They’re dressed to the nines — nine months, that is.
Hollywood’s mothers-to-be have pushed the definition of maternity style well beyond sack dresses and stretchy pants, embracing bare bumps, sheer gowns and daring cutouts both on and off the red carpet.
There’s Rihanna, of course, who has turned each of her three pregnancies into a closely watched fashion event. Decades earlier, stars like Kate Hudson and Jada Pinkett Smith set the tone with glittering awards show looks that flaunted their growing bellies. And Anne Hathaway, currently pregnant with her third child, has taken her packed press schedule as an excuse to break out crop tops and custom gowns.
Below, the best celebrity maternity style moments worth revisiting.
Anne Hathaway
At “The Odyssey” London premiere in July 2026, Anne Hathaway chose a custom cerulean Dior gown that skimmed her baby bump.
Rihanna
Rihanna’s first pregnancy announcement in 2022 gave us an instantly iconic outfit: this belly-baring vintage Chanel coat and baggy Vetements jeans.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé delighted fans by arriving at the 2011 MTV VMAs in this radiant orange Lanvin gown to announce her pregnancy to the world.
Kate Hudson
At the 2003 Venice Film Festival, Kate Hudson chose this sparkling silver Chanel Haute Couture set that put her belly on display.
Angelina Jolie
While pregnant with twins Knox and Vivienne, Angelina Jolie hit the 2008 Cannes Film Festival carpet in gorgeous green Max Azria Atelier.
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber slipped into an ivory silk-satin Phoebe Philo dress with an asymmetric hem for a New York dinner date while expecting son Jack in June 2024.
Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens dazzled in a sheer black Alberta Ferretti gown with a caped sweetheart neckline at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington framed her baby bump in black Brandon Maxwell at the 2016 Emmys.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum draped her bump in a one-shoulder red Michael Kors gown at the 2006 Emmys, months before welcoming son Johan with then-husband Seal.
Sienna Miller
Sienna Miller confirmed her second pregnancy at Vogue World: London 2023 in a Schiaparelli crop top and matching white balloon skirt.
Jennifer Lawrence
For the 15th Governors Awards in November 2024, Jennifer Lawrence chose custom chocolate brown Bottega Veneta with sculptural gold brooches.
Amal Clooney
While pregnant with twins Ella and Alexander, Amal Clooney wore custom Atelier Versace with an ombre feathered skirt to the 2017 César Awards.
Ciara
And at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty, Ciara raised the bar on slinky maternity style in this completely see-through crystal mesh gown from Ralph & Russo.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively was a vision in plunging yellow Gucci during her first pregnancy at the 2014 Angel Ball in New York.
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton chose a forest-green Jenny Packham gown with a black velvet sash at the 2018 BAFTAs while expecting Prince Louis.
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle picked a custom ivory Dior gown with embellished sleeves for a February 2019 reception in Rabat, seven months along with son Archie.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Long a red-carpet rule-breaker, Jada Pinkett Smith wore a see-through sequin gown to the 1998 Grammys while expecting son Jaden.
Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima gave the Cannes Film Festival a good look at her belly in a custom cutout Balmain gown at the 2022 premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick.”
Cardi B
Cardi B made her Met Gala debut in 2018 while expecting daughter Kulture in a custom pearl-and-crystal-encrusted Moschino gown by Jeremy Scott.
Sarah Jessica Parker
At the Season 5 premiere of “Sex and the City” in 2002, Sarah Jessica Parker was glowing in a blush pink empire-waist dress by Narciso Rodriguez, accessorized with a Carrie Bradshaw-worthy flower corsage.
Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde was one hot mama in this emerald sequin Gucci gown at the 2014 Golden Globes.
Suki Waterhouse
Suki Waterhouse’s red Valentino Couture gown at the 2024 Emmys was reworked mid-fitting to accommodate her pregnancy.
Kiera Knightley
Keira Knightley was an ethereal beauty at the 2015 Oscars dressed in embroidered Valentino Haute Couture gown.
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