Buckle up, because in the realm of Hollywood, pregnancy announcements aren't just about baby bumps and nursery rhymes. Oh no, they're full-blown star-studded spectacles, where surprises rival red carpet moments and secrets are spilled quicker than a paparazzo's flash! From unexpected reveals that broke the internet to jaw-dropping baby bombshells, get ready to dive into the glitzy world of the craziest celebrity pregnancy reveals that left us all gasping for breath and clutching our hearts!
1. Nicki Minaj & her many outfits
Nicki Minaj, the rap sensation known for her unapologetic style and larger-than-life persona, took the world by storm with a pregnancy reveal that was as extravagant as her rhymes. In a series of jaw-dropping images that set social media ablaze, she didn't just announce her pregnancy—she celebrated it in a way that only she could.
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Rapper Nicki Minaj shared a series of pregnancy images looking beyond extra in a bikini, bejewelled with gems, dummies, padlocks and sweets. She captioned the images, 'Love. Marriage. Baby carriage. Overflowing with excitement & gratitude. Thank you all for the well wishes.'Original content sourced from Femanin.com
2. Beyoncé broke the internet
Absolutely, who could forget the moment Queen Beyoncé herself shattered the internet with a pregnancy announcement that was nothing short of regal? In 2017, the world stopped as she unveiled the joyous news that she and husband Jay-Z were not just expecting one, but two additions to their royal family.
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Remember when Queen Bey broke the internet with her pregnancy announcement? Back in 2017, she was pregnant with twins, Sir and Rumi - she said, 'We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters.'
3. Kirsten Dunst's portrait
In a beautifully unexpected moment, the beloved noughties icon and actress Kirsten Dunst graced the world with a stunning revelation in 2018. While participating in Rodarte's 'FW portrait series: Women that inspire us,' she did more than just strike a pose; she unveiled a radiant secret that left fans cheering with sheer delight.
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Noughties icon and actress Kirsten Dunst revealed her baby bump in 2018 when she posted portrait images for Rodarte's 'FW portrait series: Women that inspire us'. The pictures went down brilliantly with fans of the star going wild over her happy announcement.
4. Amy Schumer 'royal' reveal
In a move that blended humor, wit, and a touch of royal jest, comedienne and actress Amy Schumer orchestrated a pregnancy reveal that was as sidesplitting as it was brilliantly timed. Just a week before the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, made her own pregnancy announcement, Schumer pulled off a jaw-droppingly hilarious spoof that had the internet in stitches.
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Comedienne and actress Amy Schumer obviously lived up to expectations with this pregnancy reveal and hilariously photoshopped her and her husband, Chris Fischer onto royals, Meghan and Harry just a week before the Duchess of Sussex announced her own pregnancy.
5. Katy Perry's music video
Amidst a world grappling with uncertainty and the onset of the global pandemic, superstar singer Katy Perry infused a moment of joy and anticipation into the collective consciousness. In March 2020, she unveiled the heartwarming news of her pregnancy in a way that only an artist of her caliber could—through the artistry of a music video shared with the world via Instagram.
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Superstar singer Katy Perry announced her happy news through her music video which she posted on Instagram in March 2020. She's seen cradling her baby bump in the video - the baby was due later that year during the height of the pandemic with husband Orlando Bloom.
6. Kylie Jenner's secret surprise
In the realm of celebrity intrigue, few mysteries captivate the public imagination quite like the enigmatic Kardashian/Jenner clan. When Kylie Jenner, the youngest scion of this media empire, seemingly vanished from the public eye for months on end, the rumor mill churned with fervor and speculation.
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For months and months and months there was speculation that the youngest of the Kardashian/Jenner clan, Kylie was pregnant after she dropped off the face of the earth. The elusive celebrity announced her pregnancy in 2018 shortly after her baby daughter Stormi was born.
7. Anne Hathaway's bikini pics
In a rare departure from her usual private demeanor, acclaimed actress Anne Hathaway took to social media in 2016 with an announcement that not only showcased her pregnancy but also encapsulated her wit and charm.
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Back in 2016, actress Anne Hathaway revealed her pregnancy with husband, Adam Shulman. She wrote: "So, posting a bikini pic is a little out of character for me, but just now while I was at the beach I noticed I was being photographed. I figure if this kind of photo is going to be out in the world it should at least be an image that makes me happy (and be one that was taken with my consent. And with a filter'.
8. Ciara's Turks & Caicos beach shoot
In a picturesque setting that echoed the serenity of their love, singer and dancer Ciara, accompanied by her husband, embarked on a holiday escape to Turks and Caicos. Little did the world know that amidst the sun-kissed beaches and tranquil shores, a momentous revelation was about to unfold.
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Singer and dancer Ciara announced her pregnancy with baby number three whilst on holiday with her hubby in Turks and Caicos. The pair already had another child together along with sharing Ciara and Future's son as well. The photo was captioned, 'Number 3'.
9. Jessica Biel's bump
In a heartwarming moment that lit up social media, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel took to Instagram to share a joyous celebration that went beyond just the singer's birthday. With a photo that spoke volumes about love, anticipation, and happiness, the power couple shared a glimpse of a moment that left fans buzzing with excitement.
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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel celebrated his birthday in 2015 with a picture of him kissing his wife, Jessica Biel's baby bump. The caption read, 'Thank you EVERYONE for the Bday wishes! This year, I'm getting the GREATEST GIFT EVER. CAN'T WAIT. #BoyOrGirl #YouNeverKnow #WeDontEvenKnow #WeAreTakingBets'.
10. Khloe Kardashian
In a moment that radiated love and anticipation, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson took to social media to share a deeply personal and joyous revelation with the world. The photo they posted spoke volumes—a tender embrace where Tristan cradled Khloe's blossoming baby bump, a symbol of their shared journey toward parenthood
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Back before Khloe and Tristan parted ways, they posted this photo of Tristan cradling Khloe's baby bump in 2017. She said: 'My greatest dream realized! We are having a baby! I had been waiting and wondering but God had a plan all along. He knew what He was doing. I simply had to trust in Him and be patient. I still at times can't believe that our love created life!'.
11. Kelly Rowland's mini Air Jordans
In a heartwarming and utterly adorable reveal, Kelly Rowland, the former Destiny's Child member, shared a glimpse of her exhilarating journey toward parenthood with an endearing and cleverly crafted announcement in 2014. This wasn't just any run-of-the-mill revelation...
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Ex-Destiny's child member, Kelly Rowland shared that she and Tim Weatherspoon were going to become parents in 2014 with this adorable picture of a pair of baby Jordans by her Air Jordans, with the caption, 'I'll be stuntin like my daddy...' SO freaking cute!
12. Russell Brand's book reveal
In a surprising turn of events, comedian and actor Russell Brand embarked on a new chapter of his life with Laura Gallacher, a long-time friend. Their journey took an unexpected yet heartwarming turn when they chose to share their exhilarating news of impending parenthood with the world through the channels of social media.
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Comedian and actor, Russell Brand divorced ex-wife Katy Perry and got with long time friend, Laura Gallacher in 2015. The pair announced they were pregnant via social media, with Russell posting a selfie with the caption, 'Right then. My mum bought me this. Time to get ready! #trewlit #bookstagram #parenting'.
13. Olivia Wilde's 'matching baby bumps'
In a heartwarming and endearing announcement, Olivia Wilde and her then-husband Jason Sudeikis shared the joyful news of their second pregnancy in 2016 in a way that encapsulated their warmth, humor, and love as a family.
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Before Olivia and and ex-husband Jason Sudeikis decided to go their separate ways, the pair announced their second pregnancy with an adorable picture of Olivia and their son Otis in 2016. The caption read, 'Matching baby bumps.' How bloody cute is that photo!
14. Alicia Keys' full portrait
In a breathtaking moment that radiated love and celebration, the incomparable Alicia Keys took to social media to mark a significant milestone in her marriage with husband Swizz Beatz. Their anniversary in 2014 wasn't just a celebration of their enduring love; it became a revelation that would touch the hearts of their fans worldwide.
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The one and only, Alicia Keys posted this photo with the caption, 'Happy Anniversary to the love of my life @therealswizzz !! And to make it even sweeter we've been blessed with another angel on the way!! You make me happier than I have ever known! Here's to many many more years of the best parts of life'.
15. America Ferrera's babygrow picture
In a heartwarming and intimate Instagram post, the beloved Ugly Betty star, America Ferrera, shared a momentous announcement with her husband, Ryan Piers Williams, in 2018. The couple chose a creatively adorable way to reveal the impending arrival of their first child.
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Ugly Betty's America Ferrera revealed her first pregnancy to husband, Ryan Piers Williams via Instagram in 2018. The pair are seen holding baby grows with the caption, 'We're welcoming one more face to kiss in 2018! Wishing you #MásBesos in the New Year! #babybesos #HappyNewYear'.
16. Ed Sheeran & Cherry Seaborn's full blown baby announcement
In a moment filled with overwhelming joy and heartwarming sentiments, Ed and his partner embarked on a beautiful journey of parenthood and chose to share their exhilarating news with the world through a heartfelt announcement on Instagram.
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"We are completely in love with her," Ed wrote in a sweet message on Instagram. "Both mum and baby are doing amazing and we are on cloud nine over here." - the new parents announced their pregnancy with this full blown baby announcement to the world!
17. Amanda Bynes 'baby on board'
The announcement of a pregnancy often ignites a whirlwind of excitement, and for the child star, Amanda, it was no different. Her revelation on Instagram, a simple yet powerful "baby on board" caption, was an expression of joy that radiated across social media.
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The child star announced her pregnancy on Instagram with the caption "baby on board" which her partner, Paul Michael wrote "Baby in the making", however, both images were deleted from social media. Just a few weeks later, Amanda announced the news of their engagement on Valentine's Day.
18. Blake Lively's red carpet reveal
At the electrifying premiere of Detective Pikachu, all eyes were on the stunning Blake Lively as she graced the red carpet, illuminating the scene in a radiant yellow dress. But it wasn't just her choice of attire that captivated everyone's attention; it was the beautiful surprise she unveiled.
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The dynamic duo turned heads at the Detective Pikachu premiere. Blake rocked a stunning yellow dress which was perfect for the occasion. She also debuted her baby bump and confirmed that she and Ryan were expecting their third child. Cuuuuuute!
19. Josh Peck & Paige O'Brien's YouTube channel announcement
The journey to parenthood is often filled with excitement and anticipation, and for Drake & Josh star Josh Peck and his wife Paige O'Brien, their announcement of welcoming their son, Max, in 2018 was nothing short of heartwarming.
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Drake & Josh star and his wife Paige O'Brien welcomed their son, Max in 2018. They shared a photo on Instagram of Paige's bump with the caption, "Oh baby. Literally, there’s a baby in there." He also shared a video on YouTube of him telling his friends he was going to be a dad.
20. Freddie Benson's London announcement
Nathan Kress, known for his role as Freddie Benson on iCarly, stunned fans in 2017 with a delightfully unexpected announcement of his and his wife's pregnancy during a vacation in London. The news itself was a nostalgic jolt for many, evoking a sense of time passing and the iCarly era evolving into parenthood for one of its beloved stars.
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iCarly's Nathan Kress (Freddie Benson) announced their pregnancy whilst on vacation in London. This one really made us all feel old! The caption of his instagram post in 2017 was incredibly witty and utterly adorable! He shares two children with his lovely wife.
21. Alexa & Carlos PenaVega's clearblue test
Alexa PenaVega, renowned for her role in Spy Kids, stunned fans in 2019 with the exhilarating announcement of her second pregnancy, a revelation that ignited a wave of joy and excitement across social media.
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Spy Kids' stars were expecting their second child in 2019. "Holy Moly!!! Guys!!! We are having another baby!!!! Do we wake Ocean up and tell him?! Beyond blessed and excited to continue growing this family!!! Get ready for a whole new set of adventures!!!" Alexa 'grammed.
22. Kel Mitchell's bun in the oven
Nickelodeon star Kel Mitchell, renowned for his roles in iconic shows like Good Burger, delighted fans with a heartwarming and nostalgic pregnancy announcement in 2017. His Instagram post was nothing short of adorable, blending a touch of humor with genuine affection as he revealed the joyful news of his wife Asia Lee's pregnancy.
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Nickelodeon star announced his wife's pregnancy using a cute Good Burger quote - "We have a bun in the oven! Thank you @therealasialee for being the best Wife to me the best Friend to me and now the best Mom to our blessed baby!! I love you so much!"
23. Kevin & Danielle Jonas' hilarious announcement
Kevin Jonas, one-third of the famed Jonas Brothers, delighted fans in 2019 with a lighthearted and joyous pregnancy announcement shared with his wife, Danielle. The couple, already parents to their adorable daughter Valentina, were eagerly preparing for the arrival of their second child, adding another chapter to their growing family.
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One third of the Jonas brothers shared this funny pregnancy announcement with his wife Danielle. The pair were expecting their second child, "Prepping for baby number two!" he captioned. Their daughter Valentina was born in 2016 - the pair also share daughter, Alena.
24. Jensen Ackles' very Texan announcement
In a moment that echoed the excitement of the Wild West, Supernatural star Jensen Ackles, a proud Texas native, took to Instagram in 2016 to share an exhilarating revelation with fans. With a photo that exuded warmth and charm, he and his wife, Danneel, announced that they were expecting twins, adding a delightful twist with a Texas-themed caption.
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The Supernatural star and Texas native Instagrammed this photo in 2016, revealing that he and his wife Danneel were expecting twins. He wrote, "Adding a couple of pairs of boots to the family later this year," Twins Zeppelin and Arrow were born December 2016.
25. Fergie's baby gram
Back when Fergie and Josh Duhamel were still partners, their heartwarming announcement of expecting their first child, Axel, in 2013 was nothing short of adorable and nostalgic. Fergie took to Instagram with a delightful throwback, sharing a photo of herself as a baby alongside a snapshot of Josh as an infant, ingeniously hinting at the joyous news they were about to reveal.
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When Fergie and ex-husband Josh Duhamel were still together, Fergie 'grammed a photo of her as a baby and ex-hubby, Josh Duhamel as a baby to announce they were expecting. Their son, Axel was born in August 2013 - "Josh & Me & BABY makes three!!!"
26. Robert Downey Jnr's Tweet
Robert Downey Jr., the iconic Iron Man star, made a heartfelt announcement in 2014, sharing the joyous news of the birth of his daughter, Avri, with his wife Susan, through a touching Facebook post. His announcement resonated deeply with fans, painting a picture of the joy and wonder that accompanied the arrival of his third child.
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The Iron Man star, announced the news on Facebook, explaining his daughter "is accompanied by a variety of Susan's traits that have seemingly overwritten [his] 'junk DNA.'" Avri is Robert's third child and was born in 2014. Robert also shares Indio with his previous partner.
27. Chance the Rappers note
Chance the Rapper, known for his innovative style both in music and announcements, took a refreshingly different approach when sharing the news of his impending fatherhood in 2019. Eschewing the typical extravagant celebrity baby bump photoshoot, he opted for a simple yet impactful Instagram post that resonated deeply with fans.
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Rather than posting an extravagant typical celeb photograph of a huge baby bump, Chance the Rapper went with a text post Instagram before a photoshoot announcement. The caption read "New baby droppin September," which he wrote in March 2019.
28. Cardi B's Saturday Night Live appearance
Cardi B, the vibrant and unapologetically bold rapper, made a memorable entrance onto the Saturday Night Live stage in 2018, setting tongues wagging and hearts racing as she proudly flaunted her baby bump. Known for her fearless attitude and larger-than-life personality, Cardi B didn't shy away.
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Rapper Cardi B isn't exactly known for doing things by halves and when she was due to appear on Saturday Night Live, everyone had their suspicions that she would rock up with a baby bump...and she did! She turned up pregnant with her and Offset's first child.
29. Jessica Alba's balloon surprise
In a heartwarming and creative announcement that radiated joy, Jessica Alba and her husband, Cash Warren, shared the exhilarating news of their third pregnancy in a playful and adorable manner. Opting for a charming Boomerang video, the couple, accompanied by their daughters Honor and Haven, orchestrated a delightful reveal that left fans ecstatic.
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Jessica and Cash Warren broke the exciting news that they were expecting their third baby via the medium of Boomerang and balloons. Cute! With a little help from her daughters Honor and Haven, the three of them announced the news to her 20 million followers.
30. Cheryl's L'Oreal campaign
Cheryl, a resilient figure in the spotlight, has navigated her fair share of challenges and relationship ups and downs in the public eye. However, amidst ongoing speculation, she chose a momentous platform to reveal her joyous news—her pregnancy with One Direction heartthrob Liam Payne.
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Cheryl has had her fair share of downfalls and bad luck with relationships but after months of speculating, Cheryl finally revealed that she was having a baby with One Direction's Liam Payne. She announced the news via this L'Oreal campaign. Sending fans wild!
31. Jessica Simpson's Halloween costume
If there's ever a time to dress up in a pregnancy reveal outfit that really shows off your baby bump, it's Halloween! And of course what's the best Halloween outfit to dress in if you're going to reveal that you're pregnany... a mummy!
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Singer Jessica Simpson really put some creative thinking into this one with her bandaged style dress, when she announced the baby she was expecting with partner Eric Johnson. She uploaded the photo to her website to reveal the happy news, and captioned it, "It's true - I'm going to be a mummy!".
32. Beyoncé's live performance reveal
Beyonce has had more than one child of course, and when you're raising a brood, that also means you've had more than one opportunity for a pregnancy announcement or two. It seems that Queen Bey is in competition with herself to make every pregnancy reveal even more spectacular -
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- so much so, for this one, she opted for a live pregnancy reveal whilst giving a performance at the VMAs in 2011. After she'd sang her hit Love on Top while wearing a suspiciously big sequinned blazer, she undid the buttons to show off the baby bump.
33. Aaron Paul's childhood throwback
Aaron Paul made an acting name for himself in Breaking Bad as Jesse Pinkman, and unlike his character, he had every plan to settle down with a growing family - which became a reality when he revealed he was expecting a child with his wife, Lauren Parsekian.
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The pair decided to announce the news with an Instagram snap - of course, a popular pastime with celebrities - where they made a creative collage of both Aaron and Lauren's pictures from when they were a baby, coupled with their own ultrasound shot of their new family member.
34. Pink! doesn't even look recognizable in this snap
We know popstar Pink! for being very punky, bright-haired and filled with attitude - so you probably didn't expect a beautiful pregnancy shot in a floaty white dress standing in a sunny field! The singer surprised her fans with this baby bump reveal of her second baby...
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... whilst letting her first born get in on the happy news and pose for the shot two. The picture announced the second baby of Pink! and husband Carey Hart, while she simply captioned it, "Surprise!". No other words are needed, really. And we're sure it was a surprise to many!
35. Kristen Cavallari's creative gender reveal!
Kristen Cavallari, star of the TV show The Hills, got very creative when she shared this black and white snap of her with her husband, Jay Cutler, who plays for the NFL. You might not be used to seeing a black and white photo when it comes to pregnancy reveals -
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- they're usually full of balloons, flowers and sunshine - but this one was edited perfectly to reveal a pink pair of baby sneakers. So not only a baby-on-the-way reveal, but a gender reveal, too! With the post, Kristen wrote that their existing children were excited to meet their sister.
36. Gwen Stefani's crown
Singer and No Doubt star Gwen Stefani did something a little different with her pregnany reveal snap - decided to show off a crown instead of the baby bump itself! We don't really blame her, it's a great picture. To explain the crown, the star captioned her Instagram pregnancy announcement with:
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"I was ready to hand over the crown, but I guess I am still queen of the house." The star's announcement was baby number three - and baby boy number three - with her then-husband Gavin Rossdale. Her and Gavin later split and Gwen remarried.
37. Vinessa Shaw's magical reveal
Vinessa Shaw is an actress we all know and love from many things, including movies like The Hills Have Eyes, but one in particular from when she was younger: Hocus Pocus! A film that defined most of our childhood's, Vinessa actually didn't make her first pregnancy announcement with this all-too-perfect shot...
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... because she'd already revealed her baby news on Instagram. But when she found this picture, she couldn't resist making a second announcement on the platform, saying that she definitely should have used this in the first place instead!
38. Macklemore actually posting the ultrasound
Rapper Macklemore - real name Ben Haggerty - went one step further than simply posting an Instagram baby bump. Or maybe 10 steps further - because he and his wife Tricia Davis decided to release the whole video of them getting their first ultrasound together of the new baby so that the world...
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... and their fans, could join in on the experience too. They posted the ultrasound footage to YouTube so that fans could watch it, with both sound and video, so you could see the new baby and hear the heartbeat along with the couple, too.
39. Serena William's accidental Snapchat
Accidental pregnancy reveals are either going to be seriously awkward or work out for the best - luckily, tennis ace Serena Williams's all worked out in the end! Naturally, the star has a ton of followers on social media, including Snapchat. Serena had taken a baby bump bikini snap captioned "20 weeks".
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But hadn't meant to upload it as a public snap story for everyone to see! Aside from the accident, her fans were excited to hear the happy news that she and her husband Alexis Ohanian were expecting a child. We can only imagine that gasp after Serena accidentally pressed the wrong button! Oops.
40. Chelsea Peretti competing with Beyoncé
Chelsea Peretti is the star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and she keeps a relatively quiet personal life when it comes to her husband and family. You may not have known she's actually married to Jordan Peele, the comedian and actor known for films like Nope and Get Out.
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Chelsea announced the news that she would be having a baby with him with a playful snap in a hall of mirrors - so we can get the baby bump from every angle - while captioning it, "Beyoncé schmonce" - because her reveal came at the same time as one of Beyoncé's pregnancy announcements.
41. Ryan Lochte's underwater shot
What's one thing you're going to do if you're a professional, Olympic swimmer? Have an underwater photoshoot to announce a pregnancy, of course! It really does seem like the only logical choice. Swimmer Ryan Lochte made this photo with his partner -
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Playboy model Kayla Rae Reid, to announce their pregnancy - and baby bump - to the world. Even better, she's already in a bikini to take a dip so perfect time to get a tummy shot. He captioned it as his "Christmas gift" coming early and that he can't wait for the baby to arrive.
42. Britanny Kerr and her co-ordinating t-shirts
We all know the t-shirts you can get for pregnancies and marriages, like 'Mrs' this and 'Mr' that - well, couple Brittany Kerr and Jason Aldean, both singers, decided to announce their baby-on-the-way by taking a snap for Instagram which had them wearing coordinating t-shirts...
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... that read 'Baby Mama' and 'Baby Daddy'. Not only that, but the original photo had Brittany sat on a kitchen counter top with both blue and pink balloons and an open over door, through which you could just see a little bun... Creative on every level.
43. Chrissy Teigen letting her daughter do the talking
Couple Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are known for being a bit outspoken or doing things a bit differently - well, mainly Chrissy, who is the 'you either love her or hate her' Marmite category. So it's no surprise that Chrissy also wanted to do something a little against the norm for her pregnancy reveal,
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Where instead of just a photo of her bump, she recorded her child, Luna, where she asked her what was 'in there', pointing to her tummy. Luna replied - for the world to hear - that it was a baby! We're glad it actually was true, because kids can say anything.
44. Michael Buble's homemade YouTube vid
Singer Michael Buble - who only ever seems to come out of hibernation at Christmas - and his wife Luisana Lopilato weren't content with a simple baby bump photo either, or even just a quick video announcing the news. The pair of them instead released a full YouTube video for the announcement.
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... which has Michael Buble's hit "I Just Haven't Met You Yet" - ah, yes, we see what you did there, singing to the baby - playing in the background. The music and video then focuses on the couple's sonogram of their baby.
45. Lauren Conrad's cute sonogram picture
At first glance, this might look like a piece of card with some flour sprinkled on it arranged to look like a baby - we think it's just the filter they put on the picture! - but either way, we assure you it's a sonogram of Lauren Conrad's baby that she was expecting with William Tell.
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She posted the sonogram snap on her social media pages to announce the pregnancy to her fans, just in time for the New Year. She captioned it with "I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet...". It is an exciting way to start the New Year, after all.
46. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's tropical beach snap
Sometimes you don't even need to make any extra effort - if you're already vacationing on a tropical beach with your movie star husband, hanging out on the sand in a bikini anyway, then why not just let that count as your pregnancy reveal shot?
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shared this shot with the world to announce her baby-on-the-way with Jason Statham. She captioned the beautiful shot with, "Very happy to share that Jason and I are expecting!! Lots of love Rosie x.". Jason must have been happy taking the picture, too!
47. Ian Somerholder's sunny meadow pic
Not content with a sunny photo next to the living room windows, actor Ian Somerhalder and fellow acting wife Nikki Reed had to go the whole hog and stage something that looks like a scene from a Midsummer festival in the middle of a beautiful meadow!
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The picture shows Nikki in a lovely blue dress with Ian giving the baby bump a big kiss. When they posted this pregnancy photo, it came with a lovely caption from Ian, addressed to "friends, family, and rest of the world" and explained how excited and happy the couple were about the news.
48. Blake Lively's website announcement
Blake Lively has of course had more than one pregnancy announcement under her maternity belt with husband Ryan Reynolds, but she actually used to have a lifestyle website called Preserve (which is no longer active) and it was this website she used...
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... to announce her very first pregnancy with Reynolds, to which she uploaded a photo or two. The photoshoot revealed her baby bump in all its glory, and she captioned it with a bid for people to head to the website to look at all the photos: "more babies, more bumps, more cakes"!
49. Carrie Underwood getting the fur babies involved
What's the best way to announce your pregnancy? Use the babies you already have! Even if they're fur babies and not your actual child like Chrissy Teigen did it. Nothing can be cuter than getting your little pooches in tiny jumpers to announce a baby on the way.
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Her announcement - and this adorable photo - was posted on Labor Day, where she wrote in 'honor' of the day, "Ace & Penny would like to make an announcement", with one dog in an adorable 'big brother' sweater, and the other in a cute pink 'big sister' sweater. Too cute!
50. When Coca Rocha did a 360
A lot of people actually called Coca Rocha's pregnancy reveal as the 'creepiest' one they've ever seen - and they kind of have a point, but that just makes it all the more crazy and memorable! If you're a model interested in doing something a little different and artistic with your pregnancy shoot...
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... then it's no surprise you end up with something like what Coca did. Instead of doing a baby bump photo, the model stood in a nude body suit tight enough to show off the bump and had the camera pan around her body as she stood there like a statue, 360 degrees, so that you could see the bump as the camera moved!