2021 has been a strange year but the one constant that continues to bring us joy is seeing adorable celebrity babies! For many celebs, these children represent the start of their parenting journeys and mark a turning point in their lives.
We decided to round up all the celebrity babies born in 2021 that have landed on our radar thus far. Kelly Rowland, Mandy Moore, Jenny Slate, and many more celebrities have all announced the births of their children this year! Let’s take a look at their adorable babies, when possible, and also some other celebrity births you might have missed! Here are all of the celebrity babies born in 2021 that will certainly give you hope for a brighter tomorrow!
Rhodes Robert
Emma Roberts and Garret Hedlund welcomed a son they named Rhodes Robert Hedlund at the end of December but fans did not find out until that news was finally confirmed in January. His birth date is December 27. So, we are counting this one as a 2021 baby even though it probably shouldn’t be because we love the picture she shared so much! This was one of the most anticipated celebrity babies of the year!
Kevin ‘Leo’
Dancing with the Stars favorite Witney Carson and husband, Carson McAllister welcomed their son, Kevin “Leo” McAllister on January 3 following “a really hard 24-hour labor, and an unexpected c-section.” She also shared that he was “named after his grandpa who sent him down to us.”
Christian Michael
Country singer Clay Walker welcomed his seventh child, a son named Christian Walker, on January 5. This is his fourth child with Jessica Craig. Walker said to People, “he’s perfect in every way.”
Avelyn May
Season 10 The Voice contestant, Mary Sarah and boyfriend Mitch Clark, combined the names Adeline and Ava for their daughter, Avelyn May. She was born on January 6 in Nashville.
Genevieve ‘GiGi’ Valentina
9-1-1 actor Ryan Guzman and fiancée Chrysti Ane surprised fans with the arrival of their second child on January 7. “Well world, I think it’s time I make a confession….I’ve been pregnant for basically this entire quarantine ????????,” Chrysti wrote on Instagram following the announcement. This one wasn’t on our radar until the big reveal and little GiGi has got to be one of our favorite celebrity babies!
Hartford Charlie Rose
Former Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder welcomed her first child with her husband, Beau Clark, named Hartford Charlie Rose Clark on January 7 as well! “We are feeling so blessed and grateful to have a beautiful and most importantly, healthy baby girl,” the couple said shortly after Hartford’s birth.
Rocky Conor
The Voice season 2 contestant Chriss Mann and wife Laura welcomed their second child together, Rocky Conor, on January 11 in Los Angeles. “We were just trying to take it easy at home when Laura’s labor went from zero to 100 in about an hour,” Chris said, explaining that his wife almost went into labor in the car on the way to the hospital.
Bowie Ella
Gossip Girl alum Jessica Szohr and her professional hockey-playing boyfriend, Brad Richardson, welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Bowie Ella on January 11. “Added a little special sweetness to our family and some new direction to our journey on 1-11-21,” she wrote on her Instagram birth announcement. Bowie can be added to the list of celebrity babies with rockstar names!
Kapri
Khadijah Haqq McCray and husband Bobby McCray welcomed their third child together on January 17. The couple chose the sweet name Kapri for their youngest. “We love you baby girl, you complete our family!” she shared shortly after giving birth.
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Ida Lupine
Author and actor Jenny Slate and her fiancé Ben Shattuck kept their pregnancy a complete secret until just a few days before their daughter, Ida Lupine, was born. “Being a mother is such a joy. It’s so cliché, but I love it,” she told Entertainment Tonight after confirming the news of Ida’s birth. “I feel really lucky and happy.” Although we did not expect celebrity babies from Slate this year, we’re certainly thrilled for her!
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Walker June
Teen Mom star Chelsea Houska welcomed her fourth, baby girl, Walker, with husband Cole DeBoer, on January 25. “She decided she wanted to share a birthday with her big brother, Watson, and surprised us by coming last night,” Houska wrote at the time.
Hollis Caroline
Country singer Tyler Farr and wife, Hannah, welcome their first child together, Hollis Caroline, on January 27 in Franklin, Tennessee. “Our pic right before we brought [our] little girl home. To say it changes a man is an understatement,” the entertainer wrote.
Lang Lang’s Son
The Chinese pianist, Lang Lang, and his musician wife Gina Alice Redlinger welcomed their first child together, a baby boy whose name they have not made public! They announced the birth on January 28. “Gina and I are delighted to announce the birth of our baby boy. Welcome to the world ????,” he wrote as a caption.
Noah Jon
Another one of the most anticipated celebrity babies of the year, Kelly Rowland finally makes it on this list. She and her husband, Tim Weatherspoon, welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on January 21. The “COFFEE” singer stuck to the classics when naming her son Noah Jon. “On the 21st day, of the 21st year, of the 21st Century, Noah Jon Weatherspoon Greeted us!” Rowland said at the time.
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Brave
Million Little Things actor Romany Malco became a first-time biological father earlier this year at the age of 52 (he is already a stepdad to two). “I’ve never been responsible for anything quite as delicate and precious,” he wrote at the time. “Kids don’t live how you tell them to live. They live how you show them to live.”
River
Vanessa Morgan of Riverdale fame, welcomed her first child, River. She shares the baby boy with estranged husband Michael Kopech (a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox). “We are enjoying this time home with him, being present, & giving him all the lovin’ in the world,” Morgan wrote on Instagram. “Becoming parents is the most rewarding gift in the entire world.”
Josephine Frances
Food Network personality Duff Goldman and his wife, Johnna, welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Josephine Frances. “I have no words to describe this blessing. @johnnapgoldman and I made a baby!” Goldman, 46, wrote on Instagram.
Violet Melissa
Singer Joss Stone and boyfriend, Cody DaLuz took to Facebook live to unveil the birth of their baby, Violet Melissa. “I have a very special little bun that I’ve been making,” she said as DaLuz brings the baby into the frame, who was born Friday, January 29. “Took about nine months. It’s cooked!” Why do celebrity babies so often feel like the biggest surprises?
Valentino
Uncut Gems’ Julia Fox memorably announced the January 17 birth of her son Valentino with a glamorous nude photo series taken moments before she went to the hospital to deliver. “190 pounds of MILF,” she captioned one of the photos.
Vaeda Marie
Married at First Sight alums Anthony D’Amico and Ashley Petta welcomed their second child together, on February 3. They named their daughter the decidedly retro pick, but lovely, Vaeda Marie. “Ashley and I are beyond excited to announce the birth of the newest member of our family, our daughter Vaeda Marie,” said D’Amico to People, adding that the newborn arrived with “a full head of hair.”
Grayson
Country music star Mickey Guyton welcomed her first baby with husband Grant Savoy, an attorney. She made the announcement on February 8 writing, “The hardest and most beautiful thing I have ever done. Welcome to the world Grayson!”
Aries
Theo Campbell, a former contestant on MTV’s The Challenge and the UK’s Love Island, is a new dad, he revealed on Instagram on February 8. He named his son Aries.
“Dam, my replacement is here ???????? – 21 hours later and he’s here ???? I can’t believe the joy I had looking into the eyes of my baby boy ❤️,” he captioned a photo of himself holding a baby carrier. “I only told a few friends and family so for most people will be massive surprise seeing this ???? Over the past 4 years having a private life isn’t really a thing so being able to keep this private has been so nice.”
Maci Jo
Bringing Up Bates star Alyssa Bates and husband John Webster gave birth to a baby girl on February 9. “We couldn’t be happier or more thankful to add a fourth little girl to our family,” the couple said at the time. “Maci Jo is perfect in every way and we can’t wait to see the girls’ reactions to meeting her for the first time.” Maci Jo joins three other sisters.
August Philip Hawk
Queen Elizabeth‘s granddaughter Princess Eugenie has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with husband Jack Brooksbank, the palace said in a statement on February 9. This is the ninth great-grandchild for the monarch and Prince Philip and the first grandchild for Eugenie’s parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. One of the highest-profile celebrity babies, it’s always such a big deal with the royals.
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Tuulikki Joan
Supermodel Elsa Hosk welcomed her daughter Tuulikki Joan, with boyfriend Tom Daly on February 11. “Happiest day of my life meeting you. Proudest moment in my life giving birth to you,” she captioned a selfie sharing the news. “We will love you forever, baby Tuuli.”
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Ivry Monet
Ivry Monet arrived on February 12 to Daniella Monet and her fiancé Andrew Gardner, Ivry joins big brother Gio. In September, Monet told People, “I can see myself being a mom to a girl who’s so chill and so powerful, and this is such a great time to be raising a strong female.”
Brilynn Mari
“Valentines came a little early this year????????. Welcome our sweetheart, Brilynn Mari Redmond,” Brandi Redmond, star of Real Housewives of Dallas, shared following the birth of her baby girl in February. Brilynn is shared with Brandi’s husband Brad. This is the couple’s fourth child.
Sloane Phillips
Soccer superstars, Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger, who wed in December 2019, welcomed the newest member of their family, daughter Sloane, on February 12. The couple who became parents through adoption shared an emotional note along with their announcement:
“Sloane will be loved every single day by us, our friends, and our family. We promise to give her the tools to live a happy, successful life of inclusivity and support. We promise to share her adoption story with her from the very beginning and celebrate every milestone! We promise to encourage her to follow her dreams no matter how big or small. We promise to be open-minded and respect your wishes to have future communication and that she will always know how much you love her!”
Riley
Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara welcomed their first child together, a son named Riley. The child was born on February 8. Meghan shared that her son’s due date had been February 14 and that he had come a little early. Still, she waited to tell fans the good news until Valentine’s Day. She also wrote, “We are SO IN LOVE.”
Pearson Philip
Former Olympic gymnast Carly Patterson Caldwell and husband Mark Caldwell welcomed their third child together on February 15. There were a lot of crazy circumstances on that day which she shared along with the birth announcement for Pearson Philip:
“I couldn’t imagine a more precious angel to complete our family! I can’t wait to tell him that he came into this world in the midst of all kinds of chaos!!…an epic winter storm with ice, snow, and negative temps, blackout power outages across the state (including our hospital-which makes for a very nerve-racking c-section), and all while still in a global pandemic! What an entrance! We’re so in love with you sweet Pearson and we can’t wait for you to meet your brother and sister.”
Micah
Surfer Bethany Hamilton revealed on February 16 that she and husband Adam Dirks welcomed their third child together, a baby boy named Micah, on Valentine’s Day. Dirks shared the “big news” in a YouTube video, saying that Hamilton and the newborn are resting and their other boys, sons Tobias, 5, and Wesley, 2, are both “excited.”
Rose Leslie & Kit Harington’s Baby
Actors Rose Leslie and Kit Harington confirmed they had welcomed their child when they were spotted with a baby carrier on a walk in London. The baby was born around the same time as the photo which was taken on February 16. The stars have to confirm the name of their child making it one of the most asked about celebrity babies right now.
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Parker Jacquelyn
Olympic swimmer Nathan Adrian and his wife, Hallie Ivester, welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, on February 9. “Welcome to the world, Parker Jacquelyn Adrian!!! You are loved more than you can know right now but we have plenty of time to show you ????????,” Adrian wrote on Instagram, announcing their daughter’s birth.
Brooklyn Praise
The Duggar’s keep on doing what they do best! Joseph Duggar and his wife Kendra, 22, have welcomed their third child together, a baby girl, they revealed in a video on TLC. In the clip, they reveal that their new bundle of joy was born on February 19.
“It seems like just yesterday we were at the altar dreaming of a future together, including having children,” the Counting On stars said. “Wow, here we are with another new addition and we couldn’t be more thankful for her. It seems the entire family is already in love with Brooklyn Praise. Children really are an inheritance from the Lord and we are so honored to be her parents! Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes.”
Sterling Skye
Patrick Mahomes and fiancée Brittany Matthews are now the pleased parents of a baby girl. The longtime couple, who have been seeing each other since high school, welcomed their first child together on February 20, they announced on Instagram. The new parents shared a photo of the newborn, Sterling Skye, hand holding onto her father’s finger.
Nakano Oceana Valderrama
Wilmer Valderrama and fiancée Amanda Pacheco welcomed their first child together, a baby girl they named Nakano Oceana Valderrama, on February 15. They announced a week later on Instagram. “Life is an ever-evolving journey, and for all those times when our path needs a light.. often angels are sent to show us we can be more.. straight out of heaven we welcome our first daughter,” the couple wrote in a joint statement.
Row Renggli
Morgan Stewart and her husband Jordan McGraw welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, on February 16. The host of E! News’ Nightly Pop announced her newborn’s arrival on Instagram with a photo of the two of them, revealing the little one’s name: Row Renggli McGraw. “Row Renggli McGraw just wanted me to quickly update you guys that after 30 hours, 27 apple juices, & 16 pushes later she decided to join our party!” Stewart wrote at the time.
August ‘Gus’ Harrison
Mandy Moore is officially a mom! The This Is Us actress and her husband Taylor Goldsmith welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, she revealed on Instagram on February 23.
“Gus is here ????????????????. Our sweet boy, August Harrison Goldsmith. He was punctual and arrived right on his due date, much to the delight of his parents. We were prepared to fall in love in all sorts of brand new ways, but it goes beyond anything we could have ever imagined,” the entertainer shared at the time.
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Rennie David Foster
One of the celebrity babies we know very little about belongs to Katharine McPhee and David Foster. “Katharine McPhee and David Foster have welcomed a healthy baby boy,” the rep told People at the time. “Mom, Dad, and son are all doing wonderfully.” The couple chose the name Rennie David Foster.
María Lucía Victoria
One of the most surprising celebrity babies of 2021 was born to Hilaria and Alec Baldwin. On March 1, Hilaria revealed on Instagram that she and Alec have welcomed a surprise new addition via surrogate, María Lucía Victoria. Hilaria shared a photo of herself snuggled up with all of the couple’s six children, including their infant daughter in the center, and son Eduardo “Edu” Pao Lucas, who was born in September 2020.
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Declan
Season 9 stars of Married at First Sight Deonna McNeill and Greg Okotie welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, on February 27. “Over the weekend our little bundle of joy entered the world after a long 36hrs of labor!” Deonna shared on Instagram. “Say hello to Declan Okotie aka Baby O. We love him so much already!”
Ashley Darby’s Son
The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Ashley Darby and her husband Michael Darby welcomed their second child together, a son, she announced on her Instagram Stories on March 2. The newest addition to her family joins 19-month-old big brother Dean Michael.
“Hello, my darlings. Thank you all so much for the kind and warm wishes that you sent to us,” she said in a clip at the time. “This is our sweet baby born today. He’s absolutely incredible and amazing, and we’re over-the-moon excited.” She has yet to publicly announce his name, People Reports.
Evangelina Hartford
“Y’all welcome my husband #EvanFelker back to my grid after a few years off. He’s here to introduce our first born ♥️,” new mom, Staci Felker captioned a slideshow featuring their family of three. On March 9, she and Evan Felker, who is the Turnpike Troubadours singer, welcomed their sweet baby girl who they named Evangelina Hartford.
Quincy Joseph Thoreau
“I am a little late, but I celebrated #internationalwomensday the best way I know how,” Zachary Hanson wrote on Instagram. “Marveling at the superpower women are uniquely gifted… as well as freaking out over the fact that I am now responsible to help raise another person,” the dad continued. Quincy Joseph Thoreau Hanson was born on March 7 and it seems like Zach and his wife Kate are over the moon!
Sylvester Apollo Bear
Model Emily Ratajkowski and husband Sebastian Bear-McClard welcomed their first child together! Sylvester Apollo Bear was born on March 8! “Sylvester Apollo Bear has joined us earth side. Sly arrived 3/8/21 on the most surreal, beautiful, and love-filled morning of my life,” the 29-year-old new mom wrote at the time. Of all the celebrity babies born this year, we feel that Sylvester got a rather unique name!
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Buddy Prine
“VOGUE, BABY! And right after these photos we HAD A BABY, BABY! April issue of @voguemagazine in our van, Carnella,” Meredith Hagner captioned a post announcing the arrival of her baby boy. “2 weeks after these photos were taken we welcomed the heavenly Buddy Prine Russell into the world! It’s been nothing short of magic.” Her husband, Wyatt Russell, who stars in AMC’s Lodge 49, was also part of the photoshoot. Buddy arrived on March 11.
Andy & Kim Murray’s Baby
Tennis pro Andy Murray and wife, Kim, welcomed their fourth child together, People reports. The new addition joins big sisters Sophia Olivia, 5, and Edie, 3, plus 1-year-old brother Teddy. The couple has yet to publicly release the newborn’s name, date of birth, and sex. Thus, this little one joins the list of celebrity babies who remain nameless to the media. We will update you when we know more about this little joy.
Summer Rayne
Life After Lockup‘s Lacey and Shane Whitlow’s baby girl made her grand debut into the world as well as on TV during the two-part season 3 finale of the WE tv series on March 12. Shortly after Summer Rayne‘s delivery, Lacey shared a photo of her family’s new addition, writing “THIS IS WHAT TRUE LOVE LOOKS LIKE.” We can’t argue with that!
Ocean
Vanderpump Rules character Lala Kent greeted her first child with her fiancé Randall Emmett, a little baby girl, she announced on Instagram on March 15. Kent, 30, shared a photo of herself holding her new addition’s hand in her hospital bed. How cute are those tiny fingers?
Levi Joseph
Supermodel, Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner are now new parents! Kloss, 28, welcomed her first child with Kushner on March 14, the proud new dad revealed. “Welcome to the world,” he wrote alongside a photo on Instagram announcing the arrival of their little boy. They later released the name, Levi Joseph.
Marshawn
90 Day Fiancé star Dean Hashim and girlfriend Rigin Bado welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, on March 8, People reports. “Our baby boy’s name is Marshawn. His name means ‘God is good.’ We named him this because we feel that he is a blessing and a miracle,” the couple said at the time.
Evie Elise
iCarly star Nathan Kress and his wife London welcomed their second child together, a baby girl, on March 20 at 5:31 p.m., Kress, 28, announced on Instagram. Sharing the first photos of the newborn, he noted that the new addition weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz., of “light and love.” Evie Elise is the couple’s fourth child together.
River Julién
“Never say never! Meet River Julién Rosenthal 7.10 lbs born 3/5/21,” Jen Atkin, founder of OUAI, announced the birth of her first child on Instagram. “We are so in love with this little man,” she said at the time. Atkin and husband, Mike Rosenthal, conceived via surrogate. Celebrity babies certainly get the most colorful names, don’t they?
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Lucas Philip
Queen Elizabeth‘s granddaughter, Zara Tindall, and husband Mike Tindall welcomed their third child together, a son, on March 21. The baby boy joins big sisters Mia, 7, and 2-year-old Lena. Mike announced the birth on his podcast, casually slipping in that his new baby was born in a bathroom. “The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are delighted with the news and look forward to meeting their 10th Great Grandchild when circumstances allow,” the palace said in a statement. Welcome to the world, Lucas Philip!
Jupiter Iris
High School Musical alum, Ashley Tisdale, and husband, Christopher French, welcomed their first baby together, a girl named Jupiter Iris. The baby girl was born on March 23. “Jupiter Iris French arrived earth side,” Tisdale wrote in an announcement she shared on Instagram. Of all the celebrity babies born in 2021, Jupiter got one of the boldest names in the game.
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Mauz Mosley
Malcolm in the Middle actor Frankie Muniz announced on Instagram that he has welcomed his first child, a baby boy, with wife Paige Price. They chose the name Mauz Mosley Muniz for their new baby boy. Mauz was a bold choice and we love it!
Grace Warrior
Bindi Sue Irwin and her husband Chandler Powell welcomed their child into the world on March 25. The couple chose the evocative name Grace Warrior Irwin Powell. “Our graceful warrior is the most beautiful light,” the new mom shared on Instagram. “Grace is named after my great-grandmother, and relatives in Chandler’s family dating back to the 1700s. Her middle names, Warrior Irwin, are a tribute to my dad and his legacy as the most incredible Wildlife Warrior.”
Sunny Cinco
Cassie is now a proud mom of two! The singer and husband, Alex Fine, the couple welcomed a baby girl into the world on March 22. They chose the endearing name, Sunny Cinco for their baby girl. “On Monday March 22nd, 2021 @ 10:22am our hearts got bigger. Welcome to the world baby girl! We love you so much Sunny Cinco Fine!” the mom wrote, announcing the birth. Sunny is the couple’s second child together.
Louise Jean
Of all the celebrity babies to be born this year, the one that might have surprised us most was the news that Emma Stone and husband Dave McCary welcomed their first child. After getting married in 2020, these two increased the size of their little family with a swiftness! They chose the name, Louise Jean for their daughter.
Mae James Bair
Hilary Duff and husband Matthew Koma welcomed their third child, a baby girl on March 24. “Mae James Bair– We LOVE you beauty 3-24-21,” the proud mom shared alongside a family photo of everyone gathered around the newborn in the birthing tub. How cute are all of these celebrity babies?
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Able Phineas
Leslie Odom Jr. and wife Nicolette Robinson welcomed their second child together, a baby boy, on March 25, the actor and singer shared on Instagram. “More life! One whole week with our Abe. Watching Nicolette give birth to these kids…? Simply, the bravest acts I’ve ever witnessed from a foot away,” Odom wrote following the birth of his new son Able Phineas.
Avalon Asa
There’s a new addition to the Sister Wives family! Mykelti Brown Padron, the daughter of Christine and Kody Brown and husband Antonio “Tony” Padron, welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, at 9:57 PM on April 5. “Tony and I are so ecstatic with her and overjoyed at what a blessing she is,” Mykelti shared on social media following the birth. Of all the celebrity babies on this list, we are certain that Avalon has just joined the most colorful family on the list.
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Henry Golding & Liv Lo’s Baby
Actor Henry Golding and wife Liv Lo welcomed their first child on March 31. Golding announced the birth on Instagram writing, “This woman right here,” he wrote of his wife. “Beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Your strength brought us our greatest joy. Thank you, I love you ♥️.” The couple has yet to publicly release the sex or name of their new bundle of joy.
Vaughn Mack
Kara Keough Bosworth welcomed another child, a son, with husband Kyle Bosworth, she announced on Instagram on April 10, less than a week after revealing that they were expecting another baby. Vaughn joins big sister, Decker Kate, who is 5-years-old.
Dakota
One of the celebrity babies we really did not see coming was Dakota, Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song‘s child that was born on April 5. The news was a huge surprise for fans who did not even know the couple was pregnant. Baby boy Dakota is named for Culkin’s sister who died in 2008 when a car hit her in Los Angeles. She was only 29-years-old.
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Arthur Ever Winter
Ellie Goulding and her husband, Caspar Jopling welcomed their first child together, Jopling shared on social media Sunday, May 2. The superstar singer and her art dealer husband named their son Arthur Ever Winter.
Cameron Theo
“The Buckners are now officially a party of 4 ❤️,” Deena Cortese shared a day after her son’s birth. “Cameron Theo Buckner was born May 1st at 7:21pm weighing 7 pound 3 ounces and 20 inches long ???????? he is such a little angel baby.” Deena and her husband, Chris Buckner now have two boys to call their own! Of all the celebrity babies we have seen in 2021, this one sure looks like the squishiest!
Cruz Michael Cauchi
Vanderpump Rules alums, Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, on April 12 in Los Angeles. “Yesterday, April 12th at 1:51pm, our lives changed forever in the absolute best way possible,” Cartwright wrote at the time on Instagram. “Our beautiful son Cruz Michael Cauchi was born and we have never been more in love.”
Pearl
Lauren and Nick Carter welcomed baby number three! A little girl, they named Pearl. Pearl has two older siblings, big bro Odin Reign, 5, and big(ish) sister Saoirse, 18 months. “We are proud to announce that our baby has officially arrived,” the singer shared on Twitter. He explained that the family had to spend a few nights in the hospital before they could all return home. But, all seems to be going great now!
Marie Kondo’s Baby Boy
The star of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo had her first boy! Kondo and her husband, Takumi Kawahara announced the arrival of their son on April 22. He joins two older sisters, Satsuki and Miko. “I am over the moon to welcome this bundle of joy into our family. We are all doing well,” the lifestyle expert shared on Instagram at the time. She has not shared her boy’s name with the public.
Kenna
Christina Milian welcomed a baby boy with her boyfriend Matt Pokora, she announced on Instagram on April 24. This is her second child with Pokora, they also share a son Isaiah, 14 months. “Kenna, Welcome to the world baby boy! Wow, What an adventure we’ve been on since the day he was conceived!” Of all the celebrity babies and their arrival photos, this has got to be one of the best ever!
Summer Moon Honey
Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay welcomed her first child with boyfriend Brock Honey Davies in Los Angeles on April 26. “Becoming a mom has been the most amazing gift I have ever received,” she shared just days after the birth of Summer Moon.
Essie Wundurle
PEN15 co-creator and star, Anna Konkle, welcomed her first child with her fiancé Alex Anfanger. They named their daughter Essie Wundurle. She explained to Vogue “The middle name comes from my dad’s side of the family, in honor of him.” Okay!
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Leon Frederick
The other co-creator of PEN15, Maya Erskine and fiancé Michael Angarano welcomed a son, Leon Frederick. She gave birth shortly after Konkle, her colleague, but also her best friend. She has yet to share any photos of her baby.
George Elizabeth
Orange Is the New Black‘s Samira Wiley and wife Lauren Morelli welcomed their first baby together! The actor and writer shared on Instagram on May 9, they had chosen the name George Elizabeth for their daughter. “Happy 1st Mother’s Day to my beautiful wife, who four weeks ago today after laboring for almost 3 days gave birth to our first child — our gorgeous daughter, George.????,” she wrote shortly after George’s arrival. Of all the celebrity babies on this list, George got one of the most powerful names.
Honey James
Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson and her husband, Christian Huff welcomed their first child together, a girl, on May 11. Robertson announced the good news on Instagram, alongside photos of their new addition. “We saw a million little miracles yesterday – the best one being this girl right here,” she wrote shortly after her daughter’s birth.
Naomi Campbell’s Daughter
Supermodel Naomi Campbell surprised fans in May when she announced the arrival of her daughter on social media. “A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother,” the new mom, 50, shared at the time. The pregnancy had been kept a secret so it was an amazing reveal! Of all the celebrity babies of 2021, we really did not see this one coming!
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Keziah
American Idol alum Fantasia Barrino had her first child with her husband, Kendall Taylor on May 23. The happy couple announced the birth of their daughter on Instagram. “Today I experienced something that rewrote my personal definition of a Black Woman,” Taylor wrote. “To observe my Queen @tasiasword bring my little Angel @keziahlondontaylor into this world elevated my understanding and sense of pride, respect and admiration for black women.”
Romeo Reign
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is a father! The Jersey Shore star welcomed his first child with wife Lauren Sorrentino on May 26. They made the announcement and revealed the name of their son, Romeo Reign, on Instagram at the time.
Mae
Erin and Ben Napier, of HGTV’s Home Town fame, welcomed their second baby together, a daughter, on May 28. The newest addition to the family joins 3-year-old big sister Helen. “While we are excited to have another daughter to love, we are more excited to see the bond she and Helen will have,” the couple told People. “They’re already so in love with each other!”
Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana
One of the most high-profile celebrity babies of 2021 arrived on June 4 in Santa Barbara. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially parents of two after welcoming their baby girl into the world!
“On June 4th, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter, Lili. She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers we’ve felt from across the globe. Thank you for your continued kindness and support during this very special time for our family,” the couple announced shortly after their daughter’s birth.
Dutton Walker
Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell Lane became parents on June 8! They named their son Dutton Walker. “Everyone in the room, including Lauren and me, were shocked we had a 9-pound baby!” Lane joked following the birth.
Zola June
Robin Williams‘ son, Zak Williams, and his wife, Olivia June had their second baby at the end of May, Zola June. Zola joins the couple’s 2-year-old son, McLaurin “Mickey” Clement. “Introducing our newest member of the family, Zola June Williams,” wrote to announce his baby’s birth. “Since joining us, she’s getting on amazingly with her big brother … and has proven to be one laid-back little girl.”
The Luyendyk Twins
Bachelor alums Lauren Burnham Luyendyk and Arie Luyendyk Jr. welcomed twins on June 12. The couple, who wed in January 2019 after they met on his season of The Bachelor, are also proud parents to their 2-year-old daughter, Alessi. Their names have not been made public as of yet!
Laurie
Actors Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead welcomed their first child together, a son! McGregor’s eldest daughter (from a previous marriage to Eve Mavrakis), Clara McGregor announced the baby’s arrival on Instagram. They chose the name Laurie for their son.
Daniella
Wonder Woman‘s Gal Gadot is now a mom of three! The actor and her husband Jaron Varsano welcomed their new baby girl, Gadot announced on Instagram on June 29. “My sweet family ????????I couldn’t be more grateful and happy (and tired ????) we are all so excited to welcome Daniella into our family,” she shared along with the sweet photo of the whole family snuggling its newest member.
Oonagh Paige
One of the most surprising celebrity babies of 2021 was announced in July by Amber Heard even though her daughter was born on April 8! “I’m so excited to share this news with you,” the Heard shared in the announcement. “Four years ago, I decided I wanted to have a child. I wanted to do it on my own terms. I now appreciate how radical it is for us as women to think about one of the most fundamental parts of our destinies in this way,” she wrote suggesting surrogacy was her way to parenthood.
Zen
On Father’s Day, it was reported that actor, comedian, and host, Nick Cannon, welcomed his fourth child this year into the world. With the birth of that child, Cannon is now a father of seven. He and model Alyssa Scott chose the name Zen for their baby boy.
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Ender Ridley
Halsey and boyfriend Alev Aydin welcomed their first child together on July 14. They named their baby Ender Ridley Aydin! “Gratitude. For the most ‘rare’ and euphoric birth. Powered by love,” the singer shared on Instagram alongside a photo of the family of three. “Ender Ridley Aydin 7/14/2021.” Ender was one of the most anticipated celebrity babies this year!
Ilana Glazer & David Rooklin’s Baby
Ilana Glazer and partner David Rooklin welcomed their first child together and announced the little girl’s arrival on July 19. She shared an image of herself breastfeeding her newborn along with the quip, “Been breastfeedin [sic] in compression socks for the past 3 weeks, hbu?”
Jett James
Shawn Johnson and Andrew East welcomed their second child together, a baby boy named Jett James. The couple announced the birth of the newest member of their family on July 20. “We’re so excited to announce a new friend is here,” the athletic pair wrote alongside the announcement.
Bentley Jameson
Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon and Joshua Efird gave birth to their second child, a baby boy named Bentley Jameson on July 21. “After being admitted into the hospital last night at 2-3 centimeters with heavy contractions our baby boy has finally made his debut,” Shannon wrote at the time.
Ennis Howard
Kirsten Dunst had her first child, Ennis Howard, with fiancé Jesse Plemons. “Having that much joy in your life, no matter how you feel, personally, waking up and seeing that face is the best thing in the world,” Dunst told GMA following the birth of her son.
Ismail
One of the celebrity babies that arrived much earlier than expected was Ismail France, Rob and Tan France‘s first child together, who came seven weeks early! He was born on July 10th but had to spend his first three weeks in the NICU the Queer Eye star explained on social media. “We love him so, so much. Like, fully obsessed,” he added.
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Penelope Rose & Joseph August
Pete Buttigieg and his partner Chasten surprised the public when they announced they are now proud parents. “For some time, Chasten and I have wanted to grow our family. We’re overjoyed to share that we’ve become parents!” Pete wrote in a tweet on August 17. Then, in an Instagram post, the couple further surprised the public by announcing that they are parents to not one but two babies, twins named Penelope Rose and Joseph August. These celebrity babies totally shocked us!
Cosmo
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost confirmed that they had had their first child together on August 18. Jost revealed that they chose the name Cosmo for their little boy. He added, “We love him very much.”
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s Baby
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed a baby together it was announced on September 20. It’s one of the most high-profile celebrity babies in the UK as the little girl will be the 11th in line for the throne! A name has not been revealed yet but we do know the baby was healthy at the time of birth and weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces.
Sophie Jo
Rachel Platten and Kevin Lazan shared that they welcomed their second child, Sophie Jo Lazan on September 9. “Thank you Sophie for showing me what I am made of and for completing our family,” she wrote in part, in the baby announcement on social media.
Hugo
One of the celebrity babies we did not see coming was little Hugo who was born to Tricia Davis and Macklemore. “Six weeks ago in the shadow of the Buck Moon, this beautiful human came into our lives,” the “Thrift Shop” rapper’s wife wrote via Instagram on September 15. “He arrived rooted and calm, mostly just observing the two whirling dervishes around him. Welcome home Hugo. May you crush the distorted masculine and awaken the divine.”
Aidan James
Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Hallisay welcomed their third child in September. On September 9, she announced the arrival in a sweet post on Instagram. “’It is said that women leave their bodies in labor… they travel to the stars to collect the souls of their babies, and return to this world together,’” the post said. “It was my greatest honor to go and collect you Aidan James. Now back to snuggles and resting.”
Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender’s First Baby
Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender finally confirmed to People that she had given birth to the couple’s first child. The news came after paparazzi photos of the pair carrying a newborn around Europe surfaced. They are keeping the details to a minimum and have yet to reveal the name or the gender of their child. There’s was one of the celebrity babies we did not see coming!
Cardi B & Offset’s Second Baby
Cardi B and Offset welcomed their second child in September! “9/4/21????????????” the star captioned her sweet post with the newborn’s dad. The couple have yet to release further details but we’re very excited for their growing family.
Rya Rose
MTV’s Teen Mom‘s Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra are now proud parents of four! “Oh Rya Rose Baltierra ???? we adore you soooo much you are another rainbow ???? and bless us everyday ❤️ we love you,” Lowell shared alongside some precious photos of their newest addition.
Maverick Beckham
Granger Smith and Amber Smith welcomed a baby boy on August 20. “He’s here,” the musician captioned an Instagram photo of his wife and the new addition. “Wow…so many emotions. Maverick Beckham Smith made his debut today. He and @amberemilysmith are doing great ????????.”
The couple made their pregnancy announcement in March two years after the tragic passing of their 3-year-old son, River, who drowned.
Sasha Vai
Riverdale star KJ Apa’s girlfriend, Clara Berry, announced that she gave birth to a son in an Instagram post in September. “Sasha Vai Keneti Apa, born on the 23rd of September,” the model and mom wrote. “I am the luckiest to have now two men of my life, filling my heart with this cosmic gigantic vast love.”
La’akea
Former WWE star Ronda Rousey and her husband Travis Browne welcomed their first child together, a daughter named La’akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne, in September. “Welcome to this world La’akea Makalapuaokalanipō Browne,” Travis shared along with the news of his baby. “You are so incredibly loved!”
Sire
Usher announced that he and girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea welcomed a baby boy named Sire on September 29. He joins big sister Sovereign, 1.”Hi my name is Sire Castrello Raymond, “he shared in an Instagram post. “I am the newest addition to the Raymond crew. I was born Sept 29 2021 at 6:42pm weighing 7lbs 13oz. Hear me roar.”
Lil Yachty’s Baby
Lil Yachty became a father this fall TMZ reported on October 20 that the rapper’s baby girl “was born in the last couple weeks in New York City.” A name has yet to be released!
Violet Betty & Alexander James
Lance Bass and partner Michael Turchin had their celebrity babies on October 13 but made the news public the following day with a post to Bass’s Instagram account. They named their twins Violet Betty and Alexander James.
Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg’s Twins
Singer Bryan Greenberg and actor Jamie Chung announced the arrival of their twins on October 24. “We got double the trouble now,” Greenberg captioned a video of himself holding the two newborns.
Pfeiffer Lucia
“In awe of my girl @lindsayraehofmann. Awe,” Scott Speedman wrote of his daughter born on November 4. He shares the little bundle of joy with Lindsay Rae Hoffman.
lllusia Angelina
Criss Angel and Shaunyl Benson welcomed daughter, Illusia, who arrived on November 5 at 35 weeks. She is currently in the NICU and we are asking for all your prayers,” Benson shared via Instagram the day after Illusia’s birth. “She’s got a long road ahead of her but we have faith in God and we are feeling so positive and know she’s in great hands. Mommy is recovering well in hospital.” This is one of the celebrity babies that’s been progressing well today!
Radley Knight Roloff
Jeremy Roloff and Audrey Roloff welcomed their second son, Radley, on November 8. Audrey characterized the birth of Radley as a “harmonious experience” the day after his birth.
Madyson Lily
“Meet little Madyson Lily Duggar!” Anna captioned a November 16 Instagram post ahead of her husband’s child pornography trial, sharing that the infant was born on October 23.
Prince Carter
Aaron Carter welcomed his first child this year. The pop singer revealed on Instagram on November 22 that he and his fiancée Melanie Martin have become parents. They chose the name Prince for their son before the couple separated shortly after Prince’s birth. This is one of the bittersweet celebrity babies born in 2021.
Jeremiah Van Der Beek
Kimberley Van Der Beek and her husband, James Van Der Beek, welcomed a son on Monday, November 22, naming him Jeremiah Van Der Beek. This is the couple’s sixth child together.
Cleo
“Baby Cleo is here,” Christina Ricci wrote via Instagram on December 8. “We are so in love with her. Also she has the most incredible dad imaginable.” Ricci welcomed the baby girl with Mark Hampton.
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney’s Baby Boy
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney welcomed a child together on November 24. However, the news did not break until December 19. The couple has yet to reveal the name of their baby boy.
There you go! These are some of the cutest celebrity babies of 2021! There were plenty more babies born to famous parents, but we wanted to respect their privacy and not expose their kids to unwanted attention. For parents who did decide to share pictures of their cute newborns, we are grateful for the happiness each tiny smile brought us. We will be updating this celebrity babies list throughout the year so bookmark this page to see all the new babies to come!