Any person who has found themselves happily pregnant knows that there are some early milestones that aren't exactly fun (hello, morning sickness and sore boobs). But amid the crazy early pregnancy fatigue and too much time spent trying not to barf, there is one bright spot to look forward to that can be really fun — breaking the news! Deciding who to tell and how and when to tell them is something that most parents-to-be really enjoy, especially in the age of getting to post about it on social media.
For super-famous celebrities, not only do they have to decide how to tell their closest friends and family, but they must also choose how to share their deeply personal news with the media and all of their passionate fans. While some celebrities choose to keep it low-key and just have their PR person confirm it with the standard ask for privacy, others have figured out some fun and creative ways to reveal their good news.
Although every baby announcement is a cause for celebration, we've rounded up 15 of our favorite celebrity pregnancy announcements. From professionaly produced videos to surprise announcements that come after the baby has arrived, we love the ways these celebs shared their big news with the world.
Kylie Jenner's Confirmation Video
Ciara's Bombshell Picture
Sometimes a picture is a worth a thousand words. R&B singer Ciara only needed two words ("Number 3") to announce that she was expecting again. The real announcement came from a gorgeous picture of her bump in a bikini, set against a tropical sky.
Shay Mitchell's Pregnancy Humor
Of course an actress is going to look completely stunning in their Instagram announcement, like Shay Mitchell shows us here, but we love when the announcement itself is a little cheeky. As Shay put it, "Does this mean I'm allowed to drive in the car pool lane at all times now?"
Robin Arzon's Cycling Joy
Robin Arzon is one of Peloton's most popular instructors and the company's first one to lead spin classes as an expectant mama. She announced her pregnancy to several thousand riders during a live-streamed class in September 2020, breaking down into joyful tears and beginning her journey of showing that pregnant people can still be active and strong.
Michael Phelps Gets Some Help
Olympic hero Michael Phelps and his wife, Nicole, recruited some very adorable help to announce their second pregnancy. In 2017, they posted a cute shot of their son Boomer reacting to finding out the news that he was going to become a big brother. So cute!
Beyoncé Is Iconic
If someone is lucky, creative, and talented enough to be Beyoncé, it's probably no surprise that that their pregnancy announcement would be something special. Queen Bey's photo shoot for her pregnancy reveal for twins Sir and Rumi was instantly an iconic pop culture moment as people dove into the symbolism behind the flower-heavy shot.
Colin Jost Makes a Joke
Colin Jost might have been in the middle of a stand-up comedy routine but it was no joke when he dropped the news that he and Scarlett Johansson were expecting a baby back in 2021. Because stand-up audiences can't keep a secret, the word quickly spread from there.
