19 Celebrities Who Managed To Hide Their Pregnancies Perfectly Because No One Even Suspected They Were Expecting
Celebrities hiding their pregnancies isn't new, so let's go through who successfully did it.
Some celebrity pregnancies are impossible to miss, but others stay hidden until the birth announcement drops and everyone is stunned. That is exactly what makes these stories so fun to revisit, because these stars managed to keep major life news out of the spotlight.
From actors and singers to TV personalities and athletes, these famous women and families found ways to protect their privacy while expecting. In a world where every outfit, appearance, and public outing gets picked apart, that is no small feat.
These 19 celebrities pulled off some seriously impressive surprises, and the reveal was almost as memorable as the pregnancies themselves. Read on.
1. Emmy Rossum
In May 2021, Emmy announced the birth of her daughter without ever doing a pregnancy announcement. "5.24.21. On a sunny Monday morning, at 8:13 AM, we welcomed our daughter into the world," she shared on Instagram.
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images2. Mindy Kaling
Mindy welcomed her second child into the world during the pandemic. She says, "Keeping it private was easier this time because of quarantine. All of her work was done through Zoom."
Presley Ann, Getty Images3. Billie Lourd
None of her fans knew, but Billie was pregnant and welcomed her son in September 2020.
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4. Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake
In July 2020, they announced the arrival of their second baby boy. The couple has yet to speak about their new addition.
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5. Iggy Azalea
Iggy took a bit of a break from the spotlight and returned with news of a baby boy. She goes on to say, "I kept waiting for the right time to say something, but it feels like the more time passes, the more I realize that I'm always going to feel anxious to share news that giant with the world," Iggy told her fans.
"I want to keep his life private but wanted to make it clear he is not a secret, and I love him beyond words."
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Some of these reveals came completely out of nowhere.
6. Cameron Diaz & Benji Madden
Benji and Cameron started off the New Year in 2020 by announcing the birth of their daughter.
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7. Shay Mitchell
Shay kept her pregnancy quiet for quite a while. "There are some things you want to just keep a secret until you feel ready," she shared.
"This, for me, has been the hardest."
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8. Tamron Hall
Tamron didn't announce her pregnancy until she was 32 weeks along, which is well into her pregnancy.
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9. Rashida Jones
Rashida secretly gave birth to her first child in August 2018.
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10. Kylie Jenner
People were speculating about Kylie's pregnancy, but she didn't announce it until the birth of her daughter. She then shared a video documenting the pregnancy.
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That secrecy only made the announcements bigger.
It’s also like the AITA post about hiding a pregnancy to spare infertile friends at a baby shower.
11. Enrique Iglesias & Anna Kournikova
Anna and Enrique kept their pregnancy a secret to such an extent that their fans were surprised to find out they had given birth to twins in December 2017. She also had another secret birth in February 2020.
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12. Eva Mendes & Ryan Gosling
This couple is a pro at hiding their pregnancies and has successfully concealed both until Eva was very far along in her pregnancy.
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13. Carey Mulligan
Carey did a good job hiding her pregnancy until a photo was snapped of her with a noticeable baby bump three months before giving birth.
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14. Jessica Chastain
Jessica and her husband hid their bundle of joy, who was brought into the world by a surrogate, for seven months before people found out.
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15. Joseph Gordon Levitt
The couple unintentionally announced the news of their pregnancy.
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Fans barely had time to guess before the news was already official.
16. Alexis Bledel
Alexis actually kept her secret for months, and it became public knowledge in May 2016 when her co-star unknowingly spilled the beans.
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17. Zoe Saldana
Zoe's fans were caught by surprise when she announced the birth of her third son, but she hadn't announced a pregnancy.
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18. Lucy Liu
Lucy shared a photo of her son, announcing his arrival back in August 2015.
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19. Tyra Banks
Tyra has been open about her fertility journey. She announced the arrival of her baby boy by sharing a few words about her journey.
"The best present we worked and prayed so hard for is finally here. He's got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy Erik's mouth and chin.
As we thank the angel of a woman who carried our miracle baby boy for us, we pray for everyone who struggles to reach this joyous milestone. York Banks Asla, welcome to the world."
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We are proved over and over again how much we actually don't know about celebrities. These couples did a great job hiding their pregnancies and eventually announcing their bundles of joy.
We are happy that these celebrities got to cherish and spend this journey in private with their families.
Privacy clearly won this round.
Want the other side of the wedding secret drama, read about the pregnant woman who worried she “crossed a line” at her best friend’s wedding.
