Celebrity pregnancies can be surprisingly memorable. For some moms, they're tied to memories of their own pregnancies. Other fans are just plain excited to see their favorites celebrate good times.
Celebrities have gotten more creative with their pregnancy announcements over the years. They've come up with so many cool ways to share their news with fans, be it a special photo shoot or a song. It's definitely upped the game for how the layperson makes the announcement, but in a fun and creative way.
These are some of the most memorable ways celebrities have let us know they're expecting a little one.
Beyoncé
Though rumors were swirling speculating that Beyoncé and Jay-Z were expecting their first child, fans still couldn't believe the way she decided to confirm the news. After completing her performance at the 2011 VMA Awards, she dropped the mike, opened up her suit jacket, and revealed her baby bump to the world as an excited Jay-Z and Kanye West celebrated backstage.
Cardi B
Taking a page out of Beyoncé's book, Cardi decided to address pregnancy rumors with a reveal. Her reveal came during her very first SNL performance. You could hear the cheers as the camera panned out to show her bump.
Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba enlisted her two little ones in helping announce baby No. 3. The balloon setup was simple and sweet, but still exciting.
Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst announced her second pregnancy with a W Magazine photo shoot that had moms everywhere applauding. Kirsten didn't opt for the joyful bump pose, which resonated with so many who don't find every moment of pregnancy thrilling.
Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel let husband Justin Timberlake take the reins when it came to announcing their first pregnancy. He shared the news on his 34th birthday with a photo kissing Jessica's bump.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner's refusal to announce her pregnancy was the total opposite of what anyone expected. She didn't confirm she was becoming a mom until Stormi was already here. When she shared the news, she also shared a beautiful and heartwarming video featuring looks back at her pregnancy and messages to her baby girl from all the people who love her.
Irina Shayk
Irina Shayk shocked fans by walking the 2016 Victoria Secret Fashion Show while five months pregnant. It was the first time Irina publicly shared news of her first child with then-partner Bradley Cooper.
Joanna Gaines
Every Fixer Upper fan thought Chip and Joanna Gaines' family was complete with four kids until they revealed a big surprise. In January 2018, the couple revealed they were expecting a fifth child.
Serena Williams
Serena Williams didn't mean to announce her pregnancy, but an accidentally shared Snapchat let the world know the tennis star was expecting her first child with Alexis Ohanian. Serena intended to announce the news soon anyway, and she confirmed the news just a day later.
Geri Halliwell
Geri Halliwell, known to the world as Ginger Spice, decided on a Spice Girls-themed pregnancy announcement. Geri drew a quick sketch and referred to herself as Mama Spice.
