21 celebrities who became mothers after 40

Gabbi ShawMay 6, 2020, 00:54 IST

Chloë Sevigny recently gave birth.Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

More and more women, not just celebrities, are choosing to become mothers later in life.
Whether it's through IVF, adoption, surrogacy, or natural conception, these 21 celebrities all became moms after they turned 40.
Chloë Sevigny just confirmed she gave birth for the first time at 45, while Cameron Diaz, who is 47, recently welcomed a baby girl via surrogate.
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In May 2020, Chloë Sevigny confirmed she had given birth to her first child at 45. She revealed she was pregnant back in January after she was spotted on the streets of New York City alongside her boyfriend, Sinisa Mackovic.

She's far from the only Hollywood star to become a mother later in life. From Diane Keaton and Madonna to Angela Bassett and Cameron Diaz, plenty of celebrities were in their 40s when they became moms.

Keep scrolling to learn more about 21 celebs who became parents after they turned 40.

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At 44, Gwen Stefani gave birth to her third child, Apollo.

Gwen Stefani on December 26, 2013. Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images

Diane Keaton adopted two kids after she turned 50.

Diane Keaton in 1996. Dave Allocca/DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

Sarah Jessica Parker was 44 when she welcomed twins via surrogate in 2009.

Sarah Jessica Parker. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Angela Bassett welcomed twins via surrogate in 2006, when she was 48.

Angela Bassett in 2018. Michael Tran/FilmMagic

Madonna was 42 when she gave birth to her son Rocco. She's since adopted four more kids: David, Mercy, Estere, and Stella.

Madonna on August 3, 2000. Eric Ford/Jason Kirk/Online USA/Getty Images

Sheryl Crow adopted her first son at 45 and her second son at 48.

Sheryl Crow performs onstage during the American Country Awards 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on December 10, 2013. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Audra McDonald became a mom for the second time at 46 in 2016.

Audra McDonald attends the 67th Annual New Dramatists Spring Luncheon at Marriott Marquis Times Square on May 12, 2016. Mireya Acierto/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Laura Linney was 49 years old when she surprised the world and gave birth to her son in 2014.

Laura Linney. Joe Scarnici/Getty Images

Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kenya Moore gave birth to a healthy baby girl at age 47 after getting diagnosed with preeclampsia.

Kenya Moore on October 2, 2018. Paras Griffin/Getty Images for WE tv

TV personality Nancy Grace simultaneously revealed she had secretly gotten married and was expecting twins at 47.

Nancy Grace in 2006. Mark Von Holden/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Brigitte Nielsen was 54 when she gave birth to her youngest daughter, Frida, in 2018.

Brigitte Nielsen attends the Face Forward's 10th Annual "La Dolce Vita" Themed Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on September 22, 2018. Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

Alanis Morissette had babies at 42 and 45.

Alanis Morissette performs in concert during day one of KAABOO Texas at AT&T Stadium on May 10, 2019. Gary Miller/Getty Images

Rachel Weisz gave birth to her first child with Daniel Craig when she was 48.

Rachel Weisz attends the "Disobedience" premiere during the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 24, 2018. Jim Spellman/WireImage/Getty Images

Kristin Davis adopted a daughter when she was 46, much like her "Sex and the City" character, Charlotte.

Kristin Davis attends the 2018 A+E Upfront on March 15, 2018. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for A+E

Tamron Hall gave birth to her first child at 48.

Broadcast journalist and television host Tamron Hall attends the 2019 Adapt Leadership Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 14, 2019. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images

Sandra Bullock adopted her son, Louis, when she was 45 years old. She has since adopted another child, Laila.

Sandra Bullock attends the "Ocean's 8" premiere held at Cineworld Leicester Square on June 13, 2018. Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images

Hoda Kotb adopted her first daughter, Haley, when she was 52. She adopted Hope two years later.

Hoda Kotb visits Build to discuss her new book "You Are My Happy" at Build Studio on March 12, 2019. Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images

Cameron Diaz, 47, announced on Instagram in January that she and Benji Madden had welcomed their first child, Raddix.

Cameron Diaz at SiriusXM's Town Hall on April 5, 2016. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for SiriusXM

Eva Longoria was 42 when she revealed she was pregnant with her son.

Eva Longoria attends the premiere of "Overboard" at Regency Village Theatre on April 30, 2018. David Livingston/Getty Images

Janet Jackson was 50 years old when she announced she was pregnant with her first son, who was born in January 2017.

Janet Jackson in May 2019. David Becker/Getty Images for Park MGM

Chloë Sevigny was spotted with her boyfriend and a new baby in May 2020. This is the first child for the 45-year-old actress.

Chloë Sevigny attends the 2019 IFP Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 2, 2019. Roy Rochlin/WireImage/Getty Images

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