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Home • Parenting

The Year in Celebrity Moms (and Dads)

Congratulations were in order for many of our favorite celebrity moms (and dads) in 2015. From giving birth during a blizzard, to the pregnancies we've all been waiting for, moms, babies, and some dads too, gave us many reasons to smile. Here's a look back at the adorable, the cute, and the down right precious moments from celebrity parenting this year!
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 27, 2020
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Tamera Mowry-Housley and husband Adam Housley welcomed a daughter, Ariah, to their family on July 1. Ariah joins big brother, Aden, who was born in 2013.

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Tamera and Ariah are a comfy cozy mother-daughter pair!

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Fashion mogul Kimora Lee-Simmons and her new husband, Tim Leissner, welcomed a son, Wolf Lee Leissner, on April 14.

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Cuddle time is the best time in this fab family.

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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen announced they were expecting their first child after a fair share of fertility struggles. We just know John and Chrissy’s bundle of joy will be a legend in their own little way.

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On July 11, Stephen and Ayesha Curry added another daughter, Ryan Carson Curry, to their adorable family.

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There’s a new little Curry in town! Ayesha and Stephen Curry’s second baby girl Ryan was born in July.

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Instagram.com/ayeshacurry
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Actor and rapper Ludacris and wife Eudoxie welcomed daughter Cadence in June.

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Instagram.com/eudoxiee
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Kandi Burruss and husband Todd Tucker announced that they are expecting their first child together. Both have daughters from previous relationships and will welcome a son in the new year.

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Yandy Smith and husband Mendeecees Harris welcomed their daughter, Skylar, on January 26.

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Looks like Yandy Smith’s baby girl Skylar found her toes! 

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NBA player Steph Curry’s 3-year-old daughter Riley stole the nation’s heart during the NBA playoffs when she repeatedly interrupted his post-game press conference in the most adorable way, singing “Blessings” by Big Sean and Drake. We can’t stop cheering for the Curry family. 

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Ciara and baby Future brought smiles to our faces this year with each and every photo upload.

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Kelly Rowland and baby TItan Jewel’s Mickey and Minnie Mouse Halloween costumes left us saying “awwww!”

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Celeb Moms and Babies

North West is our spirit child of the year. Whether she’s making a trip to ballet class in a tutu or sitting in front row of a fashion show, this baby fashionista always had us cheering for her.

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What celebrity kid list would be complete without an homage to Blue Ivy? Jay Z and Beyonce’s daughter is growing up so fast, and beautifully.

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