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41 Celebrities Who Had Babies In 2017, Because The Year Wasn't A Total Bust
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Famous people — they're just like us, right? Um, not exactly. That's because whether it's Khloe Kardashian's pregnancy reveal or Kristen Bell's private pregnancy photos, news about celebrities' baby potential, baby making, and baby arrivals is just that — newsworthy. That's why despite our best intentions to be "like, so over it," we can't help but want to know the details on Hollywood relationships and even celebrities who had babies in 2017.
That's right: Of the more than 361,000 babies born each day around the world, a handful of those tiny tots are born to famous moms and dads, like Jimmy Kimmel, Mindy Kaling, Billy Joel, Janet Jackson, and Gal Gadot. Some of the stars take to Twitter and Instagram to share photos and shout their news from the rooftops. On the other hand, others keep their happy baby news under wraps, staying mum on names and even the sex of their baby.
No matter who you are most likely to fangirl over in this lineup, there's one thing that we can all agree upon: A bit of Hollywood baby news is good for the I-don't-care-but-I-kind-of-do soul. After all, they may not be just like us, but parenting is a topic that's always relatable, no matter who you are.
2. Zooey Deschanel
The New Girl star and her husband, Jacob Pechenik, welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Charlie Wolf, in May 2017, reported Glamour. The couple are also the parents of daughter Elsie Otter.
3. Beyonce
Queen Bey and JAY-Z welcomed twins Sir and Rumi on June 13, according to People. In true Beyoncé style, the singer posted a photo of herself and the twins on Instagram that mirrored the headline-worthy Renaissance theme of her pregnancy announcement. The twins joined big sister Blue Ivy.
4. Jimmy Kimmel
The host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and his wife, Molly McNearney, welcomed their second child, a boy named William, in April 2017. Kimmel has openly discussed William's open heart surgery, telling his audience about the family struggle during an emotional monologue. The host has used "Billy's" condition to shine a light on the importance of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), too.
5. Billy Joel
The "Piano Man" singer welcomed his second child with wife Alexis Roderick, on Oct. 22. Their daughter, Remy Anne was born at New York University Hospital in NYC, according to Us Magazine. Joel and his ex-wife Christie Brinkley are parents to daughter Alexa Ray Joel, 31.
6. Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag
In an exclusive with Us Weekly, The Hills alums revealed the arrival of their first child, a boy named Gunner Stone, on Oct. 1. “We are so blessed to have a beautiful healthy baby boy,” Montag told the magazine. “It was the hardest and most rewarding experience.”
7. Tony Romo
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback announced the birth of his son, Jones Mccoy, with wife Candice Crawford on Aug. 23 via Twitter. Jones is the couple's third son.
8. Jason Biggs & Jenny Mollen
The funny couple welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Lazlo Biggs, on Oct. 2, at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC, according to People.
9. Derek Jeter
The former MLB pro and his wife, model Hannah Davis, welcomed a daughter, Bella Raine, on Aug. 17. The baby girl is the couple's first child, according to People.
10. Whitney Port
The former reality TV star gave birth to a son, Sonny, in July 2017. “I love him and feel protective over him, but more than anything, I’m just like obsessed,” Port wrote on social media. The Hills alum has even started a YouTube series titled, I Love My Baby, But ... in which she has honest conversations about her marriage to Tim Rosenman and new mom insights, like the difficulties she had with breastfeeding.
11. James Corden
The Late Late Show host and his wife Julia Carey welcomed their third child, a daughter, on Dec. 12. He announced via Twitter, writing, "Today we welcomed a beautiful baby daughter into the world. Both she and her mother are doing great. We can't stop smiling."
12. Andy Samberg
The Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor and wife Joanna Newsom secretly welcomed a baby girl in August 2017. In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Samberg said of his daughter, "she's started making fart noises and I was like, 'Oh, well, I've taught her everything I know.'"
13. Natalie Portman
The Oscar-winning actress, husband Benjamin Millepied, and big brother Aleph welcomed baby girl Amalia in Feb. 2017, reported the Los Angeles Times.
14. Pharrell Williams
The "Happy" singer and his wife, Helen Lasichanh, welcomed triplets in January 2017. The couple are also parents of son Rocky. "The family is happy and healthy!" Us Weekly reported after the babies’ arrival.
15. Serena Williams
Serena Williams and fiancé Alexis Ohanian welcomed their first child, daughter Olympia on Sept. 1. The tennis pro took to Twitter last week to ask for teething tips, proving that stars really are just like us. (At least when it comes to needing mom advice just like the rest of us.)
16. Molly Sims
The model and husband Scott Stuber welcomed their third child, son Grey, in Jan. 2017, according to Us Weekly. “Words do not express how grateful and happy we are to have another piece of magic added to our little tribe!" Sims wrote on her website.
17. Amber Tamblyn & David Cross
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants star and her husband, stand-up comedian David Cross, announced the arrival of daughter Marlow Alice Cross in Feb. 2017. "David and I are proud to announce the birth of our daughter, Dauphinoise Petunia Brittany Scheherazade Von Funkinstein Mustard Witch RBG Cross Tamblyn-Bey jr. #TheFutureIsFemale,” Tamblyn jokingly wrote on Instagram.
18. Bradley Cooper
The actor and supermodel Irina Shayk welcomed their first child, daughter Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper, on Mar. 21. The couple has been dating since spring 2015, according to People.
19. Lake Bell
Lake Bell and husband Scott Campbell announced the arrival of their second child in June 2017. While originally mum on their son's name, the actress announced on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that the couple had named him Ozzy. They’re also parents of daughter Nova, 2.
20. Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott welcomed their son Beau, their fifth child together, in March 2017. The couple are also parents of Liam, Stella, Hattie and Finn, according to Us Weekly.
21. Gal Gadot
The Wonder Woman actress and husband Yaron Versano, welcomed their second child, a daughter named Maya, in March 2017, reported Us Weekly. They’re also the parents of daughter Alma.
22. Amanda Seyfried
The Mean Girls actress and husband Thomas Sadoski welcomed their first child together, a daughter, in March 2017. But Seyfried has yet to announce her name, saying in a podcast, "I wouldn’t want you to ask me what her name is, because I wouldn’t tell you. It’s about us as a family," according to Refinery29.
23. Benedict Cumberbatch
The Doctor Strange actor and wife Sophie Hunter welcomed their second child, a boy named Hal Auden, in March 2017. The baby boy joins 2-year-old brother Christopher.
24. Jesse Eisenberg
The actor and his longtime girlfriend Anna Strout welcomed a baby boy in April 2017, but they are staying mum on his name.
25. Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson made headlines when she announced she was pregnant at 50, shocking fans with the news of her soon-to-be first child. Her son Elissa was born in January 2017.
26. Bobby Moynihan
The former Saturday Night Live star confirmed during a press tour in August that his wife Brynn O'Malley gave birth to their first child, a daughter. "It's life, man. It's life. Crazy," Moynihan replied when asked about his new role as a father, according to ETOnline.com.
27. Enrique Iglesias & Anna Kournikova
The longtime couple welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, on Dec. 16. The babies' names are Nicholas and Lucy, according to Page Six.
28. Daphne Oz
The Chew co-host gave birth to her third child, a daughter, on Dec. 4 with husband John Jovanovic, according to People. "Mom and Domenica are both happy and healthy, enjoying a little afternoon nap together," a rep told the magazine.
29. Fredrik Eklund
The Million Dollar Listing New York star and husband Derek Kaplan welcomed twins, daughter Milla Eklund and son Fredrik Eklund Jr., in November 2017. "Happiest moment of my life. Welcome Fredrick and Milla to the world," Eklund wrote on Instagram along with a photo of the couple kissing while holding the twins.
30. Julia Stiles
The actress announced on Instagram the arrival of her first child, son Strummer Newcomb, with husband Preston J. Cook on Oct. 20. "Thanks and ever thanks to the extraordinary Doctors, Nurses and staff at Mount Sinai for helping bring this utter joy into our lives. Hello, World!" Stiles wrote.
31. Shaun T
The celebrity trainer and husband Scott Blokker welcomed twins on Nov. 17. Shaun T announced their arrival on Instagram along with a photo of himself and Blokker holding their newborn sons. "OUR BABY BOYS have arrived!!! We are so thrilled that our precious little preemie angels took us by surprise and arrived early at 32 weeks 5 Days on 11/17/17."
32. Kevin Hart
Hart tweeted that he and his wife, model Eniko Parrish, welcomed their first child together, son Kenzo Kash, on Nov. 21. "God is truly amazing….Kenzo Kash Hart was born at 1:45am. He is Healthy & already smiling. Thank you all for your prayers!!!! We love & appreciate ya #Harts."
33. Rose Byrne & Bobby Cannavale
The famous duo welcomed their second child, a baby boy, in November. No details on the baby's name, but he will be joining big brother 21-month-old Rocco Robin, according to People.
34. Cristiano Ronaldo
The soccer star welcomed his fourth child — his first with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez on Nov. 12. The couple named the baby girl Alana Martina, Ronaldo announced on Instagram. "Both Geo and Alana are doing well!" he wrote in Portuguese. "We are all very happy!"
35. Katie Lowes
The Scandal star announced the birth of her first child, son Albee on Twitter on Oct. 5. “Baby’s first #Scandal live tweet! Adam and I are thrilled to welcome Albee Shapiro into our family! We’re happy & healthy!” the new mom wrote, which also happened to be during the season premiere of Scandal. The photo featured baby Albee's feet positioned next to a postcard with the hashtag #BabyGladiator.
36. Perez Hilton
Hilton welcomed daughter Mayte Amor on Oct. 4. The celebrity blogger shared the news with his followers on Instagram, featuring a photo of himself holding the newborn baby alongside his mother, Teresita Lavandeira. “I am beaming with joy and pride as I share with you that my family has grown yet again,” he wrote in the caption.
37. Hannah Simone
The New Girl actress welcomed her first child with husband Jesse Giddings in August. "The ultra-private couple have not revealed the baby’s sex or name," People noted.
38. Bar Refaeli
The model and her husband Adi Ezra welcomed another daughter on Oct. 20 in Israel, according to People. “Our hearts are full of love right now, as I am excited to announce I am a mom of two,” Refaeli said in a statement. “We welcomed Liv’s little sister, Elle, into the world on Friday, Oct. 20 at 8:50 p.m, weighing 3 kilos. We are all happy, healthy and eager to start this new chapter in our lives."
39. Justin Baldoni
The Jane the Virgin star and his wife Emily welcomed son Maxwell Roland-Samuel Baldoni, on Oct. 18, according to People. “Our little Maxwell Roland-Samuel Baldoni came into this world on Wednesday and showed us that it was possible for our hearts to double in size … again,” the couple, who are also parents to 2-year-old Maiya, told the magazine.
40. Jaime Pressly
The actress gave birth to twins, Leo and Lenon, on Oct. 16 with her boyfriend Hamzi Hijazi. The My Name Is Earl star, 40, is already mom to 10-year-old son Dezi with ex-fiancé Eric Calvo, according to Us Weekly.
41. Mark Zuckerberg
On Aug. 28, Zuckerberg announced the arrival of his second daughter, August, with wife Priscilla Chan, on — you might have guessed this — Facebook. Alongside a photo of the family, Zuckerberg shared a letter to his newborn, writing “Your mom and I are so excited to see who you will become.” Check out Romper's new video series, Romper's Doula Diaries: Watch full episodes of Romper's Doula Diaries on Facebook Watch.