Inside the rise of the SECRET celebrity pregnancy as Gal Gadot stuns the world with news of her FOURTH child's arrival - following in the footsteps of everyone from Chrissy Teigen to Naomi Campbell

Hollywood has always been known for its scandalous secrets and intriguing behind-the-scenes gossip - but one intriguing trend has seen the industry's biggest A-listers keeping one very major milestone under wraps: the arrival of their babies. 

Given the intense scrutiny places on the world's most prominent stars, it seems an almost impossible feat to keep such significant news so closely guarded - yet there are many who have managed to pull it off using all manner of methods.

Some went into hiding or donned baggy clothes that concealed their growing baby bumps; others used surrogacy - but whatever their technique, these A-listers are certainly to be applauded for their ability to keep their arrivals so secret.  

The latest to participate in the trend is Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot, who completely shocked the world when she announced this week that she had secretly welcomed a baby girl with her husband, Jaron Varsano.

Gal Gadot shocked the world when she announced that she had given birth to her fourth child this week - a little girl who she named Ori - after keeping her pregnancy a complete secret

Like Gal, many other celebrities have managed to hide the fact that they were expecting - only sharing the news after giving birth. Kylie Jenner is seen with her daughter, Stormi

As Gal makes the astonishing announcement, FEMAIL has rounded up all the other big names who kept their pregnancies secret in recent years. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are seen with their daughter

While she certainly wasn't the first, arguably the most talked-about undisclosed pregnancy was Kylie Jenner's.

The reality star sent shockwaves around the globe when she announced that she had given birth to her daughter Stormi back in 2018, after keeping the news that she was expecting under wraps for all nine months of the pregnancy - despite being one of the biggest faces on the planet.

She went through extreme measures to hide the fact that she was expecting from the public, staying inside for months on end and even keeping some of her closest friends and family members in the dark to ensure that the news wouldn't get out.

And when she did reveal that she had become a mother after Stormi's birth, it was a revelation that was talked about all over the planet.

Since then, secret celebrity pregnancies have become more and more common, with a slew of stars like Paris Hilton, Naomi Campbell, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Rebel Wilson, and now Gal all giving birth in secret recently.

And they're not the only ones. As Gal makes the astonishing announcement, FEMAIL has rounded up all the other big names who kept the fact that they were expecting a secret from the world over the last few years - and broke down just how each of them were able to conceal the news.

Gal Gadot and Jaron Varsano

Gal, 38, and her husband, Jaron Varsano, 49, already share daughters Alma, 12, Maya, six, and Daniella, two. They're seen with their other daughters after Daniella's birth

In the months before revealing she had given birth, the Wonder Woman star kept a relatively low profile.  The last time she was seen publicly was in early December (seen)

The star's last major red appearance was at the Hollywood premiere of the Barbie movie on July 9 (seen) 

Gal, 38, announced that she had given birth to her fourth child this week - a little girl who she named Ori - and it came as quite the shock since the actress managed to keep the pregnancy a secret from the entire world. 

She shared the big news via Instagram, posting a snap of her cuddling her newborn on Wednesday.

'My sweet girl, welcome. The pregnancy was not easy and we made it through,' she wrote.

'You have brought so much light into our lives, living up to your name, Ori, which means "my light" in Hebrew. Our hearts are full of gratitude.'

Gal and her husband, Jaron, 49, already share daughters Alma, 12, Maya, six, and Daniella, two.

In the months before revealing she had given birth, the Wonder Woman star kept a relatively low profile.

The last time she was seen publicly was in early December, when she was spotted arriving at the Chateau Marmont with her husband; at the time, she attempted to conceal her stomach with a loose-fitting lemon sweater.

The star's last major red appearance was at the Hollywood premiere of the Barbie movie on July 9.

Halle Bailey and DDG

Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey, 23, made the surprise revelation that she had welcomed a son, named Halo, with her boyfriend DDG in January. They're seen together in 2022 

'Even though we're a few days into the new year, the greatest thing that 2023 could have done for me was bring me my son,' she wrote alongside a shot that showed her newborn's hand 

Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey, 23, made the surprise revelation that she had welcomed a son, named Halo, with her boyfriend DDG in January.

'Even though we're a few days into the new year, the greatest thing that 2023 could have done for me was bring me my son,' she captioned a shot that showed her holding her newborn's hand.

'Welcome to the world my Halo, the world is desperate to know you.'

Speculation that she was expecting had been swirling for months, but she and her musician boyfriend stayed mum about their impending arrival until after he was born. 

The rumors first began last year when fans noticed that Halle was suspiciously not showing her midriff in her snaps.

Speculation that she was expecting swirled for months, but she and her musician boyfriend stayed mum about their impending arrival until after he was born. She's seen in October

The rumors first began last year when fans noticed that Halle was suspiciously not showing her midriff in her snaps

And in October, they were only fueled when she was spotted wearing a noticeably baggy hoodie while out with DDG, 26, in Santa Monica - leaving many to wonder if she was trying to hide her figure.

Weeks after the birth, Halle spoke out about why she decided to keep the pregnancy a secret.

She explained on Snapchat, 'I just wanted to make sure I had a beautiful and private healthy time in my journey.

'I feel like sometimes as people in the limelight, people feel like they want to know every little thing about their life, but I think it’s really beautiful if you keep some things private and sacred.' 

Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker

Adam Driver, 40, confirmed his wife, Joanne Tucker, 41, had given birth to a little girl in secret during an appearance on Saturday Night Live in December 2023. They're seen in 2020

Speculation that Adam Driver, 40, and his wife, Joanne Tucker, 41, were expecting their second child arose in February 2023, after Page Six obtained photos of the couple, and Joanne appeared to be sporting a baby bump.

Then, in December 2023, the actor - who previously welcomed a son with Joanne, now six - confirmed his wife had given birth to a little girl during an appearance on Saturday Night Live.

He joked, 'Last year, I asked for a baby girl, and I got it, which is exhausting - so this year, I wish for Ambien.'

While visiting Live! With Kelly and Mark days later, the Star Wars alum revealed that his daughter was already eight months old.

He joked, while discussing parenthood: 'I have an older son whose six and now she's eight months and you kinda forget how much babies kinda suck.

When asked if he was sleeping, he added, 'Not a lot. But I’m remembering this time that I have to enjoy it more. 

'This first time, it went too fast and I was so anxious for him to kind of develop so he could communicate and tell me what was wrong. And now I’m more patient with her. I’m trying to enjoy it more.' 

When Adam and Joanne welcomed their son together in 2016, they also kept that under wraps, with the star only revealing that he had become a father four years after the birth, in 2020.

They have since shared very few details about their two kids, and have refrained from showing either of their faces to the public. 

Paris Hilton and Carter Reum 

Paris Hilton, 43, stunned the world when she revealed she and her husband, Carter Reum, 43, had welcomed their second child, a baby girl named London, in November 2023, via surrogate 

She and Carter welcomed son, Phoenix, one, via surrogacy in January 2023, which she also hid from the world until he was born

Paris, 43, stunned the world when she revealed she and her husband, Carter Reum, 43, had welcomed their second child, a baby girl named London, in November 2023, via surrogate.

While discussing the surprise announcement days later on Live! With Kelly and Mark, the star revealed that she not only kept it a secret from the world, but also from her own family members.

She explained that she didn't tell her relatives that she was expecting a second child until she introduced the newborn to them at Thanksgiving dinner.

She recalled how she ushered them into a room after claiming that she had hired a performer to entertain them.

'Everyone thought a performer was coming in, so everyone's all excited,' she shared.

'Then, I [walked] in just holding like a pink blanket and the baby, and everybody was sitting there like, "What?"

'Everyone was just - they couldn't believe it. It was the best Thanksgiving I've ever had in my life.' 

She spoke about her decision to use a surrogate in her reality TV show, and she said she felt she was unable to carry children herself due to symptoms of PTSD

She and Carter welcomed son, Phoenix, one, via surrogacy in January 2023, which she also hid from the world until he was born. 

She spoke about her decision to use a surrogate in her reality TV show, admitting that it was 'difficult' because she 'would have loved that experience of growing the baby in her tummy and feeling the kicks and all of those exciting moments.' 

But she said she ultimately turned to surrogacy because felt she was unable to carry children herself due to symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to alleged abuse she suffered while enrolled at Provo Canyon boarding school in Utah as a teenager.

'If I’m in a doctor’s office, I get a shot, anything, I will literally have a panic attack and I can’t breathe,' she shared.

'I just knew that would not be healthy for me or the baby, growing inside of someone who has such high anxiety.' 

Elon Musk and Grimes 

Tesla founder Elon Musk , 52, welcomed son named Techno Mechanicus, or Tau for short, in secret with his on-and-off-again girlfriend, Grimes (seen together in 2018), 35

The billionaire has fathered 11 children with three different women over the years

He shares two other kids with Grimes; a son named X Æ A-12 or 'X' for short (seen), born in May 2020, and daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, or 'Y' for short, born in December 2021

Tesla founder Elon Musk, 52, welcomed son named Techno Mechanicus, or Tau for short, in secret with his on-and-off-again girlfriend, Grimes, 35.

The news was brought to light in September 2023 via a new biography; it is not known when he was born.

The billionaire has fathered 11 children with three different women over the years.

He shares two other kids with Canadian singer Grimes; a son named X Æ A-12 or 'X' for short, born in May 2020, and daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, or 'Y' for short, who was born via surrogate in December 2021; and he also has another five kids with his ex-wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson. 

His first child, Nevada tragically passed away in 2002 at just ten weeks as a result of sudden infant death syndrome. 

In November 2021, he reportedly welcomed twins with Shivon Zilis, the director of operations at Musk's brain-machine interface company Neuralink.

Ashley Olsen and Louis Eisner

TMZ reported in August 2023 that Ashley Olsen, 37, and her husband, Louis Eisner, 34, had welcomed a son together, named Otto, 'a few months ago.' They're seen in 2021

News hit the web that Ashley Olsen, 37, had secretly become a mom in August 2023.

At the time, TMZ reported that the Full House alum and her husband, Louis Eisner, 34, had welcomed a son together, named Otto, 'a few months ago.'

The pair - who started dating in 2017 - are extremely private, and have shared very little about their romance.

When they tied the knot in December 2022, they also kept that hidden from the world.

Afterwards, reports emerged that claimed the ceremony had been held at a private Bel-Air residence and that only '50 or so' people were in attendance. 

Naomi Campbell 

Naomi Campbell, 53, shared the exciting news that she had welcomed a baby boy in June 2023. She's seen one month prior to the announcement 

'My little darling, you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence,' she captioned a shot that showed her holding the newborn

Naomi was already a mother to a daughter, who was born in May 2021; she hasn't shared either of their names. She's seen with her daughter 

Naomi, 53, shared the exciting news that she had welcomed a baby boy in June 2023.

'My little darling, know that you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence,' she captioned a shot that showed her holding the newborn at the time.

'A true gift from God. Blessed. It's never too late to become a mother.'

While she didn't share any other details on her son's birth, many speculated that she had used a surrogate as she was seen stomping the runway without a bump less than a week before.

Days later, a source told DailyMail.com confirmed that she had welcomed the baby boy via surrogate.

The insider added that the news 'came as a surprise to her wider circle' as she had 'told only a handful of people' about her plans to have a second child.

Naomi was already a mother to a daughter, who was born in May 2021; she hasn't shared either of their names.

She announced the birth of her little girl in similar fashion, hiding the impending arrival from the world until after her birth.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend 

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend shocked the world in June 2023, when they shared the news that they had become parents-of-four. They're seen with their latest arrival, Wren 

The couple kept it a secret that they were expecting another child, only revealing it after their son Wren Alexander Stephens (seen) was born via surrogate 

The latest addition came just months after Chrissy, 38, and John, 45, welcomed their third child, a daughter named Esti. They're also parents to daughter Luna, seven, and son Miles, five 

Chrissy and John shocked the world in June 2023, when they shared the news that they had become parents-of-four.

The couple kept it a secret that they were expecting another child, only revealing it after their son Wren Alexander Stephens was born via surrogate.

The latest addition came just months after Chrissy, 38, and John, 45, welcomed their third child together, a daughter named Esti. The couple are also parents to daughter Luna, seven, and son Miles, five. 

Two years prior, the stars endured a horrific pregnancy loss 20 weeks into her pregnancy, who they named Jack following his passing.

'For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted four children,' the model shared while announcing the birth of her fourth child last June.

'After losing Jack, I didn't think I'd be able to carry any more babies on my own. To be honest, I've personally blocked out a lot of my mindset during that time, but one clear memory is being surrounded by people who wanted to make sure I wouldn't go through that pain and loss again. 

'In 2021, we reached out to a surrogacy agency, with our first correspondence inquiring about perhaps having two tandem surrogates, to each bring us a healthy baby boy or girl. Twins, kinda?! 

'At some point, early in our surrogacy journey, I came out of a therapy session, walked downstairs and said to John - I want to try to carry just one more time. 

'If it doesn't work, we will be OK. We've already seen the worst. I promised I would be OK no matter what happened.

'I remember saying I just couldn't go on wondering my whole life if I should have tried again. 

Chrissy revealed at the time that Wren had been welcomed via surrogate. She's seen with the surrogate, named Alexandra, above 

'And so we restarted the IVF process, the same process that gave us our beautiful Luna and Miles. 

'We made new embryos. We did my transfer, and were so happy to learn it worked - we were pregnant with our little girl, Esti. 

'Around this time, we also met the most incredible, loving, compassionate surrogate we could ever imagine, Alexandra. 

'I knew she was a perfect match for us the moment we spoke to her. All our wishes and dreams aligned. 

'I wanted to be her friend, I wanted our children to play, I wanted dinner together, I wanted to lay my head on her belly and be able to feel the hiccups and kicks. 

'I wanted them to be in our lives for as long as time would allow. The first embryo we tried with Alex didn't survive, and I will never forget how hard she fought to get ready for a second transfer. 

'How much she gave up of her own body - surgeries to get scar tissue cleared, the mental toll it takes to go through all of that for yourself, much less for other people.

'Not wanting to rush the process, we took a breath and... were just patient. I laid around, enjoying the first trimester of my pregnancy, with of course a little bit of fear that isn't any different from any other expecting couple. 

'As we crept toward the safe zone of my own pregnancy, we were overjoyed to learn Alexandra had become pregnant with a little boy. Our little boy. 

'We ate hot pot to celebrate, watched Vanderpump Rules with our growing bellies, our families blending into one for the past year.' 

She concluded, 'Just minutes before midnight on June 19th, I got to witness the most beautiful woman, my friend, our surrogate, give birth amidst a bit of chaos, but with strength and pure joy and love.' 

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen

Robert De Niro, 80, revealed he had welcomed his seventh child with girlfriend Tiffany Chen, 45, in May 2023 - a girl named Gia Virginia Chen De Niro. He and Tiffany are seen in January

After a reporter from ET Canada asked him what it was like to be a father of six children, th e actor responded by saying he actually had seven as he had, in fact, 'just had a baby'

Robert De Niro, 80, revealed that he had welcomed his seventh child with girlfriend Tiffany Chen, 45, in May 2023 - a girl named Gia Virginia Chen De Niro. 

After a reporter from ET Canada asked him what it was like to be a father of six children, the actor responded by saying he actually had seven as he had, in fact, 'just had a baby.'

When asked if the pregnancy was 'planned' by Page Six days later, Robert responded by asking the outlet, 'How you could not plan that kind of thing?'

Robert and Tiffany have been linked since summer 2021, after reportedly meeting on the film set of the actor's hit 2015 comedy, The Intern. 

'She's such an adorable baby. So sweet,' Robert gushed of his daughter to People last month. 

'[When I] look at her, everything else goes away. So it's a great joy and relief to just be with her in the moment.' 

He has six other children with three different women: Drena, 56, and Raphael, 47 with his ex-wife Diahnne Abbott; Elliot, 25, and Helen, 12, with ex-wife Grace Hightower; and twins Aaron and Julian, 28, with former girlfriend, Toukie Smith. 

Emmy Rossum and Sam Esmail

Emmy Rossum, 37, announced that she had given birth to her second child with husband Sam Esmail, 46, in April 2023

It came as a surprise to many, as she kept the fact that she was expecting a secret from the world. She's seen with her husband in December

'On a foggy Wednesday morning, our son was born,' she wrote on Instagram at the time, alongside an image of his footprints

She also shared a close-up shot of the newborn's face, and a snap that showed her lifting up her shirt to reveal her growing stomach before giving birth

The couple also share a daughter, named Samantha, two, and they kept the first pregnancy a secret as well

Emmy Rossum, 37, announced that she had given birth to her second child with husband Sam Esmail, 46, in April 2023.

It came as a surprise to many, as she kept the fact that she was expecting a secret from the world. 

'On a foggy Wednesday morning, our son was born,' she wrote on Instagram at the time, alongside an image of his footprints.

She also shared a close-up shot of the newborn's face, and a snap that showed her lifting up her shirt to reveal her growing stomach before giving birth.

The actress was last seen in December, four months prior to her son's arrival, with no baby bump in sight.

The couple also share a daughter, named Samantha, two, and they kept the first pregnancy a secret as well.

Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin 

Macaulay Culkin, 43, and Brenda Song, 35, quietly welcomed a second child together, a boy they named Carson, in December 2022. They're seen with Carson in December 2023

The two stars started dating in 2018, after they met on set of the flick Changeland. They welcomed their first child together, a son named Dakota (seen in December), two, in April 2021 

Us Weekly reported in March 2023 that Macaulay Culkin, 43, and Brenda Song, 35, had quietly welcomed a second child together, a boy they named Carson, in December 2022.

The former Disney actress had not been seen in public for several months before that. Days later, his brother Kieran Culkin confirmed the news to Access Hollywood. 

The two stars started dating in 2018, after they met on set of the flick Changeland. 

They welcomed their first child together, a son named Dakota, two, in April 2021, and got engaged in January 2022.

Brenda previously spoke about parenting with Macaulay, and she said they were extremely 'hands on' and didn't have a nanny.

'I think when you and your partner have kids, especially the first few months, you don't have the patience to be polite with each other,' she added.

'Being communicative when you need help is so important. Instead of having set duties, we just feel each other out.

'I'll be putting my son down and my partner is like, 'Let me feed the animals and get dinner ready.'

Rebel Wilson 

Rebel Wilson, 44, shared the arrival of her daughter, Royce, via surrogate in November 2022 

'I can’t even describe the love I have for her, she’s a beautiful miracle,' she gushed at the time. 'I am forever grateful to everyone who has been involved, this has been years in the making'

The star (seen with her daughter) previously revealed that she had lost weight in 2020 in hopes of becoming a mom after a fertility doctor had told her it would give her a better chance

Rebel, 44, shared the arrival of her daughter, Royce, via surrogate in November 2022.

'I can’t even describe the love I have for her, she’s a beautiful miracle,' gushed the new mom at the time.

'I am forever grateful to everyone who has been involved (you know who you are), this has been years in the making.

'Particularly, wanted to thank my gorgeous surrogate who carried her and birthed her with such grace and care.

''Thank you for helping me start my own family, it’s an amazing gift. I am ready to give little Roycie all the love imaginable. 

'I am learning quickly… much respect to all the moms out there! Proud to be in your club.'

The Pitch Perfect star, who is currently dating Ramona Agruma, 40, previously revealed that she had lost weight in 2020 in hopes of becoming a mom because a fertility doctor had told her she would have a better chance of harvesting her eggs if she dropped some pounds. 

While chatting with People days after her daughter's birth, Rebel recalled finding out that all the eggs that she had harvested 'had not survived being thawed' while filming The Almond and the Seahorse.

'I'd lost a huge amount of weight and been through three surgeries at that point and no viable embryos,' she said. 'It was devastating.

'It was feelings of loss, feelings of hope ... it was a very emotional time.' 

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton

News hit the web that Tom Hiddleston , 43, had secretly become a father after his fiancée, Zawe Ashton, 39, gave birth to their first child in October 2022. They're seen last month

News hit the web that Loki star Tom Hiddleston, 43, had secretly become a father after his fiancée, Zawe Ashton, 39, gave birth to their first child in October 2022.

'Tom and Zawe are loving being new parents and are filled with joy,' a source told to Us Weekly at the time. 

The two started dating in 2019, and confirmed they were engaged in June 2022, with the actor gushing at the time, 'I'm very happy.'

The stars have yet to speak about their arrival, but they were seen pushing their baby in a stroller on numerous occasions. 

Riley Keough and Ben Smith-Petersen 

Riley Keough , 34, became a mom for the first time in August 2022, but it wasn't brought to light until months later, in January 2023. She's seen with her daughter in January 2023 

Riley Keough, 34, became a mom for the first time in August 2022, but it wasn't brought to light until months later, in January 2023.

She shared the news while sharing a moving tribute following the death of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley.

'I hope I can love my daughter the way you loved me, the way you loved my brother and my sisters,' she wrote. 

While speaking to Vanity Fair months later, the actress explained that she and her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, had welcomed their baby girl, named Tupelo Storm Smith-Petersen, via surrogate.

'I think it’s a very cool, selfless, and incredible act that these women do to help other people,' Riley, who suffers from Lyme disease, told the publication while discussing surrogacy.

'I can carry children, but it felt like the best choice for what I had going on physically with the autoimmune stuff.'

Adrienne Bailon and Israel Houghton

Adrienne Bailon, 40, announced her and husband Israel Houghton, 52, had welcomed a son via surrogate , named Ever James, in August 2022 

Adrienne Bailon, 40, announced her and husband Israel Houghton, 52, had welcomed a son via surrogate, named Ever James, in August 2022.

At the time, she revealed that they had 'quietly' endured an extremely 'challenging' five-year journey to becoming parents.

'We have quietly prayed while sitting on this most magnificent secret for the last nine months,' she gushed.

'He is worth every tear, every disappointment, every delayed prayer, every IVF cycle, every miscarriage. Everything. 

'All we feel is joy and overwhelming love and gratitude. Grateful to God, to our angel surrogate, and to all of our friends and family who have stood with us for over five years on this journey.' 

Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn

British singer Ed Sheeran, 33, took to Instagram in May 2022 to share the news that he and his wife, Cherry Seaborn (seen in 2017), had secretly welcomed their second child together

They named the little girl Jupiter; they were already parents to daughter Lyra Antarctica, three, whom they welcomed in August 2020. Cherry is seen while pregnant with Jupiter

British singer Ed Sheeran, 33, took to Instagram in May 2022 to share the news that he and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, had secretly welcomed their second child together, a daughter who they named Jupiter.

'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 four,' he wrote at the time. 

The couple, who have known each other since they were kids and tied the knot in 2019, were already parents to daughter Lyra Antarctica, three, whom they welcomed in August 2020. 

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas 

Priyanka, 41, and Nick, 31, kept it a secret that they had a baby on the way, but the couple revealed in January 2022 that they had welcomed a little girl via surrogacy

While speaking to British Vogue in January 2023, Priyanka said surrogacy was a 'necessary step' after she 'had medical complications.' Nick is seen with his daughter, Malti 

Priyanka, 41, and Nick, 31, kept it a secret that they had a baby on the way, but the couple revealed in January 2022 that they had welcomed a little girl via surrogacy, who they named Malti Marie Chopra Jonas.

'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,' they announced in a joint statement at the time.

'Priyanka doesn't have any fertility issues preventing her from having a baby, but she is 39 now so it's not getting any easier,' a source told DailyMail.com after the birth. 

'Their busy work schedules also mean that it's difficult for them to physically be together to conceive when she is ovulating, so some time ago they went down the surrogacy route.'

While speaking to British Vogue in January 2023, Priyanka said surrogacy was a 'necessary step' after she 'had medical complications.'

'I’m so grateful I was in a position where I could do this,' she added. 'Our surrogate was so generous, kind, lovely and funny, and she took care of this precious gift for us for six months.'

She also addressed speculation that she didn't want to get pregnant due to her career, adding, 'You don’t know what I’ve been through. 

'And just because I don’t want to make my medical history - or my daughter’s - public doesn’t give you the right to make up whatever the reasons were.'

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost 

Scarlett Johansson, 39, revealed in August 2021 that she and her husband, Colin Jost, 41, given birth to a baby boy, who they named Cosmo. They're seen in May 2023

Reports hit the web in July 2021 that Scarlett Johansson was secretly pregnant and expecting a child with her husband, Colin Jost, 41,. 

At the time that the actress, 39, sparked rumors that she was expecting after she skipped out on several promotional events for her Marvel flick Black Widow.

Her rep then confirmed one month later that she had 'recently' given birth to a baby boy, who they named Cosmo.

She also shares daughter Rose Dorothy Dauriac, nine, with her French journalist ex-husband, Romain Dauriac, whom she was married to from 2014 to 2017. 

When asked why she kept her pregnancy a secret, Scarlett later told Vanity Fair, 'I wanted to be able to have my own feelings about my changing body without other people also telling me how they saw me, whether it was positive or negative.

'I realized when I was pregnant with my son, it’s funny how much stuff people put on you when you’re pregnant - their hopes or their judgment or their desire, a lot of that is put on pregnant women.'

Amber Heard 

Amber Heard revealed that she had welcomed a baby girl via surrogate, who she named Oonagh Paige, in April 2021

Five years after her now-infamous split from Johnny Depp, Amber Heard revealed that she had welcomed a baby girl via surrogate, who she named Oonagh Paige.

The actress said she was 'so excited' to share that her daughter was born in April 2021 via a lengthy Instagram post.

'I am so excited to share this news with you,' she wrote at the time. 'Four years ago, I decided I wanted to have a child. I wanted to do it on my own terms.

'I now appreciate how radical it is for us as women to think about one of the most fundamental parts of our destinies in this way.

'I hope we arrive at a point in which it's normalized to not want a ring in order to have a crib.

'A part of me wants to uphold that my private life is none of anyone's business, but I also get that the nature of my job compels me to take control of this.

'My daughter was born on April 8, 2021. Her name is Oonagh Paige Heard. She's the beginning of the rest of my life.'

Julia Fox and Peter Artemiev

In February 2021, Julia Fox , 34, announced her pregnancy and the birth of her son in one glamorous swoop

At the time, the Uncut Gems star revealed that she had welcomed a son, named Valentino, one month prior with her ex Peter Artemiev. She and Valentino are seen in February 2023

Julia Fox, 34, announced her pregnancy and the birth of her son in one glamorous swoop.

In February 2021, the Uncut Gems star revealed that she had welcomed a son, named Valentino, one month prior with her ex Peter Artemiev.

'My forever valentine, Valentino. Born on January 17th, 2021. The best day of my life,' she captioned a shot that showed her showing off her baby bump. 

She and Peter were married from 2018 until 2020. In a scathing post in 2021, the actress slammed him for being a 'dead beat alcoholic' father, but she later apologized for her comments.

Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling, 44, revealed in October 2020 that she had welcomed a son , named Spencer, one month prior in secret.  She's seen in February 2020

She shared the surprising news during an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Her son is seen on his first birthday in 2021

Mindy previously gave birth to her daughter Katherine Swati Kaling, six, in December 2017. She has opted to keep the father's identity to herself 

Mindy Kaling, 44, revealed in October 2020 that she had welcomed a son, named Spencer, one month prior in secret.

She shared the surprising news during an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

'I’m telling this for the first time, it feels so strange,' she told the host, before sharing that she gave birth to her baby boy on September 3. This is news to a lot of people.'

Mindy previously gave birth to her daughter Katherine Swati Kaling, six, in December 2017. She has opted to keep the father's identity to herself.

Mindy later reflected on hiding her pregnancy from the world, and she said it was 'kind of easy' thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'I mean, clearly, I was not going anywhere, like everybody else, so nobody found me out. So that was kind of easy,' she told Elle.

Since she was stuck at home, the writer and comedian explained that she wasn't photographed, and was able to crop out any evidence of her growing tummy. 

'I shot myself from the waist up and then also wore baggy things,' she added. 'I never got super huge, so it was a little bit easier.'

Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski 

Amanda Seyfried and her husband, Thomas Sadoski, announced the shock birth of their son , Thomas Jr., in September 2020. They're seen in 2018 

Known for being extremely low-key, the coupe who wed in 2017 and previously welcomed a daughter, named Nina, six, in 2017 - shared very few details about their baby boy 

One month later, the actress, 38, gave a rare glimpse into her pregnancy by sharing a throwback shot of her baby bump via Instagram 

Amanda Seyfried and her husband, Thomas Sadoski, announced the shock birth of their son, Thomas Jr., in September 2020.

Known for being extremely low-key, the coupe who wed in 2017 and previously welcomed a daughter, named Nina, six, in 2017 - shared very few details about their baby boy.

One month later, the actress, 38, gave a rare glimpse into her pregnancy by sharing a throwback shot of her baby bump via Instagram. 

The image showed her laying in the grass with her head resting on 47-year-old Thomas' lap as she kept her bright orange sweatshirt pulled up to show off her very pregnant stomach.

Justin Timberlake Jessica Biel

DailyMail.com exclusively revealed in July 2020 that Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel had welcomed their second child together. They're seen with their older son, Silas 

It wasn't until months later, in January 2021, that the musician, 43, finally confirmed that his wife, 42, had given birth to a baby boy, who they named Phineas

DailyMail.com exclusively revealed in July 2020 that Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel had welcomed their second child together.

No one knew that the couple were expecting, and they hadn't been seen publicly since March. 

It wasn't until months later, in January 2021, that the musician, 43, finally confirmed that his wife, 42, had given birth to a baby boy, who they named Phineas.

'His name is Phineas, and he’s awesome and so cute, and nobody’s sleeping. But we’re thrilled, couldn’t be happier and grateful,' he said on the Ellen DeGeneres show. 

The couple were already parents to eight-year-old son, Silas Randall.

On Dax Shepherd's Armchair Expert podcast in June 2021, Jessica dished on her and Justin's 'secret COVID baby.'

'I'm spending a lot of time at home on Zooms in my apartment,' she told the host. 'Hanging with my baby, changing diapers, doing nap time.

'I had, like, a secret COVID baby. It wasn't like it was supposed to be a secret. It was just COVID happened, and then I went to Montana with my family and never left.' 

Kristen Wiig and Avi Rothman

News only emerged that Kristen Wiig, 50, and Avi Rothman, 51, had welcomed twins after photographers caught them out with their two babies in June 2020 (seen) 

News only emerged that Kristen Wiig, 50, and Avi Rothman, 51, had welcomed twins after photographers caught them out with their two babies in June 2020.

The parents stayed completely silent about the subject until February 2021, when Kristen finally revealed the twins' names in the end credits of her movie Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.

In a special thank-you section at the end of the film, the star credited Avi, Luna, and Shiloh.' 

While chatting to InStyle in 2020, she explained that she used a surrogate to welcome her kids after going through three years of IVF. She's seen with her husband in 2016

While chatting to InStyle in 2020, she explained that she used a surrogate to welcome her kids after going through three years of IVF.

She said there 'was a lot of stress and heartache' during the process, admitting: 'It’s hard not to personalize it when you get a negative result.' 

'We’ve been together for about five years, and three of them were spent in an IVF haze,' she shared. 

'Emotionally, spiritually, and medically, it was probably the most difficult time in my life.

'I wasn’t myself. There are so many emotions that go with it - you’re always waiting by the phone and getting test results, and it was just bad news after bad news. 

'Occasionally there would be a good month, but then it was just more bad news. There was a lot of stress and heartache.

'You go through so much self-deprecation, and you feel like your partner may be seeing you in a different way and all this other stuff we make up in our heads.' 

She added: 'I remember when our doctor mentioned going other routes, and I was just like, "Nope. Don’t ever bring that up again. I’m getting pregnant. I’m doing this."

'I finally realized that I just needed help. And, thank God, we found the most amazing surrogate.' 

Iggy Azalea and Playboi Carti

Reports hit the web that singer Iggy Azalea , 33, and rapper Playboi Carti, 27, had quietly welcomed a son in May 2020 

One month later, the Fancy songstress confirmed that she had become a mom via Instagram. She wrote, 'I want to keep his life private but wanted to make it clear he is not a secret'

Reports hit the web that singer Iggy Azalea, 33, and rapper Playboi Carti, 27, had quietly welcomed a son in May 2020.

One month later, the Fancy songstress confirmed that she had become a mom via Instagram.

'I have a son,' she wrote. 'I kept waiting for the right time to say something but it feels like the more time passes the more I realize I'm always going to feel anxious to share news that giant with the world.

'I want to keep his life private but wanted to make it clear he is not a secret and I love him beyond words.' 

She later revealed that the youngsters name is Onyx.