Any person who has found themselves happily pregnant knows that there are some early milestones that aren't exactly fun (hello, morning sickness and sore boobs). But amid the crazy early pregnancy fatigue and too much time spent trying not to barf, there is one bright spot to look forward to that can be really fun — breaking the news! Deciding who to tell and how and when to tell them is something that most parents-to-be really enjoy, especially in the age of getting to post about it on social media.
For super-famous celebrities, not only do they have to decide how to tell their closest friends and family, but they must also choose how to share their deeply personal news with the media and all of their passionate fans. While some celebrities choose to keep it low-key and just have their PR person confirm it with the standard ask for privacy, others have figured out some fun and creative ways to reveal their good news.
Although every baby announcement is a cause for celebration, we've rounded up 15 of our favorite celebrity pregnancy announcements. From professionaly produced videos to surprise announcements that come after the baby has arrived, we love the ways these celebs shared their big news with the world.
Kylie Jenner's Confirmation Video
While rumors had swirled for months, Kylie Jenner opted to keep her first pregnancy a secret until her daughter, Stormi, was born. Not only did her Instagram announcement set records for number of likes, but Kylie soon released a professionally produced video that documented her pregnancy journey. It currently has more than 100 million views on YouTube.
Kelly Rowland's Magazine Cover
Getting to share that a baby is on the way while also looking like a fierce and strong goddess on the cover of a magazine is not really an option for us regular moms. But a former member of Destiny's Child like Kelly Rowland gets options we don't have!
Ciara's Bombshell Picture
Sometimes a picture is a worth a thousand words. R&B singer Ciara only needed two words ("Number 3") to announce that she was expecting again. The real announcement came from a gorgeous picture of her bump in a bikini, set against a tropical sky.
Shay Mitchell's Pregnancy Humor
Of course an actress is going to look completely stunning in their Instagram announcement, like Shay Mitchell shows us here, but we love when the announcement itself is a little cheeky. As Shay put it, "Does this mean I'm allowed to drive in the car pool lane at all times now?"
Robin Arzon's Cycling Joy
Robin Arzon is one of Peloton's most popular instructors and the company's first one to lead spin classes as an expectant mama. She announced her pregnancy to several thousand riders during a live-streamed class in September 2020, breaking down into joyful tears and beginning her journey of showing that pregnant people can still be active and strong.
Michael Phelps Gets Some Help
Olympic hero Michael Phelps and his wife, Nicole, recruited some very adorable help to announce their second pregnancy. In 2017, they posted a cute shot of their son Boomer reacting to finding out the news that he was going to become a big brother. So cute!
Beyoncé Is Iconic
If someone is lucky, creative, and talented enough to be Beyoncé, it's probably no surprise that that their pregnancy announcement would be something special. Queen Bey's photo shoot for her pregnancy reveal for twins Sir and Rumi was instantly an iconic pop culture moment as people dove into the symbolism behind the flower-heavy shot.
Colin Jost Makes a Joke
Colin Jost might have been in the middle of a stand-up comedy routine but it was no joke when he dropped the news that he and Scarlett Johansson were expecting a baby back in 2021. Because stand-up audiences can't keep a secret, the word quickly spread from there.
Cardi B's Performance Surprise
Why send out a boring pregnancy announcement when dropping the bombshell during a live awards show performance is an option? That's exactly what Cardi B did for pregnancy No. 2. She broke the news during a 2021 BET Awards show while wearing a diamond-encrusted jumpsuit. Stars — they're just like us!
Tan France's Belly Shot
Just because a celebrity isn't physically pregnant doesn't mean that they shouldn't get the joy of announcing when a baby is on the way. In April 2021, Queer Eye's Tan France excitedly shared that he and his husband were expecting a baby via surrogate by putting his own fun spin on the traditional celebrity bump photo.
Kylie Jenner, Part 2
For her announcement of baby No. 2, Kylie Jenner turned to a sweet video again. This time, she opted to share the news before the baby was born, posting a video on Instagram in September 2021 that even featured the moment when baby daddy Travis Scott found out the happy news.
Katy Perry's Musical Announcement
Katy Perry showed off her pregnancy joy in her 2020 music video for "Never Worn White," which featured her looking all glowy and happy in a sheer outfit, cradling her baby bump. She and Orlando Bloom welcomed baby Daisy later that year.
Chrissy Teigen's Little Helper
Another celeb who let their little one share their happy news was Chrissy Teigen. She posted an Instagram video of daughter Luna talking to her belly (which was occupied by son Miles) and — in true Chrissy fashion — quipped in the caption, "It's John's!"
Kevin Jonas
Kevin Jonas and his wife, Danielle, decided to really lean into the whole idea of pregnancy cravings for their creative Instagram announcement when they were expecting their second child. Good to see that Kevin wasn't afraid to keep learning about how pregnancy works, even if he was on his second time around!
Beyoncé's VMA Reveal
A Beyoncé performance is always a big deal, but one where she goes on the MTV Video Music Awards and reveals (by cradling her tiny bump at the end of her high-energy performance) that she is pregnant with her first child? Instant headlines!
