Learn about the stars who have rainbow babies — infants that are born after a parent endures a miscarriage.
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For those of you not familiar with the term rainbow baby, a rainbow baby is somewhat of a miracle baby. It is essentially a healthy baby born to a woman after she has already lost a baby due to a miscarriage (i.e. infant loss, stillbirth, or neonatal death). The term “rainbow baby” originates from the idea that a rainbow appears in the sky after a storm. And much like a rainbow, a miracle baby is born after a mother has gone through all the suffering and dark times of a tragic miscarriage.
Some stars who have surprisingly had miscarriages and then opened up about their experience have included Nicole Kidman, Carrie Underwood, and Celine Dion. Today, the stars have beautiful, happy and healthy children, but that doesn’t mean their pregnancies did not come at a price.
Swipe through the gallery and learn more about Hollywood moms who have rainbow babies today.
Beyonce
Beyonce opened up about having a miscarriage prior to welcoming daughter Blue Ivy. “Having miscarriages taught me that I had to mother myself before I could be a mother to someone else,” she said in a 2019 interview. “Then I had Blue, and the quest for my purpose became so much deeper. I died and was reborn in my relationship, and the quest for self became even stronger. It’s difficult for me to go backwards.”
Shawn Johnson & Andrew East
Shawn Johnson revealed in 2017 that she suffered a miscarriage with her and husband Andrew East’s first child. “My husband Andrew [East] and I found out that we were unexpectedly pregnant, only to find out hours later some tragic news. I have been crying more than I ever have, but am still optimistic for what is next.” Two years later, the couple welcomed their daughter, Drew Hazel East.
Lauren Pesce & Michael ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino
Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino’s wife, Lauren, disclosed that she endured a miscarriage. “At about six and half, seven weeks, I miscarried. It was heart-wrenching,” Lauren revealed in November 2019. In May 2021, however, the couple welcomed their sweet little boy, Romeo.
Hilaria & Alec Baldwin
In November 2019, Hilaria Baldwin opened up about her misscarriage at four months pregnant. “We are very sad to share that today we learned that our baby passed away at 4 months. We also want you to know that even though we are not ok right now, we will be. We are so lucky with our 4 healthy babies — and we will never lose sight of this. I told Carmen and took this so I could send it to Alec.” Hilaria and husband Alec Baldwin welcomed son Eduardo Pau Lucas in September 2020 and daughter María Lucía Victoria via surrogate in 2021.
Carrie Underwood
The country singer has had more than three miscarriages in her life, but is happy and lucky to share two sons with ice hokcey player Mike Fisher today.
Celine Dion
Before welcoming twin sons (Eddy and Nelson Angelil) via IVF, Dion had a tragic miscarriage.
Courteney Cox
The actress has had a total of seven miscarriages in her life, making her daughter Coco Riley Arquette quite the miracle!
Nicole Kidman
Despite having massive grief over a miscarriage in 1990, Nicole happily enjoys spending time with her daughters Faith Urban and Sunday Rose Urban today.
P!nk
After a string of miscarriages, P!nk and Carey Hart gave birth to children Willow Sage Hart and Jameson Moon Hart.
