Baby announcements are always happy news, and it’s double the excitement when it’s your favourite celebrity displaying her bump on social media, or better yet, holding her newborn in her arms. That way, we know the pregnancy and delivery went well.
And while not everyone announced their pregnancies with a dramatic music video (we’re looking at you, Katy Perry!), many celebs chose to break the news through Instagram. Here are some of our favourite celeb baby announcements and updates so far in 2020:
Nicki Minaj gave birth to her child on September 30. She announced her pregnancy in July via Instagram. Her husband, Kenneth Petty, is a registered sex offender. He was charged in 1995 for first-degree attempted rape of a 16-year-old girl. He was jailed for four years, and in 2006, he was jailed again for first-degree manslaughter.
Amanda Seyfried and husband Thomas Sadoski announced the birth of their second child via Instagram on September 28. However, instead of posting it first on their Instagram accounts, they did it via INARA and War Child, two charities that help children in war-affected communities and areas. Their statement read: “Since the birth of our daughter 3 years ago our commitment to the innocent children that are so brutally affected by conflict and war has been a driving force in our lives. With the birth of our son the work of INARA and War Child has become our North Star.”
The couple welcomed their first child recently. The news was broken by director Victor Kossakovsky at the 2020 Zurich Film Festival. Kossakovsky was there to promote documentary Gunda, which Phoenix was the executive producer for. Kossakovsky explained Phoenix’s absence: “He just got a baby, by the way, his name was … a beautiful son called River, so he cannot promote it now.” The pair was reported to be engaged in May 2019.
Social media went into meltdown mode when TMZ first broke the news about Gigi Hadid’s incoming bundle of joy. Fans and media outlets alike went crazy, suggesting that Gigi’s birthday celebration posts on Instagram were also a sneaky gender reveal. She finally confirmed the news in an interview with Jimmy Fallon on April 30, saying “Obviously, we wish we could have announced it on our own terms. But we’re very excited and happy and grateful for everyone’s well wishes and support.” The baby is the first for the power couple, who have dated on and off since 2015.
They have largely kept the pregnancy low-key, and only announced the birth of their daughter days after the actual day. Both Gigi and Zayn took it to their Instagram pages to express their joy.
Singaporean model-actress Sheila Sim announced the birth of her daughter on September 22. She uploaded a photo of her and the baby, with the caption, “It’s so surreal to hold you in my arms today, you little angel. Your first cry is the best sound I’ve ever heard in my life. It touched my heart like nothing else ever would. I love you. I loved you before we met. And I’ll love you for the rest of my life. Thank you for choosing us. You’re the best thing that happened to me.”
Sheila announced on Instagram in April that she is pregnant with a baby girl. The 35-year-old actress, who wed banker Deon Woo in 2018, uploaded a picture of her and her husband in baseball caps with the words “Mom” and “Dad”, and holding a stuffed toy in their hands.
The actress, who was 16 weeks pregnant at the time of the post, added that she shared the happy news with a select few and thanked those who knew, loved and cared for her. In an interview with Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao, Sim said she found out about her pregnancy on her second wedding anniversary during Chinese New Year.
Katy and Orlando recently welcomed their baby daughter, Daisy Dove. In a UNICEF Instagram post, the couple, who are UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors, announced that to celebrate the birth of their daughter, they have set up a donation page to raise funds and help mothers and newborns get the care they need.
Katy announced her pregnancy through her music video in March.
Grace and Kevin just welcomed their second child.
The pair made the announcement on their respective social media accounts on Monday (Aug 3) and posted a photo of their family of four.
In a short post, Cheng wrote in Chinese: “Little brother is here. Mother and child are well. Thanks.”
The Ghetto Justice (2011) actor posted a photo of him kissing the baby and another photo of him carrying the child, with Chan looking on.
The former Miss Hong Kong winner wrote in Chinese on Weibo: “1 + 1 = 4. We come together because of love. Welcome, little prince.”
She wrote a lengthier post in English on Instagram: “It’s true what they say: Life is full of surprises. A big welcome to our little baby boy Yannick into the world. Even though you arrived a bit earlier than expected, our family is incredibly happy to see you sooner.”
She continued: “And speaking of being happy: Big brother Rafa seems to be getting along well with his baby brother too. We can’t wait to see them grow up together – supporting and loving each other along the way.”
Chan announced in May that she was expecting a second child and she revealed that it was a boy during a baby shower in July.
Cheng, 50, and Chan, 29, married in August 2018 and their first child, son Rafael, was born in February 2019.
The Korean actress, who shot to fame after acting in Winer Sonata, gave birth to a baby girl in May. Three weeks prior, she had posted a photo of herself holding balloons and revealed she was expecting a girl.
In December 2019, her agency YG Entertainment confirmed that she was pregnant. Choi married her non-celebrity husband in March 2018.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have documented their love story on social media, but when it comes to baby news, the duo remained tight-lipped. Throughout Sophie’s pregnancy, the couple kept the topic off social media.
They welcomed their first child in July. A representative of the couple said in a statement on July 27, “Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are delighted to announce the birth of their baby.”
According to TMZ, the baby is a girl and has been named Willa.
Congrats Alfred Sim and Tay Kewei! They local singer couple recently welcomed their second child on June 28 at Parkway East Hospital.
The Straits Times reported that Tay, 36, and Sim, 38, have released a new reality series produced by the couple’s management company Cross Ratio Entertainment titled Momo, And Then?. The show will chronicle the day-to-day activities of the Sim family following the birth of their second son. The couple’s son Momo will turn three in September.
The two musicians tied the knot in 2015 after dating for close to 10 years.
Hong Kong actor Shawn Yue and his wife are expecting a second child, he announced on Father’s Day (June 21), reported The Straits Times.
He shared the happy news when he posted a family photo on Chinese microblogging site Weibo, in which his two-year-old son is dressed in a T-shirt which says “Best Brother”.
The 38-year-old wrote: “My best Father’s Day present. From here till the end of my life, it’s all of you.”
When asked in the comments section of his post if he and his wife, Taiwanese actress Sarah Wang, are expecting a new baby, the actor replied: “Yes.”
Yue married Wang, 31, in 2017 and their son was born the next year in May.
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Hong Kong actress Cherrie Ying and her husband, singer-actor Jordan Chan, are now parents of two children, reported The Straits Times.
In a Weibo post late on Friday (May 29), the 36-year-old posted a photo of herself, Chan and their six-year-old son Jasper exposing their tummies together, with the caption, “Being grateful to be a family of four”. However, the newborn was not in the photo.
The post was later shared by Chan, 52, who wrote, “It has been tough on you, dear wife. Mothers are great.”
While both did not disclose the baby’s gender, Hong Kong media reported that it was a boy.
The couple announced at Chan’s concert in Taipei last December that Ying was three months pregnant. There was talk earlier this month that she had given birth after she posted on Instagram a photo of a bowl of fish soup and wondered if it could help her produce more breast milk.
Chan and Ying married in 2010 after going public with their romance in 2007. Chan gained new fans after he and Jasper took part in the fifth season of Chinese reality show, Where Are We Going, Dad?, in 2017.
It’s also a girl for Hong Kong actress Tavia Yeung and her husband, fellow actor Him Law. The couple first announced their pregnancy on Instagram in February this year with a picture of their fingers forming heart shapes on their tummies. The 40-year-old actress also used the hashtag #mylittleprincess in her posts. The actress, known for her work in popular TVB dramas such as The Mysteries of Love and The Hippocratic Crush, has since given birth; she shared several sweet baby photos on her Instagram account.
Everything about this duo has been a bit of whirlwind, from their first date in June 2018 to Chris’ proposal in January 2019 and their gorgeous wedding at the San Ysidro Ranch in California in June of the same year. So it really wasn’t that big of a surprise when People magazine confirmed Katherine’s pregnancy ten months later. The baby is the best-selling author’s first child; Chris is already a proud dad to 7-year-old Jack, who he shares with ex-wife Anna Faris. There’s no due date (or gender confirmation) yet, but some sources say the baby will arrive some time in the fall.
South Korean actress Kim Soo-hyun aka Claudia Kim has had starring roles in Hollywood blockbusters like Avengers: Age of Ultron and Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald, but she’s currently busy prepping for her latest role – being a mum. News of her pregnancy was confirmed by her agency, Culture Depot, in April this year, and she was 15 weeks into her pregnancy at the time of the announcement. Claudia, who is currently married to Korean-American businessman Cha Min-geun, made her Korean debut in the 2006 K-drama, Master of the Game after winning a modelling contest.
It’s baby number three for the Level Up songstress, who announced her latest pregnancy in a stunning Insta post while on vacation in Turks & Caicos earlier this year. She already shares a beautiful mini-me – 3-year-old Sienna Princess Wilson – with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, whom she married in 2016. Her eldest child, Future Jr. is shared with her ex, rapper Future.
Spoiler alert! Penn Badgley isn’t just becoming a dad in the popular Netflix series You, he and wife Domino Kirke are also pregnant IRL. It’s double the joy because this little one is a rainbow baby for both Penn and Domino – she announced the pregnancy and shared her story in an Insta post in February 2020. It’s Penn’s first baby and Domino’s second – she is already mum to 10-year-old Cassius from a past relationship. And while Penn has remained silent so far, Domino has discussed how pregnancy is different the second time around and shared cute Insta stories of them cuddling with their dog.
Formerly a member of Kpop group 9Muses, Moon Hyuna also took to Insta to announce the imminent arrival of her tot. The 33-year-old’s ultrasound post garnered more than 16,000 views, and hinted at the baby’s gender (it’s a boy!) and due date (possibly June 2020). The hashtags used in the post also hinted that she may have chosen the name Bandi for her bundle of joy. The “Stress Free” and “Cricket Song” singer is married to her longtime boyfriend, who is still unnamed.
Ronald Weasley is all grown up! The 31-year-old Harry Potter alum and his girlfriend, actress Georgia Groome, is the first of the magical trio to become a dad. Their publicist confirmed the baby news to E! Online, while requesting for privacy. The couple have been together since 2011, and are extremely low-profile. The notoriously private actor was last seen as Julian Pearce in Apple TV’s series, Servant.
The former Glee star announced her pregnancy with the help of a pretty blue floral maternity dress earlier this year. It’s the first child for Lea and her businessman husband, Zandy Reich; the couple tied the knot in 2018 and have yet to confirm the baby’s gender or due date.
Supergirl actress Melissa Benoist is also joining the Hollywood Moms club with her pregnancy announcement on Instagram. She wrote: “A non-canine child is coming to our family very soon!!! @christophrwood has always been an old dad by nature but now he’s going to be a real one!”. She and husband, actor Chris Woods, met on the set of Supergirl during season 2 of the popular show, and have been married since September 2019. It’s the first baby for both.
Motherhood is old hat for yoga instructor Hilaria Baldwin, who has been married to the eldest Baldwin brother, Alec, since 2012. She already shares four little ones with Alec, but baby number five is extra special for the couple because it’s their rainbow baby. Hilaria announced her baby news in April – five months after announcing the loss of her last baby daughter while she was four months pregnant. Hilaria is also a stepmother to model Ireland Baldwin, Alec’s daughter with former actress and supermodel Kim Basinger.
Versions of this article was first published in The Straits Times & Singapore Women’s Weekly.
Additional reporting: Lim Ruey Yan