BABY BOOM

THESE STARS WELCOMED PRECIOUS LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY THIS YEAR

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RIHANNA & A$AP ROCKY

After revealing in his October Elle cover story that they were “praying for a girl”, A$AP Rocky, otherwise known as Rakim Athelston Mayers, 37, had his prayers answered with the birth of daughter Rocki Irish Mayers on September 13. Rihanna, 37, announced her safe arrival in a sweet Instagram post. The newborn joins big brothers RZA, 3, and Riot, 2.

KRISTIE MEWIS & SAM KERR

Superstar soccer couple Kerr, 32, and Mewis, 34, welcomed a new addition to their team on May 8, with Kerr sharing the first photo to Instagram with the caption, “Our little man is here, Jagger Mewis-Kerr.” The comments section was flooded with congratulatory messages from the engaged couple's friends and teammates, including fellow Matilda Emily Gielnik, who wrote, “Congratulations both of you. Heart is full seeing this.”

LILY COLLINS & CHARLIE MCDOWELL

On February 1, Collins, 36, and director husband McDowell, 42, revealed they'd welcomed their first child via surrogacy. “Welcome to the centre of our world Tove Jane McDowell,” they wrote. “Words will never express our endless gratitude for our incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way. We love you to the moon and back again.”

MATTY J'JOHNSON & LAURA BYRNE