Many stars grew their families in 2026.
Kickstarting the year, Riverdale alum Charles Melton, Carly Rae Jepsen and Charlie Puth all became parents for the first time in March. Before the end of the month, Hailee Steinfeld and husband Josh Allen welcomed their first baby, a daughter.
In April, Becca Kufrin, Justin Theroux, MLB player Freddie Freeman, TikTok star Allison Kuch and NFL star Baker Mayfield all welcomed little ones into their respective families, as did Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden in May. The month also brought new arrivals to Stephen Coletti, Josh Duhamel and Pat McAfee‘s own broods.
Ushering in June, Love Island UK season 5 couple Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury welcomed their second bundle of joy.
Keep scrolling to meet the stars’ newest additions of 2026:
Credit: Courtesy of Molly-Mae Hague/ Instagram
Celebrity Babies of 2026: Love Island’s Molly-Mae Hague and More Stars Who’ve Given Birth This Year
Many stars grew their families in 2026.
Kickstarting the year, Riverdale alum Charles Melton, Carly Rae Jepsen and Charlie Puth all became parents for the first time in March. Before the end of the month, Hailee Steinfeld and husband Josh Allen welcomed their first baby, a daughter.
In April, Becca Kufrin, Justin Theroux, MLB player Freddie Freeman, TikTok star Allison Kuch and NFL star Baker Mayfield all welcomed little ones into their respective families, as did Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden in May. The month also brought new arrivals to Stephen Coletti, Josh Duhamel and Pat McAfee‘s own broods.
Ushering in June, Love Island UK season 5 couple Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury welcomed their second bundle of joy.
Keep scrolling to meet the stars’ newest additions of 2026:
Love Island UK season 5 couple Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury announced on June 3 that they welcomed their second baby.
“And then there were 4 🤍,” an Instagram caption read, accompanying a pic of the pair and eldest daughter Bambi.
The Challenge alum Nicole Zanatta welcomed twin daughters Seraphina and Madyson on May 1.
“Becoming their mom has been the greatest blessing of my life, but our journey hasn’t been easy,” Zanatta wrote via Instagram on June 1. “Both of my girls were diagnosed with congenital CMV (Cytomegalovirus), a virus I had never heard of until it became part of our story.”
She continued, “Since birth, we’ve spent time in the NICU, attended countless appointments which are still ongoing, undergone testing and started medications. I recently brought them home a week ago, but our journey is far from over. Through every high and low, I choose faith over fear, resilience over doubt, and gratitude for every blessing along the way. I will give my girls every opportunity to thrive. I will always fight for them and advocate for their needs.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, CMV is “a condition caused by a common virus.” The CMV virus stays in the body for life once a person is infected and can spread through body fluids, including blood, saliva, urine, semen and breast milk.
The Pat McAfee Show host announced on May 25 that his wife gave birth to their son Midas after undergoing an emergency C-section.
“Please help @MrsMcAfeeShow, Mackenzie, and I welcome Midas Robert McAfee to our family,” he wrote via X. “Due to Samantha having a high risk pregnancy and severe preeclampsia, the decision was made to have an emergency C-Section on Friday night. Baby boy officially entered the world on May 22nd at 10:42PM as a 6lb 6oz screaming young legend … 10 Toes, 10 Fingers, full head of hair.”
Pat added that Samantha was “recovering like a bad ass.”
Cinematographer Kate Arizmendi took to Instagram Stories on May 24 to confirm the arrival of her and Rory Culkin’s first child, a daughter named Havoc Moon. “Her in the womb while I’m screaming System of a Down,” Arizmendi, 38, captioned a photo of her child peacefully sleeping. “Havoc Moon born 5/23 at 9:51. We’re so in love with you.”
In a second Instagram Story, Arizmendi, who worked on Succession which starred Rory’s older brother Kieran Culkin, noted how much her daughter resembled her father. “15 minutes after pushing her out and so alert and excited about life already. Hello girl baby Rory,” her second post read.
Two further Instagram Stories showed a shirtless Rory, 36, bonding with his newborn daughter. “Best papa,” wrote Arizmendi.
Latto seemingly confirmed the arrival of her first child on May 18 with an emotional Instagram video documenting her pregnancy. The star welcomed her baby with fellow rapper 21 Savage.
Big Brother alum Corey Brooks and his wife, Sami Brooks, announced the arrival of their second baby on May 18.
“Meet Brylee Paige Brooks 🩷,” Corey wrote via Instagram from the hospital. “We’re so lucky to welcome such a precious little soul into our family 🩷 Already so in love with our baby girl and excited to give her the best life 👑Grateful for @shmami and our growing family. Life just keeps getting sweeter ✨.”
90 Day Fiancé stars Emily Bieberly and Kobe Blaise announced the arrival of their baby boy on May 18.
“Kobe and I are so excited to welcome our sweet baby boy to our family,” Emily exclusively shared with Us. “We still can’t believe we’re officially a family of six. This little man definitely made me work to get him here, but I would do it all over again and again and again.”
Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari welcomed their second child together. (The Las Vegas actor also shares a son with ex-wife Fergie.)
“Rocca de Leon Duhamel,” the couple wrote via Instagram on May 16. “Our baby girl is here 🤍🕊️.”
Stephen Colletti and wife Alex Weaver announced the birth of their first baby via Instagram on May 14. “Rhodes August Colletti 🤍,” the pair captioned a photo of the Laguna Beach alum holding his wife and newborn son’s hand.
The Vampire Diaries alum Candice King gave birth to son Arlo on May 3, her first child with husband Steven Krueger.
“Welcome to the world our sweet boy,” she wrote via Instagram on May 14, noting she had been in “the sweetest newborn bubble” in the weeks after.
King is also mom of two daughters from a previous marriage.
Actress Sienna Miller told E! News on May 11 that she and Oli Green had welcomed their second child together.
“It’s happened,” she said. “I have a tiny baby next door. It feels like stringing sentences together is a bit challenging. I’m on very little sleep, but I’m madly in love with my baby.”
Miller and Green also share a 2-year-old daughter. Miller previously welcomed daughter Marlowe with ex Tom Sturridge.
Landman star Kayla Wallace and husband Kevin McGarry announced the birth of their first baby via Instagram on Mother’s Day.
“Mother,” the couple captioned a joint post featuring a photo of their hands holding the newborn’s. “The newest part of me that became the best part of me the second we met. Motherhood has been the greatest joy of my life. Happy Mother’s Day 🩵.”
Rebel Wilson announced the birth of her and wife Ramona Agruma’s second daughter, Rose Estelle, on May 4. “What a gorgeous blessing to have another little girl! Now on May 4th it’s now 4 of us!” she gushed via Instagram. “Ramona and I are feeling so incredibly grateful and blessed to grow our family, thank you everyone for all the well wishes 🩷.”
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden revealed in early May that they have welcomed a newborn son, Nautas Madden.
“We love life with our family- our kids are healthy&happy, and we are grateful!!!🙏🙏having a blast ❤️Sending all our best wishes- the Madden Family ❤️🙏👊🏴☠️,” Madden shared in an Instagram post.
Bringing Up Bates alum Whitney Bates announced the birth of her and husband Zach’s sixth baby via Instagram.
“One of the sweetest birth experiences I’ve had, filled with moments that I will relive a million times 😭💕🥹,” Whitney captioned a video of Zach helping to deliver their little one.
Whitney continued, “Nothing in this world compares to that first moment holding your new baby, and from my very first birth when Dr. Vick helped him with Bradley, this has been one of the most precious, overwhelming and unforgettable experiences of my births, every single time. Dr Martin and her staff made every moment so special and we cannot thank them and Fort Sanders hospital enough for all of the work they did to make this birth so amazing!!!”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield welcomed baby No. 2 with wife Emily Mayfield on April 16.
“Baby Mav is here,” Emily wrote via her Instagram Story over a photo of her newborn’s feet. “Maverick Thorne Mayfield, April 16, 2026, 9 lbs. Soaking up these sweet moments as a family of four.”
Baker and Emily also share daughter Kova, who was born in April 2024.
NFL star Isaac Rochell and his influencer wife, Allison Kuch, announced the arrival of their second baby via a joint Instagram post on April 21.
“Our sweet baby girl is here!! Pepper Jo 🎀✨, ” the couple wrote alongside a carousel of photos that captured them with their eldest child, Scottie, 2, while holding their newborn. “One of the best days of our lives and the vbac of my dreams!”
Los Angeles Dodgers player Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea Freeman, announced the arrival of their baby girl via surrogate on April 21.
“London Rosemary Joy Freeman 💕,” the couple wrote via Instagram alongside a family photo with their three sons. “April 19, 2026.”
Justin Theroux and wife Nicole Brydon Bloom announced on April 18 that they recently welcomed their first baby.
“He’s here 🕊️We are so in love,” they captioned a snap of Theroux cuddling the infant.
One Tree Hill’s James Lafferty and The Royals alum Alexandra Park welcomed their first child together, announcing the news in April 2026.
They announced the arrival via a joint Instagram post, which was captioned, “Love has new meaning. River Jay Lafferty – 12/4/2025.”
Bachelor in Paradise alums Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs announced on April 10 that they welcomed their second baby, son Steven Jon, on Easter Sunday. “He’s made our family whole and we love you more than you will ever know,” the couple wrote in a joint Instagram post.
Joey Lawrence’s wife, Samantha Cope, gave birth to their second baby, son Ford, on April 6.
“Our newest member has arrived. What an absolute blessing you are, baby boy,” Cope wrote via Instagram days later on April 9. “It will be an Easter Weekend to remember forever.”
Cope and Lawrence also share daughter Dylan, while the Blossom alum is the father of two eldest daughters from a previous marriage.
Bregje Heinen announced on April 6 that she and Michael Trevino welcomed their first baby.
“Jack Wild Trevino 🤍,” the model captioned an Instagram photo of the couple holding their newborn’s hand.
Food Network personality Duff Goldman revealed on April 3 that his wife, Johannah Goldman, gave birth to their second baby.
“Happy birthday Samurai Jack Goldman! Before lil’ Sam came along I was certain that my heart was at capacity,” Duff wrote via Instagram. “I had no more room to fit any more love because how could I possibly with the two most beautiful girls in the world. I was right, there was no more room. Instead, my heart just grew a few sizes and now my little family is just a tiny bit bigger.”
Duff and Johanna also share 5-year-old daughter Josephine.
Sinners actress Hailee Steinfeld revealed in the April 2 edition of her “Beau Society” newsletter that she recently welcomed her first baby with Josh Allen.
“Our baby girl has arrived!! We’re feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments,” a statement read. “Thank you so much for the love and well wishes.”
Steinfeld and Allen didn’t immediately reveal their daughter’s name.
Sofia Richie Grainge and her husband, Elliot Grainge, welcomed baby No. 2 on March 18. A social media post revealed their son is named Henry Cecil Grainge.
Richie Grainge announced his arrival with a photo of her two kids, writing, “Loves of my life.”
Singer Charlie Puth and his wife, Brooke Puth, announced in a joint Instagram post that they are parents to a baby boy.
“Hey Jude 🩵 3.13.26,” the couple wrote via social media with the first photo of their son.
Bobby Bones announced on March 20 that he and wife Caitlin Estell welcomed their first baby.
“Our daughter, Billie Celine Estell. She’s named after her grandpa, and we can’t believe she’s ours,” the radio personality wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of the pair hugging their newborn.
Carly Rae Jepsen announced the birth of her and husband Cole M.G.N.’s first baby via her Instagram Story on March 17. “Last 2 weeks have been the best of my life. Welcome to the world little one,” she captioned a sweet snap of the little one in her arms.
Vampire Diaries alum Kat Graham announced via Instagram on March 12 that she and husband Bryant Wood welcomed their first baby. “Welcome to the world Prospero ‘Spero’ Nyemah Wood,” she captioned the post.
Teen Mom alum Javi Marroquin and his wife, Lauren Marroquin, announced the arrival of a baby boy on March 12.
“The best surprise of our lives ♡ .. & the sweetest grand finale ✨,” the couple wrote in a joint Instagram post.
Riverdale alum Charles Melton announced via Instagram on March 9 that he and girlfriend Camille Summers-Valli welcomed their first baby. “Our family,” he captioned a series of photos with the newborn.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix’s wife, Izzy Nix, welcomed their first baby on his 26th birthday.
“Riley Belle Nix arrived on her dad’s birthday — 2/25/26 at 4:45pm, 6 lbs 11 oz. The best birthday party I’ve ever been to!!!!!!” Izzy wrote via Instagram on March 4. “We are overwhelmed by the goodness of God and immeasurable joy that we have experienced this week! Thank you, Jesus, for choosing us to shepherd over her life.”
John-David Duggar and Abbie Duggar welcomed baby No. 3, a daughter, in January.
“John and Abbie – party of 5! 🤍 Our sweet little lady made her arrival last month,” the couple wrote in a joint Instagram post on February 28. “We’re completely smitten and soaking in all the newborn snuggles!”
John-David and Abbie, who also share Grace and Charlie, didn’t immediately reveal their baby girl’s name.
The couple welcomed their fifth baby two weeks early, announcing their newborn son’s arrival on February 27.
“Welcome to the world, Brave,” Akins wrote in an Instagram post alongside photos of the baby. “Oh. my. goodness. Our hearts are just in a big ole puddle with this precious baby BOY.”
The caption continued, “Brave Elijah Akins was born last week at almost 10 pounds and almost 2 weeks early-thank you Jesus this big boy didn’t wait another 2 weeks to be born 😍.”
Akins and Rhett already share four daughters.
The comedian shared the news via Instagram on February 25, writing, “I lost 7 lbs 5 oz and cured my gender disappointment all in one night (!!!!!!!!!!!!) bernard king. 2/23/26.”
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette star Paul Anthony Kelly confirmed on The Kelly Clarkson Show on February 23 that his wife, Syd Widziszewski-Kelly, recently gave birth to their first baby.
Country singer Luke Combs and wife Nicole announced on February 19 that they had welcomed baby No. 3.
“Happy due date to the littlest Combs BOY! We’ve loved soaking up these last few weeks of newborn snuggles 🥰,” Nicole captioned a family photo. “Chet Wiley Combs 🩵.”
Big Brother couple Nicole Franzel and Victor Arroyo announced the arrival of their twins — a baby boy and baby girl – on February 19.
“🎀 Goldie Jen & 🩵 River David,” the couple shared via Instagram in a joint post. “We’ve been soaking in every second with these two love bugs for the last few days 🥹.These cuties have made our Arrow a proud big brother changing our world forever in the best way possible 🥲.”
Whoopi Goldberg announced on the February 11 episode of The View that cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin gave birth to her first baby, a boy, after she was noticeably absent from the daytime show.
Baby Driver star Ansel Elgort announced via Instagram on February 10 that he had quietly welcomed a son.
“Fatherhood is exhilarating, exhausting, it’s everything and more,” he wrote. “The present feels more present and the future brighter. He wakes us up all night and yet I’ve never felt stronger during the day.”
Elgort shared a black-and-white photo of himself cradling the newborn.
“He goes from crying to laughing, expressing everything he feels and it’s freed me to do the same,” the actor concluded. “I wanted to keep it sacred, just for us, but now I want to share this story with you as it’s the brightest happiest thing I’ve ever experienced. I hope it brings you happiness too.”
The Young and the Restless star and his wife, Shelby Wulfert, welcomed their son on February 4. In a photo shared via her Instagram Story at the time, Wulfert shared that their son’s name is Alonzo Brentley Adams, per People.
How I Met Your Mother alum Josh Radnor surprised fans on February 4, revealing that his wife, Jordana Jacobs, had given birth to their first baby “a few months ago.”
“Here’s what we know so far: His smile lights up the room. He’s super observant and thoughtful. He gets hypnotized when I play him songs on the guitar. He thinks the word ‘baba ghanoush’ is hysterical,” the new dad gushed via Instagram. “He’s a total delight and Jordana and I are thrilled he’s here.”
Radnor added: “Thanks for all the kind words from @howwemadeyourmother listeners (I dropped the news a few episodes back on the podcast.) Sending love to all my fellow parents of newborns out there. What a wild, beautiful, exhausting, heart-opening initiation. So grateful.”
“Tag. You’re it,” Patrick J. Adams captioned an Instagram post on January 27, revealing he and wife Troian Bellisario welcomed their third baby.
Bachelorette alum Emily Maynard’s daughter Ricki Hendrick announced on January 23 that she is officially a mom.
“Best day ever,” she wrote via Instagram with a photo of her newborn baby at the hospital.
Meghan Trainor announced that she and Daryl Sabara secretly welcomed a baby girl with the help of a surrogate.
“Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally made it to the world thanks to our incredible, superwoman surrogate,” the singer wrote via Instagram on January 20 alongside a snap of her and her newborn. “We are forever grateful to all the doctors, nurses, teams who made this dream possible.”
Trainor continued, “We had endless conversations with our doctors in this journey and this was the safest way for us to be able to continue growing our family. We are over the moon in love with this precious girl. Riley and Barry have been so excited, they even got to choose her middle name. We are going to enjoy our family time now, love you all🩷🥹🎀.”
Former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards announced via Instagram on January 17 that she gave birth to her second baby.
“Alanis Valentine 💕,” Edwards and fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain captioned a joint Instagram post.
Lo Bosworth announced on January 15 she and husband Dom Natale became a family of three.
“🎀 our girl Nelle is here 🎀 ,” Bosworth wrote via Instagram. “She started the year by surprising us two weeks early, but really, she was right on time. Our teeny one is named for her Oma and already so loved. More to come! ✨.”
Married at First Sight couple Nicole and Chris Thielk welcomed twins Sofia and Anthony on January 5.
“Our daughter Sofia is perfectly healthy and at home with us, but our son, Anthony, will be spending the next 3+ months in the NICU,” the couple told People. “Anthony was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia when [Nicole] was around 17 weeks pregnant.”
Bachelor alum Sydney Warner and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner welcomed their second baby, daughter Bella Nicole, in January ahead of the 2025-2026 NFL playoffs.
“All I’ll ever need. Thank you God🙏🏾❤️,” Fred commented on Sydney’s Instagram birth announcement.
Meghan McCain and her husband, Ben Domenech, welcomed their third baby, son Ransom, via C-section on January 2.
“He is named for two of my favorite characters: Jimmy Stewart’s Ransom Stoddard and C.S. Lewis’s Elwin Ransom, the hero of his Space Trilogy,” Domenech wrote via Instagram on January 3 of his son’s namesakes. “Both are quiet, peaceful, bookish men who are nonetheless called upon to confront great evil.”
McCain and Domenech are already parents of daughters Liberty and Clover.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel alum Michael Zegen’s wife, Broadway vet Jennifer Damiano, gave birth to their first baby on January 3.
“Our beautiful baby girl, Oona Rose Zegen, was born January 3rd, 2026 under a full moon in New York City,” Damiano wrote via Instagram on January 9. “It’s been nice knowing ya!”
90 Day Fiancé: The Single Life season 4 couple John McManus and Meghan Brown welcomed their first baby, daughter Rowan Elizabeth, on January 2.
“The love I feel for my girls is beyond words,” Brown wrote via Instagram a week later. “Born a week ago 6lb 7oz queen.”
Brown is also mom of a 7-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.




