Celeb Births

For a sneak peak at PEOPLE magazine’s cover story on the arrival of Angelina and Brad’s twin’s — the issue hits newsstands Friday — tune in to:

• "Access Hollywood" (7:30 p.m. ET, 7:30 p.m. PT)
• E!’s "Daily 10" (7:30 p.m. ET, 7:30 p.m. PT)
• "Entertainment Tonight" Canada (check local listings)

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Mexican soap opera actress Vanessa Guzman, 31, gave birth to her second son on January 10 in a private El Paso hospital via Caesarian section. The baby was born healthy, but he remains under medical observation.

Months back, the actress told a Mexican newspaper that the complications related to this pregnancy made her fear for her life. The baby’s name and measurements still haven’t been revealed.

Vanessa was born and raised in Juárez, Chihuahua and in 1995 won Mexico’s Nuestra Belleza [Miss Mexico] pageant. She then went on to win fifth place in the 1996 Miss Universe pageant. Her acting career in Mexico has consisted of much work in soap operas such as Tres Mujeres, [Three Women], Siempre te Amaré, [I Will Always Love You] and Amar Otra Vez [To Love Again]. Vanessa’s most recent work was on an Argentinian show called Amor Mio which was filmed in 2007.

She has a son, José Eduardo, with her first husband, actor Eduardo Rodriguez. Her newborn son’s father is boyfriend Uruguayan actor Uberto Bondoni.

Source: El Paso Times via People en Español

Thanks to CBB reader Kitty.

According to LauryNet.com, songstress Erykah Badu has confirmed that singer Lauryn Hill, 32, has welcomed her fifth child with partner Rohan Marley, 35. We reported the pregnancy rumor back in October, and now Erykah is quoted as saying,

Mrs. Lauren hill is an intelligent woman
brilliant artist, still.
that doesn’t leave you.
just had her 5th child.

If that is true, the baby will join Lauryn’s and Rohan’s children Zion David, 10, Selah Louise, 9, Joshua, 5, and John, 4.

If anyone has information on the pregnancy, please email us cbbtips@gmail.com.

Source: LauryNet

Thanks to CBB reader Nicole.

In better late than never news, sprinter Marion Jones, 32, welcomed her second child — her first with husband Obadele Thompson, 31, also a sprinter and an Olympic bronze medalist, in July. The sex of the baby is unknown. Marion and Obadele married in February.

Marion has son Tim, 4, with ex-boyfriend, athlete Tim Montgomery, 32.

Source: CNN

Thanks to CBB readers Priscilla and Tracy.

Prince Louis of Luxembourg, 21, and his wife Tessy de Nassau, 21, welcomed their second child, a son on September 21. Noah de Nassau was born at Maternité Grande-Duchesse Charlotte in Luxembourg and was welcomed by older brother Gabriel, 18 months.

Source: Netty’s Royalty Page

Thanks to CBB reader Christine.

Actor Cillian Murphy, 31, and his wife Yvonne recently welcomed their second child. No details are available. The new baby joins big brother Malachy, 19 months.

Thanks to CBB reader Ally.

In this week’s issue of Australian magazine, New Idea, columnist and celebrity mother Antonia Kidman returns from maternity leave and talks about the birth of her fourth child and having her eldest daughter present. Antonia and husband, Angus Hawley welcomed fourth child, Sybella Ann, on March 28th. She is a sister for Lucia, 8, Hamish "Hamey", 5, and James, 3 1/2.

Sybella was a few days early but everything seemed to go according to plan. The little girl was born in the presence of her loved ones; father, grandmother, grandfather and Lucia.

I asked Lucia beforehand if she’d like to come to the hospital to see the birth of her sibling. It was something she was very keen to be a part of. As I have a fairly cautious nature, I didn’t build up the occasion too much in case something happened that meant it might be better if she stayed home. It was decided the boys were a little too young – the idea of three or even two children present during a painful labor was a little too much to bear. Lucia, as the oldest and without the distraction of her brothers, would hopefully absorb and enjoy the experience.

As it turned out, I need not have worried. The whole thing went according to plan. I went into labor one day early and, as my last two pregnancies were both a week overdue, her timely arrival was quite a surprise. At the first signs of labor we headed across Sydney to the Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick, where all of our children have been born. My labors so far have all been fairly short and intense and this one proved no different. It was all over within a couple of hours, and Sybella Ann Kidman Hawley was born in the presence of her father, grandmother, grandfather and doting sister.

Having Lucia there was not only a wonderful experience for the two new sisters but also for Lucia and Antonia, as mother and daughter.

Having my daughter there to watch her sister come into this word was such a wonderful moment and hopefully it was a bonding experience for the girls themselves. One of the most beautiful parts of the whole occasion happened just after Sybella was born. Lucia was sitting up near my head and she was stroking my forehead, comforting me. It’s not often a daughter comforts her mother, but this was one such time and it will be forever in my memory.

Lucia being at the birth has also had a profound effect on the relationship that she has with her new sister.

Three months down the track and Lucia’s connection to her little sister grows stronger every day. From those first moments of Sybella’s life in the delivery suite when she held and helped bathe her baby sister, Lucia has been reluctant to give Sybella up. In fact, prising her away from her older sister can be quite a challenge. Lucia has definitely placed first dibs on Sybella and at times I’ve had to schedule time for the boys to spend with their sister when Lucia’s not around.

Source: New Idea, July 22nd.

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Rocker Beck, 37, and his wife Marissa Ribisi Hansen have welcomed their second child, a daughter.  No details, but the baby joins son Cosimo Henri, 3. Beck’s bassist writes on his blog,

[Beck] and his wife had their new baby three weeks ago, which alwaysslows things down just a bit. Happy to report the whole family and newarrival are doing fantastic.

Last November, Access Hollywood had reported the baby being due in April, but this was incorrect. The baby was born the last week of May or first week of June.

Former talk show host Ricki Lake has taken the sharing of baby pictures and videos to a whole new level. For the new documentary, The Business of Being Born, which is described as,

A candid and eye-opening documentary, in which director Abby Epstein and producer Ricki Lake explore and question the way American women have babies. Shocking facts (to men and women alike) regarding the historical and current practices of the child birthing industry interweave with stories of couples who decide to give birth on their own terms,

Ricki decided to include her personal home video of herself giving birth to her second child, Owen, 5, nude in a bathtub. Ricki says the filming of her birth wasn’t initially intended for the public, but she hopes it will serve to empower and educate women.When recently being interviewed by The Huffington Post about her reasons behind the film, Ricki said,

[I wanted to document] two very different birth experiences with my children. [Older son Milo's birth failed to progress after 36 hours and Ricki felt like she had 'been delivered' instead of giving birth.] I felt like I had an opportunity to explore and question birthing practices in this country and perhaps be an advocate for mothers’ rights and better maternity care.

After the birth of my sons, particularly my home birth with my secondson, I thought I wanted to become a midwife. Then I looked at all theyears of schooling and training that I would have to do and felt thatthe time could be better spent doing a documentary on the subject ofbirth.

When asked how explicit the film is, Ricki answered,

I am naked at 195 pounds giving birth in my own bathtub. It can’t get any more intimate than that!

Ricki also has an older son named Milo who is 9 years old. Her film will be featured at the Tribeca Flim Festival later this month.

Source: The Huffington Post

Thanks to CBB reader Tanisha.

Australian Idol 2006 contestant Chris Murphy and his wife, Sherri, welcomed their first child together last month. They have named the little girl Ella. Sherri already has two children from a previous relationship, Georgia, 9, and Josh, 8.

Continue reading for the highlights and more photos.

Source: Woman’s Day, March 12 2007, pg. 34-5.

Thanks to CBB reader Maddie.

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