Last year was an exciting year for a lot of celebrity families. Many of them welcomed little bundles of joy, and there are few things we love more than a birth announcement. (Pregnancy announcements, you’re a close second!)
There were babies born in the hospital with the “help” of dad (we’re winking at you, Jason Kelce!), babies born at home, rainbow babies born, babies born via surrogate, and those who were a total surprise to the world. Paris Hilton shocked the world twice in 2023 when she welcomed son Phoenix at the beginning of the year and daughter London at the end! (Will she and husband Carter Reum welcome Baby No. 3 in 2024? Time will tell.)
There were babies who we really got to “meet” and “know,” like Keke Palmer’s son Leo, Kaley Cuoco’s daughter Tildy, and Shawn Johnson’s son Bear. And then there are those babies who are (understandably) spending their infancy in private like Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s son Riot Rose and Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s son Rocky Thirteen.
Regardless of when, how, and how much we find out, the news of a new celebrity bébé always brings a smile to our faces. And, more importantly, smiles to the faces of the new parents. And so we love when they share a sliver of that joy with the world because, c’mon, we’ll take all the little doses of secondhand happiness we can get!
That’s why we’re keeping tabs on all the stars whose families grow this year. Like we said last year, you can come back to this list whenever you need to brighten your day because cute baby faces and beaming parents should do just the trick. And starting just days into 2024, there are already parents we have to congratulate!
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Brandon Davis & Ashley Benson
Image Credit: zerojack/Star Max/GC Images Another Pretty Little Liars baby has been born! Actress Ashley Benson and her husband Brandon Davis welcomed their first baby together in February, and the happy mom announced the news in a sweet and subtle way. She posted a photo on her Instagram Story of a newborn baby’s hand holding her thumb and added a pink heart emoji.
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Vanessa Ray & Landon Beard
Image Credit: Noam Galai/Getty Images Blue Bloods star Vanessa Ray and her husband Landon Beard welcomed a baby boy, Isaac Ray Beard, via adoption.
“He kind of came into our life, it was quite a whirlwind,” Ray told People. “My husband and I weren’t totally sure if we were going to have kids, at what point in our life that made sense and all those things.
“I was at work one day, honestly I was about to do a family dinner and I just had this overwhelming sensation of family and what I love about our life and all of these things,” she continued, telling the outlet she then called her husband sobbing, telling him, “I think we’re supposed to be parents and I think we’re supposed to adopt.”
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Evan Spiegel & Miranda Kerr
Image Credit: Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Model Miranda Kerr just welcomed her third baby with husband Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap Inc! So it was only fitting that she announced the happy news on Snapchat.
“We are overjoyed to announce the arrival of our little ray of sunshine, Pierre Kerr Spiegel,” she wrote over a photo of flowers, baby socks, and a blanket with the baby’s name. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our fourth son into our family. Feeling so very blessed.”
Kerr and Spiegel share sons Myles and Hart with Spiegel and son Flynn with ex-husband Orlando Bloom.
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Tamsin Egerton & Josh Hartnett
Image Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage Josh Hartnett casually dropped the news that he and his wife welcomed Baby No. 4 during the SAG Awards red carpet. When asked if he had seen “Josh Hartnett Renaissance” trending on social media, he said he had not. Why?
“I have four kids, I live in the countryside,” he said. “I’m busy either working or taking care of them, but thank you. That’s really kind.”
The couple welcomed kids — whose names have not been revealed — in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
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Gemma Styles
Image Credit: Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for evian. Harry Styles’s sister Gemma Styles welcomed a baby girl with her husband Michal Mlynowski. She shared the news to her Instagram with the caption reading, “👋🏻 Hello from maternity leave! Took some time off to ensure the safe arrival of our baby girl, who is adored by her whole family 🫶🏻 I know that this news can be difficult for many people and I’m sending you lots of love 🤍.”
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Jessie James Decker & Eric Decker
Image Credit: Getty Images for Baby2Baby Jessie James Decker announced in mid-February that she and husband Eric Decker welcomed their fourth child, Denver Calloway Decker. “Our beautiful boy is here 💙,” the country singer wrote on Instagram. She and the retired football player also share kids Vivi, Eric, and Forrest.
“Congratulations lovely! What a beautiful boy 😍😍😍,” Peta Murgatroyd commented on the photos of the newborn.
“DENVER and [he weighs 8.7 pounds]!!…So special, congrats!!” one person said since Eric was number 87 for the Denver Broncos when he played in the NFL. “So special” is right!
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Johnny Galecki
Image Credit: Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images Actor Johnny Galecki told Architectural Digest he secretly tied the knot with his wife Morgan and they welcomed a daughter, Oona Evelena. Galecki also shares a 4-year-old son, Avery, ex-girlfriend Alaina Meyer.
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Coca Vango & LightSkinKeisha
Image Credit: Prince Williams/WireImage A rep for singers LightSkinKeisha and Coca Vango told People in February that the two got married and welcomed a baby boy in January.
“We are incredibly obsessed with our son; he’s everything we prayed for,” LightSkinKeisha said. “My pregnancy went smoothly, thanks to my husband’s support for an easy, stress-free experience. It went by quickly, and now he’s here, live and direct…we’re just so in love with him.”
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Natalie Joy & Nick Viall
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety The former Bachelor star Nick Viall welcomed a baby girl with his fiancé Natalie Joy in February. In a joint Instagram announcement, they shared that the little girl — River Rose Viall — is named after Joy’s great-grandmother and niece.
“the best part of life starts now 🦢🕊️☁️💗,” they captioned the carousel of photos of the newborn.
Dancing with the Stars pro Peta Murgatroyd fully agreed in the comments. “The best part of life really does start now!! Omg she is beautiful guys! Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️”
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Jordanna Barrett & Shaquil Barrett
Image Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images NFL player Shaquil Barrett and his wife Jordanna welcomed their fifth baby in February.
“We welcomed our sweet Allanah Ray, our heart is so full! 💕,” Jordanna wrote on Instagram alongside pictures of the little girl. “We love you so much already babygirl!”
The happy news comes less than a year after their 2-year-old daughter Arrayah tragically drowned. Jordanna announced in June 2023 that she learned a few weeks after Arrayah’s passing that she was pregnant.
“I just know Arrayah had a special hand in picking this sweet girl to add to our family,” she said. “We are so beyond blessed, so beyond grateful that God chose to give us another little girl! We miss our Arrayah every second of every day, but I rest in knowing she’s going to be the best big sister angel to little miss Allanah!”
Allanah joins big siblings Shaquil Jr., Braylon, and Aaliyah.
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Christie Murphy
Image Credit: Bruce Glikas/Getty Images Christie Murphy and wife Jamie Martin welcomed twin daughters at the end of January, per E! News. Murphy, who is best known for her appearance on Big Brother, gave birth to Sage and Sela. How sweet are those names?
“They’re happy and healthy and thriving!” Murphy said. “Honestly, I’ve never felt anything like it in my life. I never knew a feeling like this even existed!”
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Josh Gracin & Katie Weir
Image Credit: Terry Wyatt/FilmMagic American Idol alum Josh Gracin is now a dad of six. In January, the singer welcomed his second child with wife Katie. “Introducing Madelaine Kate Gracin (aka Lainey). Mom, baby and the family are all doing well!” Gracin captioned his Instagram announcement.
The two also share son Luka. Gracin shares kids Isabella, Gabriella, Briana, Marie, and Landon with a previous partner.
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Amanda Stanton
Image Credit: Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Amanda Stanton is now a girl mom of three! The Bachelor in Paradise alum and husband Michael Fogel welcomed their first child together, Rosie. Stanton is also mom to daughters Kinsley and Charlie who she shares with ex-husband Nick Buonfiglio.
“She’s finally here,” Stanton captioned the photos of her and Fogel with the newborn in the hospital. “1.24.24 at 1:40pm in room 42.”
“So adorable!! Congratulations!! Love this little girl group,” wrote fellow Bachelor in Paradise alum Ashley Iaconetti who announced earlier in January that she’s expecting Baby No. 2.
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Nicole Phelps & Michael Phelps
Image Credit: Getty Images In mid-January, Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole welcomed another son. And even though their older boys Boomer, Beckett, and Maverick had been petitioning for the name “Drifter,” the Phelps parents took a different route.
“[We] wanna welcome Nico Michael Phelps to the world,” they captioned a joint Instagram post. “…We’re so blessed to be given a 4th child. We’re now a family of 6! 😁😁🤪😂”
Nico Michael! What a beautiful way to honor both his parents. Fellow Olympian Michelle Kwan was so happy for the family. “Congratulations – perfect 6.0 family 🙌🏻,” she commented. “The Phelps relay is complete!!!” another follower said.
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Kelsey Kreppel & Cody Ko
Image Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Variety via Getty Images Youtubers Kelsey Kreppel and Cody Ko announced in January that they welcomed a baby boy. “Our little guy arrived last week and everyone is happy and healthy. we feel like the luckiest people in the world. we love you, Otis 🩵, they said in a joint Instagram post alongside a picture of Kreppel cradling Otis outside.
“the royal baby has arrived,” said one especially dedicated follower.
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Kailyn Lowry
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Kailyn Lowry just became a mom of seven! The Teen Mom 2 alum welcomed twins in Jan. 2024 with boyfriend Elijah Scott.
“I’m in my girl mom era,” she said on her podcast in January. “We had the twins.”
Yup, you’re understanding that correctly. Lowry has six sons and now one daughter. Though Lowry has not shared the babies’ birthday or their names, she did share that she had a C-section and that her tubes were cut out.
“I cried a lot—mainly just out of absolute fear of having a C-section,” she said.
Lowry is also mom to Isaac who she shares with ex Jo Riveria, Lincoln who she shares with ex Javi Marroquin, Lux and Creed who she shares with ex Chris Lopex, and Rio, who she also shares with Scott.
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Audra Mari & Josh Duhamel
Image Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Josh Duhamel and wife Audra Mari welcomed their first child together, sharing a black and white photo of the newborn’s feet in a joint Instagram post.
“Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel 1/11/24 🤍,” the happy parents wrote.
Duhamel also shares son Axl with ex-wife Fergie.
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Clare Crawley & Ryan Dawkins
Image Credit: FilmMagic The Bachelorette alum Clare Crawley and her husband Ryan Dawkins welcomed a baby girl via surrogate in Jan. 2024. This is the couple’s first child together and Dawkins’ third daughter.
“She’s here!” Crawley wrote on a photo from her Instagram story of her and Dawkins hugging in the hospital. “Healthy + Beyond Loved. Dream come true.”
Back in July 2023, Crawley announced cheekily that the family’s laundry was “about to get a whole lot cuter.”
“This TRULY is what my dreams are made of!” she said. “I can’t tell you how hard it has been to hold this secret in! This is one journey that Ryan and I have been keeping close to our hearts as we navigated the uncertain world of IVF and all that comes with it up until this point.“
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Jesse Palmer & Emely Fardo
Image Credit: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for DailyMail.com The Bachelor host Jesse Palmer announced on Instagram that he and his wife Emely Fardo welcomed their first child, Ella Reine Palmer.
“Our worlds have been forever changed… ,” he captioned a selfie of them holding their newborn. “She’s finally here…Our hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude…”
Palmer told People in August that his family was ready for a little estrogen. “I have two brothers and four nephews, so we are finally getting a female addition to the Palmer family!” he said. “Emely has always wanted a daughter and she is so maternal by nature, I’ve always known that she is going to be the best mom.”
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Oli Green & Sienna Miller
Image Credit: Dave Benett/Getty Images American Woman actress Sienna Miller welcomed a baby girl with boyfriend Oli Green, per The Daily Mail. Their report, which included photos of the couple walking with a newborn in a baby carrier, is from Jan. 3. It’s not immediately clear if the little one was born in early 2024 or late 2023.
Miller also shares a 10-year-old daughter, Marlowe, with ex Tom Sturridge.
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