We weren’t the only ones who were more than a little bit surprised to discover that rapper Lil’ Kim is pregnant! Earlier this month Kim, who has been off the radar for a while, announced that she was a few months pregnant with her first child.  Shortly after her shocking announcement fellow rapper Mr. Papers confirmed that he is the father.

celeb pregnanciesDrew Barrymore is currently pregnant with her second child

Celebrity pregnancies sometimes seem to last for about five minutes before they pop, or else they sneakily hide away until they’ve regained their figures. Which celebs haven't been able to escape the media during their pregnancies? We take a look at some other celebs who are currently expecting.

The lovely Drew Barrymore is currently pregnant with her second baby girl. The actress gave birth to her first daughter with partner, Arie Kopelman, in September 2012.

In October 2013 actress Olivia Wilde announced that she is expecting her first baby with actor Jason Sudeikis. Olivia is due on May 4th of this year - May the Fourth be with you throughout the rest of your pregnancy, Olivia!

pregnant celebsOlivia's loose top couldn't hide her pregnant tummy while she was out and about recently

Uber cool lead singer of No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, is expecting her third child with rocker husband Gavin Rossdale. The couple already have two little boys, while Gavin was also surprised to discover a few years ago that he is also father to Agent Provocateur model, Daisy Lowe.  Gavin was good friends with Daisy's famous mother, Pearl, and the pair apparently had a tryst back in the 1980's of which Daisy was the produce!

Celeb mums Gwen still manages to look super cool even with her growing baby bump

Scandal star, Kerry Washington announced in October 2013 that she’s pregnant with her first child with NFL player husband, Nnamdi Adomugha.  Kerry is still managing to look beautifully put together at public appearances, we loved seeing a little glimpse of her bump when she attended the Screen Actors Guild!

celeb mums Kerry Washington holding her baby bump at the Screen Actors' Guild 

Socialite Tamara Ecclestone is currently expecting her first child with Pacific Continental senior broker Jay Rutland. The pair were married in June of last year in a wedding that reportedly cost £7 million. Theirs looks set to be one pampered baby! Reality TV star and American TV personality, Kristin Cavallari, is currently pregnant with her second baby. Kristen began dating the father of her baby, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, back in 2010.

celeb mums Pregnant Tamara still manages to look stunning

Plenty more celebs have only recently given birth, inluding Kate Winslet, Megan Fox and of course, Simon Cowell, who can't stop bragging about his beautiful new baby, Eric.