Congrats are in order for Lil' Kim. The 39-year-old rapper took to the stage at a New York Fashion Week after party on Wednesday to announce that she's pregnant with her first child. Aww, what happy news!
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The singer has chosen not to reveal the identity of the baby's father at this time, but says she can't wait for parenthood. "I'm so excited! I'm a few months along, I can't wait to be a mom!" Lil' Kim said in a statement to Us Weekly.
The artist reportedly rubbed her growing belly as she shared the happy news before performing at The Blonds Fashion Week after party in Manhattan yesterday, sayng, "I'm a mom, but I can turn it up a little!" Ha! Clearly, motherhood hasn't changed her much yet.
In fact, while Lil' Kim is thrilled to welcome her baby, she maintains motherhood won't make her slow down in her career. "I'm still going to work," she told the glossy. "I'm still going to be hardcore. The baby has made me even more of a beast!"
Clearly, Lil' Kim couldn't be more excited to be a mom and I am happy for her. This is definitely about to become her most life-changing year yet!
But Lil' Kim's not the only star who is expecting a baby. It seems like Hollywood is once again in the midst of a baby boom! Check out a few other stars that recently announced they are expecting:
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JWoww
The former Jersey Shore reality star announced on Christmas Day that she and her fiancée, Roger Mathews, are expecting a baby. She even opened up about her first pregnancy scare. Apparently she was spotting, but luckily everything turned out fine. She's a happy, healthy pregnant woman now!
Evelyn Lozada
Our celebrity blogger Evelyn Lozada broke the news recently that she is six months pregnant with L.A. Dodgers star Carl Crawford–who recently popped the question too! Congrats to both of them on both huge announcements!
Elsa Pataky
Spanish star Elsa Pataky is expecting her second child with actor husband Chris Hemsworth.
Ginnifer Goodwin
Once Upon a Time actress Ginnifer Goodwin is pregnant and expecting her first baby with fiance (and costar) Josh Dallas, their reps confirmed to Us Weekly.
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore and husband Will Kopelman revealed they are expecting their second child together! The two are already parents to 13-month-old daughter Olive.
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington and new husband, NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha, are expecting their first child together. Washington was reportedly a little over four months along when she confirmed, which means the baby will be due in late spring!
Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde revealed that she and fiancee Jason Sudeikis were expecting their first child together.
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani and husband Gavin Rossdale never actually confirmed their pregnany news–until she showed up at a recent event, showing off her bump in a glamorous dress!
Meghan Fox
Meghan Fox is expecting her second child with husband Brian Austin Green. The couple already has one son, Noah.
Kelly Clarkson
The singer revealed recently that she was expecting her first child with new husband, Brandon Blackstock. She broke the news to fans via her Twitter profile and it came as no surprise as Clarkson has expressed interest in starting a family right away during interviews.
Ciara
The singer and her rapper fiancée, Future, announced they are expecting their first child together in January.
