The celebrities with babies born in lockdown
Having a baby often tops lists for the most stressful life events but those who have given birth in recent months definitely didn’t intend to bring a new into the world in the middle of a pandemic too.
The coronavirus has meant life for a lot of new parents than it would’ve been otherwise as newborns may not be introduced to their extended family for some time as it has disrupted domestic and international travel.
However, the power of the internet has allowed those to keep up with the new little ones in their lives, including the infants born to celebrities in the pandemic.
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Announcements and photos have been shared on Instagram and Twitter by the proud parents, and here are some of the stars who’ve welcomed a bundle of joy in the middle of the strange circumstances.
Storm and Ronan Keating
Ronan Keating’s second wife Storm gave birth to their second child and their first daughter back in March, Coco Knox Keating.
The proud parents already have one son, two-year-old Cooper.
However, the tot is yet to see her older siblings from Ronan’s first marriage as they are in Ireland while he and his family reside in England.
Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas
Baby boy Roman arrived in March for his proud parents, former The Only Way Is Essex Star Lucy Mecklenburgh and actor Ryan Thomas.
It is the first child for Mecklenburgh and the second for the soap actor who shares daughter Scarlett with ex and former Corrie co-star Tina O’Brien.
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It was a while before his older sister could visit him due to social distancing measures but the proud father posted a photo when the pair were able to meet.
Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson
Queen and Slim star Jodie Turner-Smith gave birth to a daughter in April, her first child with husband and Dawson’s Creek actor Joshua Jackson.
Jackson shared a dedication to his wife as the US celebrated Mother’s Day in May, writing: “Thank you for the depth of grace you have found since our daughter has arrived.
“The commitment that you make look so effortless but I know is anything but. Thank you for making me a father.”
Grimes and Elon Musk
Grimes and Elon Musk’s union seemed to baffle the world when they went public two years ago but it was more than just a short celeb romance and they welcomed their son into the world in May.
Many expected the musician, whose real name is Claire Boucher, to give the infant an *unusual* name and of course, she didn’t disappoint.
They announced the tot as X AE A-12 and explained their reasons for giving him the strange moniker, but California law doesn’t allow number to be included in a name so the 12 was changed into Roman numerals.
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But Grimes has got her own nickname for her offspring as she’s revealed she calls him ‘Little X’.
Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor
Former Made in Chelsea stars Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor brought their daughter into the world in early May.
The parents are yet to reveal the name of the new addition to their family but shared the first glimpse of their daughter to Instagram several weeks after her birth.
The couple have been married since 2018. Mackintosh was previously wed to musician Professor Green before reconnecting with old flame Taylor.
Sheridan Smith and Jamie Horn
Sheridan Smith teased her pregnancy last year while performing on a cruise ship and the actor finally welcomed her son with fiance Jamie Horn in May.
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The star had continued acting whilst expecting, having appeared heavily pregnant in ITV’s lockdown series Isolation Stories which was filmed from her own home.
Chloe Sevigny and Sinisa Mackovic
Chloe Sevigny and her boyfriend Sinisa Mackovic's first child was born on 2 May.
The US actor revealed the name of her son via Instagram as she announced his birth in a post that read: "Welcome to the world Vanja Sevigny Mačković. Born May 2nd New York City.
"Thank you to all the staff at Mt. Sinai East for your bravery, perseverance and kindness, especially the nurses for being so gentle and patient. Blessings to all the other families giving birth during this time."
