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2023 has been a year of a number of viral fashion trends: from Barbiecore pink to the sheer trend, with more and more stars embracing high fashion on red carpets while pregnant.
From Rihanna making a bold baby bump-style statement at the Oscars in Alaïa to Ciara gracing the premiere of The Color Purple with her pregnant belly decorated with gold foil flakes in Georges Hobeika, Celebrities in 2023 have helped reshape modern maternity fashion.
As 2023 comes to a close, here ` rounds up the most unforgettable red carpet baby bump moments of the year.
Rihanna
Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards on March 12 in Los Angeles.
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Rihanna stayed true to her signature edgy style at the 2023 Academy Awards on March 12 in Los Angeles, wearing a custom Alaïa dress whose sheer fabric covered her midriff. The black ensemble also included a long side train and leather details. In August, Rihanna welcomed her second son, Riot Rose, with partner A$` Rocky.
Nicole Hocking
Nicole Hocking and Luke Combs at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11 in Frisco, Texas.
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Nicole Hocking showed off her baby bump at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11 in Frisco, Texas, donning an Oscar de la Renta crystal lattice fringe dress with her husband Luke Combs. On August 15, she gave birth to the couple's second baby, Beau Lee Combs.
Serena Williams
Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams at the 2023 Met Gala on May 1 in New York.
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Serena Williams made headlines at the 2023 Met Gala when she announced her second pregnancy in a custom Gucci dress. Her glamorous diamond-encrusted gown was accessorized with pearl necklaces from Tiffany & Co. that matched the event's theme: “Karl Lagerfeld: A Lineage of Beauty.” Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian, who already share daughter Olympia, welcomed their second daughter Adira on August 22.
Karlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss at the 2023 Met Gala on May 1 in New York.
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At the same event, Karlie Kloss also announced her pregnancy and opted for a Loewe dress. The long-sleeved dress, decorated with Garrard jewelry, had an artistic trompe l'oeil effect. Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner welcomed their son Elijah Jude on July 11.
Caroline Jones
Caroline Jones at the 2023 CMA Awards in Nashville on November 8th.
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Caroline Jones attended the 2023 CMA Awards wearing a long-sleeve mesh dress with all-over sequins reminiscent of beachwear. She paired the dress with sparkly peep-toes. It will be Jones and her husband Nick Dana's first child together.
Jessie J
Jessie J at the Brit Awards 2023 on February 11 in London.
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Jessie J went all red at the 2023 Brit Awards, wearing an eye-catching lace top that exposed her midriff and Brielle leggings. To complete her bold ensemble, the singer added a matching voluminous Selezza London coat with pleated ruffles and Le Silla stilettos. The singer gave birth to her baby son Sky with boyfriend Chanan Colman on May 12.
Ciara
Ciara at the 2023 premiere of “The Color Purple” on December 6 in Los Angeles.
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Ciara went for an ethereal vibe in a white Georges Hobeika suit at the 2023 premiere of The Color Purple. From the designer's Fall 2023 Couture collection, the singer's outfit included a long cape train, her pregnant belly decorated with gold flakes. Ciara already has two children with husband Russell Wilson and her eldest son with rapper Future.
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