The celebs who've had babies in 2023
Daisy Lowe and Jordan Saul
Congratulations to Daisy Lowe and fiance Jordan Saul who have welcomed their 1st child.
The 34-year-old model, who is the daughter of Pearl Lowe and Bush star Gavin Rossdale, shared the exciting news over the Easter weekend. She also revealed the adorable name the couple have chosen for their little one – Ivy Love Saul.
Daisy shared a super-sweet snap of the new family – Daisy, Jordan and little Ivy – with fans on Insta, revealing that it had been taken by her fashion designer mum.
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Alongside the adorable snap, Daisy, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, wrote:
'Our Easter egg finally hatched!
'Ivy Love Saul you have made all my dreams come true – our dream girl 💘
'I have never known happiness or love like this. I can’t stop crying tears of joy.'
She finished her post by sharing a series of Easter-themed emojis and hearts and wishing followers a happy Easter.
Mum Pearl took to the comments to share a series of red hearts as a reply to the sweet pic, as did Daisy's singer dad Gavin Rossdale.
Aww!
Shaughna Phillips
Former Love Islander Shaughna Phillips, 28, has welcomed her first baby with boyfriend Billy.
The TV personality shared her exciting news with fans on Instagram, revealing that she'd had a baby girl named Lucia.
Uploading 2 gorgeous snaps of her and her newborn daughter, Shaughna captioned her post:
'My darling Lucia, I wish I had you sooner so I could love you longer. 04/04/23, 8lb 8oz, 8:10pm.'
The star revealed she was expecting her first baby back in October last year, with her boyfriend who chooses to stay off social media.
Amy Childs and Billy Debosq
Former TOWIE star Amy Childs has given birth to twins – a baby boy and girl – along with her boyfriend Billy Debosq.
The 32 year old shared some adorable first snaps of her twins on Instagram to break the news.
Writing alongside the photos, she said: 'Welcome to the world our beautiful little twins 💙💗 Born 06/04/23 7.04pm twin 1. 7.05pm twin 2.
'Mummy and Daddy love you so so much.. We’ve been in a complete baby bubble the past few days.. Our family is now finally complete..'
Amy is also mum to daughter Polly, 5, and Ritchie, 4, from past relationships.
Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider
Million Dollar Baby actress Hilary Swank has welcomed twins into the world, alongside her husband Philip Schneider.
Breaking the news, the 48 year old shared a photo on Instagram of her standing on a balcony holding her first children.
Captioning her post, she wrote: 'It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. 👼🏼🤍👼🏼
'Happy Easter! 🐣🐣 Posting from pure Heaven. 🙌🏽.'
The Oscar-winning star shared her pregnancy news back in October while appearing on Good Morning America.
Laura Jackson and Jonathan Gorrigan
Former Take Me Out presenter Laura Jackson has welcomed her third child, along with her husband Jonathan Gorrigan.
The 36 year old had previously gone through an 'emotional and challenging' pregnancy, before giving birth to her son, Nico Sunny Gorrigan.
Sharing various photos of her baby on Instagram, Laura explained that they had 'completed [their] party of 5.'
Captioning the photos, she wrote: 'A different, special and very wonderful kind of Easter.
'A birthing pool entrance, surrounded by our condiments in the kitchen at home - we finally said hello to the latest member of our family.
'After an emotional and challenging pregnancy - I feel on cloud nine, totally overjoyed that he is finally here!'
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black
Olympic diver Tom Daley, 28, and his husband Dustin Lance Black, 48, have welcomed their 2nd child together – a son named Phoenix Rose.
The couple had not revealed they were to have another child.
They shared the news in an official announcement through The Times on 5 April, where it was revealed that little Phoenix was born on 28 March.
The announcement read:
'Black-Daley on 28th March to Thomas Robert Daley and Dustin Lance Black, a son, Phoenix Rose.'
Tom and Dustin met 10 years ago and were married in 2017. They share another son, Robert Ray, 4. They welcomed their 1st child via a surrogate in June 2018.
Robert was named after Tom's dad, Rob Daley who died in 2011 at the age of 40.
Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey
Congratulations to The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco, 37, and actor boyfriend Tom Pelphrey, 40, who have announced the birth of their baby daughter and revealed her sweet name – Matilda.
The couple, who have been together since last year, announced their happy news on Instagram, alongside a series of family snaps of Kaley, Tom and baby Matilda.
Alongside the sweet photos, Kaley wrote:
'💓 3-30-23 💓 Introducing, Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey, the new light of our lives!
'We are overjoyed and grateful for this little miracle 💓
'Thank you to the doctors , nurses , family and friends who have helped us immensely over the last few days. We are blessed beyond belief 💗
'@tommypelphrey didn’t think I could fall even more in love with you , but I did 💗'
Aww, such lovely news!
Jessica Fox and Nicholas Willes
Hollyoaks star Jessica Fox and her husband Nicholas Willes have announced they've welcomed their 'miracle' child – a baby boy named River – after the actress sadly suffered 2 miscarriages in 2021.
Jessica, who plays Nancy in the Channel 4 soap, shared a couple of photos of the couple's newborn son, writing alongside the post:
'Baby River, you have changed our world forever and we are so grateful we get to love you. 💙'
The sweet photos showed a close-up of the newborn's foot, the moment the actress got to hold her son for the first time and a snap of Nicholas carrying River out of the hospital.
The couple announced their happy news back in October, while acknowledging their previous losses.
At the time, Jessica wrote:
'Out of difficulties, grow miracles. ❤️
'Due spring 2023. 🌼'
Amy Hart and Sam Rason
Love Island star Amy Hart has welcomed her first baby along with her boyfriend, Sam Rason.
Sharing the news on her Instagram, Amy, 30, shared snaps of her and Sam cuddling their newborn.
Writing alongside the post, she said:
'Well…. 4 days of contractions at home (which everyone told us were braxton hicks…they weren’t 🤣), 4 very short hours in the delivery suite and 5 long days in hospital later, we are home with our dreamy baby boy 💙.
'Born at 3.31am on 3/3/23 weighing 8lbs with the most beautiful head of hair (Amy would take the 9 months of reflux again) and we are so so in love 😍💙.'
Ashley James and Tommy Andrews
Sharing a photo of her baby girl's hand on Instagram, the 35 year old said: '☁️9️⃣
'Just wanted to let you know that our baby girl is here. We are both happy and healthy and we're all so in love. We're taking some time to enjoy this newborn bubble and connect as a family of 4. ❤️
'But I can't wait for you to meet her. 🥰.'
Ashley shared that she was expecting back in September in a sweet Instagram video, showing her positive pregnancy test, her ultrasound scans, and new baby bump.
Jack Keating
Just 8 months after he appeared on Love Island, Jack Keating has welcomed his 1st child, announcing the happy news on his Instagram.
Jack, 23, who is the son of Boyzone legend Ronan Keating, revealed that he had welcomed a daughter by including a princess emoji in his announcement.
He wrote:
'Welcome to the world my little 👸'
The mother of Jack's newborn daughter is artist Keely Iqbal who describes herself as 'Mummy. Artist• Sneakerhead' on her Instagram business profile.
Well wishers – including Jack's parents Ronan and Yvonne – were quick to offer their congratulations to the new dad.
Singer Ronan, 46, wrote 'Little Cutie. ❤️' in response to the news, while his ex-wife wrote 'I miss her so much already 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕'.
Love Island fans think Jack conceived the child before his time in Casa Amor, with many questioning that 'the maths doesn't add up'.
Stephen Rahman-Hughes and Anjali Mehra
Former EastEnders actor, Stephen Rahman-Hughes and his wife Anjali have announced the birth of their twins.
Stephen, who played Adam Bateman in the BBC1 soap, and Anjali are already parents to 18-month-old daughter Aphra.
The actor announced the happy news on his Instagram, where he wrote:
'Big news! Today my life took a massive twist. TWINS!!
'I am astonished and in pieces after seeing my wife @anjalimehra do it again but this time delivering 2 beautiful boys.
'We are beyond happy that Sonny & Remy have joined our clan and that they had such a beautiful arrival.'
Stephen added that he and Anjali had 'wished and tried for so long patiently hoping for children' and that they were 'truly blessed and so grateful' for the twins.
Kellie Shirley and Phil Davies
Former EastEnder Kellie Shirley has welcomed her 3rd child – a baby boy!
The 41-year-old actress and her husband Phil are already parents to 7-year-old twins Louie and Pearl.
Kellie confirmed she'd given birth to the couple's 3rd child on Instagram, where she wrote: 'So there’s a new fella in my life… and wow! #babyboy.'
The star has not yet revealed the little one's name or any further information, but followers – including former co-star Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell on the BBC soap – were quick to offer their congratulations.
'Beautiful darling.. can’t wait to meet him,' she wrote.
Meanwhile, former Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley added:
'Congratulations love! What a beautiful babba.'
Bianca Gascoigne
Bianca Gascoigne has given birth to her first child, a baby girl.
The Celebrity Big Brother star, 36, announced the happy news on Instagram with a sweet video.
The video showed Bianca in her birthing suite at The Portland Hospital in London, followed by photos taken just after her baby was born. There was also a sweet clip of her brother Regan meeting his niece for the first time.
She captioned the post:
'20/02/23 ✨You are perfect Baby B 💜'
Bianca, who is the daughter of Sheryl Gascoigne and adopted daughter of former footballer Paul Gascoigne, shares her baby with partner Arron Wright. The couple announced the pregnancy in August posting a picture on Instagram recreating the poster for the romantic comedy Knocked Up.
Rebecca Ferguson
Former X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson has given birth to her 4th child and 1st with husband Jonny Hughes.
Rebecca, 36, and Jonny, who the singer married in 2022, surprised fans with the news on Saturday 18 February, revealing that their child was born on Valentine's Day.
While Rebecca has not yet revealed the baby's name or gender, she shared a photo of her newborn, writing alongside it:
'Surprise! 👶 Turns out I can keep a secret.
'Born on Valentines Day ❤️👶'
Aww congrats!
Rebecca is also mum to Lillie May and Karl from her relationship with ex Karl Dures and daughter Arabella from a previous relationship.
Ali Bastian
Congrats to former Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian who has given birth to her second daughter with husband, West End actor, David O'Mahony.
The soap star, 40, told OK! magazine that she and David, who are also parents to 23-month-old Isla, welcomed the baby on Saturday, announcing: 'She’s arrived!
Ali continued: 'David and I welcomed our beautiful little girl into the world last Saturday.
'Isla is the proudest big sister! Our little family are snuggling in together for her fourth trimester and will be back with more news soon!'
Seann Walsh
I'm A Celebrity's Seann Walsh has become a dad for the first time. And admitted he fainted during his girlfriend's labour!
The 36-year-old comic announced the exciting news on Instagram in a video from hospital after his girlfriend, dance teacher Grace Adderley, 30, gave birth.
He praised the 'great' hospital staff for taking care of them both and shared their hilarious reaction to his blackout.
He wrote: 'I passed out during the birth. Of course I did.
'The nurse's response? 'Men'.
'Fair.'
Seann also revealed what his friend had replied when he announced he was to become a dad.
He told his friend: 'I’m having a child'.
And when he was asked: 'So you’re gonna be a dad?' he replied: 'Yeah' prompting his mate to respond: 'That’s worrying.'
Former Strictly star Seann and Grace have been dating since 2018 and announced their pregnancy during an Instagram Live last year.
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash
Congratulations to Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash who have welcomed their 5th child – a baby girl!
Aww, such great news!
Stacey, 33, announced the happy news on her Instagram, where she posted a super-sweet photo of the newborn and wrote:
'🤍 She’s Here 🤍🥲😭 Our beautiful, daughter born at home with all of your brothers and sister ready to snuggle you forever and ever. You literally flew into our world 😂…
'And none of us can quite believe your thick dark head of hair that we just can’t get over. We can’t believe your here 🥹
'Welcome to the world beautiful girl, thank you for the last few months in my tummy, we can’t wait to love you forever and ever we are so grateful we get to be your family 🥹'
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
Actress Blake Lively has welcomed baby number 4 with husband Ryan Reynolds, 46.
The Gossip Girl star, 35, and the Deadpool actor, 46, have not yet shared pictures of their baby, but on Super Bowl Sunday, Blake shared a photo on Instagram that revealed she no longer had a baby bump.
She wrote: 'Puppy Bowl Sunday 2023🥘 🍲 🥧 been busy' and the photo feature her with her mother-in-law Tammy and Ryan.
The couple's new addition joins daughters Betty, 3, Inez, 6, and James, 8
Gemma Arterton
Actress Gemma Arterton has revealed she gave birth to her first child in December last year.
Talking on Zoe Ball's Radio 2 breakfast show, Gemma, 36, spoke about the birth of her son, saying:
'We are very very happy, he was born just before Christmas. A little Christmas elf'.
Former Bond girl Gemma, who has also starred in the St Trinian's movies, is married to fellow actor Rory Keenan, who appeared in Peaky Blinders. The pair married in 2019.
Gemma announced her pregnancy in November 2022 when she appeared on the red carpet at the Raindance Film Festival awards while heavily pregnant.
Lucy Fallon and Ryan Ledson
Congratulations to former Corrie star Lucy Fallon, 27, and her footballer boyfriend Ryan Ledson, 25, who have revealed they've welcomed their first baby – a son they're yet to name.
Sharing a sweet photo of the new family of 3 to her Instagram, Lucy, who played Bethany Platt on the ITV soap, revealed how the baby was born almost a week earlier, and wrote:
'Our beautiful boy.
'🤍30/01/2023🤍'
Fellow celebs were quick to offer their congratulations too, with former Corrie star Helen Flanagan writing:
'So happy for you my beautiful friend 🤍xxxx'
Actress Catherine Tyldesley commented:
'So thrilled for you guys!!! Huge congratulations ❤️❤️'
The announcement comes after Lucy tragically suffered a miscarriage in early 2022.
Such happy news!
Emily Clarkson and Alex Andrew
Emily Clarkson has announced she has become a mum, to a baby girl she's named Arlo Rose.
Posting her happy news on Insta, Jeremy Clarkson's daughter shared a black and white photo showing her holding the newborn.
Alongside the post, Emily, 28, wrote:
'Arlo Rose Andrew 🐣 1/2/23 ❤️
'we’re all doing really well at home and just loving this time hanging out as a family so will be back online in a little bit xxxxxxx'
Heather Rae and Tarek El Moussa
Selling Sunset star Heather Rae has welcomed a baby boy with her spouse Tarek.
Heather, 35, and Tarek, 41, both shared the news on Instagram, posting a photo of their hands cradling their newborn.
They captioned the post:
'Our baby boy is here 🤍 1.31.23.
'Mama & baby are happy, healthy, tired but doing well. Our hearts are so happy ❤️.'
Their baby joins Tarek's other children from a former marriage – Brayden , 7, and Taylor, 12 – to whom Heather is a step-mum.
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury
Molly-Mae Hague has given birth to a baby girl !
The reality TV star gave birth a week ago, but announced the news on Instagram at the end of January, alongside partner Tommy Fury.
The 23 year old shared a photo of her and Tommy, also 23, holding their daughter in hospital, with the caption: '23/01/23🤍'
A day later, they revealed they'd called their daughter Bambi .
Paris Hilton and Carter Reum
Paris Hilton and husband Carter Reum have welcomed their first child – a baby boy – via surrogate.
The 41-year-old reality star and heiress to the Hilton hotel chain updated fans via her Instagram and Twitter, where she shared a photo of her newborn's hands clasped around her fingers. Paris's nails were painted baby blue.
While Paris didn't state the baby's name or gender in her photo, she confirmed to People magazine that the couple were parents to a baby boy and that they'd welcomed their child through a surrogate.
Letting fans in on the exciting news on social media, Paris wrote a sweet caption, and added a blue heart emoji.
She wrote:
'You are already loved beyond words 💙.'
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton
Congratulations to Stacey Dooley and partner Kevin Clifton – who have announced the birth of their baby daughter.
The TV presenter, 35, and former Strictly Come Dancing professional, 40, revealed the exciting news on Instagram, with a sweet photo revealing the newborn's birth.
The celeb couple also revealed the tot's name – Minnie – and it's seriously cute!
Alongside the post, Stacey wrote:
'Our Daughter is here.
'My little masterpiece!
'I'm COMPLETELY OBSESSED.
'Love you Minnie, Love you Kev x'
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Model Chrissy Teigen, 37, and singer John Legend, 44, have welcomed another child together.
John announced the happy news during a gig on Friday, revealing they had welcomed 'the little baby this morning,' according to People magazine.
The couple shared the news they were expecting in August 2022, two years after tragically losing a baby boy, who they named Jack, 20 weeks into pregnancy.
Chrissy and John already share two older children together, Luna, 6, and Miles, 4.
Jessamy Stoddart
Hollyoaks star Jessamy Stoddart, who plays Liberty Savage in the Channel 4 show, has revealed she's become a mum.
The 29-year-old actress and her husband, Ryan O'Gorman, announced their little one's birth on Instagram, and revealed their daughter's super-sweet name.
Alongside a picture of the sleeping newborn, Jessamy wrote:
'Our little girl ✨
'Joni Drew O’Gorman
04/01/2023
8lb4.'
Jessamy and Ryan have previously opened up about the difficult journey they had to becoming parents and mentioning their loss earlier in 2022 in the birth announcement.
Jessamy added:
'After every storm comes a rainbow and this rainbow came on the anniversary of of us first finding out we were pregnant. 😭✨🌈 We are besotted. @lwhhomebirthteam & @liverpoolwomens I owe you the world xxx'
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