There was a time when maternity dressing on the red carpet meant strategic cuts, conservative silhouettes and muted palettes designed to hide rather than highlight the baby bump. Today, more women than ever are embracing, emphasizing, or exposing them entirely (congratulations to Kate Hudson, who was one of the first to do so in a Chanel two-piece in the ’00s). Wearing outfits during pregnancy has hardly turned into a major fashion statement.
From the arcades of Cannes to the stairs of the Met Gala, there’s no rule book. Bump dressing has evolved into everything from deconstructed menswear to sheer dresses and sculptural garments. Here, I’ll take a look at 16 pregnancy-defining celebrities ages 35 and older who walked the world’s most-watched red carpets, from the most recent to the women who were the first to wear it.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway, 43, turns heads at the premiere of her new film end of oak street She showed off her baby bump in a statement floor-sweeping top from Prabel Gurung in California on Sunday And low-rise relaxed fit jeans. The actress was glowing, and completed her look with slicked back hair and a striking matte red lip.
© Mike Marsland/WireImagesienna miller
Trust Sienna Miller to turn a bump into fashion. At 41, the British style icon traded more traditional pregnancy dressing for this incredible, cloud-like Schiaparelli creation in Vogue World in 2023. She was pregnant with her second child – her first with fiancé Olly Green.
© WireImageEllie Goulding
At the British Fashion Awards 2025, Ellie Goulding, 38, brought a rebellious edge to maternity style, showing off her bump in a crop top, tailored shorts and slingback stilettos. The singer topped off her look with a leather coat and a gem-studded cross necklace.
Rihanna
Another star who never shies away from statement pregnancy style is Rihanna. At 35 and pregnant with her second child, she arrived at the 2023 Oscars wearing a custom Alaïa ensemble featuring sheer and leather panels, a slash-cut skirt and a long train. Truly unattainable.
Miranda Kerr
Miranda Kerr looked stunning at the Gruner+Jahr Spa Awards in Baden-Baden in 2019, wearing a powder pink Alex Perry gown with pleated cape sleeves and a slight flare that showed off the beginnings of her baby bump. The supermodel and Kora Organics founder was 35 and expecting her second child.
© Corbis via Getty Imagesamal clooney
While attending the 42nd Cesar Awards in Paris in 2017, when expecting twins, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, 39, stunned in an exclusive strapless dress from Atelier Versace. The figure-skimming silhouette cascaded into an ombre-winged hemline and her styling was classic Old Hollywood glamour.
Anne Hathaway
Anne’s pregnancy style has always been incredible. featured here odyssey At the world premiere in July, she wore an exclusive blue Dior gown with dramatic pleating and a sculptural floral bodice.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively made a surprise pregnancy announcement at the Forbes Power Women Summit in 2022. At 35, she’s expecting her fourth child with husband Ryan Reynolds and embodied high-octane ’70s glamor in a metallic sequin Valentino mini dress. She styled it with a white neck scarf, statement hoop earrings and sky-high platform heels.
© Getty Imagesmeghan markle
She didn’t actually walk the red carpet, but Meghan did make a surprise appearance at the 2018 British Fashion Awards in London to present her wedding dress designer Claire Waight Keller with an award. The Duchess, 37, was expecting her first child with Prince Harry at the time and looked beautiful in an asymmetric velvet column gown.
natalie portman
Channeling 1960s glamour, Natalie Portman, 35, wore a yellow Prada gown with vintage Tiffany & Co. jewels on the 2017 Golden Globes red carpet. It featured a shift silhouette and was crafted with a beautiful, delicate crystal-embellished hem.
© Getty ImagesAdriana Lima
Adriana Lima, 40, closed out the 2022 Cannes Film Festival in an amazing custom gown from Olivier Rousteing. With structured power shoulders, dramatic floor-sweeping sleeves, and a sharp circular cut-out that framed her bust, the supermodel brought Gothic-glam pregnancy style to the French Riviera.
© Getty ImagesBeyonce
Took home two awards at the 2017 Grammy Awards lemonade And formation, Beyoncé, 35, dazzled in this custom red sequin dress while pregnant with twins Rumi and Sir. Peter Dundas’ creation featured a plunging neckline, accessorised with a stunning diamond necklace and sleek, waist-length hair.
© Getty Images/for The Met MuseumRihanna
Stepping out at the 2025 Met Gala at the age of 37, Rihanna, pregnant with her third child, paired the structured pinstripe with a boned corset waist, a short black jacket and a slung wide-brimmed hat. The attire leaned heavily towards distorted mobster-chic.
zoe saldana
In 2014, Zoe Saldana, 36, chose this beautiful pink Dior gown for the red carpet while pregnant with her twin sons. The actress’ dress was cut with a cascading handkerchief hem and beautiful fabric pleats.
kerry washington
Kerry Washington delivers an unforgettable moment at the 2016 Emmy Awards. pregnant at the age of 39 scam The star commanded the red carpet in a custom strapless black gown with a side waist cut-out, a dramatic cape train and her hair in beautiful curls.