A round-up of 2025's most exciting celebrity pregnancy announcements
This year, many celebrities celebrated milestones in their parenthood journeys, either by welcoming their first children or adding new members to their families.
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Congratulatory messages filled the internet week after week as many celebrities shared that they are either expecting their first bundle of joy or they are growing their families.
From huge pregnancy announcements to small and intimate announcements, we loved it all.
Natasha Vermaak
Former Miss SA 2023, Natasha Vermaak, stunned us all as she revealed that she is expecting her first child with her husband, Enrico, in October.
She announced the heart-warming news of her pregnancy on social media, and also shared that she had kept her pregnancy a secret for five months.
Cassper Nyovest and Pulane Mojaki
Rapper Cassper Nyovest just recently announced that he is expecting his second child with his wife, Pulane, at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
To announce the exciting news, pictures of his maternity photoshoot with his wife were displayed on screen during his performance, and he later shared on Instagram that they were blessed with a beautiful baby girl.
Khosi Ngema
The 26-year-old announced on social media that she is expecting her first child with her fiancé, Marco Benz, in October.
Just over a week ago, she shared that she has welcomed a baby boy into their growing family, captioning her post: “And then there were three.”
Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani
Fans started speculating that the “Shaka iLembe” actress was expecting after she attended the premiere of the second season of the series in June.
She never confirmed nor denied the rumours. However, a few days later, she made the big announcement on social media, sharing pictures of her intimate photoshoot.
Ntando Rambani
The actress shocked us all when she revealed that she has another daughter with her husband, Una Rams, after the pair graced the cover of “Batswadi Magazine” for the August issue.
Her pregnancy came as a surprise to her fans; however, the couple has decided to keep their lives private and off social media.
The Springboks wives
In the rugby world, it was certainly raining baby bumps because the pregnancy news just kept coming in.
Marise Pollard, Miné de Klerk, and Anlia Etzebeth all announced that they are expecting "little Bokkies" this year. Furthermore, many have already celebrated the arrival of their bundles of joy on social media throughout most of the year.
Pollard, de Klerk and Etzebeth all shared that they gave birth to baby girls.
Sofia Richie-Grainge
The daughter of Lionel Richie, Sofia Richie-Grainge, shared on social media that she is expecting her second child with her husband, Elliot Grainge.
She revealed the exciting news of her pregnancy in October, with a simple yet cute reveal on Instagram, captioning her post: “On my way to launch these babies.”
Cardi B
One thing Cardi B will do is deny the pregnancy rumours even when they are true. For weeks, rumours that the rapper was expecting another baby were making headlines.
However, she kept denying until it was time to promote her new album “Am I The Drama?” and in an interview with Gayle King, the mother of three confirmed that she is indeed pregnant and is expecting her fourth child with Stefon Diggs.
Rihanna
We can all agree that Rihanna’s third pregnancy reveal was and still is iconic because for months, fans suspected that she might be expecting, but to confirm the news on one of the biggest nights in fashion? A serve!
The Fenty Beauty owner revealed that she is expecting her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky on the day of the Met Gala.
We were all stunned when she graced the red carpet wearing a Marc Jacobs outfit - a grey bustier and a floor-length black skirt.
Nara Smith
When food content creator Nara Smith revealed that she is expecting her fourth child, fans were shocked.
She shared a heart-warming video on social media in June with just her and her husband, Lucky Smith.