In a year that felt like we were regularly bombarded with bombshells from the White House, there were quite a few bright spots that kept us going, including the little bundles of joy who graced the feed of our favorite celebrities.
In 2017, many celebs became parents and welcomed a bouncing baby to the world. Beyoncé stopped the world with her pregnancy announcement , welcoming twins in June. Tennis star Serena Williams became a mom for the first time. And, Mahershala Ali welcomed a little one with wife Amatus Sami-Karim .
So, as we wrap up the year, let’s take a look at the celebrities who expanded their household in 2017.
01
Hoda Kotb
Hoda Kotb has openly shared intimate emotional details about adopting her 1-year-old daughter, Haley Joy, at the age of 52.
@hodakotb
02
Pharrell Williams’ Triplets
Pharrell Williams and his wife welcomed triplets this year and have meticulously managed to keep their sexes, images and names away from us.
@pharrell
03
Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.
The next generation of tennis excellence sprung forth from Serena Williams’ loins. Welcome to the world, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr.
@serenawilliams
04
Kenzo Kash
Kevin and Eniko Hart welcomed their first child together, Kenzo, just in time for Thanksgiving.
@kevinhart4real
05
Sienna Princess
Ciara and Russell Wilson welcomed Sienna Princess in the spring.
@ciara
06
Rumi and Sir Carter
Queen Beyonce gave birth to the royal twins Rumi and Sir Carter on June 13.
@beyonce
07
Ella Grace
Keisha Knight Pulliam gave birth to Ella Grace earlier this year.
@KeishaKnightPulliam
08
Eissa Al Mana
Janet Jackson gave birth to son Eissa Al Mana at 50!
@JanetJackson
09
Ronnie DeVoe’s twins
The DeVoe twins are a welcome new addition to the world.
@bigrondevoe
10
Naturi Naughton
The Power star gave birth to a baby girl in the summer. She protects her daughter’s name and identity fiercly.
@NaturiNaughton
11
Sanya Richards Ross
The running diva had a baby boy in July.
@SanyaRichardsRoss
12
Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali has been gushing over his baby girl since her arrival in the spring.
@MahershalaAli
13
Kel Mitchell
Kel loves orange soda…and his baby girl too!
@KelMitchell
14
Foxy Brown
Foxy Brown surprised fans when she revealed that she gave birth to a little lyricist in the spring.
@Foxy Brown
15
Cam Newton
Cam Newton and his girlfriend welcomed their second child to the world in February.
@carmonnewton
16
Malcolm Jamal Warner
This Cosby Kid is all grown up and now a father.
@MalcolmJamalWarner
17
Hill Harper
The accomplished actor and author adopted a baby boy.
@hilllharper
18
KeKe Wyatt
KeKe Wyatt gave birth to her ninth child in the fall.
@kekewyatt
19
Russell Westbrook
The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard’s new baby boy looks just like him.
@russellwestbrook