By Wonderwall.com Editors
6:40am PDT, May 14, 2021
Wonderwall.com rounded up all the celebrities who are expecting new additions, starting with this couple… Country music star Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins are having another child, they announced on Mother's Day, May 9. "Well… we are pregnant again! Tonight when I was on stage in Fort Worth about to play 'to the guys that date my girls' my wife talked to me in my (ear monitors) and said 'you can tell them if you want' so anyways, now you know," he captioned a photo with his wife and her new baby bump. "We are pumped to be having our 4th girl🙌🙌🙌 feel free to buy all the merch you want, knowing that all the proceeds are going straight to all these weddings I'll be paying for one day! Love you so much @laur_akins we always wanted a big thanksgiving table😭." Lauren added in her own Instagram post, "Akins family expanding in November 2021 with our FOURTH baby girl." The new baby will join big sisters Willa Gray, 5, Ada James, 3, and Lennon Love, 1.
Keep reading for more stars who are currently expecting or preparing to expand their family…
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"Today" show co-anchor Dylan Dreyer is expecting her third child with husband Brian Fichera, she announced on the May 11 episode of the morning show. It's another boy: The NBC News meteorologist and Brian are also parents to sons Oliver George, 16 months, and Calvin Bradley, 4.
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Scott Speedman's going to be a dad! The "Felicity" alum's girlfriend, "Real Girl Series" podcast host Lindsay Rae Hofmann, announced her pregnancy on Mother's Day, May 9. "In full bloom. Baby girl Speedman coming soon," she captioned an Instagram photo of her growing baby bump in silhouette.
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On May 10, Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards announced that she's pregnant — the British pop star and pro soccer player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are expecting their first child together. "So happy to be on this wild journey with my soulmate. Me + Him = You 🌎♥️ We can't wait to meet you baby Ox!" she captioned a slideshow of photos debuting her baby bump on Instagram. Alex also celebrated the news with his own Instagram post, writing, "Anyone got any advice on how to change nappies? 😅 so grateful and excited to become a dad ❤️ bring on the sleepless nights 🤪."
"Boy Meets World" alum Danielle Fishel is pregnant again! The actress and TV host — who welcomed first son Adler in 2019 — announced the happy news on her 40th birthday, May 5, in an Instagram post. She also revealed that she and her husband, writer and podcast host Jensen Karp, are having another boy. "I couldn't be more grateful to enter my 40's with my amazing husband and son, excitedly expecting the arrival of baby boy #2," she wrote in part. "My birthday wish is for all of you to tell someone how much you love them and walk through today with more patience than you normally might."
On May 4 — her 27th birthday — country music singer RaeLynn told People magazine that she and husband Josh Davis are expecting their first child, a daughter, in September. "I should have known with my debut song 'God Made Girls' that God would give me a girl first!" the former "The Voice" contestant told People.
Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock took to Instagram on May 4 to reveal that she's expecting her first child with her fianceé, soccer star Andre Gray. She shared the news with a series of photos from a maternity photo shoot that she captioned, "We've dreamed about this moment for so long and we can't believe the dream is finally coming true… we can't wait to meet you."
On May 3, "Love & Hip Hop" star Safaree Samuels revealed that he and wife Erica Mena are expecting their second child together after welcoming daughter Safire in February 2020. "Safire got a new sibling 😇😇 New baby who dis ?? 🙏🏾🙏🏾 #2under2 time to get neutered 🤣🤣 now I need a chef and a nanny 😂😂," he captioned an Instagram photo revealing his wife's growing baby bump.
On April 27, Amber Stevens West and her husband, former "Once Upon a Time" star Andrew J. West, revealed that they're expecting their second child, with the "22 Jump Street" actress debuting her baby bump on Instagram in a series of family photos also featuring daughter Ava Laverne, who arrived in 2018. "While in NY shooting @runtheworldstarz I was also working on another project and in the early morning of Nov 22, @andrewjwest birthday, we confirmed that second project was a success!" she captioned her post. "We acknowledge how incredibly lucky we are to get pregnant and have access to excellent pre and postnatal care which is why we are making a donation to Black Mamas Matter Alliance to help ensure more women, especially women of color, have the opportunity to have healthy families. @blackmamasmatter."
On April 23, Anna Duggar — who's appeared on TLC's "Counting On" with her husband's family — announced that she's expecting her seventh child with Josh Duggar. "We are overjoyed to announce baby seven is on the way and we can't wait to hold her in our arms this fall!" Anna wrote on social media alongside a gender reveal video also featuring their kids Maryella, Mason, Meredith, Marcus, Michael and Mackenzie. But just six days later, Anna's joy turned to heartache as Josh was arrested in Arkansas on a two-count federal indictment alleging he received and processed material depicting the sexual abuse of children in May 2019; he's pleaded not guilty.
Alisan Porter — the former child actress who starred in "Curly Sue" and won season 10 of "The Voice" — is expecting her third child, she announced on April 24. This is her first with boyfriend Justin de Vera; Alison has two kids, Maison Blaise, 8, and Aria Sage, 6, with ex-husband Brian Autenrieth. "We always knew you would join us. We dreamt of you. We talked about you. We felt you just outside the realm of reality. But, now you're here," she captioned an Instagram photo with her kids, Justin and an ultrasound pic. "We are all so excited in our own way. For me, I wasn't sure I would ever experience this again. Motherhood is the most sacred role of my life and I feel so incredibly grateful to do this once again. For the kids it's a huge change but something they have begged for and talked about forever and then reliving the first time all over again through Justin, which I think has been my favorite thing so far. Baby Beeshy is due early November! 🐝 👶🏽 🍼."
Ronda Rousey is pregnant! The former Olympian and UFC and WWE champion and husband Travis Browne, a mixed martial artist, announced their happy news in a YouTube video on April 21. "Can't hide it anymore so it's time to show it off," Ronda said as she debuted her growing baby bump, later adding, "Baddest baby on the planet coming to you soon, Sept. 22!"
On April 15, "Glee" alum Matthew Morrison and wife Renee announced on his Instagram Story that she's pregnant again. The happy news comes after the couple endured multiple miscarriages as they tried to have a second child. They welcomed son Revel James Makai in 2017.
Music star J Balvin and model Valentina Ferrer are expecting their first child together, they announced on April 15. The former Miss Argentina debuted her baby bump on a digital cover of Vogue Mexico, captioning the image on her own Instagram, "Se va agrandado la familia," which translates to "The family is growing."
On April 13, "Queer Eye" star Tan France and his husband, artist Rob France, announced that they're expecting their first child this summer — a son. "So happy to finally share that WE'RE HAVING A BABY!! No, I'm not pregnant, despite this VERY realistic pic," Tan quipped alongside an Instagram photo showing an ultrasound image over his belly. "With the greatest gift/help of the most wonderful surrogate, Rob and I are lucky enough to be on our way to being parents, this Summer. Something we've wanted for SOooo many years. Our hearts are so full right now. I cannot wait to hold this baby, and to show him so much love."
On April 11, "Harry Potter" franchise actress Afshan Azad, who played Padma Patil, announced on Instagram that she and husband Nabil Kazi are expecting their first child. "The secrets out everyone – I'm going to be a mummy!!! 😭🥰," she captioned a photo revealing her baby bump. "Thanking Allah SWT for gifting us our biggest blessing yet 🤲🏽✨. Baby Kazi due this July inshAllah. Both our hearts are filled with love, excitement and nerves! Not long to go, please keep us all in your prayers."
Erin Napier and Ben Napier of HGTV's "Home Town" are expecting another baby — a girl due in May — they told People magazine on April 11. The couple are already parents to daughter Helen, who was born in 2018.
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Surprise! TV host, music star and Nickelodeon alum Nick Cannon is expecting twins — his second set — with DJ Abby De La Rosa, she announced on Instagram on April 11 with pics from a maternity photoshoot. Both babies are boys. The pregnancy news came just four months after Nick welcomed his fourth child, daughter Powerful Queen, with Miss Guam 2014 Brittany Bell — with whom he also has son Golden, 4. The "Masked Singer" host and soon-to-be father of six is also a dad to twins Moroccan and Monroe, who were born in 2011, with ex-wife Mariah Carey.
"Catfish" host Nev Schulman and wife Laura Perlongo are expecting their third child, he announced on Instagram on April 8 with a fun family photo. The "Dancing With the Stars" alum and Laura are already parents to Beau Bobby Bruce, 2, and Cleo James, 4.
Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon and husband Joshua Efird are expecting their second child together, the "Mama June: Road to Redemption" stars told People magazine on April 9. Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson's big sister told the magazine they learned about the pregnancy in November 2020. The couple are already parents to daughter Ella Grace, 3.
Georgia Fowler and restaurateur boyfriend Nathan Dalah are expecting their first child, the model announced on Instagram on April 1. "It's been hard to keep this one quiet, but now it's pretty hard to hide. Nathan and I couldn't be happier to share our exciting news with you. We cannot wait to meet you little one and begin our next adventure together. The best is yet to come. 🤍," she captioned a black-and-white photo debuting her growing belly.
Hallmark star Jill Wagner is pregnant with her second child and due in August, People magazine reported on April 2. The "Mystery 101: Killer Timing" actress and husband David Lemanowicz, a retired pro hockey player, welcomed daughter Army Gray in April 2020. He's also a dad to daughter Lija, 11, from a previous relationship.
Kirsten Dunst is pregnant again! The TV and movie star, who has a 2-year-old son, Ennis, with actor Jesse Plemons, revealed her new baby bump on the cover of W Magazine's Directors Issue, which hit the internet on March 30. She quipped to W of the fashion shoot, "Every shot was on the floor. I was like, 'I can't get up.' I felt like Urkel."
Jason Derulo and girlfriend Jena Frumes — who started dating right before coronavirus pandemic lockdowns began in 2020 — are expecting their first child! The music star and the model-influencer announced the happy news on Instagram on March 28. "Couldn't be more excited for this new chapter in our life @jenafrumes," the hitmaker captioned a video debuting his love's growing baby bump. Two days later, they shared the results of their gender reveal in an Instagram video: They're expecting a boy.
"Broad City" alum Ilana Glazer and husband David Rooklin are expecting their first child, the actress-comedian revealed in a March 17 interview with Entertainment Weekly — which was promoting, coincidentally, her upcoming fertility horror-thriller movie "False Positive."
Swimsuit designer and Victoria's Secret model Devon Windsor and husband Johnny Dex Barbara are expecting their first child together, she announced on Instagram on March 12. "I'm pregnant 👼🏼 !! Johnny and I are so excited to finally share the news with you guys! I have dreamt of being a mama my whole life. We are so grateful for this little angel in my belly, and are so excited for this new chapter in our lives!" Devon captioned a slideshow showing her husband kissing her growing baby bump. "Sending extra love and light to the mamas out there who are trying to conceive," she added. "I am hopeful your miracles are around the corner!"
"A Discovery of Witches" star Teresa Palmer is pregnant with her fourth child! The "Warm Bodies" actress announced the happy news on Feb. 26 — her 35th birthday — with an Instagram slideshow of herself cuddling with the three children she already shares with actor-director husband Mark Webber — daughter Poet Lake, 1, and sons Forest Sage, 4, and Bodhi Rain, 7. Mark is also a dad to son Isaac, 11, with actress-writer ex Frankie Shaw.
On March 3, People magazine revealed that Grammy-nominated musician Elle King is expecting her first child with fiancé Dan Tooker. "This is something that I have not only wanted since I could remember, but it's something that I have struggled with for a really long time," the "Ex's & Oh's" singer — who previously suffered two pregnancy losses due to polycystic ovary syndrome — told People. "Every single day of this pregnancy is such a miracle."
On Valentine's Day, a spokesperson for Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry told People magazine, "We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child." The happy announcement comes six months after Meghan suffered a miscarriage — devastating news she revealed in November 2020. During their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired on CBS on March 7, the couple further revealed that they're having a girl and she's due this summer. They also said they feel their family will be complete after her birth. "Two it is," Harry said. The timing of their pregnancy reveal was extra special: 37 years earlier on Valentine's Day in 1984, it was announced that the Duke of Sussex's late mother, Princess Diana, was expecting her second child — Harry. The couple's first child, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, turns 2 in May.
On March 1, Gal Gadot announced some happy news: The "Wonder Woman" franchise star and husband Yaron Varsano are expecting their third child together. After wearing a loose-fitting white Givenchy minidress to the Golden Globes a night earlier, Gal debuted her baby bump on Instagram with a selfie featuring Yaron and their two daughters, Maya (who was born in 2017) and Alma (who was born in 2011), touching her growing bump. "Here we go again ❤✋🏻🧿," the "Red Notice" star captioned the snapshot. In April, she shared that they're having another girl.
On Feb. 27, Eliza Dushku took to Instagram to announce that she and husband Peter Palandjian are expecting their second child together. "Mama x 2.. 🌊🌺🧿 @peter.palandjian & B~ how I love you!! 💙♥️," the "Dollhouse" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" alum captioned a photo slideshow on Instagram revealing her growing bump and her first child, 1-year-old son Bourne, wearing a big brother T-shirt.
"Teen Mom OG" star Catelynn Lowell is pregnant again, she announced on Feb. 22. The happy news comes two months after she and husband Tyler Baltierra revealed she'd suffered her second miscarriage. The new baby is due in late August and will join big sisters Nova, 6, and Vaeda, 2. The couple also had a daughter, Carly, they placed for adoption as teenagers in 2009. "This rainbow was worth the storm. Baby Baltierra coming soon 👶🤰🌈," the MTV star captioned her baby announcement on Instagram.
On Feb. 21, Grammy-winning music star NE-YO announced on social media that he and wife Crystal Renay are expecting another baby. It's their third together and his fifth (and final, he shared on Instagram). The couple are already parents to sons Roman, 2, and Shaffer Jr., 5. NE-YO also has son Mason, 9, and daughter Madilyn, 10, from a previous relationship.
On Feb. 18, "Counting On" stars Jessa Duggar and husband Ben Seewald revealed that they're expecting another baby — their fourth — this summer after suffering a pregnancy loss in 2020. "The pregnancy is going smoothly, and both baby and Jessa are doing well. We are so grateful to God for the precious gift of a new life!" they told People magazine. The new baby will join siblings Spurgeon, 5, Henry, 4, and Ivy, 1.
"Selling Sunset" star and celebrity realtor Christine Quinn is expecting her first child with husband Christian Richard. "We happily can share the news that we are going to be parents!" she told People magazine on Feb. 17. "I'm a firm believer in manifesting my dreams and 'til this day, have always done so. This beautiful pregnancy was manifested. We knew that we wanted to create a family in 2021 and I envisioned myself pregnant as I did my daily meditations."
On Feb. 11, "The Flash" star Grant Gustin took to Instagram to share the news that he and wife LA Thoma are "unbelievably excited" to be expecting their first child. They shared a photo of an ultrasound alongside their three dogs. "Adding one more to the crew! The pups are thrilled :)," LA wrote on her own Instagram post.
On Feb. 10, tennis star Caroline Wozniacki and her husband, former NBA star David Lee, announced on Instagram that they're expecting their first child together. "We can't wait to welcome our baby girl in June! 👨👩👧❤️," she captioned the post.
"The Hills: New Beginnings" star Jason Wahler shared on Instagram on Feb. 1 that wife Ashley is pregnant with their second child. "Surprise!! The newest addition to our family is coming June 2021!" he captioned the post. The couple are already parents to daughter Delilah Ray, who was born in 2017.
British boxer Tyson Fury and wife Paris are expecting their sixth child, he told boxing and MMA reporter Gareth A. Davies in an interview shared on YouTube on Jan. 30. "Paris is pregnant again. The Lord has blessed us, definitely, with another child, and I'm very thankful," the two-time world heavyweight champion said. "I've got a beautiful wife, beautiful kids, we're all healthy. That's the most important thing — your health and your family. Nothing else really matters. Your job, your money, your wealth, your career — none of that really matters because you can always get another job, you can start a new career, you can go make more money. But the one thing you can't get back is your family. You can't get back time lost."
Halsey shocked her fans when she announced on Instagram on Jan. 27 that she's pregnant. "Surprise!" she captioned a slideshow of photos that show her bare baby bump. She tagged screenwriter Alev Aydin over her belly, indicating he's the father. (Alev reposted the images on his Instagram Story.) He also commented, "Heart so full, I love you, sweetness." Halsey replied, "I love you!!!!! And I love this mini human already!"
Country singer Brett Young and wife Taylor Mills are having another baby, People magazine revealed on Jan. 27. Their second child, who's due this summer, will join big sister Presley Elizabeth, who was born in 2019.
"MSNBC Live" anchor Katy Tur and husband Tony Dokoupil, a co-anchor on "CBS This Morning," are expecting their second child — a daughter — a source close to the journalists told People magazine on Jan. 25, adding that the baby is due in May. The new addition will join their son, Teddy, as well as Tony's two kids from a previous marriage.
On Jan. 15, Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Shawn Johnson announced that she and husband Andrew East are expecting another baby. "Here we go again @thefamilyeast #babyeast," she captioned a photo of her growing bmp on Instagram. They're already parents to daughter Drew Hazel, who was born in 2019.
"Smallville" alum Tom Welling and wife Jessica Rose Lee are expecting their second child, the actor confirmed on former co-star Michael Rosenbaum's Jan. 12 "Inside of You" podcast. The couple are already parents to son Thomson Wylde, 2.
"Entourage" star Kevin Connolly and girlfriend Zulay Henao are expecting their first child together. The "If Loving You is Wrong" and "The Oath" actress subtly shared the news in a Christmas Day 2020 Instagram photo post showing Kevin with his hand on her belly. On Jan. 4, she revealed that she was 19 weeks along in her pregnancy.
"Bringing Up Bates" star Josie Bates Balka and husband Kelton Balka are expecting their second child. "We are SOO excited to become a family of four June 2021!!!" she announced on Instagram on Jan. 5. They're also parents to daughter Willow Kristy, who was born in 2019.
Musician Braison Cyrus took to Instagram on Dec. 28 to announce that he and wife Stella are expecting their first child together. "This is our son and he's due in June. Love this little dude so much already," Braison captioned a photo with his wife and ultrasound images of their son. His big sister, pop star Miley Cyrus, took to the comments to share her joy. "Aunt Swinkle in the [house]," she wrote.
On Dec. 18, "Bring It On" actor Jesse Bradford revealed he and wife Andrea Watrouse are expecting their first child together in May 2021. "It's a girl," the "Shooter" actor captioned an Instagram photo revealing her growing baby bump.
Irish MMA fighter and boxer Conor McGregor and fiancée Dee Devlin announced in a Christmas Day Instagram photo post with their kids that they're expecting their third child in 2021. They welcomed son Conor Jack in 2017 and daughter Croia in 2019. Keep reading for more stars who are pregnant or expecting…
On Dec. 19, former "The Bachelor" stars Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham announced that they're expecting again several months after Lauren suffered a miscarriage. "And then 2020 completely redeemed itself!" Arie wrote on Instagram. Added his wife: "So so grateful." Two days later, they shared more happy news: Lauren's pregnant with fraternal twins! (Twins, it turns out, run in Arie's family: He has identical twin brothers.) The couple, whose due date is in July, are also parents to daughter Alessi Ren, who was born in 2019.
Country music singer Chris Lane and his wife of a year, season 20 "The Bachelor" star Lauren Bushnell, took to Instagram on Dec. 6 to tell fans that they're expecting their first child. Lauren posted an Instagram video of an ultrasound featuring audio of Chris singing and captioned it, "A dream ☁️ Except I'm not dreaming. I'm wide awake. Holding your dads hand, watching you dance around in my belly. Listening to your little heart beat. My new favorite sound. A miracle. New life. Our sweet baby. Thank you Jesus! All the glory belongs to You." Added Chris: "Prayer works! Hope you look like your Mama."
On Nov. 24, "American Idol" alum Fantasia Barrino announced on Instagram Live that she's pregnant! The singer and husband Kendall Taylor are expecting their first child together. Fantasia has two children from previous relationships, Dallas Xavier, 8, and Zion Quari, 19, and Taylor has a son, Treyshaun.
"We have a Baby Situation 🤰," "Jersey Shore" star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino revealed on social media on Nov. 24 nearly a year after he and wife Lauren Pesce shared that they'd suffered a miscarriage. Both posted photos showing themselves with their dog, Mosey, making holiday cookies in the kitchen with "Baby Sorrentino May 2021" written in flour across a countertop. The couple's already started an Instagram account for their unborn child, @itsbabysituation. In December, they announced that they're having a boy.
"Bringing Up Bates" stars Zach and Whitney Bates are having another child, they revealed on Nov. 24. Baby No. 4 is due in June 2021 and will join siblings Khloe, 1, Kaci, 4, and Bradley, 6.
On Dec. 6, "Sonny With a Chance" alum Tiffany Thornton announced on Instagram that she's pregnant with her fourth child — her second with husband Josiah Capaci. She also has two sons, Kenneth and Bentley, with late husband Chris Carney.
