- In the high-profile celebrity world, where personal milestones often become a public spectacle, the decision to start a family is always under the microscope.
- Amidst this scrutiny, fans and media alike speculate with fervor over the faintest hint of a baby bump, analyzing every outfit and every social media post for clues.
- Let’s explore the stories of celebrities who have navigated the relentless gaze of public curiosity and media speculation.
Katy Perry is seen on March 28, 2023 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
As many stars climb the ladder of success, they choose to embrace parenthood, proudly sharing their journey into family life and often inspiring their offspring to tread in their illustrious footsteps. Yet, there exists a contrasting narrative: a growing number of celebrities opting for a child-free existence.
Katy Perry at the reopening of NYC Flagship store, The Landmark on April 27, 2023 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Amidst this varied landscape, the rumor mill buzzes tirelessly, with fans and followers speculating with bated breath about who might be welcoming a new addition and who prefers to walk a different path. This fascination has led to intense scrutiny over certain celebrities, sparking rumors and debates over perceived pregnancy signs and thrusting them into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Katy Perry and the Buzz Around Baby Number Two
Katy Perry at the Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California on March 6, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Katy Perry, the iconic singer/songwriter renowned for her indelible impact on contemporary pop music and her distinctive camp style, has achieved success with chart-topping hits and numerous accolades. But away from the big stages and timeless hits, she also embraces the role of a devoted mother to her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom.
Katy Perry at the Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California on March 6, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Recently, she attended the Billboard Women in Music event donning a striking red two-piece ensemble that mirrored the allure of a mermaid, a daring blend of a strapless corset and a figure-hugging red skirt accented with silver fabric and criss-cross detailing. She paired her ensemble with pearl earrings, necklace, red lipstick, and towering black heels. She held her hair back in a sleek, long ponytail and fringe.
Katy Perry at the Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California on March 6, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
And yet, her bold fashion statement, which left her underwear and a bit of her back and tummy exposed, was not the topic on many people’s mouths. The “Dark Horse” artist sparked a frenzy among onlookers who believe she could be pregnant with her second child with her fiancé Orlando Bloom.
Katy Perry at the Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California on March 6, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Social media platforms were flooded with comments and conjectures. “She is definitely pregnant,” one person declared confidently, while another pondered, “Is this [a] reveal announcement?” The curiosity didn’t stop there, with others hinting, “Um, baby #2 coming soon…” and others outright stating, “Katy looks pregnant,” and “Is she pregnant [?] .”
Katy Perry at the Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California on March 6, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
While many focused on the possibility of a new addition to Katy and Orlando’s family, some voices expressed concern over her choice of attire, particularly in light of Katy’s role as a mother. “I love you Katy but this is too much as [a] mom; have some respect,” criticized someone. “I don’t care how hot my body is…I wouldn’t [wear] that dress, plus I’m a mom…I want some respect!” another echoed.
Katy Perry at the Billboard Women in Music event in Inglewood, California on March 6, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Despite the flurry of reactions to her outfit and the swirling pregnancy rumors, the couple has yet to confirm any news regarding expecting a second child.
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry spotted in New York City on November 10, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
As far as where the possibility of bringing a new life into the world stands, Katy Perry has previously discussed putting baby plans with Orlando Bloom on hold due to her Las Vegas residency. In a 2022 interview, she clarified, “I’m in Vegas, and I can’t do that show with anything in my belly, especially a human.”
Instead of focusing on how soon she may or may not have her next baby, the doting mom diverts her attention to her and Orlando’s daughter, who was already running, coloring, and letting her loved ones know that she loved them at age one.
Katy Perry posing for a picture during an episode of “American Idol” on May 21, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
In August 2020, as part of advancing the initiative to advocate for healthcare for expecting mothers and newborns globally, Katy and Orlando—both UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors—teamed up with UNICEF to announce Daisy’s birth.
UNICEF shared an endearing image of the couple holding their newborn’s hand and accompanied the post with a message conveying the couple’s happiness and their commitment to helping others. A part of the caption stated, “We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter […] But we know we’re the lucky ones and not everyone can have a birthing experience as peaceful as ours was.”
Since Daisy’s birth, the songstress has openly shared the transformative experience of motherhood, often emphasizing the new perspective it has brought her. In an interview she did two years ago, Katy gushed over Daisy, saying she’s a good combination of both her and Orlando.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom at Variety’s Power Of Women event in Beverly Hills, California on September 30, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
She also marveled at the joy of rediscovery she has experienced through Daisy. “It’s amazing to see everything new again through a toddler’s eyes,” Katy swooned.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala in Los Angeles, California on September 25, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
Outside of marveling over her daughter and her life as a mother, Katy has also spoken about her professional life. Interestingly, just last month, she hinted at an impending ordeal that is set to take place this year during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel.
Katy Perry posing for a picture posted on February 13, 2024 | Source: Instagram/katyperry
While discussing her career at large and the fact that her time as a judge on “American Idol” will come to an end soon, Katy teased, “I have some things planned for this year […] It’s gonna be a very, very exciting year.”
Katy Perry posing for a picture posted on February 13, 2024 | Source: Instagram/katyperry
Katy Perry posing for a picture posted on February 13, 2024 | Source: Instagram/katyperry
Whether navigating the intricacies of motherhood and her career or flaunting a bold fashion choice, Katy remains a figure of fascination among fans and onlookers who watch her every move with keen interest and speculation.
Gwen Stefani’s Pregnancy: Speculation or Reality?
“The Sweet Escape” songstress Gwen Stefani has made headlines for a variety of reasons, some being her love life, her motherhood journey after divorce, and even being a judge on “The Voice.”
Away from the glam and glitz of Hollywood, Gwen is a loving wife to Blake Shelton. The pair met on the show and started working together. But at the time, they were both still married. While Stefani was still with Gavin Rossdale, Shelton shared his life with the country star Miranda Lambert. However, in 2015, both judges separated from their significant others.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton on “The Voice,” 2022 | Source: Getty Images
The two became close, and their understanding of each other’s situations guided their relationship into more romantic waters. After growing closer and spending more time together, the two tied the knot in July 2021.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
The wedding was a lovely, intimate ceremony held at Blake’s ranch in Oklahoma, and Stefani invited her parents and three kids. The day perfectly encapsulated their personalities, and Carson Daly mentioned:
“It was as elegant and refined and cool as Gwen is, and it was as country and down-home and fun as Blake is.”
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton on “The Voice,” 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Following their nuptials, Blake and Gwen seamlessly transitioned into married life, simultaneously elevating their careers to new heights. Blake warmly embraced his role as stepdad to Gwen’s three sons—Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo Rossdale, whom she shares with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, the lead guitarist and frontman of the band Bush.
This familial harmony paralleled their professional achievements, particularly highlighted after the latest season finale of “The Voice.” The show’s spectacular conclusion not only captivated viewers but left fans buzzing with speculation about Gwen’s possible pregnancy.
She posted a photo of herself in a beaded dress on Instagram, setting the rumor mill into overdrive. One fan commented, “I think Gwen is with child!!!! ,” while another on Twitter said she had spotted Gwen’s “little belly bump” and was convinced a new baby was on its way.
Still, this was not the first time fans claimed Gwen was pregnant. On multiple occasions over the years, avid followers have claimed the singer was developing a baby bump, but they were left disappointed every time.
After the lovebirds started dating, rumors started going around that she was expecting a child. The couple dismissed the idle talk, saying it was much too early in the relationship to start thinking about having children.
In 2017, more whispers began floating around, insinuating another pregnancy. This time, a few news sources even picked up on the chatter, but the couple refused to confirm anything.
Gwen Stefani and Blake picked up on the rumors early and posted an ultrasound picture. Much to the dismay of their fans, it turned out to be an April Fools’ joke. That said, Blake loves being around Gwen’s three kids, and it seems being a stepdad might be enough for now.
From No Kids to Baby Bump Buzz: Jennifer Coolidge at the Heart of Surprising Pregnancy Speculation
Jennifer Coolidge began her career with supporting roles in several comedy movies and guest roles on television. But in 1999, she got her big break playing Jeanine Stifler or Stifler’s mom in “American Pie.”
Eddie Kaye Thomas (Finch) attempts to seduce Jennifer Coolidge (Stifler’s mother) in “American Pie,” circa 1999 | Source: Getty Images
The success of the film catapulted her to stardom, setting the stage for a career that has flourished over the decades. Amid her professional triumphs, her personal life, particularly her romantic endeavors, also caught the public’s eye.
Jennifer Coolidge at the world premiere of “Like A Boss” on January 7, 2020, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
In 2013, she candidly shared how her role in “American Pie” unexpectedly influenced her dating life, leading her to relationships with younger men for a period spanning ten to fifteen years. During this time, she was involved with a man she described as the epitome of what she sought in a partner—funny, smart, and handsome—though details about him remained scant.
Jennifer Coolidge at the “Legally Blonde” Westwood Premiere on June 26, 2001, in California | Source: Getty Images
Her love life continued to intrigue her fans and the media alike. By 2022, at the Emmy Awards, Coolidge humorously expressed her openness to dating, revealing a poignant mix of hope and humor about her romantic prospects, including an anecdote about being interested in someone who, to her dismay, had passed away.
Jennifer Coolidge during the ceremony honoring Garrett Morris with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
This blend of humor and vulnerability was evident again in January 2023 when she confessed to struggling with self-love and not having found the love of her life. Further peeling back the layers of her personal life, in January 2020, Coolidge’s appearance on BuzzFeed Celeb offered insight into another deeply personal aspect—her reasons for not having children.
Jennifer Coolidge attends the HBO & Max Post Emmys Reception at San Vicente Bungalows on January 15, 2024 in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
She approached this topic with candidness, revealing to fans that her circumstances were a result of being “barren,” a revelation that added another dimension to the public’s understanding of her personal journey, bridging her illustrious career and her private experiences with love and the desire for family.
Jennifer Coolidge at Chopard at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on February 24, 2013, in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
However, despite this admission, fans seemed to throw her words out of the window when they saw her leaving Vanity Fair’s star-studded Oscar party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills. The actress looked every inch the blond bombshell in a silk black figure-hugging gown.
Jennifer Coolidge arrives at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
The dress, which showed off her curves, also featured built-in gloves. The star looked like a Greek Goddess with her blond hair let loose in a flowing style as she waved to those gathered at the 95th annual Academy Awards. Besides some jewelry, “The White Lotus” actress accessorized with a black clutch.
Jennifer Coolidge attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
Fans began speculating that despite her dress looking gorgeous it made her look pregnant. One fan commented on her look noting how they “absolutely” loved her but felt the gown made “her look pregnant.” The fan felt the actress’s stylist should’ve known better, while several other people asked, “Is she pregnant?”
Jennifer Coolidge arrives at the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on February 26th, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Another person didn’t seem like a fan of Jennifer Coolidge‘s dress and said, “Someone took ruching a bit too far,[sic]” while someone else showed her love, saying, “That’s mother.[sic]“
Jennifer Lopez’s Latest Snaps Spark Pregnancy Chatter Among Eagle-Eyed Fans
Jennifer Lopez’s whirlwind romance with Ben Affleck is a tale 20 years in the making, a saga that reads like a Hollywood script, blending heartache, reunion, and a fairy-tale ending. Their journey, dubbed “Bennifer,” first captured the public’s imagination in the early 2000s, setting the stage for a relationship that seemed destined for the altar.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend Amazon’s “This is Me… Now: A Love Story” premiere at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood, California, February 13, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
However, amidst intense media scrutiny and the pressures of their respective careers, their initial engagement was called off, leaving fans around the world heartbroken and wondering what might have been.
The intervening years saw both Lopez and Affleck navigate other relationships and personal growth. They went on to marry other people, with Lopez welcoming twins with then-husband Marc Anthony and Affleck becoming a dad of three alongside Jennifer Garner. Yet the bond they shared lingered in the background.
In a twist befitting the movies they star in, the couple found their way back to each other, rekindling their romance and proving that sometimes, love truly can conquer all. Their reunion was met with jubilation from fans and the media alike.
Still, their journey has been marred with controversy and criticism of almost everything they do. And as they navigate the path of life, raising their blended kids, speculation has once again hit them in their faces after a photo of Jennifer Lopez and her husband surfaced after their outing to Ralph Lauren’s California Show.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend ELLE’s 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration Presented by Ralph Lauren, Harry Winston and Viarae at Nya Studios on December 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
They donned matching all-black ensembles and looked spectacular as they held hands. Lopez wore a sleek pinstripe dress and a matching clutch and completed the look with a classic black fedora. On the other hand, Affleck wore a black suit over a button-up, completing the look with a matching tie.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend the Ralph Lauren SS23 Runway Show at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens on October 13, 2022 in San Marino, California | Source: Getty Images
Fans and media alike were captivated by the pair’s radiant appearance, their gorgeous outfits, and the unmistakable spark of love in their eyes. However, it wasn’t long before the narrative took an unexpected turn, with speculation about Lopez potentially being pregnant capturing the public’s imagination. Observant fans flooded the comment sections with their thoughts, with some asserting, “She looks pregnant.“
Despite the couple’s silence on plans to expand their family, some fans expressed their hope that the time has come for the couple to consider having babies together.
Others, however, chose to focus on the couple’s evident happiness and love for each other, offering well wishes for a long and fulfilling life together, with or without the addition of babies. “They look happy,” one wrote.
Lady Gaga’s Maternal Dream: Is It Finally Happening?
Lady Gaga, an indomitable force in the music industry, has etched her name in the annals of pop culture with a career that’s as dazzling as it is diverse. Known for her powerful vocals, avant-garde fashion, and transformative music videos, she has redefined what it means to be a pop star in the modern era. Her achievements stretch far and wide, from multiple Grammy to an Academy Award, marking her as a true icon of our time.
Beyond her professional prowess, Lady Gaga‘s iconic voice and presence have made her a beacon of individuality and courage, inspiring millions with her messages of love, acceptance, and mental health awareness. Despite her celestial status, she has navigated the complexities of personal life under the relentless gaze of the public eye.
Her romances have often been as scrutinized as her career, yet she has moved through her journey with a grace that resonates with her fan base. Interestingly, in addition to her many roles—singer, actress, and philanthropist—Gaga has openly discussed her desire to one day become a mom. When asked about her take on motherhood, she said:
“I will say I am very excited to have kids. I look forward to being a mom. Isn’t it incredible what we can do? We can hold a human inside and grow it.”
Following Gaga’s open reflections on motherhood and her hopes for the future, fans were abuzz with excitement and speculation after a recent video appearance of the star. Dressed in a striking red and black fringed gown, Lady Gaga made her way across the stage toward a piano, with what appeared to be a discernible bump visible beneath her attire.
The sight set the internet alight, with fans eagerly dissecting the footage and sharing their joy and speculation across social media platforms. Comments poured in from across the globe, with one fan exclaiming, “She looks [pregnant] and that’s amazing if she is.“
Another chimed in, “Wait, at first I didn’t believe it but that definitely looks like a baby belly,” a sentiment echoed by countless others who began to entertain the possibility of Gaga embarking on the journey of motherhood. “OMGGGGGG! Imagine your mom being Lady Gaga. That baby [is] so lucky!” another fan gushed.
Despite the flurry of speculation and heartfelt wishes from her fans, the “A Star Is Born” actress has yet to confirm or address the rumors, leaving the matter a subject of fervent fan speculation for the time being. Yet, the hope remains strong among her supporters, who are eagerly awaiting any news, ready to celebrate this new chapter in the life of an artist who has touched the hearts of millions.