23 celebrities who have opened up about having miscarriages

Sophia MitrokostasOct 1, 2020, 20:08 IST

Mariah Carey opened up about her miscarriage in 2010.David Becker/Getty

In recent years, many public figures have opened up about their experiences with miscarriages.
"Pretty Little Liars" star Shay Mitchell told fans on Instagram that she had a miscarriage in 2018.
Actor James Van Der Beek has opened up about his and his wife's experience dealing with miscarriages, saying there should be "zero shame around it."
On Instagram, Hilaria Baldwin has shared her difficult experience having two miscarriages in one year.

Having a miscarriage can be devastating, but those who have gone through it are not alone. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, one in 10 known pregnancies ends in miscarriage.

Many public figures have spoken out about their own pregnancy losses, helping to dispel some of the misinformation surrounding pregnancy loss and help other individuals who have miscarried to feel less alone.

Here are a few celebrities who have shared their own experiences with miscarriage and pregnancy loss:

Beyoncé said she suffered a miscarriage before giving birth to her first child.

She said that it's a big part of her "story." Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Chrissy Teigen spoke about suffering pregnancy loss after getting hospitalized for excessive bleeding.

Chrissy Teigen has shared her pregnancy online. Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic

Comedian Ali Wong said she has opened up about her experience in a stand-up routine.

Ali Wong said for a while she "didn't realize miscarrying was a thing that could happen." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Actor James Van Der Beek opened up about his and his wife's experience dealing with miscarriages.

James Van Der Beek and Kimberly Brook are married. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Hilaria Baldwin has shared many parts of her difficult experience on Instagram.

Hilaria Baldwin opened up about suffering a miscarriage in April and in November. Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff/Getty Images

Whitney Port has spoken about the grief of suffering a miscarriage.

Whitney Port said the grief was "all-consuming." Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

"Pretty Little Liars" star Shay Mitchell told fans on Instagram that she had a miscarriage in 2018.

Shay Mitchell is a mother. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Michelle Obama said her two daughters were conceived through IVF after a miscarriage.

Michelle Obama said her daughters were conceived through IVF. AP

Halsey has spoken out about miscarrying while on tour.

She still made it through her show. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Whitney Houston opened up about her miscarriage in 1993.

She said it was very emotionally and physically painful. Getty/Kevin Winter

Anchor Sara Walsh revealed she was on live TV while she miscarried.

It was during a broadcast of "SportsCenter." Getty/Mike Coppola

Melissa Rivers revealed she had a difficult pregnancy after two miscarriages.

Melissa Rivers said she also had a difficult pregnancy while carrying her son. Getty Images

Sharon Stone said she adopted a child after having three miscarriages.

Sharon Stone later adopted her son. Jason Kempin/Getty

Barbara Walters said she had multiple miscarriages over the course of her career.

She said she went back to work shortly after. Mireya Acierto/Getty Images

Lela Rochon spoke about not trusting her body after a miscarriage.

Lela Rochon said miscarrying affected her body during her pregnancy. Getty/Jamie McCarthy

Wendy Williams revealed that she battled to become a mother.

Wendy Williams said she suffered several miscarriages. Getty Images

Joan Rivers said she struggled to have more children after her daughter was born.

Joan Rivers said she wished she'd had more children. Jason Kempin/Getty Images

Lily Allen said she experienced a pregnancy loss.

Lily Allen wrote a song to handle her grief. Getty/Anthony Harvey

Brooke Shields experienced a pregnancy loss after undergoing IVF treatment.

Brooke Shields said she was diagnosed with cervical dysplasia. Getty/Jamie McCarthy

Mariah Carey said she suffered a miscarriage during her first pregnancy.

Mariah Carey said the experience was dark and difficult. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Nicole Kidman adopted two children after dealing with lost pregnancies.

Nicole Kidman also suffered an ectopic pregnancy. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

Actress Kate Mara has also spoken about her experience.

Kate Mara is an actress. Getty Images

Carrie Underwood has spoken about experiencing multiple miscarriages.

Carrie Underwood has spoken about having three miscarriages. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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