At a Glance
- Meghan Trainor welcomed a daughter via surrogate on Jan. 20.
- Over 51 celebrities, including Olivia Munn and Michelle Williams, have shared their surrogacy journeys.
- Surrogacy is portrayed as a safe, science-backed option for building families.
Why it matters: These stories spotlight the growing acceptance and medical advances behind surrogacy.
The rise of surrogacy among Hollywood’s elite is reshaping how families are built. From pop stars to actors, many have turned to gestational carriers to grow their households. Below are the most notable celebrity surrogacy stories.
Celebrity Surrogacy Highlights
Meghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor announced she and husband Daryl Sabara welcomed their third baby, a daughter, via “superwoman surrogate” on Jan. 20. She said the choice was the safest way to continue growing their family.
Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn and John Mulaney welcomed daughter Méi June in September 2024 through surrogacy after Munn’s breast-cancer diagnosis. Munn praised the surrogate’s grace and said she “kept our baby safe for 9 months.”
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams and husband Thomas Kail had their third child in April 2025 via surrogate. On Jimmy Kimmel Live! she thanked surrogate Christine, saying the miracle was thanks to her.
Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell confirmed using a surrogate for her two children in a June 7 interview with The Times. She welcomed a daughter in 2021 and a son in 2022.
Riley Keough
Riley Keough and Ben Smith-Petersen welcomed daughter Tupelo in August 2022 via surrogate. Keough explained the choice was due to her autoimmune condition.
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcomed son Wren Alexander Stephens on June 19, 2023 via surrogate. Teigen thanked the surrogate, calling her an angel.
Paris Hilton & Carter Reum
Paris Hilton and Carter Reum had son Phoenix via surrogate in January 2023, and later daughter London in November 2023, both announced on Instagram.
Anthony Rapp & Ken Ithiphol
Anthony Rapp and fiancé Ken Ithiphol welcomed son Rai Larson on December 2, 2022 via surrogate. Rapp praised the surrogate as “incredible and awe-inspiring.”
Adrienne Bailon & Israel Houghton
Adrienne Bailon and Israel Houghton welcomed a baby boy via surrogate in August 2022. Bailon posted a heartfelt Instagram tribute to the surrogate.
Rebel Wilson
Rebel Wilson thanked her surrogate for carrying daughter Royce Lillian in November 2022. She called the surrogate a “gorgeous” gift.
Khloé Kardashian & Tristan Thompson
Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson had son Tatum in August 2022 via surrogate. Kardashian’s rep said the surrogate was “extraordinary.”
Andy Cohen
Andy Cohen announced his first child via surrogate in 2019 and a second in 2022, expressing gratitude for his surrogate’s support.
Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper welcomed son Wyatt on April 27, 2020 via surrogate, and brother Sebastian in February 2022, thanking the surrogate’s family.
Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas welcomed daughter Malti on January 21, 2022 via surrogate, citing medical complications and gratitude.
Alec & Hilaria Baldwin
Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin welcomed daughter Maria Lucia in March 2021 via surrogate, shortly after Hilaria’s birth of son Eduardo.
Kristen Wiig & Avi Rothman
Kristen Wiig and Avi Rothman had twins in early 2020 via surrogate, a fact revealed in a 2020 PEOPLE interview.
Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker welcomed daughter Blaze via surrogate in November 2019, expressing that the decision was the best.
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian used surrogacy for children Chicago (2018) and a fourth child in 2019, thanking the surrogate in a 2018 blog.
Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade had daughter Kaavia in November 2018 via surrogate, sharing the journey on Instagram.
Zach Gilford & Kiele Sanchez
Zach Gilford and Kiele Sanchez welcomed daughter Zeppelin Adele in November 2017 via surrogate, noting the long, painful journey.
Fredrik Eklund & Derek Kaplan
Fredrik Eklund and Derek Kaplan had twins Milla and Fredrik Jr. on November 28, 2017 via surrogate, after multiple miscarriages.
Shaun T & Scott Blokker
Shaun T and Scott Blokker thanked surrogate Ashley for helping bring twin sons Sander and Silas, who were born at 32 weeks.
Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick had twins Loretta and Tabitha via surrogate in June 2009, discussing the experience in 2011.
Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s twins Gideon and Harper were born via egg donor and surrogate, a process revealed in 2011.
Jimmy Fallon & Nancy Juvonen
Jimmy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen welcomed two daughters via surrogate, thanking doctors and the surrogate in a 2017 interview.
Jordana Brewster & Andrew Form
Jordana Brewster and Andrew Form had sons Rowan and Julian via surrogate, sharing feelings about not carrying in a 2015 Yahoo Parenting piece.
Dennis & Kimberly Quaid
Dennis Quaid and Kimberly Quaid had twins Thomas and Zoe via surrogate in November 2007, expressing gratitude in a statement.
Matt Bomer & Simon Halls
Matt Bomer and Simon Halls welcomed three sons via surrogate, noting the experience on PEOPLE in 2014.
Kelsey & Camille Grammer
Kelsey Grammer and Camille Grammer had two children via surrogate, with Camille praising the surrogate in a 2012 blog.
Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent
Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent had daughter Poppy via surrogate in 2015, later son Oskar in 2018, discussing the process in interviews.
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s youngest child Prince Michael II was born via surrogate in February 2002, a fact noted in a 2016 PEOPLE article.
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks welcomed son York in January 2016 via gestational surrogate, speaking about the journey in a 2016 interview.
Elton John & David Furnish
Elton John and David Furnish had sons Zachary and Elijah via surrogate after attempting adoption, as revealed in a 2016 interview.
Amy Smart & Carter Oosterhouse
Amy Smart and Carter Oosterhouse had daughter Flora in December 2016 via surrogate, thanking the surrogate in a January Instagram post.
Angela Bassett & Courtney B. Vacne
Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vacne had twins Slater and Bronwyn via surrogate in 2006, sharing their experience in 2007.
Chris & Deanna Daughtry
Chris Daughtry and Deanna Daughtry had twins Adalynn and Noah in 2010 via surrogate, due to Deanna’s partial hysterectomy.
Elizabeth Banks & Max Handelman
Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman had children Magnus and Felix via surrogate, celebrating the experience in 2011.
Ricky Martin & Jwan Yosef
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef had twin boys Matteo and Valentino via surrogate in 2008, and later children in 2018 and 2020.
Ellen Pompeo & Chris Ivery
Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery had daughter Sienna via surrogate, keeping the surrogate’s privacy in a 2014 interview.
George Lucas & Mellody Hobson
George Lucas and Mellody Hobson had daughter Everest via gestational surrogate in August 2013.
Bill & Giuliana Rancic
Bill Rancic and Giuliana Rancic welcomed son Edward via surrogate in August 2012, expressing gratitude for the surrogate’s honesty.
Joey Gonzalez & Jonathan Rollo
Joey Gonzalez and Jonathan Rollo had daughter Francesca via surrogate in December 2015, later son Jake in April 2017, praising the surrogate.
Katey Sagal & Kurt Sutter
Katey Sagal and Kurt Sutter had daughter Esmé via surrogate after IVF, sharing the experience in a 2012 PEOPLE interview.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban had daughter Faith via surrogate, discussing the process in a 2016 interview.
Tom Ford & Richard Buckley
Tom Ford and Richard Buckley had son Alexander via surrogate, a private decision noted in 2011.
Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu had son Rockwell Lloyd via surrogate in 2016, citing work commitments as a reason for the choice.
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro has three children via surrogate, including twins Julian and Aaron, highlighted in a 2014 PEOPLE feature.
Ryan Murphy & David Miller
Ryan Murphy and David Miller had three sons via surrogate, expressing gratitude for the surrogate’s role in a 2014 interview.
Shayne Lamas & Nik Richie
Shayne Lamas and Nik Richie had daughter Press via IVF and surrogate, sharing the journey in a 2015 interview.
Key Takeaways
- Surrogacy is increasingly common among celebrities, offering a safe, science-backed path to parenthood.
- Many couples credit surrogates as “angelic” and “incredible,” highlighting the emotional bond formed.
- The stories underscore the medical, legal, and emotional complexities that accompany gestational surrogacy.
- Public sharing of these experiences may influence broader societal attitudes toward alternative family building.
