2021 has gone past its first two quarters and in all these months, many celebrities attained newer milestones, explored more opportunities, and gained new status. While some have seen their careers become better, others have seen their families get bigger. In essence, it is safe to say congratulations have been in order for many famous faces in Hollywood.
And while some only added to their already existing brood, many others were launched into a new world as the became first time parents. Expectedly, fans have been nothing but supportive of their favorite celebs in this new phase. From actors to singers, here'a a list of some Hollywood stars who became first time parents in 2021.
12 Amber Heard
The actress surprised her fans with the news of her daughter's Oonagh Paige Heard birth in July. Though the tiny tot was born in April, the actress broke the news when she felt most comfortable. Taking to Instagram with a picture of herself snuggling up to Oonagh, Heard gushed over the newborn and described being a first-time mom, as the “beginning of the rest of my life.” The actress explained that she decided to be a mom four years ago and is glad she did it on her own terms.
11 Halsey
Music star Halsey posted a blissful family photo on their Instagram page revealing to fans that they and their partner Alex Aydin had welcomed their first child together. In the sweet photo, Halsey laid in her hospital bed while holding the newborn to their chest and lovingly looking into Alex's eyes. The Without Me singer followed up the heartwarming picture with a caption describing their baby's birth as the most "rare and euphoric birth"
10 Kristen Welker
Kristen Welker, who hosts “Weekend Today,” became a mom on the 12th of June. She and her spouse John Hughes welcomed their daughter, Margot Lane, via surrogate. The NBC star shared the news on “Today” noting that Margot was born at 2:12 am and weighed 8lbs6oz at birth. Welker also revealed that the baby's two names Margot and Lane were picked to honor members of their family on both sides.
9 Jessica Sutta
The Pussycat Dolls star Jessica Sutta and her husband, Mikey Marquart became parents to a baby boy, Michael Jesse on May 25, 2021. The Bottle Pop crooner took to her Instagram page informing fans of her son’s arrival while sharing how the experience had been for her. The singer would later reveal to Entertainment Tonight she opted for a cesarean section after pushing for four hours.
8 Dani Soares
Below Deck Sailing Yacht reality star Dani Soares announced the birth of her daughter on May 29. The mom-of-one shared a heart-melting image of herself and her newborn holding hands while adding that she was still trying to figure out parenting and motherhood.
7 Mike Sorrentino
Jersey Shore star Mike Sorrentino and his wife Lauren welcomed their son, Romeo Reign also in May. Baby Romeo was born via cesarean section and weighed 6lbs., 8oz at birth. Both parents took to Instagram where they announced the birth of their son with divine baby photos.
6 Kit Harrington And Rose Leslie
Movie stars Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie became parents earlier this year in February. Harrington and Leslie first kept the pregnancy news to themselves, until Leslie decided to break it in a New York Post interview. Fans would later find out that the pair who met on Game of Thrones had welcomed their child when they were photographed taking a family stroll.
5 Christine Quinn
Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn and her husband Christian Richard welcomed their first child in May. In a statement announcing the birth, Quinn described her son as the “most precious” thing she ever imagined. The star added that her sole aim was to “protect, love and raise him.”
4 Yaya Mayweather
Media personality Yaya Mayweather made her iconic father, Floyd Mayweather a grandpa back in January. The newborn named Kentrell Jr. is her first child with rapper NBA Youngboy. Yaya was over the moon on her Instagram page where she announced her baby’s birth and showed off an adorable foot. Expectedly, fans took to the comments section gushing over the exciting news and leaving their congratulatory messages for the new mom.
3 Bindi Irwin
Australia Zoo star Bindi Irwin and her husband, Chandler Powell had a double celebration as they welcomed their daughter Grace Warrior on their first wedding anniversary. Through her pregnancy, Bindi brought fans in on her journey as she constantly shared updates on social media. The couple’s little girl is named Grace Warrior in honor of Bindi’s late father and icon Steve Irwin.
2 Emma Stone
Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and her comedian husband David McCary became first-time parents in March. They came six months after their wedding. The pair who are notoriously private got married last year, after postponing their wedding due to the novel coronavirus and are no doubt now settling into their roles as new parents.
1 Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore and her husband Taylor Goldsmith started their parenthood journey in February. The This Is Us actress earlier shared the news of her pregnancy last September, letting fans know her son would arrive in early 2021. The couple's son, August Harrison Goldsmith was born in February, much to the excitement of his parents and their fans.