Preciousness: Celebrities Who Gave Birth In 2021
2021 not only marks the second, full year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it also proves just how many of our favorite celebs passed their quarantine time by getting busy.
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From Cardi B and Offset having their second child to Ludacris becoming a girl dad for the fourth time, check out all of the celebs who welcomed a new addition this year.
Cardi B and Offset
Cardi B and Offset welcomed their second child together earlier this year.
“9/4/21,” the Grammy winner captioned her second child’s Instagram debut on September 6, alongside a blue heart emoji. They still haven’t revealed the boy’s name.
Falynn Guobadia and Jaylan Banks
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star and her fiancé announced the birth of their daughter by posting the first photo of the newborn on December 27.
“Emma Sang Pina❤️,” Banks captioned the snap, which showed the baby girl wrapped in a white blanket with a matching flower on her head, via Instagram. The couple gave their daughter an Instagram account under the handle @emma_pina.
Ludacris and Eudoxie Mbouguiengue
Ludacris welcomed yet another daughter this year with his wife, Eudoxie.
“Our Chance Oyali Bridges came two weeks early and we are blessed to have another beautiful angel named after my late grandmother,” the Illinois native wrote via Instagram on August 9, nearly two weeks after the little one’s July 28 arrival.
Halsey and Alev Aydin
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The “Closer” singer announced the birth of their first child with Alex Aydin on July 19.
“Gratitude. For the most ‘rare’ and euphoric birth. Powered by love,” the singer wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of the family of three. “Ender Ridley Aydin 7/14/2021.”
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney
While the actress and the Saturday Night Live alum welcomed their baby boy on November 24, news of the little one’s arrival broke on December 19.
Marques Houston and Miya Dickey
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Marques Houston became a father for the first time this year.
“It still feels surreal, like, it hasn’t set in yet that we are actually not just babysitting one of our friends’ kids,” the Sister, Sister alum exclusively told Us on December 7 of his 1-week-old daughter, Zara. “But not getting any sleep definitely reminds us that we are now parents.”
Ilana Glazer and David Rooklin
The Broad City alum revealed via Instagram on July 19 that she and her husband welcomed their first child nearly one month prior.
“Been breastfeedin in compression socks for the past 3 weeks, hbu?” she wrote in her caption.
Usher and Jenn Goicoechea
Usher welcomed his fourth child into the world this year with his girlfriend,Jenn Goicoechea
“Hi my name is Sire Castrello Raymond,” the singer captioned his fourth child’s October 12 Instagram debut, two weeks after the infant’s arrival. “I am the newest addition to the Raymond crew.”
Candace Renee Rice and DJ Skar
Two days after revealing that she had gone into preterm labor at 24 weeks, the Floribama Shore star announced her son Maxwell’s birth via Instagram, writing, “We have a Christmas baby and another Capricorn! He’s so strong! Currently in NICU and hopefully I can take him home in a few months. I’m asking for prayers now, more than ever for my little man. He’s so small, but so aware. I cannot wait to hold him.”
Kelly McCreary and Pete Chatmon
The Grey’s Anatomy star gave birth to her first child on October 3, waiting two months to share the news.
Stephanie Beatriz and Brad Hoss
The Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and the marketing director welcomed their first child in August 2021. She confirmed the news via Instagram on August 22, one week after bringing their little one home from the hospital.
Derek Jeter and Hannah Jeter
The retired athlete and model didn’t announce they were expecting baby no. 3, going on to surprise fans when Derek’s media company, The Players’ Tribune, made the birth announcement in December 2021.
“Congratulations Derek and @hannahbjeter on the birth of your baby girl, River Rose Jeter, born Thursday, Dec. 2,” read a tweet from the verified Twitter account.
Nev Schulman and Laura Perlongo
The married couple, who already share son daughter Cleo and son Beau, welcomed another son on September 25, they announced via social media.
“Happy birthday little man,” The Catfish host captioned a video of him talking to the newborn.
Freida Pinto and Cory Tran
The married couple announced on November 21 that they welcomed their first child, son Rumi-Ray.
“Happy Birthday Dada Cory,” the Slumdog Millionaire star captioned an Instagram photo of her spouse cradling their newborn. “I celebrate you my husband, friend and partner in life. To see you become not just a Dad but Super-Dad makes me so emotional and fills me with joy. It also gives this sleep deprived Mama a break and you have no idea how much I appreciate that! I am so grateful and in love with how we do life together. Love you madly. Rumi-Ray you are one lucky boy!”
Jimmie Allen and Alexis Gale
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The Dancing With the Stars season 30 contestant and his wife welcomed their second child together this year. The country singer wrote on his Instagram Story on October 16 that he needed to postpone a concert that evening for a “family emergency.” Later, he posted a baby-face emoji onto his Stories, seemingly confirming the news.
“💖Zara James Allen 💖The new addition to our family is here and we couldn’t be happier to finally meet her,” the musician captioned a hospital photo on Sunday, October 17. “Alexis you’re a champion, I love you and so thankful for you.”
Lance Bass and Michael Turchin
The former member of NSYNC introduced his twins on October 14, writing via Instagram: “I can not express how much love I feel right now. Thank you for all the kind wishes. It meant a lot. Now, how do you change a diaper??! Ahhhhhhhh!”
