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The Year in Celebrity Moms

Congratulations were in order for many of our favorite celebrity moms this year. Whether it was Beyonce welcoming baby Blue Ivy Carter (which induced collective gasps around the world), Tamera Mowry's first birth, or Mary Mary's double pregnancies, we kept up with our famous moms as they added more bundles of joy to their growing families. Here's a look back at how celeb moms spent the past 12 months.
By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 28, 2020
01
Beyonce Gave Birth to Blue Ivy

Superstar mom Beyonce welcomed her first child on January 7, 2012. The proud mommy was all smiles when she debuted her bundle of joy, daughter Blue Ivy Carter, in a picture on her Tumblr page in February.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Blue Ivy Tumblr
02
Tia Mowry Defended Baby Cree

In August new mom Tia Mowry took offense to online commenters who called her adorable 1-year-old son, Cree, ugly. “It’s disgusting that some focus on looks,” she wrote on her Facebook page. “I brought a beautiful child into this world.”

The Year in Celebrity Moms
03
Mary Mary Welcomed More Babies
Mary Mary
The Year in Celebrity Moms
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04
Jada, Chris Paul Welcomed a Daughter

Just days after Team USA had taken home a gold medal, NBA player Chris Paul’s wife Jada gave birth to their first daughter, Camryn Alexis, on August 17, 2012. The couple wed in a lavish Charlotte, North Carolina wedding last year and shared their stunning photos with ESSENCE.com.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Jada Paul/ Instagram
05
Kellie Williams-Jackson Welcomed a Son

The former child star (she played Laura on Family Matters ) and her hubby Hannibal Jackson welcomed baby John into their growing family this past summer. John joins big sister Hannah Belle, 2.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Kellie Williams-Jackson/ Facebook
06
Tamera Mowry-Housley Welcomed First Baby

Tamera Mowry-Housley and hubby Adam Housley welcomed their first son, Aden John Tanner, on November 12, 2012. “Our hearts are overflowing with love,” she said. “Thank you to everyone for your love and support. It means so much to our family.”

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Tamera Mowry-Housley/ Twitter
07
Egypt Sherrod Welcomed a Daughter

Radio personality Egypt Sherrod and husband Mike Jackson welcomed their first child, daughter Kendall Rae Jackson (pictured), earlier this year. “She is beyond beautiful, and the most perfect thing I’ve ever laid eyes on,” Sherrod said.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Egypt Sherrod/ Twitter
08
Cree Expecting Her Second Child

Aw, Freddie’s having a baby! The beloved A Different World star (pictured with daughter Brave) recently announced that she and hubby Angelo Pullen are expecting their second child.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Cree Summer/ Twitter
09
We Met Erykah Badu’s Little Angels

Though Erykah Badu rarely shared photos of her daughters Puma, 3, and Mars, 8, their gorgeous faces were recently revealed by her former partner, rapper Jay Electronica, who posted their photos on his Instgram feed.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Jay Electronica/ Instagram
10
Tiffany Evans Welcomed a Daughter

The 20-year-old songstress gave birth to daughter Adalia Sarai Henderson on September 25, 2012. The new mother told ESSENCE.com she was ecstatic about raising her daughter. “She’s already changed my life tremendously and I just want to give all of the love that God has given to me, to her,” she said.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Tiffany Evans/ Twitter
11
Chudney Ross Welcomed Her First Child

Chudney Ross and boyrfriend Joshua Faulkner welcomed her first daughter on September 19. Ross revealed the cherub-faced cutie on her Facebook page, writing, “We are so excited to welcome Callaway Lane to the world,” the 36-year-old shared.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Chudney Ross/ Facebook
12
Lil’ Mo Welcomed Her Fourth Child

The R&B singer and hubby, gospel singer Phillip Bryant, welcomed a son on July 10, 2012. They named their bundle of joy Jonah Maddox-Phillip Bryant.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
The Lil Mo Show/ Instagram
13
Charlize Theron Adopted a Black Baby…

…Causing Internet commenters to commend her (there were some skeptics) for going against the grain since African-American boys are the least likely to be adopted at orphanages. Theron named her bundle of joy Jackson.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
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14
Essence Atkins Calls Motherhood ‘Astonishing’

Actress Essence Atkins (pictured with husband Jamie Mendez) told ESSENCE.com having her first child, son Varro Blair Mendez, was “astonishing.”

The Year in Celebrity Moms
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15
Amber Rose Revealed Her Baby Bump

The future Mrs. Wiz Khalifa revealed her baby bump at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. The couple expects their first child in February 2013.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
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16
Mel B. Snapped Back After Third Baby

Mel B. gave birth to her third daughter, Madison Belafonte, in September 2011 and had already lost more than 33 pounds by mid-2012. The former Spice Girl credits the weight loss to exercise and the Jenny Craig plan. “Losing weight has made me the best mom possible,” she recently told Australia’s Woman’s Day Magazine.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Lisa Maree Williams/ Getty
17
Nia Long Glowed with Her New Baby Boy

Nia Long was all smiles when she was spotted out in Los Angeles with her then 2-month-old son, Kez Sunday Udoka, in January. Kez was born on November 10, 2011.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
18
Shonda Rhimes Adopted A Second Daughter

The Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal creator adopted  as second child, daughter Emerson Pearl, this past Spring. Rhimes—who also has another adopted daughter named Harper—describes Emerson as her “Zen baby.”

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Jason LaVeris/ Getty
19
Adrienne, Chris Bosh Welcomed Baby Jackson

Miami Heat basketball player Chris Bosh and wife Adrienne Bosh welcomed their first child together — a son named Jackson Anthony — on May 3, 2012.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
Adrienne Bosh/ Instagram
20
Kim Zolciak Welcomed Her Fourth Child

Shortly before leaving the Real Housewives of Atlanta, the reality star gave birth to her fourth child, son Kash Kade, on August 15, 2012.

The Year in Celebrity Moms
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