The excitement is palpable in Hollywood as many celebrity families prepare to welcome new additions to their family in 2024. From baby bumps to happy announcements, these stars are ready to embrace becoming parents for the first time or again. Here, Hello! takes a closer look at couples who are expecting lots of joy this year.
Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley
Margot Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley are expecting their first child. The Barbie actress showed off her baby bump in a chic white crop top and low-rise black pants while vacationing on beautiful Lake Como in Italy. The couple, who married in an intimate ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia in December 2016, are excited to start a new chapter in their lives.
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt are expanding their family with the arrival of their third child. The couple, who already have daughters Lila Maria, 3, and Eloise Christina, 2, are excited about the arrival of their new baby, People magazine reported on June 28. The Guardians of the Galaxy star also has 11-year-old son Jack from his previous marriage to Anna Faris.
Jennifer Gates and Nile Nassar
Jennifer Gates, daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, shared the happy pregnancy news on June 27, the first anniversary of her daughter Layla's birth. The proud parents announced that little Layla is going to be a big sister. Jennifer and her husband, Nile Nassar, whom she married in 2021, are looking forward to welcoming their second child.
Georgia May Jagger and Cambrian Cedric
Model Georgia May Jagger and her boyfriend Cambrian Cedric are expecting their first child. Georgia showed off her baby bump in a stunning maternity photo on June 18, captioning the post, “Patiently waiting for our best friend.” The couple, who have been dating since 2021, are excited to embark on this new journey together.
Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith
Mandy Moore is following in the footsteps of her This Is Us character Rebecca Pearson and is pregnant with baby number three. The actress shared a heartfelt Instagram post on May 31 with an adorable photo of her sons Gus and Ozzy holding hands. “The third of our big three is on the way,” Mandy wrote, adding, “Can't wait for them to have a little sister.”
Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber
Hailey Bieber announced she's pregnant with her first child with husband Justin Bieber on May 9. The couple shared the happy news on Instagram, where Hailey posed in a white lace dress for a bridal-themed photoshoot. The couple, who married in 2018, are excited to become parents.
Ashanti and Nelly
Ashanti and her boyfriend, Nelly, are expecting their first child. The Foolish singer announced her pregnancy on April 17 and expressed her excitement about becoming a mother. “This new year of my life is a blessing, full of love, hope and expectation,” Ashanti told Essence magazine. The couple, who were together for 10 years before splitting in 2013, are also engaged. Nelly has two children, Chanel and Cornell Haynes III, from a previous relationship.
Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso
Henry Cavill and his girlfriend Natalie Viscuso are preparing to welcome their first child together. Henry first hinted at the happy news during an interview at the premiere of Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare on April 15, then confirmed it with a special Father's Day message on Instagram. “Apparently I'll be joining your holy grail soon! Any hints?” he wrote. The couple went public with their relationship on Instagram three years ago and are excited about this new journey into parenthood.
Lea Michele and Zandy Reich
Lea Michele is now a mom to two! The former Glee star announced her second pregnancy on Instagram on March 27, sharing several photos of her cradling her growing belly. “Mommy, Dad and Ever are overjoyed,” Lea captioned the post. Lea and her husband, Zandy Reich, welcomed their first child, Ever, in August 2020 after a pregnancy that was “super stressful and super scary.”