10 celebrities who became mothers after turning 40
Stars over 40 have defied the odds to become mothers
Celebrities are not only known for their talents but also for breaking free from societal expectations and challenging the notion of conventional timelines. In a testament to the timeless nature of maternal love, there are several celebs who embarked on late-in-life pregnancies and parenthood, proving that the magic of family knows no age restrictions, with a bit of medical aid. Breaking conventional timelines, here are the stories of 10 stars who ventured into the realm of motherhood after the age of 40.
Brooke Shields
In April 2006, Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy joyfully welcomed their second child, Grier Hammond. The 'Pretty Baby' actress, who was 40 during Grier's birth, encountered the challenges of postpartum depression once again, echoing her previous experience following the arrival of her first daughter, Rowan Francis Henchy, in 2003.
Celine Dion
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Embracing motherhood once more at the age of 41, Celine Dion, alongside husband René Angélil, welcomed twins Eddy and Nelson, after undergoing multiple rounds of fertility treatment. This joyful addition to their family followed the birth of their son, René-Charles, in 2001.
Paris Hilton
On January 25, 2023, Paris Hilton joyfully announced the arrival of her son through a heartwarming Twitter post. Expressing the overwhelming love she already feels for her newborn, Hilton shared a poignant photo featuring her and her son's hands. It was later revealed by People that Hilton's son was born via surrogate.
Eva Mendes
In the heart of Santa Monica, California, on April 29, 2016, Eva Mendes welcomed her daughter, Esmeralda Amada Gosling, with partner Ryan Gosling. She was 40 at the time. Mendes told Nova 96.9's Fitzy & Wippa in 2020, "I never wanted babies before until I fell in love with Ryan, and it kind of worked out to where I was 40 and having my first baby. I think I was 42 for the second one, so it worked out in that way that I had a career and then I change my focus to my family."
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani was 44, and her then-husband, Gavin Rossdale, was 48, when Apollo Bowie Flynn was born. Describing Apollo as a "miracle baby," 'The Voice' judge expressed that the experience placed her in a profound and new spiritual space.
Kourtney Kardashian
Kourtney Kardashian welcomed her first child with Travis Barker shortly after celebrating her 44th birthday. According to The Blast, the birth certificate revealed the couple named their baby Rocky Thirteen Barker.
Madonna
Madonna chose to wait several years before having her second biological child, Rocco, at the age of 42. Celebrating his 23rd birthday in August, the proud mom shared a heartfelt message for him on Instagram.
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek faced challenges during her pregnancy at the age of 41, dealing with gestational diabetes while eagerly anticipating her daughter's arrival. On September 21, 2007, she joyfully welcomed her happy and healthy child, Valentina.
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz shared the news that she and her husband, Good Charlotte frontman Benji Madden, had welcomed a daughter named Raddix in January 2020 at the age of 47. The baby was reportedly born in December 2019.
Hilary Swank
Hilary Swank shared the news of her pregnancy in October 2022. By April 2023, she delightedly posted a sunset photo with her newborn twins, announcing the arrival of a son and a daughter at the age of 48.
