New year, new babies! Chrissy Teigen, Jenna Johnson and more stars have welcomed children in 2023.
The Cravings founder, who married John Legend in 2013, gave birth to the couple’s rainbow baby, daughter Esti Maxine, on January 13.
“What a blessed day,” the “All of Me” crooner gushed during a private concert that evening, per social media footage. Legend noted at the time that he hadn’t gotten “a lot of sleep” but “feels energized” now that their little one arrived.
Teigen and the Voice mentor — who also share daughter Luna and son Miles — previously announced in August 2022 that they were expecting another baby.
“The last few years have been a blur of emotions to say the least, but joy has filled our home and hearts again. 1 billion shots later (in the leg lately, as u can see!) we have another on the way,” the former model wrote via Instagram in August 2022, referring to her past fertility struggles and IVF journey. “Every appointment I’ve said to myself, ‘ok if it’s healthy today I’ll announce’ but then I breathe a sigh of relief to hear a heartbeat and decide I’m just too nervous still. I don’t think I’ll ever walk out of an appointment with more excitement than nerves but so far, everything is perfect and beautiful and I’m feeling hopeful and amazing. OK phew, it’s been very hard keeping this in for so long!”
Teigen and Legend’s newest arrival is their rainbow baby, who arrived nearly three years after the Utah native suffered a miscarriage with late son Jack.
“It was difficult, and I was hesitant to share it,” the EGOT winner said during an August 2022 appearance on BBC Radio 4’s “Desert Island Discs” program. “I think Chrissy was really right in encouraging us to share it because I think it really was powerful for a lot of people. Way more people than anybody realizes go through this.”
Johnson, for her part, gave birth to her first child three days earlier.
“Our world is forever changed 🤍,” the Dancing With the Stars pro and husband Val Chmerkovskiy captioned a joint Instagram post on January 11, sharing a snap of them holding their son’s tiny hand.
The professional dancers, who wed in 2019, revealed in July 2022 that they were expecting a baby after years of fertility struggles.
“I’m ready for it. For all, like, the gore and scariness, bring it on. Let’s do it,” the So You Think You Can Dance alum exclusively told Us Weekly the following September about her changing body and childbirth. “There’s a lot of things happening to my body that are strange and not normal and [Val] just makes me feel like an absolute beauty queen.”
She continued at the time: “With everything getting bigger and changing, he just loves it. And not even that physical aspect, but just knowing that we’re gonna have a little human that’s ours together is really beautiful.”
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Celebrity Babies of 2023: See Which Stars Gave Birth This Year
New year, new babies! Chrissy Teigen, Jenna Johnson and more stars have welcomed children in 2023.
The Cravings founder, who married John Legend in 2013, gave birth to the couple’s rainbow baby, daughter Esti Maxine, on January 13.
“What a blessed day,” the “All of Me” crooner gushed during a private concert that evening, per social media footage. Legend noted at the time that he hadn't gotten “a lot of sleep” but “feels energized” now that their little one arrived.
Teigen and the Voice mentor — who also share daughter Luna and son Miles — previously announced in August 2022 that they were expecting another baby.
“The last few years have been a blur of emotions to say the least, but joy has filled our home and hearts again. 1 billion shots later (in the leg lately, as u can see!) we have another on the way,” the former model wrote via Instagram in August 2022, referring to her past fertility struggles and IVF journey. “Every appointment I’ve said to myself, ‘ok if it’s healthy today I’ll announce’ but then I breathe a sigh of relief to hear a heartbeat and decide I’m just too nervous still. I don’t think I’ll ever walk out of an appointment with more excitement than nerves but so far, everything is perfect and beautiful and I’m feeling hopeful and amazing. OK phew, it’s been very hard keeping this in for so long!”
Teigen and Legend’s newest arrival is their rainbow baby, who arrived nearly three years after the Utah native suffered a miscarriage with late son Jack.
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“It was difficult, and I was hesitant to share it,” the EGOT winner said during an August 2022 appearance on BBC Radio 4’s “Desert Island Discs” program. “I think Chrissy was really right in encouraging us to share it because I think it really was powerful for a lot of people. Way more people than anybody realizes go through this.”
Johnson, for her part, gave birth to her first child three days earlier.
“Our world is forever changed 🤍,” the Dancing With the Stars pro and husband Val Chmerkovskiy captioned a joint Instagram post on January 11, sharing a snap of them holding their son’s tiny hand.
The professional dancers, who wed in 2019, revealed in July 2022 that they were expecting a baby after years of fertility struggles.
“I’m ready for it. For all, like, the gore and scariness, bring it on. Let’s do it,” the So You Think You Can Dance alum exclusively told Us Weekly the following September about her changing body and childbirth. “There’s a lot of things happening to my body that are strange and not normal and [Val] just makes me feel like an absolute beauty queen.”
She continued at the time: “With everything getting bigger and changing, he just loves it. And not even that physical aspect, but just knowing that we’re gonna have a little human that’s ours together is really beautiful.”
Scroll below to meet the stars’ new arrivals:
The Younger alum and the fitness instructor welcomed a baby girl on March 5 via home birth. “In love with the dove. Introducing Kilmer Dove Meyers Tortorella. Welcome to earth little one,” Tortorella wrote via Instagram one week later.
On March 12, the American Horror Story alum was spotted walking in New York City with her husband, who was toting their little one in a baby carrier on his chest. The couple, who confirmed their pregnancy in October 2022, have not shared details about when their infant arrived.
The Hills alum and her boyfriend announced on February 24 that they welcomed their second child together, a baby girl.
“… and then there were 5… 🤍,” Carter wrote via Instagram alongside a series of images that included Brock and the reality star cradling their newborn daughter at the hospital.
The Bringing Up Bates alum and her husband welcomed their first child, daughter Hailey, on February 17. "Meet Hailey James Clark," the couple wrote via Instagram on February 19, alongside several photos of their newborn. They added the hashtags, "#babygirl #helloworld."
"Lucien Lee Mewes was born 2/12/2023 at 8:09am. 6 lbs 13.9 oz, 19.5 inches," the Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back actor announced via Instagram on February 19. "Fast & furious…he almost arrived in the backseat of my car at the hospital entrance. ... We are home, and Mom & baby are doing great. Our lives are forever changed. Less sleep than last week but worth it 🤍."
Pardi and his wife, who wed in 2020, welcomed their first child on February 18.
“Our Baby girl is here and ready to Pardi haha DAD joke,” the “Dirt on My Boots” crooner wrote via Instagram several hours later, sharing a hospital photo of the couple’s daughter, Presley Fawn.
The Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman and his wife welcomed twins hours before his team won Super Bowl LVII on February 12. "It's the best day of my life no matter what – 3:30, 4 a.m. – I became a dad, father of two daughters. Unbelievable," he gushed after the game. "And now, I've got a ring for both of them. Incredible, cannot believe it."
The Younger alum gave birth to the couple’s first child, a baby girl, on January 28.
“We are overjoyed and more in love than we ever imagined. It’s been a gorgeous two-week whirlwind adjusting to parenthood and it’s the coolest club we’ve ever been in,” Bernard wrote via Instagram on February 11. “Yesterday, in a 60-second span, Hannah was peed on during a diaper change and I picked bb up to help and was immediately met with projectile poop. My nips are sore, oxytocin is high — MOMS RULE. Hannah and I want to stay in our new family cocoon of diapers and milk and snuggles and eat every second of it up for as long as possible.”
“Welcome to the world Josephine Lee Brush!💚 Little Miss Joey was born 2/10 at 8lbs 9oz,” the Sister Wives personality wrote via Instagram on February 11, sharing the first photo of her third child.
Brown and Brush, who wed in 2016, are already parents to son Axel and daughter Evie.
“I’m so thankful that my baby girl is here and she so pretty and healthy,” the rapper wrote via Instagram on February 9, noting the pair’s daughter, Iceland, arrived one day earlier. He added a “Daddy’s Princess” hashtag to his post.
The couple, who wed in October 2017, are already parents to 2-year-old son Ice as well as older children from previous relationships.
The Happy Endings alum revealed on January 26 that she and her hubby secretly welcomed their third child via surrogate.
“This is the dawning of the Age Of Aquarius! Our angel Frances ‘Frankie’ Rose Caspe is here! Delivered by another angel, our surrogate and friend, Stacy whom we love and are immeasurably grateful for,” she wrote via Instagram. “Surrogacy is women supporting women in its highest form and it has been a profound experience. Uplifting and inspiring. ... Frankie Rose is more than I could have ever imagined. She completes the sacred circle of mother and daughter I have longed for.”
“We got an amazing Situation🥺!! We are beyond overjoyed to welcome our little girl into this world to join our growing family of 4,” the Jersey Shore alum — who also shares son Romeo with Lauren — wrote via Instagram on January 25, one day after daughter Mia’s birth.
Us confirmed on January 22 that the Daisy Jones & the Six star and her husband, who wed in 2015, secretly welcomed their first child, a baby girl. Smith-Petersen first alluded to the news earlier that day during the memorial for Keough’s mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
“Thank you for showing me that love is the only thing that matters in this life. I hope I can love my daughter the way you loved me, the way you loved my brother and my sisters,” he said at the time, reading aloud his wife’s eulogy. “Thank you for giving me strength, my heart, my empathy, my courage, my sense of humor, my manners, my temper, my wildness, my tenacity. I’m a product of your heart.”
The couple announced that they welcomed their first child together, daughter Dylan, on January 16.
“1.16.23 🕊️💗 ~ Dylan Rose Lawrence ~ Mom, Dad and big sisters are all so smitten with you sweet girl!” the couple captioned a photo of themselves with their newborn via Instagram at the time. “We welcomed her into this world with the most amazing midwife, everyone is happy and healthy and we are overjoyed with gratitude 🙏🏼🤍 wow what a beautiful journey. thank you for all your continued love surrounding this beautiful new life! stay tuned for baby spam xoxo.”
The former View cohost and Domenech welcomed their second daughter on January 19. “Yesterday morning, we welcomed our newest addition, Clover Jade McCain Domenech, to our family!” McCain told Daily Mail one day after giving birth. “Ben and I are overjoyed to introduce Liberty to her baby sister and start this new adventure as a family.”
Domenech, for his part, told the outlet he felt “so blessed” that Meghan and their newborn were doing well.
The couple welcomed their third child on January 17. "Abram Shay, you’re so loved and so prayed over, baby boy. Thankful for all that God has done for us this week 🤍," Billingsley captioned an Instagram video three days later of her husband singing to the infant.
The Married at First Sight alums welcomed their first child, daughter Aury Bella, on January 3.
“We’re so excited to announce the newest addition to the Morales fam bam is here,” the new parents told Us in a statement at the time. “Baby girl made her way into the world on 1/3/23. Our lives have changed for the better.”
The Nope star and her boyfriend welcomed son Leodis Andrellton in February. "Born during Black History Month, with a name to match 😄!" the Nope actress captioned her son's birth announcement via Instagram on February 27.
Jackson revealed via his own Instagram that baby Leo was born on February 25 at 3:28 p.m.