Sporting a baby bump seems to be the new trend in Hollywood, with celebs popping babies and heading back to their skinny frames in no time. Here’s a round-up of soon-to-be parents who are expecting bundles of joy this year.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson
It has been only eight months since the blonde star gave birth to her first daughter Maxwell with fiance Eric Johnson in May; and young Maxwell already has a baby brother on the way. The couple, who started dating in May 2010 before they got engaged later that year, had to postpone their wedding plans because Jessica did not want to walk down the aisle with a baby bump. The baby is due sometime in spring. Let’s see when we get to hear the wedding bells.
Danneel Harris and Jensen Ackles
Supernatural star Jensen Ackles has fared well as a demon hunter, but soon he’ll be hunting for diapers. Ackles and his actor wife Danneel Harris Ackles are expecting their first child later this year, his rep told People magazine. The couple tied the knot in 2010 in the actor’s hometown of Dallas, Texas. “Thank you all for the well wishes,” Harris Ackles, 33, tweeted. “We are very excited about our soon to be new addition,” reports People magazine.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
The 32-year-old socialite and reality star broke the happy news on December 31, writing on her blog, “It’s true!! Kanye and I are expecting a baby. We feel so blessed and lucky,” reports huffingtonpost.com. Although Kim’s happiness knows no bounds at the moment, she has been facing some harsh criticism over her pregnancy with boyfriend Kanye West while she is still legally married to her husband Kris Humphries. Let’s see how things work out after the celebrity baby pops in July.
Shakira and Gerard Pique
Congratulations are in order for Shakira and footballer beau Gerard Pique, who have become proud parents of baby boy Milan Pique Mebarak. Milan is the first child of the Colombian popstar, 35, and her Spanish beau, 25, who have been together for nearly two years, reports toofab.com. According to examiner.com, the singer posted the joyous news on her personal website: “We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Piqué Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 22 in Barcelona, Spain.”
Alicia Grimaldi and Bryan Adams
Singer Bryan Adams is going to be a dad again! People magazine reports that Bryan’s wife Alicia Grimaldi will be making their 18-month-old daughter, Bunny Grimaldi-Adams, a big sister. “Alicia’s either eaten too much chocolate cake or we’re expecting another baby …I think it’s a baby,” Bryan jokingly told People magazine.
Kate Middleton and Prince William
After a traumatic start — with Kate being admitted in the hospital due to morning sickness followed by a prank call controversy which lead to a nurse’s suicide — the royal couple has finally started to enjoy the pregnancy. “All in all, Catherine’s very happy. With so much family around her and William, they’re starting to enjoy the pregnancy after such a traumatic start,” Kate’s friend Jessica Hay told Australia’s New Idea magazine. The royal couple expect the baby sometime this July.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 25th, 2013.
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