Celebrity pregnancy reveals after Serena Williams, Karlie Kloss show off Met Gala baby bumps

It wasn’t just the jaw-dropping Met Gala outfits that stopped the show this year.

Fashion fans were treated to not just one, but two, surprise celebrity pregnancy announcements on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Both Serena Williams, 41, and Karlie Kloss, 30, showed up to the red carpet cradling their baby bumps on the first Monday in May in their best maternity styles that honored the night’s theme, Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty.

It seems dropping the bombshell at some of the biggest night of nights is the trend du jour this year after Rihanna, who was fashionably late to Monday night’s Met Gala, also did the same on the world’s biggest music stage, the Super Bowl Halftime performance, back in February.

Expecting! Karlie Kloss is expecting her second child. The model showed off her far-along baby bump as she hit the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala in New York on Monday night

The Rude Boy singer, 35, stunned the world when she cradled her bump during that performance, confirming she was expecting her second child with 34-year-old partner A$AP Rocky.

But it’s not the first time, nor will it be the last, that a celebrity has shocked by announcing they had a bun in the oven on a such a public stage. 

More than a decade ago Beyoncé announced she was pregnant with Blue Ivy at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, and what has followed have been a string of famous faces who have revealed they were expected in surprising ways, including Keke Palmer famously revealing she was with child on Saturday Night Live and Blake Lively showing up on multiple occasions at red carpet events with a baby bump.

As Serena and Karlie gear up to welcome baby number two with their respective partners, Alexis Ohanian and Josh Kushner, FEMAIL takes a look back at the most unexpected pregnancy announcements made by celebrities.

Serena Williams: Tennis GOAT expecting baby number two with Reddit founder husband

The 41-year-old tennis ace is expecting her second child after revealing her pregnancy as she arrived at the 2023 Met Gala.

She showed off a prominent baby bump as she walked the red carpet with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, who is a co-founder of Reddit.

She welcomed her first child, a daughter named Alexis Olympia Jr. in 2017, but she goes by Olympia.

Serena also confirmed the pregnancy with an Instagram post showcasing her elegant Gucci dress. 

Baby on board! Serena Williams, 41, revealed she was expecting her second child when she debuted her new baby bump with husband Alexis Ohanian at the Met Gala on Monday in NYC

‘Was so excited when Anna Wintour invited the 3 of us to the Met Gala,’ she playfully captioned her post.

Serena appears to have first revealed her pregnancy during a Vogue livestream while chatting with La La Anthony.

She had previously mentioned wanting to have another child after announcing her retirement from tennis in August of last year.

At the time, she said she would be ‘evolving away’ from the sport.

After she mentioned that there were three people there for the interview — herself, Alexis and the baby — her husband and La La both offered to have a drink in Serena’s honor, according to the AP.

Karlie Kloss: Two years after welcoming her first child, the supermodel is ready for her second with entrepreneur Josh Kushner 

The model, 30, showed off her far-along baby bump for the first time as she hit the red carpet.

The beauty wore a stunning skintight black gown that clung to her curves and was adorned with strings of white pearls.

This will be the second child for Karlie and her businessman husband, 37-year-old Joshua Kushner, brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared.

Baby number two: This will be the second child for Karlie and her businessman husband Joshua Kushner, 37. The couple welcomed their first child – son Levi – in March 2021

Bumpin’ along: The beauty, 30, wore a stunning skintight black gown that clung to her curves and was adorned with strings of white pearls

Karlie’s partner also accompanied her to the event.

The couple welcomed their first child – son Levi who is now two – in March 2021.

Karlie discussed the ‘special’ and ‘vulnerable’ reveal with Emma Chamberlain as she hit the red carpet.

‘I don’t know how to style a belly,’ she told her, sharing that her last pregnancy happened during the coronavirus pandemic.

Rihanna: A pregnancy announcement fit for a Super Bowl show

The Umbrella singer proved that she could keep a secret until she was ready after taking to the Super Bowl LVII stage and revealing to the world she was expecting another child back in February.

It was the second time Rihanna had taken fans by surprise when it came to announcing she had a bun in the oven.

In January last year, she made headlines around the world when she confirmed she was having her first baby by releasing a series of images of her growing bump.

The mom-to-be was photographed in a bright pink $8,000 vintage Chanel coat, which she wore open from just below her breasts, showing off a several-months-along pregnant belly despite the freezing temperatures and snow in Harlem, New York City – partner A$AP Rocky’s home neighborhood.

Rihanna stunned the world when she announced her pregnancy during her Super Bowl Halftime performance

Surprise! She was seen subtly cradling her bump, sparking speculation she was expecting her second child before it was confirmed

The Chanel coat, which was from Karl Lagerfeld’s Fall/Winter 1996 collection, is made of silk with Gripoix button. 

The star didn’t wear a shirt under her colorful jacket – though temperatures in the city dipped down to 24 degrees Fahrenheit that day, just before Winter Storm Kenan blew in with several inches of show.

But she did accessorize with a large glitzy body chain that hung over her bump, ensuring all eyes were on her growing stomach.

The couple were photographed walking around together, with Rocky at points slinging his arm around Rihanna’s shoulders and kissing her head. 

The Umbrella singer also wore light-wash jeans with holes on the knees, which ran several inches too long and dragged on the ground around her.

In January last year, Rihanna made headlines around the world when she confirmed she was having her first baby by releasing a series of images of her growing bump

The mom-to-be was photographed in a bright pink $8,000 vintage Chanel coat as she walked hand-in-hand with A$AP Rocky in his home neighborhood of Harlem

Beyoncé: An iconic moment on the MTV Video Music Awards stage

Rihanna previously revealed she watched Beyoncé’s 2013 and 2016 Super Bowl performances to prepare for her own show, and perhaps she also got the idea for her pregnancy reveal from Queen Bey herself. 

In 2011, Beyonce graced the red carpet in an orange Lanvin gown cradling her bump before the MTV Video Music Awards.

But it was her performance during the ceremony that really caught everyone’s attention… and lives rent free in our minds to this day.

Before launching into her a fabulous performance of her hit, Love On Top, the singer said: ‘I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside of me.’

Rihanna previously revealed she watched Beyoncé’s 2013 and 2016 Super Bowl performances to prepare for her own show, and perhaps she also got the idea for her pregnancy reveal from Queen Bey herself

In 2011, Beyonce’s on-stage performance stole the show when she cradled her bump

After finishing she earned a standing ovation from the audience, and Beyoncé ripped open her jacket, proudly rubbing her baby bump.

The cameras panned to the audience where her husband, Jay-Z, was beaming, as his friend, Kanye West, jumped up and down, smacking the father-to-be on the back and shaking him.

In a similarly iconic move, the Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) singer announced she was expecting twins in 2017 with an ethereal photoshoot.

The mom-to-be posed in just a bra and underwear with her bump on show in an Instagram snap.

She added a caption which read: ‘We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. – The Carters.’

Beyoncé also wore a veil on over her face while surrounded by flowers.

In a similarly iconic move, the Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) singer announced she was expecting twins in 2017 with an ethereal photoshoot

Keke Palmer: After rampant speculation, the star confirmed she had a bun in the oven on SNL

After relentless online speculation she was pregnant, Keke Palmer finally confirmed the rumors she was expecting her first child on one of the biggest stages on television: Saturday Night Live.

During her opening monologue in December last year, the Nope actress, 29, addressed the ‘rumors’ that had been spreading about her being pregnant and that she has seen countless comments such as, ‘Keke’s having a baby.’

‘I want to set the record straight,’ she firmly announced. 

After a brief second, Keke began to unbutton her long blazer and ripped open the fabric to reveal a baby bump.

‘I am!’ she happily gushed, throwing her hands onto her bump while the audience loudly cheered in congratulations.

After relentless online speculation she was pregnant, Keke Palmer finally confirmed the rumors

During her opening monologue in December last year, the Nope actress, 29, set the record straight on SNL

After a brief second, Keke began to unbutton her long blazer and ripped open the fabric to reveal a baby bump

Shortly after the announcement aired, Darius Jackson, also known as Darius Daulton, confirmed he was the father by uploading an adorable snap of Keke cradling her baby bump with the simple caption, ‘2023’ and a red heart emoji.

The couple went public with their relationship in August 2021, but have otherwise remained mostly private.

Once the exuberant applause began to die down, the former Nickelodeon star stated that it was ‘bad’ when individuals ‘spread rumors about you.’

‘But it’s even worse when they are correct,’ she humorously added. ‘I was trying so hard to keep it on the down low because I got a lot of stuff going on.

‘You know, people kept coming up to me, “Congratulations,” and I’m like, “Shhh, can y’all stop? I got a liquor sponsorship on the line,”‘ she joked.

Keke then excitedly informed the viewers and the audience that ‘this has been the biggest blessing. I’m going to be a mom.’ 

The SNL guest host welcomed her son earlier this year, sharing a photo of herself in hospital while cradling her little boy on Instagram in February.

New parents: Keke Palmer’s February announcement that she gave birth to her first child, a son named Leodis Andrellton Jackson, with her boyfriend, Darius Jackson

In her adorable slideshow, the Emmy Award winner raved about her first 48 hours of parenthood while giving a glimpse of her bundle of joy wrapped up in a light grey patterned onesie and white beanie.

Another snap of her little one showed him sleeping next to a stuffed elephant in a green sweater while a hilarious video featured the new parents jamming out in the car as they took their child home for the first time.

‘I’m not hiding the world from my son, I’m hiding my son from the world,’ she joked in the caption.

Blake Lively: Surprise red carpet moments and a subtle Super Bowl post

It’s always been mom’s the word for Blake Lively who quietly welcomed baby number four recently.

She revealed the newborn’s arrival in a very subtle post about the Super Bowl back in February where fans noticed her pregnancy belly no longer existed.

The Gossip Girl alum, 35, could be seen flashing a cheerful smile standing in between husband and Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, 46, and his mother, Tammy.

In the caption of the carousel of snaps, the new mom penned to her 38 million followers, ‘Puppy Bowl Sunday 2023,’ while adding, ‘been busy.’ 

It’s always been mom’s the word for Blake Lively who quietly baby number four recently. She is pictured here in 2016

She revealed the newborn’s arrival in a very subtle post about the Super Bowl where fans noticed her pregnancy belly no longer existed

Blake is pictured here with her baby bump in 2019 when she was pregnant with daughter Betty

Blake and Ryan, who tied the knot back in 2012, already shared daughters James, 7, Inez, 6, and Betty, 3, before their fourth baby’s arrival. The couple are pictured with James and Inez in 2016

She’s showed up on numerous red carpets sporting her bump without any previous fanfare, taking fans by surprise, Pictured here in 2014

Blake and Ryan, who tied the knot back in 2012, already shared daughters James, seven, Inez, six, and Betty, three. 

Like the women before her, this is not the first time her pregnancy sent the internet into a frenzy.

The Shallows actress is a seasoned pro at stealth baby announcements.

She’s showed up on numerous red carpets sporting her bump without any previous fanfare, taking fans by surprise.

Most recently, Blake showed off her pregnant belly at the 10th Annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit at the Lincoln Center in September last year.

Most recently, Blake was seen on the red carpet while pregnant in September last year 

Kylie Jenner: Disappeared for months before uploading a YouTube video announcing daughter Stormi’s birth

The Kylie Cosmetics founder shares two children with Travis Scott: their four-year-old daughter, Stormi, and nearly one-year-old son who was born last year in February.

Shortly after she began a relationship with rapper Travis in 2017, Kylie left fans confused when she went completely off the grid for several months.

During that time, speculation that she was expecting her first child was rampant as the world obsessed over rare images of the star which were captured by paparazzi during those months.

She then confirmed the birth of her daughter with a sweet YouTube video in February 2018, which detailed her pregnancy and motherhood journey with a series of home videos.

The Kylie Cosmetics founder shares two children with Travis Scott. After months of absence, she confirmed the birth of her daughter with a sweet YouTube video in February 2018

The YouTube video detailed her pregnancy and motherhood journey with a series of home clips

During that time, speculation that she was expecting her first child was rampant as the world obsessed over rare images of the star which were captured by paparazzi during those months

Though Kylie was more open with her second pregnancy, she was still far more elusive than fans had become accustomed to – with many believing that was partly as a result of the fatal Astroworld Festival crowd crush in November 2021.

When she gave birth to her son in 2022, the star chose to keep his face hidden from the public for several months.

However, she finally revealed his face – and his name – on January 21 with an Instagram post.

The beauty mogul and her former partner chose to name their baby boy, Aire, which means Lion of God.

The former couple had originally named the boy Wolf, only to opt to change his name after deciding it didn’t fit his personality.

Her post also revealing the adorable child’s face for the first time and came just two weeks after she reportedly split from Travis, 32.

When she gave birth to her son in 2022, the star chose to keep his face hidden from the public for several months

Mommy time: The lipkit mogul, 25, was seen cuddling up to her one-year-old and giving him sweet kisses while gazing into the camera

Rose Leslie: Husband Kit Harington dropped bombshell on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon

Rose’s husband and Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington was the one who confirmed his wife was pregnant on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.

The 36-year-old actor was discussing his toddler son – whose name has not been made public – when he confirmed the news. 

Kit said: ‘He is about the get the shock of his life, which is that he’s about to get a brother or sister.’

Rose’s husband and Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington was the one who confirmed his wife was pregnant on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon

Kit said: ‘He is about the get the shock of his life, which is that he’s about to get a brother or sister’

The actor then confirmed Rose, 36, is pregnant with their second child and admitted he’s scared of welcoming another tot into the family.

He said: ‘You know with the first baby, you’re like, walking on clouds and dancing through fields and daisies for nine months? Well, the man is anyway.

‘This time, the reality check comes much shorter and you get practical, like, real quick.’

Kate Mara: Casual Instagram post announcing her second pregnancy

In a casual Instagram post, Kate Mara, 40, announced she was expecting her second child with husband Jamie Bell.

The House Of Cards actress posted a photo of herself with her 37-year-old partner walking onto the street, with her sporting a pink minidress.

‘There are three of us in this pic,’ she captioned the sweet snap.

The image was taken after the BFI Chair’s Fellowship Dinner event at Claridge’s on June 28, 2022, during a rare sighting of the pair.

Kate Mara announced the arrival of her second child with husband Jamie Bell in November

Before her second child’s birth, Mara, 40, announced the news in a very casual post with this photo: ‘There are three of us in this pic’

The birth announcement mirrored the post she made revealing the birth of their first child together, a daughter, three years ago

In November, the star confirmed the birth of her child with an Instagram photo showing her newborn son’s tiny feet. 

‘Had a baby a week ago. Here are his feet,’ she captioned the snap. The post did not reveal the child’s name.

The announcement mirrored the post she made revealing the birth of their first child together, a daughter, three years ago.

Kate revealed the birth of her daughter on Instagram by sharing an artistic portrait of the tot’s feet, along with the caption: ‘We had a baby a couple weeks ago…Here are her feet.’

Cardi B: Took the stage in bejeweled bodysuit, highlighting her baby bump

In another on-stage reveal, Cardi B made sure no one missed her baby news.

The now 30-year-old rapper performed alongside her partner and Migos member, Offset, highlighting her growing bump with a bejeweled bodysuit that had a sheer cutout on her belly at the BET Awards in 2021.

She did a surprise performance of Type S**t with Migos alongside her baby daddy.

In another on-stage reveal, Cardi B made sure no one missed her baby news. She’s pictured with partner Offset

The now 30-year-old rapper performed in a bejeweled bodysuit that had a sheer cutout on her belly at the BET Awards in 2021

The little one is here: Cardi B announced she has welcomed her second child with rapper husband Offset of the band Migos in September 2021

In an Instagram post, Cardi wrote a simple caption reading: ‘#2!’, while tagging Offset. The reveal dominated the conversation online, and at the show itself.

Host Taraji P. Henson added: ‘Let’s go back to Cardi B and Offset giving us life, literally. They are really about that – even got there baby performing. It filled out a W2 and everything.’

Cardi B and Offset met in early 2017, with the couple tying the knot in secret in September 2017, a month before their public proposal in late October 2017.

The rapper gave birth to their first child, Kulture Kiari Cephus, in July 2018, though the couple did briefly split in December 2018 before reconciling shortly thereafter.

Cardi had kept a low profile over the few months leading up to the BET Awards, making the pregnancy reveal all the more surprising. 

She announced the birth of her second child in September 2021. 

Nicki Minaj: Glamorous photoshoot to share the happy news

In 2020, the then 37-year-old rapper posed in a floral mesh string bikini and silver platform high heels to share the happy news.

The Anaconda singer kept it simple with her caption, only writing ‘#Preggers’ and adding a yellow heart emoji underneath the Instagram post.

The siren had on a yellow curly wig with heavy makeup and showed off her arm tattoo as she smiled at the camera.

In 2020, the then 37-year-old rapper posed in a floral mesh string bikini and silver platform high heels to share her happy news

There was also a second photo with a blue wig and another decorated bikini. In this one, she added white thigh high stockings.

Her husband is Kenneth ‘Zoo’ Petty, whom she tied the knot with in 2019.

For months there had been rumors that the chart-topping singer was pregnant before this confirmation.

Three months later, Minaj welcomed her first child, but only shared a photo of the baby boy weeks after his arrival, while wishing her husband a happy first anniversary.

Newborn! Nicki took to social media to share the first glimpse of the newborn baby boy in a post wishing her husband, Kenneth Petty, a happy first anniversary

Kelly Rowland: Graced the cover of Women’s Health with her growing belly

The Destiny’s Child star, then 39, debuted her bump in a stunning shoot for Women’s Health in October 2020.

She and husband Tim Weatherspoon were already parents to son Titan Jewel, six. 

‘We had been talking about it loosely, and then COVID happened. And we were just like, “Let’s see what happens,”‘ Kelly said of her pregnancy at the time.

The Destiny’s Child star, then 39, debuted her bump in a stunning shoot for Women’s Health in October 2020

She and husband Tim Weatherspoon were already parents to son Titan Jewel, six. The family is pictured in 2022

Kelly said she fell pregnant quickly and she welcomed their child in January 2021. 

Following the birth of her son, Noah, she shared a heart-melting snap of her elder son Titan smiling down at his newborn brother who was resting in bed.

‘On the 21st day, of the 21st year, of the 21st Century, Noah Jon Weatherspoon Greeted us! We are truly grateful,’ Kelly gushed in her caption.

Noah was 19 inches long and weighed in at 7lbs 8oz when he entered the world at 8:13pm on January 21, 2021.