Despite what the tabloid magazines claim, celebrities really aren't like the rest of us. We don't have glam squads, ninja-level Photoshop skills, or access to private jets. Most of us aren't carrying Gucci diaper bags or scheduling hairstylists for post-childbirth photo shoots. No shade — just keeping it real because most of us are a little more Target and a little less Rodeo Drive. But there is one thing that is a great equalizer between pregnant celebrites and pregnant ordinary people — cravings!
OK, well, maybe morning sickness is an equalizer too, but most celebrities aren't giving cheerful interviews to describe their morning sickness (probably a good thing). Weird pregnancy cravings, though? That is a superfun topic of conversation for most pregnant people, including famous moms-to-be.
While many details of a pregnancy are deeply personal and not something that people want to share with an audience, pregnancy cravings feel like fair game for lighthearted public discussion. And it turns out that there are plenty of stars who have been happy to share the foods they just couldn't get enough of. And it turns out that pregnant celebrities have weird cravings that run the gamut from salty to sweet to spicy. So maybe stars really are just like us after all!
Gigi Hadid's Bagel Obsession
Everything bagels are basically a perfect food. Carby, chewy, a little salty — yes, please! We're not alone in our love of the humble bagel, though. Supermodel Gigi Hadid said they were her No. 1 pregnancy craving, even telling Jimmy Fallon that her "birthday cake was the everything bagel."
Mila Kunis & a Very Stinky Craving
Mom-of-two Mila Kunis wasn't afraid to admit to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres that she had a very particular, very smelly craving. The star shared the following in 2014: "Here's the truth: This is the worst craving to have because sauerkraut smells, and so every time you open up a jar, it just reeks in the whole kitchen. It's not like ice cream where everything smells lovely."
Hilary Duff Gets Grilling
Pregnancy cravings can be annoying, but they can also inspire some culinary creativity. Hilary Duff discovered an interesting new take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich: Keep the bread and butter but swap out the cheese for peanut butter and jelly. Sweet, salty, buttery, and full of carbs? What's not to love?
Kim Kardashian Chows on Cheese
Kim Kardashian famously doesn't love being pregnant, but one thing she couldn't get enough of when she was expecting daughter North was cheese. Cheese in all its glorious forms, including the always delicious delicacy of chili cheese fries. She also indulged her sweet tooth with Krispy Kreme donuts.
Kourtney Kardashian Goes for a Classic
In addition to a recurring pregnancy craving for Nilla Wafers, mom-of-three Kourtney Kardashian also loved a little bit of a pregnancy cliché: pickles. More specifically, she loved ordering cheese and pickle sandwiches, even though everyone thought they were "gross."
Natalie Portman's Classy Craving
Natalie Portman is one of those women who just always seems so effortlessly elegant, even when she's pregnant. It makes sense that her pregnancy cravings with son Aleph were far classier than the whole pickles-and-ice-cream situation. Instead, she craved cream puffs. Ooh la la!
Carrie Underwood Gets Popping
Country star and American Idol alum Carrie Underwood was singing a sweet tune when it came to her pregnancy cravings with her first child. She shared with celebrity chef Rachael Ray that she even revisted a snack treat she hadn't has since college — the humble Pop-Tart!
Laura Prepon Hits the Deli
Orange Is the New Black and That '70s Show star Laura Prepon was one of those pregnant people whose cravings took a turn toward the salty and savory. During an interview on Live With Kelly and Ryan, she shared that she was a big fan of food from a deli, like pastrami on rye, heavy on the mustard!
Kate Middleton Gets Spicy
While Kate Middleton famously suffered from the unrelenting nausea and vomiting that comes with hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy, she still is rumored to have had cravings for the always delicious curry and rice. Spicy, savory, and a bold choice for someone who just might barf at any moment.
Christine Quinn Sweetens Up
On Selling Sunset, Christine Quinn is anything but sweet. The reality TV star loves to stir up lots of real estate drama. But when she was pregnant with her son, she claims to have found a sweeter side, or at least a sweet tooth! Her cravings included soda like Dr. Pepper and anything chocolate.
Katy Perry's Hot Sauce Swag
Why not channel an inner Beyoncé while pregnant? Queen Bey famously said, "Got that hot sauce in my bag, swag," and Katy Perry was living that while pregnant with her daughter, Daisy. According to Katy, she was all about the hot sauce, including carrying her own bottle of Tabasco in her purse.
Jessica Alba's Healthy Cravings
When it comes to pregnancy cravings, it's hard to get much healthier than Jessica Alba. While pregnant with her oldest daughter, Honor, the LA's Finest star apparently couldn't get enough fruit, especially juicy watermelon. Not the most easily portable snack, but always delicious!
Kelly Rowland's Tasty Options
In an interview with Elle, former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland shared that while she was with child she had several cravings. And here's the thing: They all sound amazing. "I love cherry pie and chocolate ice cream with peanut butter mixed in it. And I had a week straight where I was obsessed with nachos," Kelly said. Who doesn't love pie and nachos?
Amanda Seyfried Is Super Relatable
We've never felt like we had more in common with a celebrity than when Amanda Seyfried revealed her very relatable pregnancy cravings. "I crave everything that's made of flour, butter, and sugar. Or not even sugar. Just flour and butter. You know what? Not even flour. Just butter. A stick of butter," she told W.
Nicki Minaj's Meaty Favorites
Save the sweet stuff — rapper Nicki Minaj shared with her fans on Twitter that her cravings were for some foods that are more substantial. "Steak. Shrimp. Plus my famous cheeseburgers. So good. Been really having red meat cravings, then salad cravings with extra jalapeños," she tweeted.
