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Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

By Starrene Rhett Rocque · Updated October 24, 2020

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.
Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@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.

Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@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. 

Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@serenawilliams

04
Kenzo Kash

Kevin and Eniko Hart welcomed their first child together, Kenzo, just in time for Thanksgiving.

Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@kevinhart4real

05
Sienna Princess

Ciara and Russell Wilson welcomed Sienna Princess in the spring.

Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@ciara

06
Rumi and Sir Carter

Queen Beyonce gave birth to the royal twins Rumi and Sir Carter on June 13.

Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@beyonce

07
Ella Grace

Keisha Knight Pulliam gave birth to Ella Grace earlier this year.

Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@KeishaKnightPulliam

08
Eissa Al Mana

Janet Jackson gave birth to son Eissa Al Mana at 50!

Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@JanetJackson

09
Ronnie DeVoe’s twins

The DeVoe twins are a welcome new addition to the world.

Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@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.

Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@NaturiNaughton

11
Sanya Richards Ross
The running diva had a baby boy in July.
Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017
@SanyaRichardsRoss
12
Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali has been gushing over his baby girl since her arrival in the spring.

Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@MahershalaAli

13
Kel Mitchell
Kel loves orange soda…and his baby girl too!
Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017
@KelMitchell
14
Foxy Brown
Foxy Brown surprised fans when she revealed that she gave birth to a little lyricist in the spring.
Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017
@Foxy Brown
15
Cam Newton
Cam Newton and his girlfriend welcomed their second child to the world in February.
Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017
@carmonnewton
16
Malcolm Jamal Warner
This Cosby Kid is all grown up and now a father.
Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017
@MalcolmJamalWarner
17
Hill Harper
The accomplished actor and author adopted a baby boy.
Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017
@hilllharper
18
KeKe Wyatt
KeKe Wyatt gave birth to her ninth child in the fall.
Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017
@kekewyatt
19
Russell Westbrook

The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard’s new baby boy looks just like him.

Baby Fever: 19 Celebrity Babies Who Arrived In 2017

@russellwestbrook

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