From red carpets to cribs: Stars who became mums after 40
Age is just a number, they say.
MOTHERHOOD does not stop at 35. Many women, including celebrities, have pursued and embraced it well into their 40s, proving that age is just a number. Here are some inspiring stories:
1. HALLE BERRY
In 2013, actress Halle Berry gave birth to her second child named Maceo Martinez at the age of 47. In what she described as a "miracle", the pregnancy came at a time when she was premenopausal, making it all the more remarkable.
2. CELINE DION
The legendary 'My Heart Will Go On' singer welcomed twins, Nelson and Eddy, in 2010 at the age of 42. The journey to motherhood wasn’t easy.
Despite having unpleasant experiences with getting pregnant before, including a miscarriage, numerous attempts at IVF and the heartbreak of losing a third baby who would have been a triplet, the arrival of the twins was undeniably a special moment to her.
3. NICOLE KIDMAN
The Academy Award-winning actress had her daughter Sunday Rose with husband Keith Urban at the age of 41. Two years later, she welcomed another child called Faith Margaret at the age of 43 via gestational surrogate.
4. JULIANNE MOORE
Married to director Bart Freundlich, the actress had her son Caleb in 1997 at the age of 37. She expanded her family by conceiving daughter Liv at 41, balancing her thriving acting career and motherhood, with recent roles in movies such as Still Alice and The Glorias.
5. RACHEL WEISZ
Known for her role in 'The Mummy', the actress became a mother for the second time at the age of 48 while promoting her 2018 film 'Disobedience'. She had a daughter with 'James Bond' actor Daniel Craig, further proving that it's not only possible to start a family at a later age, but also to do it while having a professional career.
6. HILARY SWANK
Million Dollar Baby actress Hilary Swank who is also an Academy Award and Oscar winner, welcomed twins with her husband, Philip Schneider at the age of 48. She said that the twins made her long-held dream come true, not just with one baby but two for stepping into motherhood for the first time.
"It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it," she captioned her Instagram post sharing about the news.
7. CAMERON DIAZ
Bad Teacher and What to Expect When You're Expecting actress Cameron Diaz became a mother in her late 40s, welcoming daughter Raddix with husband Benji Madden.
Out of privacy demand, the actress deleted an Instagram post of the arrival announcement but shared in a Jimmy Fallon episode how their little girl was "the best thing that ever happened to both Benji and I." Later in March 2024, Diaz, 51, gave birth to her second son, Cardinal.
Upon pondering her experience as a mother, Diaz mentioned that becoming a mother altered her perspectives and priorities, stating that there is "a lot more happening in my world" now.
8. GWEN STEFANI
Hollaback Girl, The Sweet Escape and Luxurious singer Gwen Stefani gave birth to her third son, Apollo Bowie Flynn Rossdale when she was 44. She had Kingston and Zuma before him with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale. "They're just incredible," she said.
9. JANET JACKSON
Late legendary Michael Jackson's sister, Janet Jackson also became a first-time mother at the age of 50, giving birth to her son, Eissa Al Mana in January 2017 with her now-estranged husband, Wissam Al Mana.
Her former partner shared that she had a stress-free, healthy delivery, proving that late motherhood can be a smooth journey.
These inspiring stories prove that there is no perfect timeline for motherhood. Whether naturally, through IVF, or surrogacy, these women show that age is not a barrier to building a family. With medical advancements and changing societal norms, more women today are embracing motherhood later in life—and thriving.
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