This year, a handful of stars have added to their families. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed their first child [1] in May, but even more famous figures, like Anne Hathaway [2] will be expanding their broods as well. Jenna Dewan is expecting her second child [3], while Iskra Lawrence and her boyfriend Philip Payne are expecting their first child [4]! Keep reading to see all the stars who will be bringing home cute little bundles of joy this year.
Felicity Jones and Charles Guard
On Wednesday, Felicity Jones and Charles Guard — who have been married since June 2018 — confirmed that they're expecting their first child after People announced the exciting news [6].
Iskra Lawrence and Philip Payne
The 29-year-old Aerie model is expecting her first child with boyfriend Philip Payne [7]. Iskra announced the exciting news on Instagram with a series of cute photos of her and Philip [8] in November. "It's not just the two of us anymore, we're soon to be a family of 3 ❤️," she wrote. "Right now we're 17 weeks and 3 days pregnant! And I can't wait to share with you what these last 4 months have been like. I've never been more excited to meet anyone, and Philip and I are in love with our mini baby P bump. I'm well aware of the struggles many women face with infertility and how lucky I am. That is why I'll be giving away $10,000 to help and support one of you in your pregnancy journey (more deets coming soon)."
Ronan Keating and Storm Uechtritz
On Tuesday, Ronan Keating announced on the radio [10], that he and wife, Storm Uechtritz are expecting their second baby. The pair are already parents to 2-year-old Cooper. They are yet reveal any further details on the due date.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter
The couple is expecting their third child together, joining sons Hal and Kit.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
At the premiere of Ryan's movie Pokémon Detective Pikachu, Blake unveiled her baby belly [11], confirming the couple is expecting their third child. The husband and wife of six years [12] are already parents [13] to daughters 4-year-old James and 2-year-old Inez.
Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley
Just days after their March wedding [14], Chance and Kirsten announced that they're expecting baby girl [15] in Fall 2019. "New baby droppin September," Chance posted on Instagram. The two currently share an adorable 3-year-old daughter named Kensli Bennett [16].
Katherine Waterston
At the London premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald on Nov. 13, Katherine Waterston revealed her pregnancy by showing off her growing belly in a slick yellow gown. She hasn't said who the father is yet.
Finn Wittrock and Sarah Roberts
The American Horror Story [18] actor and his wife are expecting their first child together [19], Us Weekly confirms. The couple was spotted heading to an event in LA on Dec. 4, where Sarah gave a glimpse of her growing belly.
Brett Young and Taylor Mills
On April 6, the country singer revealed he and his wife are expecting their first child [20] in the early Fall. "And then we were 3," he wrote in an Instagram post [21]. "Absolutely blessed to be starting this new chapter with my baby and our baby."
Dan Reynolds and Aja Volkman
On April 3, the Imagine Dragons frontman announced he and his wife are expecting a baby boy in October. The singer shared the news during an interview with Fox 5 [24], saying, "I have three little girls, and well, I have one on the way. I actually haven't told anybody that. There it is. The news is out." Dan and Aja — who decided to split in April 2018 before reconciling in January — are the parents of 2-year-old twins Coco and Gia [25] as well as 6-year-old Arrow.
Amber Rose and Alexander Edwards
The model and actress is expecting her first child [26] with boyfriend Alexander Edwards. She shared the exciting news on Instagram by posting a picture of her getting an ultrasound. Amber also has a 6-year-old son named Sebastian with ex Wiz Khalifa.
Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton
The 36-year-old Home Alone actor and his wife, Jazz, are expecting their first child [29] together. Jazz shared the news on May 14 with a picture of a sonogram [30], writing, "My favourite surprise so far. We had no idea how much we wanted this until it happened. We're excited/terrified/ecstatic/unprepared but we cannot wait to meet our little unexpected creation in September."
Ellie Kemper and Michael Koman
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star and her husband are expecting their second child. Ellie's stylist, Jessica Paster, revealed the news on Instagram when she referred to the actress as a "beautiful mommy to be [34]." The couple are already parents to a 2-year-old son named James.
DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck
On Sept. 12, DJ Khaled revealed that his wife, Nicole Tuck, is pregnant with their second child, a baby boy. The 43-year-old artist shared the news on Instagram by posting a video [40] and captioning it, "Just when I thought life couldn't get any better, I received another blessing that my queen is expecting an addition to our legacy. I'm feeling more inspired than ever now." Their second bundle of joy will join their first child Asahd [41], whom they welcomed in October 2016.
Rachel Bloom and Dan Gregor
At the Creative Arts Emmy Awards show in September, Rachel revealed [43] she and husband Dan are expecting their first child [44], a baby girl. "I'm pregnant!" the actress told reporters backstage. She made the official announcement shortly after accepting her first-ever Emmy for outstanding original music and lyrics on the CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend [45]. "I get to tell my child that she was with me when this happened, which is really f*cking cool," she added.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin
In September, the Saturday Night Live [46] star and Nightcap actress revealed they're expecting their fifth child [47] after suffering a miscarriage earlier in the year. "The sound of this strong heart makes me so happy — especially because of the loss we experienced in the spring," Hilaria wrote on Instagram [48]. The couple currently shares children Carmen, 6, Rafael, 4, Leonardo, 3, and Romeo, 1.
Carson Daly and Siri Pinter
In September, the TODAY show host announced that he and his wife are expecting their fourth child [49]. "We're thrilled," he said on the show. "We have the best family. We have a lot of fun, so we thought, 'Why not? Let's have another one.'"
Kimberly and James Van Der Beek
The Dawson's Creek alum and his wife are expecting their sixth child. The actor announced the exciting news during Dancing With the Stars [53] as he dedicated his performance to his growing family. "Thrilled beyond belief to announce that another little bundle of joy has picked us to be their family," he also wrote on Instagram [54].
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd
In October, Maren announced on Instagram that she and her husband are expecting their first child together, a baby boy. "The irony is just too rich that after a year of living in the 'GIRL' headspace, the universe would give us a baby boy to even things out," Maren wrote, referencing her Girl album. "See you in 2020, little one."
Caterina Scorsone and Rob Giles
The Grey's Anatomy [55] actress and husband Rob are expecting their third child [56]. Caterina revealed the news in a Halloween post [57], featuring a snap of her ménage dressed as the Addams Family. "Our Family's about to get even kookier. #pumpkinintheoven," she wrote. Currently, Caterina and Rob share daughters Eliza, 7, and Paloma, 2.
Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva
The 70-year-old actor and his wife, Alejandra, 36, are expecting their second child together [58], People reports. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Alexander, in February. Richard is also dad to 19-year-old son Homer James Jigme, whom he shares with ex-wife Carey Lowell, while Alejandra is also mom to a 6-year-old son named Albert from a previous marriage.
Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici
The Bachelor couple are expecting their third child together [59]. They are already parents to 3-year-old Samuel and 1-year-old Isaiah.
Tyler Joseph and Jenna Black
In September, the Twenty One Pilots musician and his wife announced that they are expecting their first child [60].
Malika Haqq
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and Khloé Kardashian's best friend announced that she's expecting her first child in September [61].
Laura Prepon and Ben Foster
In October, the Orange Is the New Black [62] actress announced that she's expecting her second child with husband Ben Foster. The couple is already parents to 2-year-old daughter Ella.