30+ Hollywood Stars Share What Their Pregnancies and Deliveries Were Really Like

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Hollywood is all about glitz, glamor, and high-end fashion. Meanwhile, pregnancy is about morning sickness, bloating, and stretchy pants. So… it’s a slightly different experience. Which begs the question, what happens when those two worlds collide? Well, these celebs have been open and honest about what pregnancy is really like — and it’s not what we were expecting!

Katie Holmes

Kourtney Kardashian absolutely loved being pregnant! And in true Kardashian style, she allowed the birth to be filmed. In another on-brand move, Kourtney used her blissful pregnancy as a way to sell products.

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She advertised on her Instagram how wonderful being pregnant was and all the things she used to help the process. The main thing promoted, which is free, was staying active during pregnancy as that helped her feel healthy throughout the entire nine months.

Mariah Carey

Katie Holmes had a rough go with her labor since she had to follow the rules of Scientology the entire time. Holmes had to be as silent as possible while giving birth (so that the baby could be born in a peaceful environment) and was forced to go home the next day.

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At least the pregnancy seemed to be a lot more pleasant. Katie has said that being pregnant is "a dream come true. I feel great, (being pregnant) is so beautiful."

Chrissy Teigen

Having a baby with Nick Cannon may be a rite of passage for women everywhere these days, but Mariah Carey was the OG Cannon baby mama. At the time, Carey shared how difficult it was to enjoy being pregnant while famous because she really wanted to experience that stage of her life privately.

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After hiding her baby bump for as long as she could, Mariah finally revealed, "At this point, there is no choice. I either talk or I hibernate."

Kate Winslet

When you're not the one who's pregnant, it's easy to feel out of touch with time. Sometimes, time flies - and other times it goes really slowly. When you're pregnant, though, you know exactly how long you've had a bun in the oven.

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While pregnant, Chrissy Teigen's fans began to get impatient and commented that it seems like the model has been carrying forever. Teigen shared their sentiments, responding with, "How do you think I feel thank you."