Surprise! These Celebs Welcomed Babies in 2023
Surprise! These Celebs Welcomed Babies in 2023
Celebrities have been ringing in the new year with new bundles of joy. Among them are Chrissy Teigen and Jenna Johnson, who have both welcomed babies in 2023. Teigen, founder of Cravings and wife to John Legend, gave birth to their rainbow baby, a daughter named Esti Maxine, on January 13.
After enduring fertility struggles and an IVF journey, the past few years have been a whirlwind of emotions for the couple. However, their home and hearts are now filled with joy once again with the news of another baby on the way. Despite the nerves that come with each appointment, where the couple anxiously awaits to hear a heartbeat, everything is going smoothly so far. Their newest arrival will be a rainbow baby, born nearly three years after the heartbreaking loss of their late son Jack.
In a heartwarming Instagram post on January 11, the couple behind Dancing With the Stars, Val Chmerkovskiy and his pro dancer wife, shared a touching moment holding their newborn son's tiny hand. Their journey to parenthood was a difficult one, having struggled with fertility issues for years before finally announcing the joyous news in July 2022. As they navigate this new chapter in their lives, the couple acknowledges that their world will never be the same.
Scroll below to meet the stars’ new arrivals:
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During a private concert that evening, captured on social media footage, the "All of Me" singer exclaimed, "What a wonderful day!" Despite a lack of sleep, Legend shared that he feels invigorated now that their new addition has arrived. The couple, who are also parents to Luna and Miles, had announced their pregnancy in August 2022.
During an appearance on BBC Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs" program in August 2022, the EGOT winner admitted that sharing their difficult experience was a challenge, but Chrissy's encouragement to do so was ultimately powerful for many people. They emphasized that more people than we realize go through similar challenges. Meanwhile, Johnson had just given birth to her first child three days prior.
"I am excited for the challenges that come with childbirth, including the gore and scariness. I am ready to face it all," said the former So You Think You Can Dance contestant in an exclusive interview with We in September, discussing the changes to her body. "My body is going through a lot of strange and unusual things, but Val makes me feel like a true beauty queen."
She went on to say, "As my body grows and changes, Val loves me even more. And it's not just about the physical aspect, but the fact that we are bringing a little human into the world together is truly beautiful."
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Abby Elliott and Bill Kennedy
On June 12, a photo of Kristen Wiig's second child was shared on Instagram with the caption "hearts bursting we love you so much." The baby boy, named William 'Billy' Joseph Lunney Kennedy IV, weighed 6 lbs 7 oz and was born on June 9, 2023 at 5:10pm.
"We extend a warm welcome to Leka Lesina Indu Ambudkar to the world of human experience. Your mother is a superhero and we are excited to introduce you to the rhythm of 'Regulate'," shared the Ghosts star on June 9 via Instagram. "We express our gratitude to the divine powers, if they exist." The couple, who tied the knot in 2019, are proud parents to Tiare and Bhumi as well.
Adrian Grenier and Jordan Roemmele
The Entourage alum and his wife announced on June 8 that they welcomed their first child in May.
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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
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Jonah Hill and Olivia Millar
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Amber Borzotra and Chauncey Palmer
The reality star and her partner recently became parents to their first child, a daughter named Sunny Fox, born on May 29th. A heartwarming photo shared by Borzotra shows the proud parents beaming with joy while holding their precious bundle of joy.
Amber Borzotra and Chauncey Palmer
The Challenge star and her beau welcomed their first child together, daughter Sunny Fox, on May 29.
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Jedidiah Duggar and Katey Nakatsu
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Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov
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Tan France and Rob France
Tan, from Queer Eye, recently shared on Instagram that his and Rob's second son was born via surrogate. The couple welcomed baby boy Isaac France on May 30 and Tan expressed his gratitude towards their surrogate for giving them the "greatest gift one could ever give." The family photo caption also stated that Isaac completes their little family perfectly.
Sarah Snook and Dave Lawson
The Succession star revealed on May 29 that she and her hubby had welcomed their first child.
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Sadie Robertson and Christian Huff
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Morgan Chesky and Olivia Jane Steele
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Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth
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Jessie J
Last May 19, the singer of "Price Tag" shared via her Instagram Story how her life took a complete turn. She expressed how her heart grew twice its size when she gave birth to her son, leaving her at a loss for words to describe the overwhelming feeling of love. She shared that her son is pure magic, the fulfillment of all her dreams, and her everything. The singer also shared that both she and her son are doing great and that she is cherishing every moment with him, still in disbelief that he is finally here and hers. She ended her post expressing her gratitude.
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Emily Ferguson and William Karlsson
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Witney Carson and Carson McAllister
After almost two hours, the professional dancer expressed her gratitude for finally being able to hold her baby boy again. Although he requires close monitoring, she is relieved and overjoyed to have him in her arms once more.
The former star of Selling Sunset and her spouse joyfully welcomed their rainbow baby, Emma Reign, into the world in early May. This sweet addition to their family arrived after the couple endured the heartbreaking losses of a miscarriage and a stillbirth.
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Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen
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Derek Jeter and Hannah Jeter
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Kate Chastain
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Lauren Collins and Jonathan Malen
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Lindsay Arnold and Sam Cusick
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Alexander and Lauren Ludwig
On May 2, the actor and his wife announced the early arrival of their daughter, Leni James Ludwig, born on April 27 at 7:24 a.m. In a joint Instagram post, the couple shared that the actor was in another state filming but made it back just in time for the labor. The proud father later shared a photo of his baby girl resting on his chest, captioning it with "Dad mode activated." Leni is a precious addition to the family after the couple experienced multiple pregnancy losses.
Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke
Darke joyfully welcomed their first child on April 25, as reported by various sources. The couple had been in a happy relationship since 2013, and according to insiders, they were ecstatic about the pregnancy a month before the baby's arrival.
Alicia Sacramone and Brady Quinn
In March of this year, the 2008 Olympic gymnast announced on Instagram that she had given birth to her fourth child. The proud mom, who already has three daughters named Sloan, Teagan, and Cass with her husband, shared several heartwarming photos of her baby boy shortly after he was born on St. Patrick's Day 2023.
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Kelly Mi Li and William La
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Keshia Knight Pulliam and Brad James
Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam, known for her role in The Cosby Show, announced on her birthday through an Instagram post that she and her husband have been blessed with a baby boy. The actress shared clips of herself at the hospital on April 9, captioning them with, "With this little one we are complete … Happy Birthday to me!!! What an eventful birthday week … Thank you for the birthday wishes!!" Keshia Knight Pulliam also has a daughter named Ella Grace from her previous marriage to Edgerton Hartwell.
Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider
Swank announced the arrival of her twin babies on Instagram on April 9, expressing how the journey wasn't easy but was definitely worth it. She exclaimed her happiness and said she was posting from Heaven. Happy Easter!
Daisy Lowe and Jordan Saul
On Easter, the supermodel made a heartwarming announcement about her first child with her fiancé, a baby girl named Ivy Love Saul. In an emotional Instagram post on April 9, Lowe expressed her sheer happiness and gratitude, stating that her dream has finally come true. "I have never known happiness or love like this. I can’t stop crying tears of joy. Happy Easter Loves."
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Bartise Bowden
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Matt and Sarah Ryan
The former Atlanta Falcons quarterback and his wife, who already share twin sons Marshall and John, welcomed third son Cal on April 3.
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Daley announced on Instagram that his family has expanded with the arrival of their newest addition, Phoenix, on March 28, 2023. Daley couldn't contain his excitement, writing, "He's just perfect
." Daley also shared that their first child, Robbie, is thrilled to be a big brother. Robbie was born in 2018 via gestational carrier.
Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey
The Flight Attendant star and Pelphrey, who announced in October 2022 that they were expecting baby No. 1, welcomed their daughter on March 30.
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Caila Quinn and Nick Burrello
On March 31, Us reported that the Bachelor in Paradise star had welcomed her first child with Burrello the day before. The couple shared their excitement, saying, "We are thrilled to introduce our baby girl to the world! Her name is Teddi Marie Burrello. I suggested the name to Nick and it was one of a few we were considering, but I've always had a fondness for it."
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan
The Meta founder and his wife, who already share daughters Max and August, welcomed their third little girl in early 2023.
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John Osborne and Lucie Silvas
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Gina Rodriguez and Joe LoCicero
The Jane the Virgin alum and LoCicero announced in July 2022 that they were expecting their first child. Their little one, son Charlie, was born in early 2023.
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Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin
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Nico Tortorella and Bethany C. Meyers
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Grace Gummer and Mark Ronson
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Sophia Grace Brownlee
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Jennifer Gates and Nayel Nassar
Bill Gates' oldest daughter announced the birth of her first child, a daughter, on March 5 through a heartwarming Instagram post. The couple shared a lovely photo and captioned it with the words, "Sending love from our healthy little family."
The model who was once a Victoria's Secret Angel revealed on Instagram on March 2 that she welcomed her first child, a baby girl. Along with two photos of the infant's tiny hand, she captioned the post with the name "Mia Victoria 2•23•23".
Carter shared the exciting news on Instagram on February 24, revealing that she and her boyfriend Brock welcomed a baby girl, bringing their family to a total of five. The post featured heartwarming images of the couple with their newborn daughter at the hospital.
Jason Kelce and Kylie McDevitt
“Yesterday little lady #3 joined us,” the Philadelphia Eagles player announced via Instagram on February 24. “Bennett Llewellyn Kelce.”
Katie Bates and Travis Clark
The couple, who are former Bringing Up Bates stars, recently welcomed their first child, a daughter named Hailey James Clark. They announced the news via Instagram on February 19, sharing several photos of their precious bundle of joy. The proud parents added the hashtags, "#babygirl #helloworld" to their announcement.
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"Our little bundle of joy has arrived and we are excited to kick off the party! Dad jokes included," shared the country singer, Jon Pardi, on Instagram a few hours after the birth of their daughter, Presley Fawn.
The offensive lineman of the Kansas City Chiefs and his wife were blessed with twin daughters just hours before his team's victory in Super Bowl LVII on February 12. He expressed his joy and excitement after the game, stating that becoming a father to two daughters was the best day of his life. He was overwhelmed with emotions and couldn't believe his luck when he added that he now had a championship ring for both of his precious little ones. The moment was truly incredible.
On January 28, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, and the Younger alum couldn't be happier. Taking to Instagram on February 11, Bernard expressed her joy and love for her new family, saying that adjusting to parenthood had been a beautiful whirlwind. She went on to share a humorous anecdote about being peed on during a diaper change and being met with projectile poop while trying to help pick up the baby. Despite the challenges, Bernard was grateful for the experience and wanted to savor every moment of their new family cocoon.
Madison Brown and Caleb Brush
On February 11, Sister Wives star proudly introduced her newborn daughter to the world via Instagram. Josephine Lee Brush, or Little Miss Joey as she affectionately calls her, was born weighing 8lbs 9oz, making her the third child for the reality TV star.
Brown and Brush, who wed in 2016, are already parents to son Axel and daughter Evie.
The rapper expressed his gratitude for the arrival of his baby girl, sharing her name as Iceland and describing her as beautiful and healthy on his Instagram post dated February 9. The post also featured a hashtag indicating his affection for his daughter as "Daddy's Princess". The rapper and his wife, who tied the knot in October 2017, are already parents to a 2-year-old son and have older children from previous relationships.
Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa
On February 2, the couple made a joint announcement on Instagram stating that their baby boy has arrived at 1.31.23. The post further mentioned that both the mother and the baby are in good health and spirits, although tired. The couple also expressed their immense happiness and joy at the arrival of their little one.
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo
People reported on January 30 that the couple privately welcomed their third child.
Casey Wilson and David Caspe
The Happy Endings alum revealed on January 26 that she and her hubby secretly welcomed their third child via surrogate.
"Our angel Frances 'Frankie' Rose Caspe has arrived! She was brought into this world by the loving and selfless act of surrogacy, performed by our dear friend Stacy. We are forever grateful to her and all the women who support each other in this beautiful way. The experience has been nothing short of profound, uplifting, and inspiring. Frankie Rose has exceeded all our expectations and has brought complete fulfillment to my longing for a mother-daughter bond."
"We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our precious daughter, Mia, who has joined our family of four. The joy we feel is indescribable," shared the Jersey Shore star on January 25th via Instagram, along with a photo of the happy family.
The former cast member of Criminal Minds shared on Instagram his joyous news of becoming a father on January 24. He wrote, "My dreams have come true, and I am officially a Dad! The rest of my life begins now!"
On January 24, The Simple Life alum made a surprising revelation that she and Reum had a son together, which they kept under wraps. In an Instagram post featuring a picture of her newborn's hand clutching her thumb, she expressed her love for him, saying that he is already cherished beyond words.
Riley Keough and Ben Smith-Petersen
On January 22, news broke that the talented actress from Daisy Jones & the Six and her husband, who tied the knot in 2015, had welcomed their first child - a beautiful baby girl. Smith-Petersen hinted at the joyous news earlier that day while paying tribute at the memorial service for Keough's mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
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Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope
The couple shared the joyous news of their first child together, a daughter named Dylan, born on January 16. Accompanied by a heartwarming photo of the family with their newborn, the couple expressed their love and gratitude towards their midwife and all those who supported them during this beautiful journey. They also promised to share more updates and photos of their little one in the future.
Meghan McCain and Ben Domenech
On January 19, the former cohost of The View, Meghan McCain, and her husband Ben Domenech welcomed their second daughter, Clover Jade McCain Domenech, to their family. Just one day after giving birth, McCain shared with Daily Mail that she and her husband are thrilled to introduce Liberty to her new baby sister and embark on this new journey as a family.
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Shay Mooney and Hannah Billingsley
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Briana Myles and Vincent Morales
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
The Chrissy’s Court alum gave birth to the pair's rainbow baby, daughter Esti Maxine, on January 13.
Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy
The mirrorball champs welcomed their baby boy on January 10.
Taylor Louderman and Brooks Toth
“Our new roommate is here,” the Tony Award nominee wrote via Instagram on January 9, sharing newborn portraits of son Addison Brooks Toth Jr.
Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson
In February, the Nope actress and her boyfriend happily announced the arrival of their son, Leodis Andrellton. The newborn's birth was perfectly timed for Black History Month, and his name was chosen to reflect this momentous occasion. The actress shared the exciting news with her followers on Instagram on February 27th.
