These stars expanded their families this year. See which stars announced the births of new children here!
As 2026 begins, some celebrities are starting to share baby news, marking new chapters in their personal lives. While many stars choose to keep these moments private at first, others have begun announcing new additions as the year gets underway.
Among those included are Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough, who announced on January 5, 2026, that they had welcomed their first child together. The longtime couple, who married in 2023, previously shared their pregnancy news in 2025 before introducing their baby to fans in the new year. The announcement was met with an outpouring of love from fellow celebrities and supporters.
Scroll through the gallery below to see which of your favorite stars welcomed children this year!
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Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough
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Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough announced on January 5, 2026, that they had welcomed their first child together.
“December 29, 2025 Everley Capri Hough 🤍,” Hayley and Derek wrote alongside their Instagram post. “Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.” The baby news marked a major milestone for the longtime partners, who married in 2023 and kept much of the pregnancy private before sharing the joyful update with fans.
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