The celebs who've had babies in 2022 ... so far

Many celebs have been *ahem* busy making babies during the pandemic ... Take a look at the those welcoming a new addition to their family this year.

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex has welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, with partner Luke Luv.

Sharing the news with OK!, Frankie said : ‘Double the love. Our baby bears have arrived’.

She also shared a black and white shot showing proud dad Luke in the hospital corridor carrying two car seats with their babies in.

Frankie announced her pregnancy back in February. The ‘over-the-moon’ star said at the time: ‘There are no twins in the family and we conceived naturally. They’re not identical.

‘It was such a shock, but it’s a blessing and we are so over the moon. It’s amazing. As soon as we told the family, I asked if twins run on either side and as far as we all know, they don’t.’

Frankie, the sister of Joey Essex, revealed her parter Luke who she’s been in a relationship with for three years, was so supportive through the pregnancy and hadn't let her ‘lift a finger.’

Her brother Joey posted on Instagram at the time: ‘A proud brother about to become an uncle, congratulations to my sister and Luke. Boy and girl.’

Congratulations, Frankie, and welcome to the twins club! 

Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas announced the birth of their second child together on 31 May.

Sharing a sweet snap on Instagram, Lucy said 'she's here!'

The baby girl is a sister for the couple's son Roman, two.

Former Coronation Street star Ryan also shares daughter Scarlett, 13, with ex partner and Corrie co-star Tina O'Brien.
The couple have yet to announce their daughter's name. During her pregnancy, Lucy said they were struggling to decide what to call their new baby.

'We may just have to wait to meet her. Nothing in the world beats that moment when you hold your baby for the first time.'

Former Love Island contestant Camilla Thurlow has welcomed her second baby with her partner Jamie Jewitt.

Despite not being due until June, Nora Belle was born early on 27 May.

Camilla announced the big news on her Instagram, posting a sweet video of their other daughter, Nell, meeting her little sister.

She captioned the clip:

'Our beautiful early bird Nora Belle Jewitt 🐣🥰 born 27th May 2022, a sister for our gorgeous little Nell Sophia ♥️.'

The Love Island stars have been married since last September.

Hollyoaks star Nadine Mulkerrin has announced the birth of her second child, alongside her partner Rory Douglas-Speed.

Nadine revealed the exciting news on her Instagram, sharing some sweet snaps of her older son, Reggie, cuddling with his new little brother.

She captioned the post: 'Reggie would like to introduce you all to his new little brother Dougie James Speed 💙

'He’s our chilled, fuzzy little old man that’s completed our family!

'That’ll be me now, a life of dinosaurs, cars and willies flying around the gaff! Wish me luck and pass this mamma the 🥂.'

Jodie Whittaker has become a mum for the second time. She revealed she happy news as she introduced her newborn to The Crown star Claire Foy on a coffee meet-up

The Doctor Who star hasn't confirmed the baby's gender or date of birth.

Jodie, who already has a daughter with her actor husband Christian Contreras, looked relaxed and chatty with the newborn curled up in a sling on her chest.

Rihanna is reported to have had her first baby, a boy although no name has been shared yet.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been dating since 2020 and the couple revealed their pregnancy to the world during a Harlem fashion shoot taken by fashion photographer Diggzy. In a series of photos, Rihanna showed off her bare bump, wearing a gorgeous pink coat and ripped jeans.

A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is a US rapper and record producer.

Jessica Wright has become a mum for the first time, welcoming a baby boy on Tuesday with husband William Lee-Kemp. 

The TOWIE star, 36, announced the news on Instagram with an adorable snap of the newborn hand holding her own and William's hands.

Jess captioned the post: 'We will hold your hand forever 17~05~22'.

Chris Pratt and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger have announced the birth of their second daughter – Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt.

The couple shared the happy news on both their Instagram accounts with a picture of the tot's name, and her birthday- May 21.

Chris added the caption: 'We are so excited to announce the birth of our second daughter, Eloise Christina Schwarzenegger Pratt. Mama and baby are doing well. We feel beyond blessed and grateful. Love, Katherine and Chris.'

The actor, 42, and his wife Katherine, 32, are already parents to daughter Lyla Schwarzenegger Pratt – who they welcomed into the world in August 2020.

Ed Sheeran and his partner Cherry Seaborn have welcomed their second baby together.

The singer managed to keep his wife's pregnancy secret for nine months before revealing the news in an Instagram post.

Ed shared a photo of his daughter's adorable booties and a baby blanket, with the caption:

'Want to let you all know we’ve had another beautiful baby girl. We are both so in love with her, and over the moon to be a family of 4.'

Ed and Cherry are already parents to 20-month-old Lyra Antartica, who was born in September 2020.

Made in Chelsea's Ollie Proudlock and Emma-Louise Connolly have welcomed their first child into the world – Bonnie Lou Proudlock.

Ollie and Emma-Louise both revealed the news on their Instagram accounts, posting a sweet video of their baby's legs.

They captioned the clip: 'She’s here ❤️🥺 With so much love and pride, we are thrilled to share the safe & healthy arrival of our beautiful baby girl.

'She has already filled us with so much love and happiness. Our Bonnie Lou Proudlock, 14/05/22. 🎀'

Sam Faiers, 31, has given birth to a baby boy and announced the happy news through a sweet Instagram video.

The reality TV star has welcomed her third child with partner Paul Knightley. The couple are already parents to son Paul, six, and daughter Rosie, four.

Alongside an Instagram reel which played out the former TOWIE star's labour experience, with her daughter holding her hand during labour, and showed her children meeting their baby brother, she wrote:

'My whole world 💙

'No words can describe how in love we are with you baby boy. I honestly can’t explain my feelings right now 🥲 Mummy loves you more than you could ever imagine.

'Currently in our baby bubble, be back soon 😘'

Coronation Street's Sam Aston has announced the arrival of his second child, a baby girl, with his wife, Briony.

The actor, who plays Chesney Brown on the ITV soap, and Briony, who is a yoga teacher and hypnobirthing instructor, announced the little girl's birth via OK! Magazine, saying:

'Our beautiful girl has arrived.'

They also shared a first photo with the publication, showing their newborn's tiny hand and baby grow, which read 'little sister'.

The couple have not yet announced their newborn's name.

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his wife, Liz, have announced the arrival of their twins.

The celeb couple shared the happy news that Liz had given birth to twin boys on their Instagram accounts, along with a sweet photo of their tiny feet.

Liz posted:

'They are here!!
My heart is filled with so much love and gratitude.
👶🏻👶🏻💙💙'

Kelvin, 38, wrote:

'A gift from God 🙏🏻
Welcome to the world my little boys ❤️
#ifyoucouldseemysmile'

The boys' names have not been announced yet.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez were expecting twins but sadly had to announce that they lost their baby boy. The baby girl twin was born healthily.

The footballer posted a statement with the tragic news on his Instagram, which was signed by both himself and his partner.

The post read: 'It is with our deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our baby boy.

'It's the greatest pain any parent can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.

'We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support. We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time.

'Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you. Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez.'

Georgina has since revealed the name of their baby girl – Bella Esmeralda.

Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams have finally announced the name of their third child, a baby boy born on 18 April.

Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer, 33, and TV and radio presenter Vogue, 36, have called their youngest child, Otto James.

The couple shared the news in Hello! magazine explaining they'd always loved the name Otto. His middle name is in honour of Spencer's older brother, James, who's married to Pippa Middleton.

Spencer and Vogue are already parents to Theodore, three, and Gigi, 21 months.

Former hockey player, BBC sports pundit and Morning Live TV presenter Sam Quek has given birth to her second child with husband Tom Mairs, just months after having their first.

Sam got pregnant seven months after giving birth to baby Molly in March 2021 via a traumatic C-section.

Her second, whose name has not yet been revealed, was born two weeks before Molly turned one.

The new mum posted a black and white picture of the family of four's hands, with the caption:

'We were 3 … but now we’re 4 🥰
11.3.22 ❤️.'

Elon Musk and Grimes secretly welcomed a baby together back in December, before splitting up for a second time.

Grimes shared her baby daughter's name, Exa Dark Sideræl, or Y for short, in an interview with Vanity Fair.

The couple already share a son together, X Æ A-12, or X for short, who was born in 2020.

Former Big Brother contestants Grace Adams-Short and Mikey Dalton have welcomed their baby son, Atticus, into the world.

Grace told OK! Magazine: 'I had to be induced early as I had a condition called anti-C, which can cause complications with the baby’s antibodies.

'I never had it with my other pregnancies, it was stressful. All through the pregnancy I had to give blood every two weeks.'

However, she said overall it'd been a 'pretty good pregnancy.'

The couple already have three other children together – Georgina, Spencer and Allegra Portia.

Kylie Jenner and her partner Travis Scott have welcomed their second child into the world.

The model shared the happy news on her Instagram, posting a black and white snap of her daughter, Stormi, holding her new sibling's hand.

Kylie revealed that she'd called the baby boy, Wolf Webster and he was born on 2.2.22, a day after Stormi's fourth birthday. But a few weeks later she announced they'd decided to change the name from Wolf, without revealing what they'd changed it to!

Julia Stiles and her partner Preston J. Cook had their second baby in January.

The actress posted an adorable photo of her newborn's tiny feet on her Instagram.

She captioned the post: 'Welcome to the world, Baby Arlo! ✨ The newest addition to our family, reminding me how infinite love can be. 💖.'

The couple also share a son together, Strummer, 4.

Actress Priyanka Chopra and her spouse Nick Jonas surprised their fans when they revealed they'd welcomed their first baby together via surrogate.

Priyanka shared the following statement on her Instagram after the arrival: 'We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate.

'We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family. Thank you so much.'

Although the couple have not provided further details, TMZ later reported that their baby was a girl.

Ashley Graham had TWIN baby boys with her husband Justin Ervin on January 7th.

She revealed the news on her Instagram story: 'Justin and I are so excited that our baby boys are here. They were born early this morning at home and are happy and healthy.

'I'm taking some time to heal up and connect with my husband and three boys, but I truly cannot wait to share more with you all. Much love, AG.'

Ashley and Justin already share a baby boy together, Isaac Menelik Giovanni.

Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and actor Jason Statham have welcomed their second baby together.

A family member of Huntingdon told the Daily Mail the star had given birth to her baby in London.

Rosie and Jason also share a son together, Jack Oscar, who was born in 2017.

The happy couple have been dating since 2010.

Former Love Island contestant Malin Andersson gave birth to a baby girl in January, alongside her boyfriend Jared.

In a statement, the couple said: 'We are super excited to share that Malin gave birth to a healthy baby girl last Friday 28th January on her due date.

'She and her partner are completely in love and are taking this time as a family to enjoy the baby bubble but she can't wait to share more with everyone soon.'

Malin's baby daughter comes after her first baby girl, Consy, tragically passed away at four weeks old after she was born prematurely in 2019.

The birth date of their daughter was the same date Consy had been due.

Netflix's Selling Tampa star Sharelle Rosado welcomed her fourth baby, Serenity "Hurricane" Paula, along with her fiancé Chad Johnson on January 2nd.

Chad Johnson shared the news on his Instagram, posting a snap of himself cutting Sharelle's umbilical cord.

He captioned the post: 'Just delivered Serenity “Hurricane” Paula Johnson 👣.'

Sharelle shared her pregnancy news with PEOPLE magazine back in August.

US rapper Eve gave birth to a baby boy on 1st February.

She posted a picture of the baby in its basket with the caption:

'Our Beautiful boy was born Feb 1st 2022 💙
Wilde Wolf Fife Alexander Somers Cooper 💙
Words can’t describe this feeling ✨✨✨'

We wonder if Kylie was inspired by her name choice for Wolf Webster, born the very next day?!

Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer gave birth to her second child on 7th February this year.

She called the baby Rowan Leon James Brough.

Dani and Simon have a daughter called Avarie-Belle Betsy, who's 5.

Jennifer Lawrence and New York City-based art gallerist, Cooke Maroney welcomed their first child together. It was reported on 20 April.

Lawrence famously likes to keep things private and so details about the baby's birth date and name haven't been officially released.

The 'Ask me Anything' presenter gave birth to her second baby girl, Marnie Fae in February.

Angela has been married to her husband Roy Horgan since 2014 and they were already parents to their three-year-old daughter Ruby Ellen.

Catherine Tyldesley announced the birth of her baby girl on Instagram on the 21 April. She later revealed she'd called her Iris Ella. Iris was after the character Iris Moss she played in BBC drama Lilies. Ella is a tribute to a family member.

The former Coronation Street star, and husband Tom Pitfield, are also parents to seven-year-old Alfie.

Catherine is best known for her role as Eva Price in the ITV soap. She played the character from 2011 - 2018.