Culture & Entertainment

Feb 2, 2017

From Beyoncé to Princess Di, 22 stunning photos of celebrity mothers-to-be

By: Noelle Gauthier

No one else knows how to drop news like Beyoncé—we're only one month into 2017 and her Instagram pregnancy announcement has already broken the record for the most-liked photo ever on the platform. That's right: the Carter family will be growing by two more.

What we loved the most about B's photo (and the rest of the shoot) is how proudly she displays her bump, proving you can totally have fun with pregnancy and your changing body. So we pulled together our favourite looks from expecting celebrities who glowed through their pregnancies.

Beyoncé, 2017

Rejoice, Beyhive. The rest of the photos from her maternity shoot were posted to her website.

Kate Hudson, 2003

In her typical spirited style, Kate didn't shy away having fun with her belly by proudly putting it on display in a beaded two-piece gown at the Venice Film Festival in 2003.

Jennifer Lopez, 2008

Jennifer Lopez looking anything less than a goddess defies the laws of nature; it’s obvious that her pregnancy only added to her glow.

Kate Winslet, 2013

Always the stunner, Kate Winslet turned heads in an attention-grabbing red dress for the premiere of Labor Day at the BFI London Film Festival.

Kim Kardashian, 2015

Both of Kim's pregnancies have been highly-publicized, but it's undeniable how adorable she looks vacationing with daughter North in St. Bart's, filling out her metallic dress in all the right places.

Audrey Hepburn, 1960

The epitome of class, Audrey's breezy dress paired with comfortable flats was a perfect ensemble for lazing around the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France when she was pregnant with her first son, Sean, her only child with actor Mel Ferrer.

Brooke Shields, 2003

Bringing even more body positivity to the fashion world, the expectant Brooke Shields graced the second-ever cover of the Vogue Shape issue in April 2003.

Reese Witherspoon, 2012

Reese Witherspoon looked radiant in a figure-flattering minidress at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

Princess Diana, 1982

The princess–a true icon–beamed in a polka-dot baby blue dress that matched her eyes in the last few weeks of her pregnancy with her eldest son, Prince William.

Kate Middleton, 2013

A nod to her late mother-in-law? 31 years later, the Duchess of Cambridge wears a blue frock similar to Princess Di's right after she gave birth to Prince George.

Angelina Jolie, 2008

If this is what pregnancy looks like, sign us up! The brunette beauty's Max Azria dress gave us goddess vibes when she wore it to the 2008 Cannes Film Festival while pregnant with twins Vivienne and Knox.

Gwyneth Paltrow, 2004

Accomplished in life and home, Gwyneth wore a flowy number that accentuated her golden tan when accepting the 2004 ShoWest Distinguished Decade of Achievement award.

Kerry Washington, 2016

Who says your style needs to change with your growing body? Kerry Washington certainly doesn't think so, as you can tell from her custom cutout bustier dress at the 2016 Emmy Awards.

Blake Lively, 2014

Canadian heartthrob Ryan Reynolds beamed at his wife, Blake Lively, in her low-cut Gucci dress at the Angel ball.

Janet Jackson, 2016

Fresh and ethereal, Janet Jackson revealed she was pregnant at 50 (!) with a People magazine cover story.

Olivia Wilde, 2016

Olivia Wilde radiated natural beauty in her fresh-out-of-bed look when she announced she was giving her son, Otis, a sibling. We couldn't have been happier for this adorable family.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, 2008

The first lady of Canada, looking the picture of youth with soon-to-be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, stepped out in a strapless gold dress for her second pregnancy.

Gisele Bundchen, 2010

The draped gown, wind-swept hair, barefoot... this photo shot by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue's April 2010 issue left us swooning.

Celine Dion, 2010

The Canadian icon posed for HELLO! Canada beside her late husband, René Angélil, when she was pregnant with their son René-Charles, named after his father. In the memorable cover, Celine revealed her struggles with conceiving, but opened up about conceiving thanks to IVF.

Shakira, 2010

Inspiration for your next couple shoot? There are few things more gorgeous than Shakira and FC Barcelona star Gerard Pique celebrating the miracle of life. She's pregnant with their first child, Milan.

Chrissy Teigen, 2016

She looks stunning to us—but we love that Chrissy Teigen always keeps it real. Case in point, she recently shared her imperfections on her Instagram account, proving that even celebrities have cellulite and body woes post-pregnancy.

Halle Berry, 2013

We can't get enough of Halle Berry's pregnancy style. She found the sweet spot between comfort and effortless chic; perfect for running errands with daughter Nahla.

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