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Here Are Some Celebrities Pregnancy Announcements So Far In 2024

BY Dora Abena Dzaka May 13, 2024 5:54 PM EDT

It’s only a few months into 2024, and we’ve already heard some adorable pregnancy announcements from some of our favorite celebrities. 

There are plenty of things we look forward to each year; last year, we saw some incredible pregnancy announcements, and of course, Rihanna’s announcement for the Super Bowl halftime act was incredible.

So, whether they do it quietly or loudly, or if they hide the bump until it can’t be disguised any longer, we are always pleased when we hear that one of our favorite celebs is expecting a little bundle of joy.

The following is a list of some well-known people who have announced that they will be having a child in 2024.

Adwoa Aboah

Adwoa Aboah announced her pregnancy on Monday, May 6, at the 2024 Met Gala by stunning in a red two-piece ensemble that highlighted her growing bump. The British supermodel is dating American skater Daniel Wheatley.

Iskra Lawrence and Philip Payne

Model Iskra Lawrence and Philip Payne are expecting another baby! Lawrence announced it with a series of photos of her, Payne, and their son Alpha on Instagram. She shared the post, starting with “4 years later, and we are finally going to be a family of 4.

Nelly and Ashanti 

After rumors swirled in late 2023, Ashanti and Nelly officially announced in April that not only was she and Nelly expecting a baby, but they were engaged too.

Cherelle Griner and Brittney Griner

Cherelle Griner and Brittney Griner are expecting their first child together! They announced the news on April 13 on Instagram with a picture of a sonogram and the caption, “I can’t believe we’re less than three months away from meeting our favorite human being. 

Gabourey Sidibe and Brandon Frankel

Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe is expecting twins with her husband Brandon Frankel, and her pregnancy announcement was everything we hoped for, using their cats as the focal point. 

Ayesha and Stephen Curry

Ayesha revealed that she and the NBA star were expecting their fourth child by showing off her baby bump on the cover of Sweet July magazine. 

Ayesha noted in the cover interview that she and Stephen decided to get pregnant after feeling like “somebody was missing” in their lives. 

Candiace Dillard Bassett and Chris Bassett

The Real Housewives of Potomac alum announced on April 15 that she and her husband are expecting their first child together.

Tim and Bria Anderson

The current MLB free agent and his wife are expecting baby No. 3. Bria subtly shared the news by showing off her baby bump in an Instagram reel shared on January 16.

Kali Uchis and Don Toliver

Singer Kali Uchis and rapper Don Toliver announced they are expecting a baby in the post on Instagram. It included footage of her and her boyfriend at doctor’s appointments, him kissing her belly, and them slow dancing with her bare baby bump on full display.

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