Celebrities Who Secretly Welcomed Children
Scarlett Johansson and more celebrity parents have welcomed “secret” babies over the years.
Johansson shares daughter Rose, born in 2014, with ex-husband Romain Dauriac and son Cosmo, born in 2021, with husband Colin Jost. She kept her second pregnancy under wraps, though Jost spilled the beans during a comedy show.
“We’re having a baby,” Jost said in August 2021. “It’s exciting.”
One day later, Us Weekly confirmed that the little one had arrived. Jost subsequently took to Instagram to share that they welcomed a son.
“OK OK we had a baby. His name is Cosmo. We love him very much,” the Saturday Night Live star captioned an Instagram statement. “Privacy would be greatly appreciated. or all inquiries, please contact our publicist [Michael Che]. #wegotawaywithitforalongtime #nokidspolicy #we’regoingtodisneyland.”
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Scarlett Johansson and more celebrity parents have welcomed “secret” babies over the years.
Johansson shares daughter Rose, born in 2014, with ex-husband Romain Dauriac and son Cosmo, born in 2021, with husband Colin Jost. She kept her second pregnancy under wraps, though Jost spilled the beans during a comedy show.
“We’re having a baby,” Jost said in August 2021. "It’s exciting.”
One day later, Us Weekly confirmed that the little one had arrived. Jost subsequently took to Instagram to share that they welcomed a son.
"OK OK we had a baby. His name is Cosmo. We love him very much,” the Saturday Night Live star captioned an Instagram statement. “Privacy would be greatly appreciated. or all inquiries, please contact our publicist [Michael Che]. #wegotawaywithitforalongtime #nokidspolicy #we'regoingtodisneyland.”
Scroll down to learn about other stars whose pregnancies went undetected:
Collins surprised the world when she announced that she and McDowell welcomed their first child via surrogate in January 2025.
“Welcome to the center of our world Tove Jane McDowell,” the Emily in Paris star wrote via Instagram alongside a snap of her newborn in a bassinet. “Words will never express our endless gratitude for our incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way. We love you to the moon and back again …”
The Office alum told in October 2020 that she had given birth to a baby boy named Spencer one month prior, saying, "This is news to a lot of people. It's true!" Spencer joined big sister Katherine, who was born in 2017.
Kaling announced in June 2024 that she quietly welcomed her third baby, a daughter named Anne, that February.
The Scream Queens alum took to social media in April 2024 to announce the arrival of her first baby, writing, "To all my fellow mamas out there, Mother’s Day is 3 weeks away. Let’s celebrate the hardest and most rewarding job there is by giving a little sparkle to the mamas in our life…they deserve it 🩷💎✨."
The news came one month after Samuels revealed her marriage on the "Wizards of Waverly Pod" podcast.
The Wonder Woman actress surprised fans via Instagram in March 2024 when she announced the birth of the couple’s fourth baby girl. Gadot did not publicly share any news about her pregnancy.
“My sweet girl, welcome. The pregnancy was not easy and we made it through,” Gadot captioned a hospital photo holding the newborn. “You have brought so much light into our lives, living up to your name, Ori, which means ‘my light’ in Hebrew. Our hearts are full of gratitude.” Ori joins sisters Alma, Maya and Daniella.
The Big Bang Theory actor confirmed to Architectural Digest in February 2024 that his wife, Morgan, was pregnant when they shot their March 2024 cover story. The outlet reported that they have since welcomed daughter Oona Evelena.
Bailey and DDG, who have been dating since early 2022, announced in January 2024 that they secretly welcomed their first baby weeks earlier. Neither Bailey nor DDG had previously confirmed the actress’ pregnancy.
“Even though we’re a few days into the new year, the greatest thing that 2023 could have done for me, was bring me my son,” Bailey wrote via Instagram on January 6, 2024. “Welcome to the world my halo 🥰👼🏽 ✨the world is desperate to know you 😉🤣♥️.”
Driver and Tucker, who wed in 2013, announced in December 2023 that they had privately welcomed baby No. 2 eight months earlier.
“I have a son who’s 6 and … you kind of forget how much babies suck,” the Ferrari actor joked during an appearance on Live With Kelly and Mark. “I’m remembering this time that I need to enjoy it more. The first time it just went too fast, and I was so anxious for him to develop so he could communicate and tell me what was wrong. And now, I’m more patient with her. I’m trying to enjoy it more.”
Westbrook, who was largely absent from season 7 of Riverdale, revealed in September 2023 that she welcomed her first child. She shared a photo of her baby boy with the child’s father largely out of the frame.
The iCarly star, who shares two daughters with Moore, announced in June 2023 that the couple expanded their family again.
"Rapid-fire life update! 1. We're having a baby! 2. It's a boy!
3. He's here!
Lincoln William Kress popped by last week but it's been too much fun around here to have time to talk about it," he tweeted. "Onward to life as a family of
."
The Meet the Parents actor secretly welcomed his seventh child, daughter Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro, in April 2023 with partner .
De Niro confirmed the pair welcomed their first baby together the following month, noting it was a “planned” pregnancy.
The duo announced that they were expecting their first two daughters, but the former baseball player and the model's third bundle of joy was kept a secret until the birth announcement in December 2021.
"Congratulations Derek and @hannahbjeter on the birth of your baby girl, River Rose Jeter, born Thursday, Dec. 2," read a tweet from The Player's Tribune, a media company Derek founded.
Less than two years later, Derek announced the arrival of the pair's first son, Kaius Green. "Welcome to the world lil man!!! @hannahbjeter," he wrote via Instagram in May 2023.
The Shameless alum debuted her baby bump in May 2021, announcing that she and her husband had secretly welcomed a baby girl. Two years later, Rossum revealed via Instagram that the couple added a baby boy to their brood. She shared his birth announcement in April 2023 and once again shared a baby bump pic with her fans.
The Succession actor confirmed in March 2023 that he and his girlfriend secretly welcomed their first child together. The duo were spotted with a baby stroller in November 2022 but hadn't publicly commented on the little one's arrival.
In March 2023, Us broke the news that the former Disney star gave birth to the pair’s second child, son Carson, the previous winter.
“I just had a baby,” the Quantum of Solace actress gushed during a February 2023 appearance on BBC Radio 2's The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. “So we are very, very happy. He was born just before Christmas. A little Christmas elf.”
Arterton and Keenan, who wed in 2019, announced the actress’ pregnancy in November 2022 when she debuted her baby bump at the Raindance Film Festival Awards.
“You are already loved beyond words 💙,” the Simple Life alum captioned an Instagram photo on January 24 of her baby boy's hand after she secretly welcomed the little one with her husband.
Us confirmed in January 2023 that the Daisy Jones & the Six actress and the stuntman, who wed in 2015, secretly welcomed their first child, a baby girl.
The couple, who have not further shared details about their little one, hinted at her arrival during the memorial service for Keough’s mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
“Thank you for showing me that love is the only thing that matters in this life. I hope I can love my daughter the way you loved me, the way you loved my brother and my sisters,” Smith-Petersen said, reading aloud Riley’s eulogy. “Thank you for giving me strength, my heart, my empathy, my courage, my sense of humor, my manners, my temper, my wildness, my tenacity. I’m a product of your heart.”
Sharon Osbourne confirmed in January 2023 that her daughter gave birth to a son. "They're doing just so great. So great. She won't let a picture go out of him," Sharon gushed on the U.K.'s The Talk, revealing that her grandson is named Sidney. "I'm so proud of her." Kelly announced her pregnancy via Instagram in May 2022, sharing a sonogram photo.
The “Come to Me” musician announced in December 2022 that he secretly welcomed baby No. 7, daughter Love, though he not identify the newborn’s mother at the time.
“I’m so blessed to welcome my baby girl Love Sean Combs to the world. Mama Combs, Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, D’Lila, Jessie and myself all love you so much,” he wrote via Twitter, referring to his mother and his eldest children. "God is the Greatest!”
The Pitch Perfect star revealed via Instagram in November 2022 that she welcomed her first child, a daughter, via surrogate. "I can't even describe the love I have for her, she's a beautiful miracle!" Wilson gushed at the time, introducing Royce Lillian to her followers.
The actors secretly welcomed their first child, a source confirmed to Us in October 2022. "Tom and Zawe are loving being new parents and are filled with joy," the insider said.
The Pretty Little Liars alum and Hart, who wed in 2019, announced in September 2022 that they had quietly welcomed their first child.
The MTV host announced in August 2022 that she and Kaepernick welcomed their first child. "I thought long and hard about sharing our life changing news today. I decided to do so because today is the first day in a few weeks where I stepped out for work with a new life title - MOM!" Diab wrote alongside an Instagram photo of the new parents with their baby boy.
The Cheetah Girls actress announced in August 2022 that she and her husband welcomed a son via surrogate. "We have quietly prayed while sitting on this most magnificent secret for the last 9 months. He is worth every tear, every disappointment, every delayed prayer, every IVF cycle, every miscarriage. Everything," she gushed via Instagram, sharing the first photo of baby Ever.
While the actress didn’t announce her second child’s arrival publicly, a source confirmed to Us in July that she welcomed baby No. 2.
Us Weekly confirmed on August 2020 that the American Horror Story alum secretly welcomed her second child with boyfriend Hamish Linklater in June. She once again surprised fans when her Father's Day 2022 post via Instagram revealed that she gave birth to a third child earlier that year.
In June 2022, Us exclusively confirmed that Katic and Brkljac quietly welcomed their first child. "They had a baby this winter and have been enjoying the time since cocooning as a family," a rep for the Castle alum revealed at the time.
The Arrow alum and Jean, who share daughter Maverick, reportedly welcomed their second child in May 2022.
The Hallmark stars met while filming 2018's The Sweetest Heart for the network, but they didn't confirm their romance until they revealed their surprise baby news in June 2022. "Our hearts are full," Gonzalo captioned a photo via Instagram of their newborn grabbing both parents' fingertips, tagging herself and McNally. "Welcome baby M ♥️."
"Want to let you all know we've had another beautiful baby girl. We are both so in love with her, and over the moon to be a family of 4," the songwriter captioned his May 2022 Instagram reveal. The couple previously welcomed daughter Lyra in August 2020.
The low-key couple welcomed their son, Arlo, at the end of 2021. Us confirmed the news in April 2022.
After announcing the surprise arrival of baby No. 2 in December 2021, the country singer’s wife called her secrecy “the best decision [she’s] ever made.” Jae explained, “Soaking in special moments with my daughter and husband without the influence of social media and outside world made this time that much more intimate and unforgettable.”
The actor’s Life & Beth costar Amy Schumer revealed in March 2022 that he and wife Nadine quietly welcomed their first child. “Michael has a baby too,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “Is that public knowledge? … I just outed him. I just outed his baby.”
The “Sucker” crooner and the Quantico alum, who wed in December 2018, announced in January 2022 that they had quietly welcomed their first child together. Us later confirmed the pair are proud parents to a baby girl.
“We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate,” the twosome revealed via Instagram at the time. “We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family. Thank you so much.”
Us exclusively revealed in December 2021 that the Sister, Sister alum’s first child, daughter Zara, had arrived after the couple kept Dickey’s pregnancy under wraps.
The Late Night With Seth Meyers host told his viewers in November 2021 that he and his wife had welcomed “another one” after keeping Ashe’s pregnancy under wraps.
The actors never made a pregnancy announcement, so fans were shocked when the new dad posted a video of himself holding twins in October 2021. “We got double the trouble now @jamiejchung 👶🏻👶🏻,” Greenberg captioned the video. Chung, his wife since 2015, responded with two heart emojis.
Knox and her husband announced the arrival of their first child, Eureka Muse Knox-Robinson, in October 2021. The Waiting to Be Heard author confirmed the news during an interview with the New York Times, published earlier that day.
“I will say I’m excited to not have to keep pretending not to be a mom,” she told the outlet. “[Because] it’s like, my brain is just there.”
"If I didn’t reply to you and you felt like I was avoiding you it’s because I was pregnant this whole year,” the End of the F--king World star captioned a throwback baby bump post via Instagram in October 2021. "Thank you to everyone I worked with in Australia, I am so grateful I got to work pregnant and I couldn’t of done it without everyone’s care and support. I absolutely love being someone’s mum. I will never post my child on here so this is still a meme account."
The Succession star's baby boy made his Instagram debut in September 2021, one month after his arrival.
The couple quietly welcomed their first child in 2021, confirming the little one’s arrival that September.
The couple revealed they had welcomed "sweet little Iris" in August 2021, sharing the first photo of their child and throwbacks of VanCamp while she was pregnant.
"#wegotawaywithitforalongtime," the Saturday Night Live star captioned an August 18 Instagram post after Us confirmed his and the actress' child's arrival. "OK OK we had a baby. His name is Cosmo. We love him very much. Privacy would be greatly appreciated.”
The Outlander star took a social media break before introducing her baby boy in August 2021.
The former Nickelodeon star confirmed in June 2021 that he had been married for three years and had welcomed a “wonderful son."
The Aquaman star secretly welcomed a daughter in April 2021 via surrogate, Us Weekly confirmed in July. "Four years ago, I decided I wanted to have a child. I wanted to do it on my own terms. I now appreciate how radical it is for us as women to think about one of the most fundamental parts of our destinies in this way. I hope we arrive at a point in which it’s normalized to not want a ring in order to have a crib," she wrote via Instagram at the time, sharing a photo of daughter Oonagh Paige. "A part of me wants to uphold that my private life is none of anyone’s business. I also get that the nature of my job compels me to take control of this."
After the Fargo costars welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, McGregor’s daughter Clara debuted the infant via Instagram on June 27.
"You are the rock of this family and the greatest daddy to our little ones," the Project Kase founder captioned a June 2021 Instagram photo of the athlete, daughter Olympia and twin infants. While the couple documented Bennett's first pregnancy on social media in 2020, they kept her younger siblings' arrivals a secret.
The Suits alum debuted their second daughter via Instagram in June 2021 after keeping the actress’ pregnancy under wraps. "Welcome to the funhouse, Ms. Elliot Rowena Adams,” he wrote. "May your life be as unique and exciting as your arrival.”
In May 2021, the singer showed her daughter for the first time via Instagram after giving birth the previous year. She called the little one her "baby bear."
"A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother,” the supermodel captioned a May 2021 Instagram photo of her infant daughter’s feet. "So honored to have this gentle soul in my life there are no words to describe the lifelong bond that I now share with you, my angel. There is no greater love.”
"Welcome to the world, babygirl," the Handmaid's Tale star wrote via Instagram in May 2021, one month after her daughter's secret arrival. "We love you and we thank you for giving us the best first Mother’s Day two ladies could ask for.”
Three months after giving birth, the Game of Thrones alum opened up about her daughter for the first time. "It's the perfect thing to do during a pandemic, is get pregnant and have a baby," Dormer joked during an April 2021 podcast episode.
Five months after she gave birth to Eduardo, the Living Clearly Method author announced via Instagram that she and the actor had welcomed their sixth child together, his seventh. "7," Hilaria captioned the March 2021 family photo.
The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Entienne, in February 2021 amid the actor’s divorce from .
The actor told Mr. Porter in January 2021 that he and the English star had secretly welcomed their third child in late 2019.
"Remember your family has your back,” the 9-1-1 star wrote to his newborn daughter Genevieve in a touching January 7 Instagram tribute.
In December 2020, the Fresh Off the Boat alum’s rep confirmed to Us that Wu had given birth to her and boyfriend ’s first child over the summer.
In September 2020, Donald Glover shared that he and Michelle White had secretly welcomed baby No. 3 amid the coronavirus pandemic. "It was nuts. I was in the hospital bed. My son had just been born, like, an hour before, and I was watching the George Floyd video. It was such a weird moment," the Atlanta creator told GQ of his third child, Donald. "It was such an intense, weird moment, because I’m watching that video and it’s, like, eight minutes long, so you’re sitting there and I had just had this amazing, joyful, expanding moment, plus my dad had passed away recently, so [my son] was named after my father."
The couple revealed their son’s birth in September 2020 after keeping his arrival under wraps.
Filmmaker spilled the couple's baby news during the Zurich Film Festival in September 2020. "He just got a baby, by the way, his name was … a beautiful son called River, so he cannot promote [Gunda] now," he said of Phoenix's absence.
The Scream Queens alum debuted her baby boy, Kingston, on September 25 after keeping his arrival under wraps.
Following rumors in September 2020 that the rapper had welcomed a baby boy with model , he confirmed the news via Instagram with a photo of the infant. The Like Mike star also hinted at the news in "D.W.M.O.D." earlier that same month. "I'm looking in his eyes, I'm trying to see me in him," he rapped. "I'm peeping out his swag, and I see the resemblance.”
The actor “buried the lede” when he told on September 14 that he had welcomed a baby.
The Siesta Key star revealed in August 2020 that he "recently" found out he was a father, explaining, "Ten months ago I hooked up with this girl [while I was dating ], and she told me ... that I have a kid with her.”
In July 2020, the rapper confirmed that he had been “blessed with two sons.” Cole wrote in a Player’s Tribune essay at the time: “I’ve … learned the delicate art of balance between parenthood and career."
Following news of his retirement in July 2020, the rapper shared “the motives” behind his decision with an Instagram slideshow of family photos. "I would like you to meet LB as we call him, Little Bobby,” the Grammy nominee wrote at the time. "And my beautiful wife, [], who is an incredible mother. These two make me the happiest man in the world and it’s a happiness nothing else has ever been able to fulfill.”
After hinting at becoming a mom during the Mother’s Day episode of Saturday Night Live, Us exclusively revealed in June 2020 that Wiig welcomed twins earlier this year via surrogate. She shares the two little ones with fiancé Avi Rothman.
“You’ve been here for 40 days and 40 nights,” the singer captioned her June 11 Instagram photo with her daughter.
“I have a son,” the rapper wrote on her June 10 Instagram Story. “I kept waiting for the right time to say something but it feels like the more time passes the more I realize I’m always going to feel anxious to share news that giant with the world. I want to make his life private, but wanted to make it clear he is not a secret and I love him beyond words.”
The Solo: A Memoir of Hope author announced her and Stevens’ twins’ arrival in April 2020, nearly two months after giving birth.
The couple welcomed their second child together at their New York home in April 2020, according to ¡Hola! magazine.
The Ugly Betty alum announced in April 2020 that she had welcomed baby No. 3 “a few months” prior to her Instagram announcement.
The Vanderpump Rules alum captioned an April 2020 family photo: “Didn’t realize it but guess I was waiting for #nationalsiblingday to announce that: Charlie has a new baby brother and she’s THRILLED!”
In November 2018, an Us source revealed the two-time Oscar nominee had secretly welcomed a baby with her husband, weeks after she was spotted with a baby stroller on the Boston set of an upcoming movie.
In March 2020, Chastain went for a walk with a baby carrier strapped to her chest, sparking rumors that she and her husband had secretly welcomed their second child.