14 Celebs Who Secretly Welcomed Babies and Revealed the News Later

14 Celebrities Who Kept Their Children’s Births Under Wraps

 

When it comes to pregnancy announcements, some celebrities are all about sharing the news, while others prefer to keep things private for a period of time. Here’s a look at 14 celebs who chose to keep their baby births a closely guarded secret before eventually revealing the news.

 

1. Wayne Brady shocked audiences during the premiere of his reality show, Wayne Brady: The Family Remix, when he admitted to having a 6-month-old son. He shared that he was taken aback when he learned about the pregnancy and described his feelings of disbelief at becoming a dad at age 51.

2. Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl took to Instagram in 2024 to announce the birth of his daughter, born outside of his marriage. He expressed gratitude toward his family while acknowledging the challenges he faced in his personal life, emphasizing his commitment to being a loving father.

 

3. Clint Eastwood’s oldest child, Laurie Murray, discovered her biological father during her search for her roots in her forties. The realization came as a surprise, as her birth mother had put her up for adoption post-relation with Clint during his engagement to Maggie Johnson. They later developed a close bond.

 

4. Mindy Kaling kept the arrival of her third child a secret for four months before sharing a heartfelt Instagram post. In it, she revealed the joy of motherhood while reflecting on her personal growth during a challenging time.

 

5. Adam Driver and his wife, Joanne Tucker, concealed the birth of their son for two years. The secret spilled out when a family member inadvertently revealed his child’s image online. Driver humorously referred to the effort of keeping the news private as akin to a military operation.

 

6. Scott Patterson, known for his role in Gilmore Girls, revealed that co-star Alexis Bledel welcomed a baby with her husband Vincent Kartheiser after a source disclosed the information. Bledel’s representatives confirmed the news shortly after.

 

7. Jessica Chastain and her husband raised eyebrows in 2020 when they were seen with a baby, leading to speculation about their second child’s arrival. Chastain hinted at being a mother of two during her emotional Oscars acceptance speech.

 

8. Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli kept the birth of their first child under wraps for a month. Celebrating Mother’s Day on Instagram, Wiley shared the joyous news about their daughter and reflected on the significance of the occasion.

 

9. Olivia Munn and John Mulaney revealed the birth of their daughter, Méi June Mulaney, just days after welcoming her via surrogate. Munn shared her deep emotional connection with their gestational surrogate, expressing overwhelming gratitude for their journey to parenthood.

 

10. Iggy Azalea sparked curiosity in late 2019 when she ceased posting on social media. It wasn’t until June 2020 that she confirmed her son’s existence. While she wanted to maintain his privacy, she felt compelled to clarify the situation, stressing her love for him.

 

11. Drake was accused by rapper Pusha T of concealing his son in the diss track “The Story of Adidon.” He later addressed these claims on his song “Emotionless,” clarifying that he wasn’t hiding his child from the world but rather protecting him from it. He officially shared photos of his son, Adonis, years later.

 

12. Amy Schumer unintentionally revealed that her Life & Beth co-star Michael Cera had welcomed a child, bewildering him in the process. Just days after, the public learned that Cera indeed had a baby.

 

13. Rebel Wilson made headlines in 2022 with an Instagram post announcing the birth of her daughter, Royce Lillian, via surrogate. She expressed her gratitude for the journey to motherhood and the love she felt for her child.

 

14. Although reports of Kylie Jenner’s pregnancy emerged in September 2017, she kept her family and fans waiting until she shared the news three days post the birth of her daughter Stormi in February 2018. In a heartfelt tweet, Kylie explained the need for privacy during her pregnancy, a sentiment she echoed in later discussions about her decision to keep that chapter of her life out of the spotlight.

 

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