It’s a new year, and with that comes new beginnings — literally. A number of well-known women have been sharing the news, left and right, that they’re expecting. Some people are set to have their first child, like Keke Palmer, and others are adding to their brood, like Naturi Naughton.
The latest well-known woman we thought was welcoming a little one into the world was Jamaican recording artist and Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Spice. She shared a photo of herself cradling a bump, pushing a baby carriage during a colorful photo shoot with the caption, “God has been so good to me.”
Has to be baby news right? Wrong. As it turns out, Spice says she just intended to deliver the message that God had given her new life after recovering from sepsis, which is deadly, but she’s not actually with child. The image represented a rebirth. “He literally gave me a new life and that’s what I’m celebrating. That’s all it is,” she explained in an Instagram Live. She also apologized if the confusion left anyone offended. “It was just about celebrating my new life, giving God glory.”
So no, Spice is not pregnant. Back to our regularly scheduled program…
Scroll through for what will be a growing list of all the Black celebrity women giving birth to some adorable kiddos this year.
The Emmy-award winning journalist announced the arrival of her twins in late February. “Welcome to the world Harlow and Hudson,” she wrote with a photo of her holding her babies in their gender coordinated clothing, beaming. “You are loved beyond measure.”
The “What You Like” rapper and wife Jesseca Dupart are expecting their first child together, breaking the news as they approach their first wedding anniversary. The two initially shared their interest in expanding their family in 2022 and after a journey filled with ups and downs, they are officially doing it.
The Hanifa designer broke the news that she’s expecting in January, saying, “Life is happening and I feel so incredibly blessed. Thank you Jesus.”
The former reality TV personality’s entire Instagram page is now dedicated to the new life she has on the way. “I Prayed for you, I’ve Waited for you, and I’ve Weathered many storms in my Journey to you,” she said.
Zandy, the wife of Tavior Mowry, youngest sibling in the star-filled Mowry family, just welcomed the couple’s first child, Triumph, in early February.
The model and social media influencer is expecting her second child, a baby boy. She broke the news in a sweet Christmas photo shoot with her daughter, Khaleesi.
In February, the actress and singer announced that she and husband Xavier “Two” Lewis are expecting their first child together. She is already mom to daughter, Zuri, from a previous relationship.
“I am looking forward to seeing this baby’s cute little face and how it will be the perfect blend between my husband and me,” she told PEOPLE. “My daughter is especially happy to be getting a younger sibling, so I’m excited to share this joy as a family.”
Harlem star Grace Byers and husband, Trai, of Empire fame, are expecting their first child together. She has been glowing while promoting the new season of the show.
Influencer and entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman, who has been open about her struggles to conceive in the past, broke the news in January that she and husband Brandon Fallis are expecting their second child. “Here we go again!” she wrote on Instagram. “We are so excited to grow our tribe and watch Preston become a big brother!”
The star, who wears many hats, is adding “mom” to her list of titles. She broke the news while hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time in December. She’s since gone on a baby moon, had a baby shower, and revealed that she and boyfriend Darius Jackson are expecting a boy.
While Keyshia Ka’oir spilled the beans that she was expecting her second child with her husband, rapper Gucci Mane, in September of last year, the wait for baby girl Davis is still on for the couple. They will welcome her soon enough.
The actress announced that she and husband James are expecting back in September. Since then, they’ve done a baby moon and a baby shower, so the due date for their bundle of joy should be approaching shortly!
The former child star is expecting her first child with husband Brad James. They broke the news in December with help from the song “Push It.” This will be Pulliam’s second child, as she has daughter Ella from her first marriage.
The Bajan bad gyal has done it again! She broke the news that she is expecting her second child while performing front and center at the Halftime Show during the Big Game, leaving everyone talking — and wondering if they’d really seen what they thought they were seeing. She and beau A$AP Rocky welcomed their first child, a son, in May of 2022.
