While promoting her and twin sister Tegan Quin’s “Crybaby” album, Sara Quin introduced her and her partner’s newborn baby in an Instagram mirror selfie.
“My #crybaby,” the Tegan and Sara member captioned the August 2 social media upload.
Leona Lewis and Dennis Jauch
On August 2, Leona Lewis revealed via Instagram that she had given birth five days prior.
“And then there were three,” the singer captioned a photo of herself and husband Dennis Jauch holding their newborn daughter. “Our little Carmel Allegra arrived 22.7.22.”
The couple, who wed in July 2019, announced the “X Factor” alum’s pregnancy news in March.
Nash Grier and Taylor Giavasis
YouTube personality Nash Grier has welcomed his second child with his partner, Taylor Giavasis. The couple, who already share a son Malakai, welcomed daughter Noa on July 27.
“On July 27th after less than 3 hours of labor my baby girl entered the world. I am sure I will have more to say at a later time but for now all I can say is birth is wild and yet all things magical,” Taylor captioned an Instagram post following the home birth.
Jack Osbourne and Aree Gearhart
Jack Osbourne welcomed baby No. 4 on July 9, his first child with fiancée Aree Gearhart. The couple debuted their daughter, Maple, via Instagram on July 27.
“New level of love unlocked,” the interior designer wrote via Instagram, calling the infant her “soulmate.”
The couple, who got engaged in December 2021, announced Gearhart’s pregnancy in March.
Bre Tiesi and Nick Cannon
Bre Tiesi and Nick Cannon welcomed their first child together in June. The baby boy is the model’s first and the comedian’s eighth.
“I did it. An all natural unmedicated home birth,” Tiesi wrote on Instagram. “This was the most humbling / limit pushing yet awakening and completely empowering experience.”
Misty Copeland and Olu Evans
On July 21, Misty Copeland revealed to People that she and her husband, Olu Evans, had secretly welcomed a baby boy named Jackson three months prior.
“I’m on maternity leave right now,” the ballerina told the outlet. “But I will be back on the stage in 2023, hopefully, in the fall.”
She and the lawyer wed in August 2016.
Juliana Custodio and Ben Obscura
Juliana Custodio had a “normal birth with no epidural” on July 19, welcoming a baby boy named Benjamin with her fiancé, Ben Obscura.
“This is beyond a dream come true,” the “90 Day Fiancé” alum captioned hospital pictures via Instagram. “I’m so blessed with this beautiful family I have.”
Custodio announced in November 2021 that her first child was on the way. Obscura got down on one knee two months later.
David Henrie and Maria Cahill
David Henrie’s wife, Maria Cahill, gave birth to their third child, a baby girl named Gemma, on July 17.
“Maria is currently enjoying the most deserved nap ever haha,” the “Wizards of Waverly Place” alum captioned his Instagram reveal. “She stuck to her plan l and had a drug free birth and I couldn’t be more in awe of her! Thanks be to God for the greatest gift on earth.”
The couple’s infant joined big siblings Pia and James.
Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes
Retired tennis star Maria Sharapova gave birth to her first child with fiancé Alexander Gilkes on July 1.
“The most beautiful, challenging, and rewarding gift our little family could ask for,” the athlete wrote on Instagram, also revealing her son’s name is Theodore.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas welcomed their second child — another daughter — in early July 2022.
“Joe and Sophie are happy to announce the arrival of their baby girl,” reps confirmed.
The pair are also parents to daughter Willa, who was born in July 2020.
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard
Jill Duggar and her husband, Derick Dillard, welcomed their third baby boy on July 7.
“‘Freddy’ Frederick Michael Dillard is here!” the “Counting On” alums announced on their family’s website, noting that “Frederick means ‘Peaceful Ruler’ and Michael means ‘Gift from God.'”
Duggar and Dillard are also parents to sons Israel and Samuel.
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews
Kate Middleton’s younger sister, Pippa, quietly gave birth to her third child — a baby girl — with husband James Matthews, People reported in July.
The couple, who wed in 2017, are also the parents to son Arthur and daughter Grace.
Laura Benanti and Patrick Brown
Laura Benanti has welcomed her second daughter via surrogate. The Broadway star revealed the exciting news on Instagram that she and her husband, Patrick Brown were officially parents-of-two!
“Please welcome to the world Louisa Georgia Benanti-Brown,” the “Younger” actress captioned her post.
She added, “Like many, the journey towards growing our family has had many challenges. However, our journey has also been marked by the privilege to pursue different paths to grow our family.”
Danielle Panabaker and Hayes Robbins
On July 6, Danielle Panabaker told her Instagram followers that she and husband Hayes Robbins welcomed their second child.
“Our family just got a little bigger,” the “Flash” star wrote. “Baby is healthy + happy and we’re basking in all the love.”
The couple became parents in April 2020, announcing nearly two years later that baby No. 2 was on the way.
Sarah Levy and Graham Outerbridge
“He decided to make an early entrance but we are so glad sweet James Eugene Outerbridge is in the world,” Sarah Levy wrote via Instagram on July 5.
The “Schitt’s Creek” alum’s social media upload came two months after she announced her pregnancy with a bare baby bump pic.
The actress has been married to Graham Outerbridge since October 2021.
Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild
Nicky Hilton announced via Instagram on July 5 that her daughters, Lily-Grace and Teddy, were big sisters.
“We are officially a party of 5!” the fashion designer gushed. “Welcome to the world sweet boy. Mom, dad and big sisters could not be more smitten. 💙.”
Hilton revealed her pregnancy news in February, and her parents, Kathy Hilton and Rick Hilton, shared the baby’s sex the following month.
Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick
On July 2, Quentin Tarantino’s wife, Daniella Pick, gave birth to their second baby.
The pair announced the news to days later, telling People how “happy” they were to give their 2-year-old son, Leo, a sibling.
The director wed Pick in November 2018, and they welcomed their son in February 2020.
Lilly Ghalichi and Dara Mir
Lilly Ghalichi gave birth to her baby boy, Kashton, on June 24, waiting three days to share his arrival via Instagram.
“Mom and Dad are so in love with you, your big sister adores you, and the World is ready to welcome you ‘Kash-Mir’!” the “Shahs of Sunset” alum captioned hospital snaps on June 27.
“Thankful to have baby delivered safely by @drthaisaliabadi after our team of amazing doctors recognized the early onset of HELPP Syndrome, something I had never heard of but is life threatening,” the former reality star, who also shares daughter Alara with husband Dara Mir, continued. “We are so grateful 💙.”
Cory Wharton and Taylor Selfridge
Cory Wharton and Taylor Selfrige’s daughter, Maya — who was born in June — was diagnosed with tricuspid atresia and underwent open heart surgery immediately after birth.
The “Teen Mom OG” alum and his girlfriend said their daughter will need another open heart surgery in four to six months, and another one a few years down the road.
Luke Combs and Nicole Combs
Luke Combs became a dad on Father’s Day, welcoming his and Nicole Combs’ son, Tex, on June 19.
“Mama and baby are healthy and we’re back home now with family. Life is good,” the country singer told his Instagram followers two days later, calling himself “over the moon in love.”
The couple got married in August 2020, announcing in January that they were starting a family.
Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater
Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater announced the birth of their third child on Father’s Day.
“To the best there is,” the “American Horror Story” actress captioned a snap of Linklater with their newborn.
They did not reveal the baby’s name, sex or date of birth.
The couple, who have been together since 2013, are already parents to a daughter born in 2017 and a second child born in June 2020.
Post Malone
Post Malone announced on “The Howard Stern Show” on June 13 that he welcomed a baby girl. He also revealed that he got engaged to his longtime partner.
Stephen Amell and Cassandra Jean
“Arrow” actor Stephen Amell quietly welcomed his second child, a baby boy, with wife, Cassandra Jean.
According to TMZ, who was first to report the news, the pair named their newborn Bowen.
The couple are also parents to daughter Maverick Alexandra, who was born in 2013.
Jordan Fisher and Ellie Woods
Jordan Fisher’s wife, Ellie Woods, gave birth to their first child, a baby boy named Riley, on June 7.
“what a journey this has been,” the couple captioned their son’s Instagram debut three days later. “we’re so incredibly blessed to finally meet our first born 💜.”
The pair wed in November 2020, revealing in December 2021 that they had a little one on the way.
Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler
Sam Hunt told June 7 concertgoers that his and Hannah Lee Fowler’s first child had arrived, a baby girl named Lucy Lu.
“I think being out here, and in the music business and being out on the road, has sort of hardened my heart,” the country singer gushed onstage. “My heart’s definitely a lot harder in a lot of ways since I left that small town. It’s amazing how that little girl melted that all away overnight a couple of weeks ago.”
Fowler revealed her pregnancy news while filing for divorce from Hunt in February. The pair reportedly reconciled in April, with the nurse filing to dismiss her request.
Shay Mitchell and Matte Babel
Shay Mitchell gave birth to her second daughter in late May 2022.
“I recently just had my second child and this is why this is all so much sweeter because this is the first time I’ve actually been outside of the house since having her,” she said at an event in Los Angeles on June 4.
The “Pretty Little Liars” alum and her longtime partner, Matte Babel, also share daughter Atlas, whom they welcomed in 2019.
Jenna Ushkowitz and David Stanley
Actress Jenna Ushkowitz and her husband, David Stanley, welcomed their first child — a baby girl — in June 2022.
“Our hearts have burst wide open,” the “Glee” alum wrote when she announced her daughter’s birth on Instagram on June 3.
Drew Scott and Linda Phan
Drew Scott and Linda Phan debuted their baby, Parker, via Instagram on June 1, writing, “Our lives are forever changed.”
The couple conceived their little one with the help of in vitro fertilization. They announced their pregnancy news in December 2021.
Cody Gifford and Erika Brown
Kathie Lee Gifford’s son, Cody Gifford, and his wife, Erika Brown, welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on May 31.
“At a whopping 8lbs 8oz three weeks early, Frank Michael Gifford, ‘Frankie’ has changed our lives forever,” the new mom wrote via Instagram the following day. “He’s so SO cute and we can’t get enough of all of the snuggles from this lil’ guy. We are sincerely obsessed.”
The couple revealed their pregnancy news in December 2021, one year after their wedding.
Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn
Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn revealed in March that they secretly welcomed a second daughter.
Sheeran shared the news on Instagram, writing, “We are completely in love with her. Both mum and baby are doing amazing and we are on cloud nine over here.”
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger
Katherine Schwarzenegger gave birth to her and Chris Pratt’s second child together, a daughter named Eloise Christina, on May 21.
“Mama and baby are doing well,” the actor wrote on Instagram.
The couple also share daughter Lyla, and Pratt has a son, Jack, with ex-wife Anna Faris.
Michael Sheen and Anna Lundberg
Michael Sheen’s third baby, his second with Anna Lundberg, arrived on May 19.
“And just like that … there was another monkey jumping on the bed,” he tweeted at the time.
The “Twilight” actor and the Swedish actress, who are also the parents of daughter Lyra, both posted a sweet shot of the infant holding a pinky finger.
Tori and Zach Roloff
“Little People, Big World” stars Tori and Zach Roloff welcomed their third child — a son named Josiah — in late April. The infant was diagnosed with achondroplasia — the same form of dwarfism his dad and siblings have — a few weeks later.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
Rihanna gave birth to a baby boy with boyfriend A$AP Rocky on March 13 in Los Angeles.
The infant arrived four months after Page Six broke the singer’s pregnancy news.
Andy Cohen
Bravo honcho Andy Cohen welcomed a baby girl via surrogate on April 29.
“HERE’S LUCY!!!!! Meet my daughter, Lucy Eve Cohen!” he wrote on Instagram alongside a snap of him holding his newborn daughter. “She’s 8 pounds 13 oz and was born at 5:13 pm in New York City!!! Her big brother can’t wait to meet her!”
He is already father to a son named Benjamin, who was born in 2019.
Allison Williams and Alexander Dreymon
Allison Williams and Alexander Dreymon welcomed a baby boy named Arlo this past winter, Page Six confirmed on April 25.
The couple — who worked together on the 2020 thriller “Horizon Line” — have reportedly been together since the end of 2019.
Aaron Paul and Lauren Parsekian
“Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul has welcomed a second child with his wife, Lauren Parsekian. “[We have] a new baby boy,” an “exhausted” Paul told Jimmy Fallon.
“His name is Rydin, and I love him.” He also revealed that his former co-star, Bryan Cranston, was his son’s godfather.
“He’s very excited, very honored, I love the man to death,” Paul said. “It was a no-brainer.”
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner Georgina Rodriguez gave birth to twins in April 2022, but only one of the babies survived.
“It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel,” they said in a joint statement at the time. “Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”
Darren Criss and Mia Swier
Darren Criss and his wife, Mia Swier, welcomed their first child on April 11.
“M & D made some sweet music,” the “Glee” captioned the social media announcement.
“🎶 Bluesy Belle Criss 🎶,” he added along with her birthdate. “💙 Out now. 💙”
The photo showed the happy couple sitting next to each other on a hospital bed, looking down at their newborn baby as they held her in their arms. Bluesy was swaddled in a pink-and-blue blanket and had a big pink bow on her head.
Chris Brown and Diamond Brown
Chris Brown confirmed that he welcomed a daughter, Lovely Brown, in January 2022 with a post commemorating his baby girl turning three months old.
The singer shares Lovely with Diamond Brown. He also has two other children: 7-year-old daughter Royalty, whom he shares with Nia Guzman, and 2-year-old son Aeko Catori, whom he welcomed with Ammika Harris.
Jason Kennedy and Lauren Scruggs
Jason Kennedy and Lauren Scruggs became the parents of Ryver Rhodes Kennedy on April 3.
The former E! News host and fashion blogger both shared intimate snaps from inside the delivery room, including a solo shot of their new bundle of joy.
The couple — who tied the knot in December 2014 — announced they were pregnant in September 2021 after almost five years of trying.
Last January, they decided to publicly chronicle their process of undergoing in vitro fertilization.
Cooper Hefner and Scarlett Byrne
Hugh Hefner’s son Cooper Hefner and his wife, Scarlett Byrne, welcomed twin girls on March 26.
Cooper posted a series of photos to Instagram of himself, the “Harry Potter” actress, and their newborn daughters, Marigold Adele and Blossom Pearl.
The couple also share 1-year-old daughter Betsy Rose, to whom Byrne gave birth in August 2020.
Kiely Williams and Brandon Cox
“Cheetah Girls” star Kiely Williams announced on Instagram on March 29 that she and her husband, Brandon Cox, welcomed their second child, a daughter named Archer.
The couple also share daughter Rowan, who was born in March 2018.
Jackie Cruz and Fernando Garcia
The “Orange Is the New Black” star and her husband welcomed twins in March, she revealed via Instagram.
“Being a mother has changed my world. My babies are everything to me. I’ve been taking my time to enjoy every moment. I’m feeling content, exhausted, overwhelmed, grateful, tired, joyful, blessed, and fortunate all at the same time,” she gushed.
“My Babies are healthy and beautiful. I want to thank my gorgeous friend @elenakosharny for capturing this image right before I met my babies. We were lost en el bosque de Tlalpan, México surrounded by nature and Love.”
Garcia added in his own post, “A man never truly understands the meaning of life until he has a family of his own. God is great.”
Burt Jenner and Valerie Pitalo
Burt Jenner’s girlfriend, Valerie Pitalo, gave birth to their third child, a daughter named Goldie Brooklyn, on March 19.
Goldie is Caitlyn Jenner’s 20th grandchild.
Michael Cera and his wife, Nadine
Michael Cera and his wife, Nadine, welcomed their first child together, it was revealed in March.
The news of Cera’s first child was spilled by Amy Schumer during an interview with Cera confirming.
“We’re right at the beginning of it. We’re doing the very basics right now,” he said, without revealing anymore details of the birth or sex of the baby.
Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney
Jennifer Lawrence and her husband, Cooke Maroney, quietly welcomed their first child in February. The couple has not revealed any details of their child’s birth, but Ellen DeGeneres may have spilled the beans on the infant’s sex during a May interview with the Oscar-winning actress.
Briana and Ryan Culberson
Briana Culberson, Vicki Gunvalson’s daughter, welcomed daughter Cora Rose with husband Ryan in late February.
“Cora Rose is a whopping 4 lbs 13 oz as we bring her home from the hospital today,” Ryan wrote on Instagram. “She’s a beautiful healthy blessing and we’re all so in love!”
The couple also shares sons Troy, Owen and Hank.
Anderson Cooper and Benjamin Maisani
CNN favorite Anderson Cooper announced the birth of his second son, Sebastian Luke, on-air in February. The boy shares his last name with Cooper’s ex, Benjamin Maisani. The couple split in 2018 but continue to co-parent their first son Wyatt.
Chelsea O’Donnell and Nicholas Alliegro
Rosie O’Donnell shared on Instagram that her daughter Chelsea gave birth to daughter Avery Lynne in February 2022.
Chelsea also has a daughter named Skylar Rose with ex Jacob Bourassa.
Becca Tobin and Zach Martin
“Glee” alum Becca Tobin her husband, Zach Martin, welcomed their son, Ford, via surrogate in February 2022 after struggling to conceive for five years and going through two miscarriages.
The “LadyGang” podcast host shared the news to her Instagram where some of her “Glee” co-stars expressed their excitement.
Lea Michele wrote, “Love you, Ford!” while Kevin McHale commented, “Love you all soooo much.”
Eve and Maximillion Cooper
Rapper Eve and her husband, Maximillion Cooper, welcomed their first child together on Feb. 1. The “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” performer gave birth to a baby boy named Wilde Wolf Fife Alexander Somers Cooper.
“Words can’t describe this feeling ✨✨✨,” she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of her newborn swaddled and sleeping in a bassinet.
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott welcomed a baby boy on Feb. 2, one day after daughter Stormi’s 4th birthday.
Jenner announced her son’s arrival on Instagram on Feb. 6, captioning a black-and-white photo of Scott holding the newborn’s hand.
Mark Cuevas and Aubrey Rainey
The “Love Is Blind” star and his fiancée announced via Instagram that they welcomed their second child together, a baby boy named Axton Anders, at 32 weeks.
“Sometimes ‘sooner, rather than later’ becomes a reality and our baby boy decided he was ready to join the party,” they captioned a photo of themselves cozying up to their newborn. “Welcome to The Family. Axton Anders Cuevas 2.3.22♥️.”
The two are also parents to son Ace, who was born in April 2021.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham welcomed their second child, a baby girl, in February.
The Victoria’s Secret model gave birth to their new bundle of joy in London, a close family member told the Daily Mail at the time.
The pair, who have been dating since 2010, are also parents to a son, Jack Oscar, whom they welcomed in June 2017.
Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney
Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney welcomed a baby girl in February after the “Everywhere” singer suffered a miscarriage.
“Welcome to the world, sweet Willie girl. Willie Jacquet Carney was born on 2/2/22,” Branch captioned an Instagram photo of their newborn at the time. “She’s named after Patrick’s grandmother Willie Madge and has my mother’s maiden name/my middle name. We’re so in love .”
Branch and Carney, who got married in 2019, also share a son, Rhys, whom they welcomed in 2018. Branch also has a daughter, Owen, with her first husband Teddy Landau.
Chris Hardwick and Lydia Hearst
Comedian Chris Hardwick and publishing heir Lydia Hearst have welcomed their first child together. The actress and lifestyle blogger gave birth to daughter, Dimity Facente Hearst-Hardwick, on Jan. 29, she announced on Instagram.
“It feels like only yesterday we learned we were pregnant, and now she’s here,” Hearst captioned a snap of herself in the hospital, while her husband cradled their newborn.
Of course, Hardwick had a “bit” for the day she gave birth, wearing a faux tuxedo in order to “class it up for Dimity’s first day on Earth.”
Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon
Bachelor Nation stars alums Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon welcomed son Dawson Demitri on Jan. 31.
Haibon announced the baby’s arrival on Instagram, writing: “Baby Dawson is here and healthy! Ashley is recovering and doing well,” he wrote. “It really couldn’t have gone much smoother 🙏 He’s so sweet & beautiful and has been sleeping all day. Unlike his Mom and Dad who are on no sleep right now but it’s totally worth it!”
Iaconetti and Haibon met on Season 2 of “Bachelor in Paradise” and tied the knot in 2019.
Julia Stiles and Preston J. Cook
Julia Stiles and her husband, Preston J. Cook, welcomed their second child in January 2022.
“Welcome to the world, Baby Arlo! ✨ The newest addition to our family, reminding me how infinite love can be. 💖,” the actress captioned an Instagram photo of the baby’s feet.
Stiles and Cook — who wed in September 2017 — also share son Strummer.
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra quietly welcomed a baby via surrogate.
“We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate,” the statement, which was shared by both of the new parents on Jan. 21, began.
“We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family. Thank you so much.”
The singer and actress did not provide any further details, but TMZ later reported the the baby is a girl who was born on Jan. 15.
Adam Gottschalk and Raven Gates
“Bachelor in Paradise” couple Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk welcomed their first child, a baby boy, together on Jan. 18.
“Little man made it,” Gottschalk announced on Instagram, adding that Gates had an emergency c-section.
The new parents hit it off during Season 4 of “Bachelor in Paradise” in 2017, got engaged two years later in May 2019, and tied the knot in April 2021.
Iliza Shlesinger and Noah Galuten
Iliza Shlesinger is a mom! The actress and comedian, 38, has welcomed her first daughter with husband Noah Galuten. She gave birth to their baby girl, named Sierra Mae, on Jan. 13.
“We live in Hollywood and she is the first person I’ve been excited to meet,” Shlesinger told PEOPLE at the time. “Mother and baby are doing beautifully. Dad’s back hurts, unrelated to pregnancy.”
The “Good on Paper” noted that she “wanted a unique name evocative of nature,” adding, “My husband wanted an easy name — our compromise was a unique name with an uncomplicated spelling.”
Jeannie Mai and Jeezy
Jeannie Mai of “The Real” announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Jeezy, on Instagram Jan. 11.
“I asked God for a life of love and happiness. He sent me my family. Baby Jenkins is here 🍼❤️,” the daytime talk show host gushed as she shared a photo of the newborn wrapped in a blanket.
Mai opted not to have children with her first husband, Freddy Harteis, resulting in their 2017 divorce. Marrying Jeezy in 2021, however, changed her perspective on motherhood.
“You know, I was like, I know exactly what I want, I know exactly what kind of woman I want to be, and I always said, I’d never be a mom,” Mai shared on “The Real” while announcing her pregnancy. “You never say never, and that love can really change you.”
Ashley Graham and Justin Ervin
Model Ashley Graham welcomed twin boys with her husband Justin Ervin on Jan. 7.
“Justin and I are so excited to share that our baby boys are here. They were born early this morning at home and are happy and healthy,” Graham wrote on her Instagram Story.
“I’m taking some time to heal up and connect with my husband and three boys, but I truly cannot wait to share more with you all.”
Their twins join big brother, Isaac, who was born in January 2020.
