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New Mom, New Look

Check out how these fab celeb moms switched up their beauty looks post-baby.
By Crystal Martin · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Thandie Newton

Last month, five weeks after the arrival of her third child, Thandie Newton appeared on the red carpet for the premiere of her new film Half of A Yellow Sun rocking a new look—accent slate gray liner on her bottom lids.

New Mom, New Look
02
Alicia Keys

Keys opted for a bright pink lip, a change from her nude looks, after the arrival of her son Egypt in 2010.

New Mom, New Look
03
Jourdan Dunn

Dunn walked in several shows Spring 2011 shows just a few months post-baby. Here she wears full-on fringe and chocolate lipstick at Zac Posen.

New Mom, New Look
04
Jennifer Hudson

A month after Jennifer’s son David, Jr. arrived, she sang at VH1 Divas Show with braids and silver shadow.

New Mom, New Look
05
Beyoncé

In her second appearance post-baby Blue, Mrs. Carter showed off what would become a signature, new Matisse blue nails.

New Mom, New Look
06
Nicole Richie

Back in 2009 after the birth of her son Sparrow, Richie showed off shorter hair (but the beach waves remained), glowing skin, and a purple update to her signature smoky eye.

New Mom, New Look
07
Halle Berry

A few months post new son Maceo, Berry rocked a new piecey version of her signature bob and an updated nude lip with a peachy tint. 

New Mom, New Look
08
Tia Mowry-Hardict

Three months after the arrival of son Cree, Tia left the Wendy Williams Show wearing a bold pink lip that matched her flowing dress.

New Mom, New Look
09
Maya Rudolph

The actress and comedian celebrates her birthday July 27. 

New Mom, New Look
10
Mariah Carey

Just a few short months after the birth of her twins Moroccan and Monroe, Carey shed the baby weight and become Jenny Craig’s newest spokesperson. She followed that up with a midriff-baring appearance on SHAPE magazine’s cover.

New Mom, New Look
11
Jada Pinkett Smith

After her first child Jaden was born in July 1998, Jada debuted mom-friendly braids and pastel makeup, a change from the dark lipstick look of the 90s.

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