2013’s Babies of the Year
Babies galore! Hollywood had quite the baby boom in 2013. See which stars — including Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Kate Middleton, Jessica Simpson and Kim Kardashian — who welcomed a new baby into the world this year.
Babies galore! Hollywood had quite the baby boom in 2013. See which stars — including Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Kate Middleton, Jessica Simpson and Kim Kardashian — who welcomed a new baby into the world this year.
Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum welcomed their first child together, a daughter, in London on May 30. "The baby will get top billing as far as priorities go," a source told Us. "Channing is going to be the most adorable hands-on daddy ever and do whatever is necessary to make sure Jenna can balance it all."
Boy George! Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their first child, Prince George, at St. Mary's Hospital in London on July 22. "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4:24 p.m.," the Palace confirmed via Twitter. "The baby weighs 8 lbs., 6 oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth."
Their princess has arrived! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a daughter together at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on July 11. "Kim had her baby. She's five weeks early. Kim got sick last night and had the baby early," a hospital source exclusively told Us. "They're all doing great and amazing!"
She's here! Rachael Leigh Cook gave birth to a baby girl on Sept. 29. "It's a girl. The tiny new empress of my everything," proud dad Daniel Gillies gushed via Twitter. "She's immaculate. We're delirious." Us first broke news in May that the couple were expecting their first child.
Surprise! Jimmy Fallon shocked the world when he and his wife Nancy Fallon (nee Juvonen) welcomed a baby girl via surrogate on July 23. "My wife and I had been trying a while to have a baby. We tried a bunch of things -- so we had a surrogate," Fallon explained to Savannah Guthrie in a Today show interview. "We said, 'We're not going to tell anybody.' It'd be just more fun if it's just private between me and my wife. And then we get to introduce her to everybody."
Daddy duty! Zach Galifianakis has kept mum on the birth of his first child with wife Quinn Lundberg, but he hasn't shied away from stepping out with the little one! On Oct. 11, the Hangover actor stepped out for a midday stroll with his baby (the gender is still unknown!) in Los Angeles.
On March 28, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard welcomed their first child together. "Lincoln Bell Shepard is here," the Parenthood actor tweeted. "She has mom's beauty and dad's obsession with breasts. Hooray!" Bell added: "My new roommate poops her pants and doesn't pay rent…basically Dax Shepard pre-sobriety. Welcome baby Lincoln." The couple tied the knot seven months later on Oct. 16 at the Beverly Hills County Clerk's Office.
Something to be gleeful about! Heather Morris and her high school sweetheart Taylor Hubbell welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Sept. 28. Us exclusively broke news in April the two were expecting. "It was totally unexpected, but they are incredibly happy and excited," a source told Us.
Actress JoAnna Garcia and Nick Swisher welcomed a beautiful baby girl in Cleveland, Ohio on May 21. "Jo and I, we're so excited to meet her and to bring her in the world and give her a whole lot of love," the Cleveland Indians first baseman told Yahoo! on the Road's Ben Lyons one week before the birth. I've got a great job and a beautiful home, and now it's time to be a dad…I want her to be exactly like my wife."
Maxwell is officially a big sister! Luxury Handbag Shopping exclusively broke news that Jessica Simpson and her fiance Eric Johnson welcomed their second child, a baby boy, via scheduled C-section in Los Angeles on June 30. "Mom and baby are doing great," her rep told Us. "Jessica, Eric and Maxwell are thrilled to welcome the new addition to their family."
Stephen Amell is officially one hot dad! The Arrow actor and former America's Next Top Model contestant Cassandra Jean welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on Oct. 15. "She came just in time for Amell Wednesdays," the proud dad wrote on his official Facebook page. Alongside the caption, Amell shared a photo of himself holding his little girl in the couple's hospital room while watching The Tomorrow People on The CW. (His younger brother Robbie Amell stars on the freshman series.)
Shakira welcomed her first child with boyfriend Gerard Pique in Barcelona on Jan. 22, her rep confirmed to Us. "We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Piqué Mebarak," the former Voice mentor wrote on her site. "The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification." Milan weighed in at 6 lbs., 6 oz.
CaCee Cobb and Donald Faison welcomed their first child together on Aug. 15. "Yesterday @caceecobb and I welcomed the most amazing little boy into our lives! Oh Happy Day!!" the former Scrubs actor tweeted Aug. 16. Cobb added: "The happiest day of my life." On Aug. 24, Us exclusively revealed that the couple named their newborn son Rocco. Faison is already a dad to four kids from previous relationships.
Sneaky George! Two months after tying the knot at Skywalker Ranch in Marin Country, Calif., on June 22, George Lucas and his wife, Ariel Investments president Mellody Hobson, welcomed a daughter via surrogate on Aug. 9. The Star Wars creator is already a dad to three adopted children, whom he shares with ex-wife Marcia Griffin.
There's a new mommy in town! Evan Rachel Wood and Jamie Bell welcomed their first child in July. "Evan Rachel Wood and her husband Jamie Bell are parents to a beautiful boy," the rep told Us. "Parents and baby are all doing well." The first-time parents have yet to announce their baby boy's name.
Shonda Rhimes announced via Twitter on Sept. 18 that she welcomed a third child, a baby girl, into her family. "Been AWOL from Twitter. I totally have a good reason: TINY HUMAN #3 is here and she's perfect!" the Grey's Anatomy and Scandal creator wrote. "Babies are good. Life is good. #2shows3kids." Rhimes is already a mom to two daughters; she adopted Harper in June 2002 and Emerson in February 2012.
Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas Baldwin welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, on Aug. 23. "We are overjoyed to announce the birth of our daughter Carmen Gabriela. She is absolutely perfect. @ABFalecbaldwin @IrelandBBaldwin," the yoga instructor wrote via Twitter. The 30 Rock alum is already a dad to daughter Ireland with his ex-wife Kim Basinger.
Us exclusively broke news that Shiri Appleby and Jon Shook welcomed a baby girl in Los Angeles on March 23. "She's heaven," the Rosewell alum said of her daughter. "I'm beyond thrilled." The future spouses decided to not find out the gender until Appleby gave birth. "It's really made the whole pregnancy a heightened excitement because you just don't know what it's going to be," the actress told Us in 2012.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler and her fiance Cutter Dykstra welcomed a baby boy on Aug. 28 at 8 lbs., 4 oz. "Both mommy and baby are great!" her rep exclusively confirmed to Us. The Sopranos alum and baseball player first revealed her pregnancy to Us in February. "Jamie couldn't be happier," a source told Us. "Cutter is the perfect guy for her. Although they have only been together for a year, they both know that this is it for both of them. They are both on cloud nine, as are their families and friends."
Hugh Grant announced the birth of his second child via Twitter on Feb. 16. "In answer to some [journalists], I am thrilled my daughter now has a brother," the Notting Hill actor wrote. "Adore them both to an uncool degree. They have a fab mum." He added: "And to be crystal clear. I am the daddy." Grant and Tinglan Hong previously welcomed daughter Tabitha in September 2011.
Elton John and his husband David Furnish announced the birth of their second son to Britain's magazine Hello! on Jan. 15. Elijah, weighing in at 8 lbs, 4oz, arrived via surrogate in Los Angeles on Jan. 11. Us exclusively revealed the birth of their older son Zachary in December 2010. "Both of us have longed to have children, but the reality that we now have two sons is almost unbelievable," they told Hello! "The birth of our second son completes our family in a most precious and perfect way."
Zack Morris is a dad once again! Mark Paul Gosselaar and his wife Catriona McGinn welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, in Los Angeles on Sept. 30. "We are overjoyed with the new addition to our family. We are madly in love with our little boy. He is healthy and just perfect -- all we could ask for," Mark-Paul told Us. The Franklin & Bash actor is already a dad to son Michael and daughter Ava with ex-wife Lisa Ann Russell.
Jeremy Renner faced a new chapter this year -- fatherhood! Us exclusively reported that the Avengers actor and his girlfriend Sonni Pacheco welcomed a baby girl on March 28. "They are beyond thrilled," a spokesperson for the star told Us. "Mother and daughter are doing great." Renner previously revealed he was preparing to be a dad to Eva Longoria at the 2013 Golden Globes. "'I'm going to fly in when her water breaks,'" two witnesses heard him say. "Then Eva said, 'I'm so blown away.'"
George W. Bush is officially a grandpa! Jenna Bush Hager and her husband Henry Hager welcomed a baby girl on April 13. "Laura and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our grandchild, Margaret Laura 'Mila' Hager," the former president wrote in a statement. "We met our beautiful granddaughter today. Jenna and Mila are healthy. And our family is elated."
Jaime's little boy has arrived! Jaime King and her director husband Kyle Newman welcomed a bouncing baby boy together on Oct. 6. "Mom and Baby are happy, healthy and are doing great," a rep for the Hart of Dixie actress told Us. Little James -- his name inspired by his famous mom -- weighed in at 7 lbs., 2 oz.
Finally! After a false alarm, which left Michael Buble having to cancel an appearance on the Today show, the Canadian crooner and his wife Luisana Lopilato welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Aug. 27. "Overjoyed and filled with gratitude at the arrival of our son Noah Buble," the singer wrote via Twitter.
Malin's a mom! Malin Akerman and her Petalstones drummer husband Roberto Zincone welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on April 16. "My husband and I welcomed our beautiful, healthy baby boy to this world this morning! Biggest joy of my life!!! #lovemykid," the Trophy Wife actress wrote via Twitter. "PS and his name is...Sebastian Zincone :))) Love him more than life itself!! ?#whatafeeling?"
MMMBaby! Zac Hanson and his wife Kate added baby boy George Abraham Walker to their growing family on Oct. 17. "Abraham is healthy and we are happily sharing a little down time together as a family," the musician told Us. George weighed in at 8 lbs., 7 oz. and joined brother Shepherd and sister Junia Rosa Ruth.
Donald gets another grandchild! Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner gave daughter Arabella a brother when they welcomed their first son on Oct. 14. "We just welcomed a beautiful & healthy son into the world. Jared, Arabella and I couldn't be happier!" the Celebrity Apprentice mentor tweeted.
Maya's keeping mum! A source revealed to Us in September that the Saturday Night Live alum gave birth to her fourth child with her Oscar-nominated director husband Paul Thomas Anderson. The child's gender has not been revealed, and requests to the couple's team went unanswered. The two are already parents to daughters Pearl and Lucille and son Jack.
Worth the wait! Steve Martin became a first-time dad at 67 years old when his wife Anne Stringfield gave birth to a baby girl in February, his rep confirmed to Us. "We can confirm that Steve Martin and his wife are new parents and recently welcomed a child," the rep said in a statement. A source told Page Six the parents were "thrilled" and "worked hard to have the baby."
Holly Madison and her boyfriend Pasquale Rotella welcomed their first child on March 5. Their sweet girl was born at 11:59 a.m. and weighed in at 7 lbs., 2 oz. "We have conversations with [her], and I pretend I'm here and converse back with [Pasquale]," Madison previously gushed to Us before the birth. "We're all wackos. Hopefully she hears us and feels good."
She finally popped! Replica Luxury Handbagland actress Morena Baccarin gave birth to a baby boy on Oct. 22 with her hubby director Austin Chick by her side. Their son weighed in at just 8 lbs. "I was on my feet a lot during the pregnancy," she said of working on the Showtime series in the press room at the 2013 Golden Globes after winning Best Actress in a TV Drama. "I was working hard."
And baby boy makes three! Ali Landry and her husband Alejandro Monteverde welcomed their third child, a son, weighing in at 8 lbs. on July 11. "Mom and baby are doing great!" a source told Us. The former Miss USA gave her Twitter followers a heads up that she was heading into labor hours before. "The time has come. Baby is on his way. On our way to the hospital," she wrote. The couple are already parents to daughter Estela and son Marcelo.
Johnathon Schaech had a busy year. The Ray Donovan actor welcomed his first child with Julie Solomon in September. Their baby boy was born in Los Angeles at 2:50 a.m. and weighed in at 7 lbs., 15 oz. That same month, the That Thing You Do! star revealed he secretly tied the knot with Solomon when he referenced her as his "wife" in an interview with the Baltimore Sun.
Hey there, little guy! Mario Lopez and his wife Courtney Lopez welcomed their second child in Los Angeles on Sept. 9. "Mother and baby are doing well," the couple revealed in a statement. The baby boy weighed in at a "healthy" 7 lbs., 2 oz. and joined big sister Gia. "I am in heaven right now...And in a bar. #CelebratingDominicLopez #BabyLopezNumber2," the Saved by the Bell alum wrote an hour after the birth.
Keeping it hush hush! Though he never publicly addressed the pregnancy, Edward Norton and his fiancee Shauna Robertson welcomed a baby boy in April. The two are "thrilled and excited for parenthood," an insider told Us. The private couple got engaged in 2011 after six years of dating.
After suffering a devastating miscarriage in 2010, Lisa Ling got her wish in becoming a mom when she welcomed a baby girl with her husband Paul Song in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 8. She arrived at 1:24 p.m., weighing in at 6 lbs., 6 oz. "We feel so blessed that this day has arrived," Ling told Us exclusively in a statement. "We're nervously excited to begin this next chapter in our lives with our little Jett."
Eli's little lady! The New York Giants quarterback welcomed his second daughter with his wife Abby in July, a source confirmed to Us. No other details were immediately available. The college sweethearts welcomed their first child, daughter Ava Frances, in March 2010. "They are going to be great parents," Manning's brother Cooper Manning told Us at the time. "Everyone is excited!"
Today show weekend anchor Jenna Wolfe and girlfriend Stephanie Gosk welcomed a baby girl on Aug. 21. Their little tot was born at 7:31 p.m. and weighed in at 7 lbs., 13 oz. The TV personality announced her pregnancy in March on a mommy blog on the show's site. "Of all the jaw-dropping, head-turning, and eye-popping things I've ever told my friends and family... nothing garnered more shock and awe (and, yes, some tears) than when I told people I was pregnant," she wrote.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks welcomed her second son in Atlanta on May 8, Luxury Handbag Shopping exclusively confirmed. "Mom and baby are happy and healthy," her rep told Us. The little bundle of joy weighed in at 7 lbs., 9 oz., and was welcomed into the family by dad Apollo Nida and big brother Ayden.
Break out the cigars! Tracy Morgan became a father for the fourth time when he and his fiancee, Megan Wollover, welcomed a baby girl in New York City on July 2. The newborn arrived at 12:03 a.m. and weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz. The 30 Rock alum already has three grown sons from his marriage to ex-wife Sabrina.
Her own girl! Veep actress Anna Chlumsky, best known for her role in the '90s hit My Girl, welcomed a daughter with her husband Shaun So on July 11. "I just want pastries a lot, but I mean, it's nothing weird," the star previously told Us of her pregnancy cravings. "I'm not waking my husband up at 2:00 in the morning to go to 7/11 or anything like that. It's been pretty controlled. I'm able to pretty much figure out where it belongs in my regimen, I think."
What a sweet surprise! Jordana Brewster and her her husband welcomed a baby boy via surrogate in September, Luxury Handbag Shopping exclusively confirmed. "Jordana Brewster and her husband Andrew Form are excited to announce the birth of their son, Julian Brewster-Form," the Fast & Furious 6 actress' rep told Us. "The parents are overjoyed."
She's got a new man in her life! One year after getting engaged in March 2012, Amber Rose gave birth to a baby boy on Feb. 21 alongside rapper Wiz Khalifa. "Happy Birthday Sebastian 'The Bash' Taylor Thomaz!" Khalifa tweeted. "Everyone welcome this perfect young man into the world."
Those are some good genes! One Tree Hill alum Danneel Harris and Supernatural actor Jensen Ackles welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in May. "We are happy to announce the birth of our precious baby girl, Justice Jay 'JJ' Ackles," Harris tweeted on June 6. "She was born happy and healthy on May 30."
Pump those fists! It was revealed in October that Jersey Shore star Pauly D (real name: Paul DelVecchio) fathered a child with a one-night Las Vegas fling Amanda Markert in May. The first-time dad and Markert temporary called truce on an ongoing custody battle as the reality star set out to meet his daughter for the first time in November.
What a reason to "Smile." Lily Allen and her husband Sam Cooper became second-time parents when the British singer welcomed a baby girl in London in January. "Quite overwhelmed by all the well wishing going on. THANKYOU everybody x x x," the star tweeted. The newborn joined big sister Ethel Mary.
Backstreet has another boy! Kevin Richardson and his wife Kristin Willits welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on July 10. "Maxwell Haze Richardson decided to join the party," the singer wrote. "He is a stout 9 lbs., 8 oz. / 23 inches long. Love! Love! Love!" The couple are already parents to son Mason.
Bittersweet. Biggest Loser's Stephanie Anderson gave birth to a baby boy on July 18. The baby boy was born at 1:42 a.m. and weighed in at 8 lbs., 10 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Two months earlier, Anderson split from the father, fellow Biggest Loser alum Sam Poueu. The couple tied the knot in April 2012.
The Killing's Jamie Anne Allman and True Blood's Marshall Allman welcomed two sons on Jan. 31. The actress exclusively told Us that the she had a "horrible" premature birth, which resulted in giving birth eighty-one days before her due date. "Oliver was 2 lbs., 11 oz., and he was discharged at 7 lbs., 7 oz," she said. "Asher was 3 lbs., but he was discharged from the hospital at 8 lbs., 1 oz." The new mom didn't get to take home her boys until late April.
Malibu Country alum Sara Rue gave birth to a daughter alongside her husband Kevin Price on Feb. 9. "Both mother and baby are doing well and the family is ecstatic to be cozied up together," her rep told Us. "Had the best Valentines Day w/ my husband & our new baby daughter Talulah!" Rue tweeted. "She was born a few days ago & we couldn’t be more in love w/ her."
Country singer Chely Wright and her wife Lauren Blitzer Wright welcomed two healthy boys -- identical twins! -- in New York City on May 18. "We are grateful for all the amazing medical care and the love and support of family and friends," the "Like Me" singer told Us.
Baby shocker! Just one month after it was revealed that Emile Hirsch was expecting his first child with a woman he previously dated, the actor became a first-time dad in November. The Into the Wild star named his son Valor, a source told Us. The name "Valor" means courage and bravery.
Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly and her husband Doug Brunt welcomed their third child together on July 23. Three days later, fellow Fox News anchor Shannon Bream revealed a picture of the little bundle of joy on live television. "Megyn and Doug's third child was born at 8 pounds, 2 ounces. He has brown hair, blue eyes; he is gorgeous," Bream said. "Mom says the best description of him -- and this is a quote -- 'Totally awesome.'"
Another daughter! Ian Ziering welcomed his second baby girl with wife Erin Ludwig on April 25. Two years earlier, the couple welcomed daughter Mia Loren. "We are so excited to have another baby!" the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum gushed via Twitter during Ludwig's pregnancy.
Poppy's princess! Unforgettable actress Poppy Montgomery gave birth to a baby girl with boyfriend Shawn Sanford on April 22. "We are overjoyed with the arrival of our beautiful angel and filled with gratitude that she is happy, healthy and thriving!" the couple said in a statement to Us. Their first child together weighed in at 6 lb.s, 12 oz. and measured 19.5 inches long. Montgomery is already a mom to son Jackson from a previous relationship with actor Adam Kaufman.
Grandma Goldie's first granddaughter! Oliver Hudson welcomed a baby girl with his wife Erinn Bartlett in July. "Welcome Rio! Our first baby girl to join our family!" Hawn tweeted July 18. "@theoliverhudson and Erinn, thank you for bringing so much JOY to our lives! #happiness." The couple are already parents to sons Wilder and Bodhi.
Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman welcomed a baby boy in New York City on April 11. The power couple began dating in December 2001 and tied the knot at the film producer's Connecticut home three years later. They are already parents to daughter India. Weinstein is also a father to daughters Emma, Lily and Ruth from his previous marriage to Eve Chilton.
After years of fertility issues, Tom Arnold welcomed his first child with his wife Ashley Groussman on April 6. Their son arrived at 9:53 a.m. in Los Angeles, and weighed in at 8 lbs., 12 oz., and measured 21 inches long. The comedian first announced the pregnancy during an interview on The View in January. "I'm pregnant," he joked. "I have put on, like, 40 pounds. My wife is pregnant too. We're having a baby."
She's in heaven! Beverly Mitchell gave birth to her first child with her husband Michael Cameron in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 28. Their little bundle of joy weighed in at 5 lbs., 15 oz. "I already know she's got tons of personality in there, because she's definitely an active one: turns, kicks, jabs, the whole nine yards!" the 7th Heaven alum told Us at the Biggest Baby Shower Ever event in Hollywood on March 14.
Jason Mesnick and his wife Molly Malaney welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on March 14. "We welcomed the most beautiful healthy baby girl to our family today, Riley Anne Mesnick," the Bachelor alum tweeted. "Thank you all for your well wishes!" The couple first met on season 13 of the ABC series in 2009 and tied the knot one year later. Mesnick is already a dad to son Ty from a previous marriage.
Backstreet Boy member Howie Dorough and his wife Leigh became second-time parents when they welcomed another son on Feb. 16. "My beautiful wife Leigh and I are so proud to welcome our son to the world," the singer told Us. "Holden surprised us by arriving three days ahead of schedule at 6:37 a.m., at 6 lbs., 15 oz. and 20 inches long." The couple are already parents to son James Hoke.
New bride, new baby! Two months after celebrating their wedding, Teen Mom 2 star Kailyn Lowry and her husband Javi Marroquin welcomed their first child together, baby boy Lincoln Marshall. "I am exhausted, but we are so excited and surprised by our new baby boy," Lowry told Us exclusively after the birth. Lincoln arrived at 4:28 p.m. and weighed in at 8 lbs., 6 oz. Lowry is already mom to son Isaac with ex Jo Rivera.
Another country boy! Two-time CMT Music Awards winner Dierks Bentley welcomed his third child with wife Cassidy on Oct. 9. "Well…our boy Knox is here! about to have the best tasting cold beer of my life! so proud of my wife. she rocked it. crazy stuff. #beerme," the singer tweeted. "Mad respect for doctors, nurses and everyone at hospitals. can't believe y'all do that day in and day out. hard work making miracles happen." The little boy joined big sisters Evie and Jordan.
Twilight actor Cam Gigandet announced on his official Facebook page that he and his fiancee welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on Jan. 23. "Dominique gave birth to our second child, son Rekker Radley Gigandet, on 1/23/2013," he wrote. "He is healthy, happy, and perfect." The couple got engaged in 2008 and are already mom and dad to daughter Everleigh.
New York Knicks player Amar'e Stoudemire and his wife Alexis Welch welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy, on May 22. "We are proud to announce we added a healthy baby boy to the Stoudemire team," he tweeted. "Alexis and the baby are doing great. #Blessed." The couple are already parents to daughters, Assata and Are, and son Amare.
Lindsay's new half-brother! On the same day Lindsay Lohan went to court trying to avoid jail time for legal troubles in 2012, Michael Lohan welcomed a baby boy with Kate Major in Florida on Jan. 30. Their new son arrived at 2:39 p.m. and weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. Lohan also shares kids Lindsay, Michael Jr., and Ali with ex-wife Dina and has a daughter, Ashley Horn, with a past fling.