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Home • Celebrity

The Most Glamorous Celebrity Maternity Shoots

By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 26, 2020

After giving birth to her daughter, Kulture Kiari, Cardi B shared a belly-bearing photo from her maternity shoot but she’s not the only celebrity to deliver a breathtaking maternity moment. Our favorite stars, from Beyoncé to Tia Mowry-Hardrict, are pros at celebrating their pregnancies with indelible images. Take a look at some of our favorite shoots here!

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Cardi B

Rapper Cardi B confirmed she was pregnant with her first child in April during her Saturday Night Live debut. In the months after sharing her baby bliss news, the 25-year-old Bronx native showed off her baby bump proudly but she was absolutely glowing in her floral-infused maternity shoot. The star gave birth to her and husband Offset’s daughter, Kulture Kiari, on July 10. 

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Tia Mowry-Hardrict
While expecting her second bundle of joy, actress Tia Mowry-Hardrict was simply radiant. The star gave birth to her baby girl, Cairo Tiahna Hardrict, on May 5, 2018.
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Beyoncé

Beyonce pretty much broke the internet when she announced the pending arrival of her twins. As if it weren’t enough she released stunning images commemorating her second pregnancy as only she could.

The Most Glamorous Celebrity Maternity Shoots
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Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor was stunning as usual in this mesh piece as she commemorated the pending birth of her baby girl, Junie.

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Tiny Harris

Tiny delivers a grand moment in this underwater shot clad in red lingerie.

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Ciara

Ciara is serving in this white dress before the arrival of little Future Jr.

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Draya Michelle

Draya Michelle gives ethereal vibes in her multi colored wrap. Gorgeous!

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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland’s flowing white frock was flawless as she prepared for her baby boy, Titan.

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Angela Simmons

How stunning is this shot? Angela is every bit of royal in this epic maternity shoot.

The Most Glamorous Celebrity Maternity Shoots
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Kandi Burruss

Kandi had a super sweet shoot as she prepared to welcome her little boy, Ace.

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Melanie Fiona

Melanie Fiona is super fierce in this dope shot before welcoming her son, Cameron.

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Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter welcomed her sweet baby girl Ella this year and celebrated the special moment with this breathtaking shot.

 

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Blac Chyna

Blac Chyna struck a pose in a flowing white robe as she prepared to welcome daughter Dream this year.

The Most Glamorous Celebrity Maternity Shoots