Royal and celebrity babies born in 2017

December 24, 2017

Little miracles made big dreams come true this year, for royalty and celebrities alike!
<p>From hush-hush Hollywood births to extravagant royal palace welcomes to beautiful family moments on social media, 2017 brought dozens of birth announcements.
<p>Click through to see this year's baby boom...

<h3>Dave Haywood and wife Kelli Cashiola</h3>
Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood welcomed a baby girl with his wife Kelli on Friday, December 22. The guitarist and singer took to social media with the exciting news, sharing a sweet hospital room pic and writing: “We’d like to welcome our beautiful Christmas gift Lillie Renee Haywood.”
<p>The proud dad added: “She is named after both of her grandmothers. Kelli and Lillie are happy and healthy, and Cash is already a great big brother. God is good!”
<p>The couple's newborn will join their 3-year-old son Cash Van.
<p>Photo: Instagram/@davehaywoodla

<h2>Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild</h2>
Introducing Teddy Marilyn Rothschild! Nicky Hilton and her husband James welcomed their second daughter on Dec 20. The baby's middle name is a tribute to Nicky and her sister Paris Hilton's paternal grandmother Marilyn June Hawley. Baby Teddy joins big sister Lily Grace, 2.
<p>Photo: © Getty Images

<h2>Mindy Kaling</h2>
Mindy Kaling has welcomed a baby girl! The 38-year-old, who revealed that she was expecting a daughter on the <em>Ellen DeGeneres</em> Show back in October, gave birth on Dec 15, and has reportedly named the newborn Katherine.
<p>Photo: © Getty Images

<h2>Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova</h2>
Christmas came early for Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova! The couple are now first-time parents, HELLO! can confirm. The 42-year-old singer and his longtime love welcomed twins — a boy and a girl named Nicholas and Lucy — on Dec 16.
<p>The notoriously private couple, who skipped Enrique's half-sister Ana Boyer and Fernando Verdasco's wedding earlier this month, kept the pregnancy a secret for the last nine months, although the 36-year-old appeared to show a baby bump in an Instagram video shared in August.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>James Corden and Julia Carey</h2>
It's a girl! Funnyman James and his former actress wife Julia welcomed their third baby into the world on December 13. The two already share a son and daughter, 6-year-old Max and Carey, 3. In a flurry, the comedian had to rush from <i>The Late Late Show</i> to the hospital and had his famous friend Harry Styles make the announcement on air!
<p>James took to Twitter to share the news: "Today we welcomed a beautiful baby daughter into the world. Both she and her mother are doing great. We can’t stop smiling."
<p>Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Belvedere Vodka

<h2>Julia Stiles and Preston J. Cook</h2>
Julia welcomed her first baby on November 21! She shares the newborn, Strummer, with her fiancée Preston. The actress shared an adorable photo on Instagram with the caption, "Strummer Newcomb Cook, born October 20, 2017. Thanks and ever thanks to the extraordinary Doctors, Nurses and staff at Mount Sinai for helping bring this utter joy into our lives. ❤️✨ 'Hello, World!'"
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish</h2>
Kevin and his wife Eniko welcomed a baby boy into the world on November 21! The comedian tweeted the same day: "God is truly amazing....Kenzo Kash Hart was born at 1:45am. He is Healthy & already smiling. Thank you all for your prayers!!!! We love & appreciate ya."
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne</h2>
The <i>Bridesmaids</i> actress and her Hollywood husband Bobby have welcomed their second child into the world. Details on the baby's sex and name have yet to be released.
<p>The 38-year-old and Bobby, 47, are already parents to son Rocco, who turns two in February.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Emily Maynard and Tyler Jennings</h2>
<i>Bachelorette</i> alum Emily welcomed her fourth child into the world on November 12! The now family-of-six posed for an adorable photo together at the hospital. <p>Emily's eldest child Ricki, 12, held the newborn and smiled sweetly for the camera, while her brothers Jennings, 2 and 1-year-old Gibson leaned on their mom. This is her third baby with her husband Tyler.
<p>Photo: © Getty Images

<h2>Andy Murray and Kim Sears</h2>
The tennis star and his wife became the proud parents of another daughter! The couple, who married in 2015, are already parents to big sister Sophia, who was born in 2016. It is not yet known what they have decided to name the new arrival.
<p>The happy news comes just 24 hours after Andy, 30, competed in a charity tennis event at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow. His match against Roger Federer was the first time that the sportsman has played publicly since he sustained a hip injury at Wimbledon this summer.
<p>Photo: © Getty Images

<h2>Roselyn Sánchez and Eric Winter</h2>
And then there were four! The Puerto Rican actress and her husband have welcomed their second child – and it's a boy! Roselyn took to her Instagram to announce the exciting news alongside a picture of gifts and balloons.
<p>“GRACiAS... Thank you to my beautiful friends for the love! Baby boy is perfect... estamos felices... #diosesfiel.” she penned.
<p>The couple, who have been married since 2008, announced that they were expecting on Father’s Day. Roselyn and Eric’s son join sister Sebella, who was born in January of 2012.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Jaime Pressly and Hamzi Hijazi</h2>
The <i>Mom</i> star and her longtime love became parents to twins on October 16. The star took to Instagram to share the happy news with an adorable photo of her newborn sons, Leo and Lenon. Jaime is also mom to ten-year-old Dezi, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Eric Calvo.
<p>Photo: Getty Images / Instagram

<h2>Matthew Morrison and Renee Puente</h2>
Matthew and his wife Renee have welcomed their first child! The <i>Glee</i> actor announced the safe arrival of his baby son on Instagram, sharing a black and white photo showing him giving the tiny new arrival a fist bump, and revealing his unique name. "To my Newborn Child, Revel James Makai Morrison: Your Mama and Papa got this!! Trust in us to guide and protect you always. To lay the tracks so your choo choo train will run smoothly throughout this world. You will have all the tools to soar! We love you, and are so thankful for your arrival! The adventures are just beginning," the proud new father wrote.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Justin Baldoni and Emily Baldoni</h2>
The <i>Jane the Virgin</i> star and his wife Emily welcomed their second child on October 18. <i>People</i> confirmed the news, saying the pair have named their baby Maxwell Roland-Samuel Baldoni.
<p>“Our little Maxwell Roland-Samuel Baldoni came into this world on Wednesday and showed us that it was possible for our hearts to double in size … again,” the couple, who are also parents to two-year-old daughter Maiya, told the publication.
<p> “Maiya is so excited to have a baby brother and is already helping change his diapers and giving him tons of kisses,” add the new parents of two. “We want to thank everyone for all the love and prayers. We are so grateful.”
<p>Photo: Kathryn Page/Getty Images

<h2>Katie Lowes and Adam Shapiro</h2>
The <i>Scandal</i> actress and her partner became first-time parents to baby boy Albee. Taking to her Instagram page on October 5, the proud mother announced the happy news with a sweet picture. She wrote: "Baby's‪ ‬first #Scandal Thursday‪!‬ @shappyshaps and‪ ‬I‪ ‬are thrilled to welcome Albee Shapiro to our family! We're happy & healthy! #BabyGladiator."
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Jennifer Finnigan and Jonathan Silverman</h2>
The Montréal born actress and her husband became first-time parents on September 29 with the arrival of their daughter, Ella.
<p>The <i>Salvation</i> actress shared a picture of her daughter's little foot on Instagram with the caption, "One week ago today, On September 29th, after a 28 hour labor, our little girl was born into the world. Happy One-Week Birthday, Ella Jack  We love you very much."
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford</h2>
Surprise! Carey and Marcus are parents of two! The actress was rumoured to be pregnant months ago, but confirmed she welcomed her second child to <i>People</i> while promoting her Netflix film <i>Mudbound</i> at the Toronto International Film Festival September 12.
<p>The lovebirds are also parents to daughter Evelyn, 2.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2> Jessi Cruickshank and Evan Gatica</h2>
<i>The Goods</i> host Jessi Cruickshank welcomed her gorgeous twin boys into the world on September 6. She shared a beautiful photo on Instagram of her babies sleeping on her chest, with the heartfelt caption, “I’d like to introduce you to the new little loves of my life. Our identical twin boys entered this world happy and healthy; with courage, strength and full heads of hair. I’m thankful we’re still in the hospital because my heart might explode. .”
<p>The 36-year-old star, who saw her start on MTV, announced her pregnancy back in June. In an interview with <em> Hello! Canada</em>, Jessi jokingly compared herself Beyoncé, who also gave birth to twins this year. <p>Photo: Instagram/@jessicruickshank

<h2>Novak and Jelena Djokovic</h2>
Novak has welcomed his second baby, according to reports in Serbia. The tennis champion, 30, and his wife Jelena welcomed a baby girl on September 2 and have chosen to name their daughter Tara, news outlet <i>Blic</i> reports. Novak's former coach Boris Becker tweeted: "Wonderful news from Jelena /Novak @DjokerNole !!! They had healthy baby girl called Tara..."
<p>The duo are also the proud parents to a son, Stefan, who turns three in October. They confirmed that they were expecting another baby in April, after Jelena was spotted with a growing baby bump.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Hannah Simone and Jesse Giddings</h2>
The Canadian cuties, who married in private last summer, welcomed their first child together in early August. Fans of <i>New Girl</i> will remember that Hannah's character Cece discovered she was pregnant in last season's finale. The show is set to return for a seventh and final season later this year.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden</h2>
The royal couple welcomed their second son on August 31. An announcement from the palace read: "The Office of The Marshal of the Realm is delighted to announce that on Thursday 31st August at 11.24am HRH Princess Sofia gave birth to a healthy baby at Danderyd Hospital. Both mother and child are doing well."
<p>Carl Philip, 38, and Sofia, 32, are also the proud parents to a son, Prince Alexander, who turned one in April. The royals tied the knot just ten months before in June 2015, in a spectacular wedding attended by a number of European royals including the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Queen Maxima and Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.
<p>Photo: The Royal Court, Sweden

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan

The Zuckerbergs are now a family of four! The Facebook CEO and his wife have welcomed their second daughter, August. The couple showed off their new bundle of joy, posing alongside her big sister Max, in a picture posted on Facebook.

They also penned a heartfelt note to their little one, in which they expressed their hopes and dreams for her childhood:

"Childhood is magical. You only get to be a child once, so don't spend it worrying too much about the future. You've got us for that, and we'll do everything we possibly can to make sure the world is a better place for you and all children in your generation," they wrote, adding, "August, we love you so much and we're so excited to go on this adventure with you. We wish you a life of joy, love and the same hope you give us."

Photo: Facebook/@zuck

<h2>Laura Prepon and Ben Foster</h2>
The <i>Orange is the New Black</i> star and her fiancée Ben Foster welcomed a baby girl, <i>People</i> confirmed. The couple kept the details of their daughter's arrival private, but in June, the 37-year-old shared on <i>Live with Kelly and Ryan</i> that the pregnancy flew by. “It’s kind of weird because it sneaks up on you, you’re like, ‘I can’t believe it’s been eight months already,’" Laura said. “But then you’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, she needs to come out already.’"
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Tanner and Jade Tolbert</h2>
The first <i>Bachelor in Paradise</i> baby has arrived!
<p>"We did it! Our little sweetheart is here! She arrived on her own terms, quickly and 4 weeks early, but she is perfect in every way, healthy and doing well.  Precious little girl, there are no words to describe the feeling of holding you in our arms for this first time and looking into your beautiful eyes. We love you so much. #bestdayever #ilovemyfamily," wrote Jade on Instagram. </p>
This is the couple's first child.
<p>Photo: Instagram/@jadelizroper / Melissa & Beth Photography

<h2>Josh Hartnett and Tamsin Egerton</h2>
The stunning couple welcomed their second child into the world this year. They are also parents to a two-year-old daughter.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed</h2>
Ian and Nikki welcomed daughter Bodhi Soleil on July 25. This is the first child for the couple, who announced their pregnancy news in May.
<p>Nikki shared a beautiful photo of Ian kissing her stomach, with the heartfelt caption: "I know you, but only because I feel you. How is it possible to love someone so much already? All I know for sure is it's the strongest feeling I've ever felt. We've been sharing this body for quite some time, and we've already experienced so much together. We can't wait to meet you...
Love
Your parents"
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom</h2>
Surprise! Andy and Joanna are first-time parents! A rep for the couple confirmed the happy news, but didn't reveal any further details about the baby.
<p>The fiercely private couple has opened up about becoming parents in the past, but decided to keep their pregnancy news under wraps.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Whitney Port and Tim Rosenman </h2>
<i>The Hills</i> alum and her husband welcomed a baby boy on July 27.
<p>Whitney took to Instagram to share the happy news, writing, "Sorry I've been MIA for like a week! I lost my phone. Just kidding!! I made a human! Sonny Sanford Rosenman was born on 7/27/17!! Everyone is so happy and healthy and we are home now."
<p>Photo: Getty Images/Instagram@whitneyeveport

<h2>Shawn Ashmore and Dana Ashmore</h2>
The Canadian actor and his wife welcomed a beautiful baby boy on July 15! Taking to Instagram to share the happy news, the <i>X-Men</i> star posted a photo of his newborn with the caption: "Couldn't be more in love with new baby boy and my incredible wife."
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Chelsea Peretti and Jordan Peele</h2>
The <i>Brooklyn Nine-Nine</i> star and her 38-year-old husband welcomed their baby boy, Beaumont Gino, on July 1.
<p>Chelsea announced her pregnancy in February by posting a photo of her growing baby bump on Instagram. She captioned the sweet snap, "beyonce shmonce."
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Chris O'Dowd and Dawn O'Porter</h2>
The Irish actor and his wife have welcomed their second child Valentine O'Porter, into the world on July 1. The proud new mom Dawn announced the news with a funny post shared on her social media accounts, alongside a photo showing her newborn son dressed in a duck Babygro: "Happy to announce I am the proud owner of this chirpy little chap," she wrote. "He is so delicious. Two sons, my goodness #soinlove."Chris also shared his own announcement on Twitter, telling fans: "We had a baby boy last week. Woohoo! His nappy expenses are ridiculous, so this baby is going 'Cheep'. #DadJoke #Valentine."
<p>Chris, 37, and Dawn, 38, who married in August 2012, are already parents to two-year-old son Art, who was born in January 2015.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Lauren Conrad and William Tell</h2>
The former <em>Hills</em> star and her hubby welcomed a baby boy on July 5. Lauren took to Instagram to share the news of her son's safe arrival. She shared a photo of a cross-stitch showing her holding their little boy, alongside William, and the couple's two dogs Chloe and Fitz, with the words: 'The Tells, And then there were 5' stitched underneath.
<p>She heartwarmingly captioned the photo: "He's here! We're so excited to welcome Liam James Tell into the world!"
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham</h2>
Rosie and Jason became the proud parents of a baby boy on June 24. The Victoria's Secret model shared the happy news on Instagram, paired with a picture of her son's adorable little hand. The couple named their new arrival Jack Oscar.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik</h2>
Zooey and her husband are the proud parents of a baby boy! A rep for the <i>New Girl</i> star confirmed the news in a statement to <i>People</i>, writing: “Zooey, Jacob and their daughter Elsie are overjoyed to welcome the newest member of their family."
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk</h2>
The handsome actor and his long-time love welcomed their first child back in March. On Monday, April 10, <i>E! News</i> shared that they had a baby girl named Lea de Seine Shayk Cooper.
<p>In October, Irina opened up about family to our sister publication <i>HOLA!</i>, explaining, “I think family is our reason for being, I was lucky to be born into a very close-knit family."
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter</h2>
The <i>Sherlock</i> actor and his wife have welcomed their second son. UK paper <i>The Mail</i> revealed this year that Sophie, 39, gave birth to a baby boy at London’s exclusive Portland hospital on March 3.
<p>The famous couple have named their son Hal – full name Hal Auden Cumberbatch - which was Shakespeare’s nickname for a young Henry V. Baby Hal is little brother to Christopher, 1.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski</h2>
Amanda and Thomas became the proud parents of a baby girl! The news comes on the heels of the couple's wedding announcement. Thomas revealed during an appearance on <i>The Late Late Show with James Corden</i> that he and his ladylove eloped earlier this year.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Steven Yeun and Joana Pak</h2>
<i>The Walking Dead</i> star and his wife Joana welcomed the third member of their family! The star's rep confirmed to <i>E! News</i> that they had a son on March 17.
<p>The couple's baby announcement came in December, just days after they tied the knot during a California wedding ceremony. This is the couple's first child.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Gal Gadot and Yaron Versano</h2>
<i>Wonder Woman</i> welcomed a wonderful new bundle! Gal and her husband added another little girl to their family. The actress took to her Instagram account on March 20 to announce the arrival of her second daughter Maya.
<p>"And then we were four! She is here, Maya. I feel so complete blessed and thankful for all the Wonders in my life #family #newborn #greatfull,” Gal captioned the photo of her oldest child pushing her little sister in a stroller, as she and her husband walked on opposite sides of her holding hands.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>A.J. McLean and Rochelle DeAnna Karidis</h2>
Daddy-of-two! Backstreet Boy A.J. and his wife are proud parents of two little girls. The "Quit Playing Games with My Heart" singer's rep confirmed to <i>People</i> that the couple's second daughter was born in Los Angeles on March 19, weighing in at 8lbs, 3 oz.
<p>"Having two baby girls is a dream come true and we couldn't be any more proud or excited to welcome Lyric Dean McLean into the world and into our family," the proud dad told the publication.
<p>Lyric joins big sister Ava James, four.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Megan Hilty and Brian Gallagher</h2>
Four means more love! The <i>Broadway</i> star and her husband are officially parents to a baby boy. The actress and Brian welcomed son Ronan Laine on March 13. The two tied the knot in 2013 and revealed last September that they were expecting their second child together
<p>Ronan joins older sister Viola, two.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet</h2>
It's a girl! Marion and Guillaume have welcomed their second child this year. <p>People</i> confirmed that the French actress and her partner had a daughter recently.
<p>Marion made the special announcement that she was expecting last September, "Many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting," she shared via Instagram. "He is my love, my best friend, the only one that I need."
<p>Marion and Guillaume's new bundle joins her five-year-old brother, Marcel.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Chad Michael Murray and Sarah Roemer</h2>
The <i>One Tree Hill</i> actor posted a sweet photo of his newborn baby's tiny hand on Instagram on March 13 to announce that he'd welcomed a daughter with his wife.<p>He captioned the photo: "Don't worry little girl you can hold on as tight as you want for as long as you want, I'm already yours & I'll never let go. I've now two incredible women in my life. My son & I are two lucky guys. @rooeemer ❤️."
<p>The couple's little boy was born in 2015.
<p>Photo: Getty Images, Instagram/@chadmurray15

<h2>David and Christina Arquette</h2>
It's a boy! The <i>Scream</i> star and his wife welcomed their son Augustus Alexis Arquette on March 8, weighing 9lbs and 4oz.
<p>The proud dad announced via his Instagram page the arrival of his new little man, who takes the nickname after the actor's late sister Alexis: "Augustus Alexis Arquette March 8, 2017. His first thoughts were "Watchu looking at," he captioned a picture of his little boy.
<p>Gus joins big two-year-old brother Charlie and David's 12-year-old daughter Coco from his marriage to Courteney Cox.
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo</h2>
Pierre and Beatrice welcomed their firstborn child on February 28. The couple paid homage to Pierre's late father, Stefano Casiraghi, by naming their baby boy after Princess Caroline's former husband. <i>HOLA!.com</i> learned that the Monaco couple named him Stefano Ercole Carlo
<p>Photo: Gaetan Luci/Le Palais Princier/ Getty Images

<h2>Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepede</h2>
Natalie had a great reason for skipping the 2017 Academy Awards! She and husband Benjamin Millepied were busy welcoming their second child into their lives. The <i>Jackie</i> star gave birth to daughter, Amalia Millepied, on February 22, just four days before the Oscars.
<p>A representative for the actress confirmed the news to <i>HOLA!</i> in a statement that read: "Natalie Portman and her husband Benjamin Millepied welcomed a baby girl, Amalia Millepied, on February 22. Mother and baby are happy and healthy. "
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott</h2>
Tori and Dean are having their own party of five! The couple welcomed their fifth child - a beautiful baby boy Beau Dean.
<p>The duo, who celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary last May, are parents to four other children - five-year-old Finn, six-year-old Hattie, nine-year-old Stella and Liam, 10.
<p>Photo: Instagram/@torispelling

<h2>Mahershala Ali and Amatus Sami-Karim</h2>
The <i>Moonlight</i> actor and his wife had an over-the-moon arrival. The pair welcomed their first born Bari Najma Ali on February 22.
<p>The actor share the exciting news on Instagram with a photo of his wife cradling the newborn: "Bari (Bar-ee) Najma Ali 2/22/17 #pisces."
<p>Photo: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

<h2>Jake and Stephanie McLaughlin</h2>
Jake and his wife Stephanie has their fourth child. The <i>Quantico</i> actor's co-star Priyanka Chopra took to her social media to share the news about the couple's daughter Freya's arrival.
<p>"Congrats Jake and Stephanie Mclaughlin for the new addition to your family. Freya is beautiful. Welcome baby girl. #rowen #reagan #logan," she tweeted along with a photo of Stephanie holding her new bundle and posing with her other three children.
<p>Freya joins older siblings Rowen, Reagan and Logan
<p>Photo: Twitter/@priyankachopra

<h2>Nick Cannon and Brittany Bellson</h2>
Nick became a dad of three! The comedian took to Instagram to share the news that he and former Miss Arizona USA Brittany Bellson welcomed a son, Golden "Sagon" Cannon on February 21.
<p>"Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning," he wrote. "No matter how hard the world may hit you, God always reminds us of our purpose! #TrueHappiness Welcome to Earth Son!"
<p>Nick is also a dad to his and Mariah Carey's five-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan.
<p>Photo: Instagram/@nickcannon

<h2>Amber Tamblyn and David Cross</h2>
It's a girl! The actress and women's rights activist shared that she and David recently welcomed their first child together, a little girl. Amber, 33, took to her Instagram to share the arrival with a video of her daughter's foot.
<p>While little details are known, Amber couldn't contain her excitement and jokes when it came to the baby's name. "David and I are proud to announce the birth of our daughter, Dauphinoise Petunia Brittany Scheherazade Von Funkinstein Mustard Witch RBG Cross Tamblyn-Bey jr. #TheFutureIsFemale."
<p>Photo: Instagram/@amberrosetamblyn

<h2Hoda Kotb</h2>
The <i>Today Show</i> co-anchor revealed that she adopted a little girl. The fourth-hour co-host called in to the show and shared that she is now a mother to Haley Joy Kotb, who was born on Valentine's Day.
<p>Hoda explained the inspiration behind the little girl's name. "It was one of those things. I just picture her sailing through the sky. She brings us joy. She's got a beautiful way about her."
<p>This is Hoda's first child.
<p>Photo: Instagram/@hodakotb/Getty Images

<h2>Laura Benanti and Patrick Brown</h2>
Laura and Patrick got the perfect Valentine's Day gift! The duo welcomed a beautiful baby girl named Ella Rose Bennati-Brown into their family on February 14. The Tony winning actress' rep confirmed the exciting news to <i>People</i> magazine: "Laura gave birth to a healthy and beautiful baby girl at 3:33 p.m. this afternoon. Baby and mom are doing great!"
<p>Photo: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images

<h2>James Wolk and Elizabeth Jae Lynch</h2>
Congrats are in order for the <i>Mad Men</i> star and his wife. The pair welcomed their first child, a son, Charlie Wolk. The <i>Zoo</i> actor took to Instagram to make the official announcement: "Welcome to the world, Charlie Wolk. #babyboy #CharlieWolk #wolkpartyof3."
<p>Photo: Jeff Vespa/WireImage

<h2>Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh</h2>
The Grammy winner has three more reasons to be happy these days! Pharrell and his wife welcomed triplets in January, according to <i>Vanity Fair</i>. The singer's rep did not disclose the babies' genders and names, but did note that Helen and her bundles of joy are "healthy and happy."
<p>The pair revealed they were expecting back in September 2016 when Helen showed off her baby bump at a Chanel-hosted dinner. The couple's newborns join big brother Rocket, who was born in 2008.
<p>Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

<h2>Shay Mooney and Hannah Billingsley</h2>
Baby makes three! The Dan + Shay singer and his fiancée welcomed their first child, a son, together on January 24. The proud dad announced the joyous news on Instagram, writing, "It's hard to describe the love you feel for the first time when you hold your child. I will never be the same. Asher James, I promise to be the father you deserve. And Hannah, I promise to be the husband you want and need. I love you both so much. You've given me everything I never knew I needed. Welcome to the world Asher James Mooney. 1/24/2017."
<p>Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for BMI

<h2>Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross</h2>
It's a boy! Mel and Rosalind welcomed their bouncing baby boy into the world on January 20. The <i>Hacksaw Ridge</i> director's rep confirmed to <i>People</i> that son Lars Gerard Gibson made his debut in LA, weighing in at 5lbs and 5oz.</p><p>"They're thrilled and Lars is adorable. Their family is all around them and Mel is over the moon. They're home and everybody is healthy and happy!"
<p>Lars is Mel's ninth child and Rosalind's first.<p>Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage

<h2>Keshia Knight Pullman</h2>
The youngest <em>Cosby Show</em> kid welcomed a little one of her own. The 37-year-old actress confirmed the birth of her little girl via Instagram.
<p>"Ella Grace has arrived," she captioned the photo of her baby's feet in fluffy socks. Ella is Keshia's first child.<p>Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images

<h2>Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers</h2>
The <em>Nocturnal Animals</em> star and his wife, <i>Cupcake Wars</i>expert and Bird Bakery CEO Elizabeth Chambers got their year started by adding a new baby to the family, a representative confirmed to <i>HOLA!</i>. The couple's son, a little brother for 2-year-old daughter Harper, was born on January 15
<p>Photo: Getty Images

<h2>Molly Sims and Scott Stuber</h2>
A tribe of five! Molly and Scott welcomed their third child, a son, Grey Douglas Stuber, on January 10. The 43-year-old supermodel confirmed her pregnancy in August with a sweet picture showing off her baby bump while holding a number three balloon.
<p>"Ummm...so this happened!!! Baby Stuber #3 is on its way! #LOVE #grateful #CANNOTBELIEVETHIS #ourhailmary."
<p>Grey joins older siblings Brooks, four and one-year-old Scarlett.
<p>Photo: Instagram/@mollybsims</p>

<h2>Steve and Kimberly Schlapman</h2>
<p>The Little Big Town singer became a New Year mom! A rep for the country star confirmed to <i>HOLA!</i> that the Grammy winning artist adopted a little girl. The rep said, "Kimberly and Steve were able to welcome home a baby girl in this new year with a successful domestic adoption. Their daughter Daisy asked Santa for a baby for Christmas."
<p>The mom-of-two introduced her new bundle of joy on Instagram by sharing a sweet family photo with her husband Stephen and nine-year-old daughter Daisy Pearl. She captioned the photo: "The New Year brought our family new love. We're so excited to introduce you to Daisy's little sister, Dolly Grace."
<p>Photo: Instagram/@ohgussie

<h2>Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd</h2>
The <i>Dancing with the Stars</i> pros officially had a tiny dancer of their own! The couple, who got engaged back in December 2015, welcomed their first child on January 4.
<p>Proud dad Maksim announced his baby boy's arrival on Twitter, simply tweeting, "Shai Aleksander Chmerkovskiy 01/04/17 5:34am."
<p>Following their son's birth, the pair told <i>E! News</i> in a statement: "This is, without a doubt, the best thing that has ever happened to us!"
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<h2>Janet Jackson and Wissam Al Mana</h2>
Janet's <em>rhythm nation</em> officially grew with the arrival of her first child. The 50-year-old singer welcomed son Eissa Al Mana on January 3.
<p>A rep for Michael Jackson's sister confirmed the news to <i>HOLA!</i> in a statement: "Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana are thrilled to welcome their new son Eissa Al Mana into the world. Janet had a stress-free healthy delivery and is resting comfortably."
<p>Janet's pregnancy news was revealed two weeks shy of her 50th birthday in 2016. The Grammy winning artist had previously spoken out about her desire to have kids. <p>Back in 2009, Janet told Harpers Bazaar, "Sure, I'd adopt. And I think that if I'm really supposed to have kids, it will happen, if that's God's plan for me."
<p>Photo: WireImage

<h2>Prince Rahim and Kendra Spears</h2>
The first royal baby of 2017 arrived when Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa Aga Khan - a.k.a. Seattle native and model Kendra Spears - welcomed their second child together on January 2. Prince Rahim's father, the Aga Khan, announced the birth of the couple's baby boy Sinan.
<p>Prince Rahim, the eldest son of His Highness Aga Khan IV, and the American model-turned-Princess are already parents to Prince Irfan, who was born in Geneva, Switzerland back in April 2015.
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<h2>Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell</h2>
The former Spice Girl and her husband Christian welcomed their first child, a son, together in January. Geri - who is a mother to daughter Bluebell from a previous relationship, and stepmother to Christian's daughter, Olivia - announced the news on Instagram: "Montague George Hector Horner arrived this morning, a beautiful little brother for Bluebell and Olivia #amazing-day #grateful #monty," she said.
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