Society's perception of motherhood is evolving, with more women choosing to embrace it later in life. This shift is evident in Hollywood, where numerous celebrities are redefining norms and demonstrating that age is just a number when it comes to starting or expanding a family. Here are eight celebrities who welcomed motherhood after the age of 40:
Hilary Swank: The Oscar-winning actress welcomed twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, at the age of 48. Describing the experience as a "long-held dream finally coming true," Swank's journey exemplifies that it is never too late to become a mother. She announced her pregnancy in October 2022.
Naomi Campbell: The supermodel surprised the world by announcing the arrival of her daughter in 2021 and her son in 2023. Campbell welcomed her second child at age 53. "It's never too late to become a mother," she wrote on Instagram.
Janet Jackson: The singer became a first-time mom at 50, giving birth to her son, Eissa Al Mana, in January 2017. Despite keeping the details of her pregnancy private, Jackson's healthy delivery proves that late motherhood can be a smooth journey.
Gwen Stefani: At 44, the singer welcomed her third son, Apollo Bowie, in 2014, joining Kingston and Zuma. Stefani expressed feeling "really blessed to have all three of them".
Laura Linney: The Emmy-winning actress quietly welcomed her son, Bennett Armistead, at 49 in January 2014. Linney explained that she kept her pregnancy under wraps because she was an older mother-to-be and it had taken her a long time to have a child.
Alanis Morissette: The Canadian singer-songwriter announced her third pregnancy at 44 in March 2019.
Cameron Diaz: The actress became a mother in her late 40s, welcoming daughter Raddix with husband Benji Madden.
Katrina Kaif: The Bollywood actress is expecting her first baby at 42.
These celebrities, among others, are challenging outdated norms and inspiring women to embrace motherhood on their own timelines. They demonstrate that age is not a barrier to building a family and that motherhood can be a blessing at any stage in life.
