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Coming in 2011: Tinseltown's newest celebs!
Tinseltown is witnessing a baby boom this year.
Hollywood as well as Bollywood will see quite a number of new celebrities being born this year.
Here's a look at the soon-to-be-mommies and what to expect:
Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone recently revealed that she is expecting her first child with rocker husband Christopher Jarecki.
The Clueless actress, 34, who tapped into her maternal side last year while playing a pregnant woman in Broadway's Time Stands Still, hasn't been shy about desire to become a mother.
'I've been wanting to have a baby since I was 2 years old,' the New York Daily News quoted her as telling People magazine in April. 'I'm destined to be a mother,' she added.
The actress and Jarecki, 40, tied the knot in June 2005 after eight years of dating.
Natalie Portman
The 29-year-old star, who won the Best Actress Golden Globe for her work in Black Swan, made public her pregnancy and engagement to ballet choreographer Benjamin Millepied last month.
With her looks and talent, we're betting the little one is going to be quite a looker.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson is expecting her first child with rocker boyfriend Matt Bellamy.
The 31-year-old actress, who has a 7-year-old son Ryder with ex husband Chris Robinson, is said to be 14 weeks along.
Her spokesperson has confirmed the pregnancy news.
'It was not planned, but they are excited and embracing it,' the Daily Mail quoted a source as telling America's Us Weekly.
'She is happy for Ryder to finally have a brother or sister,' the source added.
Penelope Cruz
After months of speculation, Penelope finally revealed that she is expecting a baby.
The actress is five months pregnant with her first child with hubby Javier Bardem.
If junior is anything like his illustrious parents, we've got a sure winner on our hands.
Konkona Sen Sharma
Konkona Sen Sharma, who wed boyfriend Ranvir Shorey last year, kept everyone guessing about her pregnancy. The actress has finally come clean, and has now taken a break from shooting till September.
Tara Sharma
Bollywood will see another arrival this year in the form of Tara's second child.
The actress, who delivered a baby boy Zen in 2009, will welcome the little one this June.
Victoria Beckham
David and Victoria Beckham are expanding their brood with a fourth child this summer.
The couple's three sons are said to be very excited at the prospect of a new brother or sister, reports the Daily Mail.
The Beckhams have previously spoken of their keenness to add to their family. It is thought Victoria is keen to add a girl to their brood.
Mariah Carey
After all that denying, Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon has finally confirmed that the couple is expecting twins.
And who managed to get the news out of the star couple? US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama!
Cannon announced the pregnancy on his radio show, Rollin With Nick Cannon, and claimed that the President and his wife were the first to be privy to the secret, reports the Daily Mail.
Pink
The singer and her husband Carey Hart are expecting their first child and their doctor believes it might be a girl.
'My mom has always wished me a daughter just like me. I'm terrified one of us will go to jail,' The Daily Telegraph quoted her as saying on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Asked by DeGeneres why she waited to confirm the rumours until now, Pink said, 'I didn't want to talk about it because I was just really nervous and I have had a miscarriage before.'
As for whether the baby was planned, she said, 'I worked for it. It was not an 'oops'.'
Selma Blair
After Natalie Portman, Kate Hudson and Victoria Beckham, it is actress Selma Blair who has confirmed her pregnancy.
A representative for the 38-year-old confirmed to People magazine the she is expecting her first baby with beau, fashion designer Jason Bleic, reports the Daily Mail.
A friend said that the Cruel Intentions actress and Bleic have been dating for about a year.
The couple met whilst collaborating for Bleic's fashion brand, Ever.
'They are ecstatic. They couldn't be happier,' said the friend.
Marion Cotillard
La Vie en Rose star is expecting her first child with French actor and director Guillaume Canet, her partner of three years.
'The child is due this spring,' People magazine quoted a source as saying.
The couple met in 2003 when they starred together in the movie Love Me If You Dare.
The Oscar-winning actress, 35, sports a diamond solitaire ring on her left hand, but the two 'haven't disclosed any plans concerning marriage,' the source added.