17 Celebrities Who’ve Spoken Candidly About Fertility And Struggling To Conceive Children
1. Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen has always been open about her fertility struggles. She and her husband John Legend went through IVF treatments to conceive their children, Luna and Miles. Chrissy often shares her journey to help others feel less alone.
2. Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union revealed her challenges with infertility in her book, “We’re Going to Need More Wine.” After multiple miscarriages and failed IVF cycles, she and her husband Dwyane Wade welcomed their daughter Kaavia James via surrogate.
3. Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian experienced complications during her pregnancies, leading her to use surrogates for her third and fourth children. She has been vocal about her journey to shed light on different paths to parenthood.
4. Michelle Obama
Former First Lady Michelle Obama shared in her memoir “Becoming” that she had a miscarriage and used IVF to conceive her daughters, Malia and Sasha. Her candidness has inspired many to talk more openly about fertility issues.
5. Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox faced several miscarriages before welcoming her daughter Coco through IVF. She has spoken about the emotional toll of her fertility struggles and the importance of seeking support.
6. Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle wrote an op-ed revealing she suffered a miscarriage in July 2020. She emphasized the need for compassion and understanding when discussing pregnancy loss.
7. Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields documented her journey with fertility treatments in her book “Down Came the Rain.” She detailed the emotional and physical challenges she faced while trying to conceive her daughters, Rowan and Grier.
8. Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks has talked about her struggles with IVF and the emotional rollercoaster of trying to start a family. She eventually welcomed her son York via surrogate.
9. Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey opened up about her miscarriage and the subsequent successful IVF treatments that led to the birth of her twins, Moroccan and Monroe. She has used her platform to support others facing similar challenges.
10. Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman has been open about her fertility struggles and the joy of becoming a mother through adoption, biological birth, and surrogacy. She emphasizes that there are many ways to build a family.
11. Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband Matthew Broderick welcomed their twin daughters via surrogate after struggling with infertility. She has spoken about the blessings of surrogacy and the importance of remaining hopeful.
12. Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson faced years of fertility treatments before conceiving her daughter Gaia. She later adopted her son Tindyebwa. Emma’s story highlights the various paths to creating a family.
13. Céline Dion
Céline Dion underwent multiple rounds of IVF to conceive her children. She has shared her experiences to encourage others not to give up on their dreams of becoming parents.
14. Jaime King
Jaime King has publicly discussed her battle with endometriosis and PCOS, which led to five miscarriages and multiple rounds of IVF. She now has two sons and advocates for greater awareness of fertility issues.
15. Halsey
Halsey has talked about her struggles with endometriosis and her fears about infertility. She has been open about her journey to motherhood and hopes to inspire others facing similar challenges.
16. Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks and her husband Max Handelman turned to surrogacy after unsuccessful attempts to conceive. They welcomed two sons and have spoken about the emotional journey of surrogacy.
17. Kourtney Kardashian
Kourtney Kardashian has shared her experiences with IVF and the pressure to expand her family. She continues to be a source of support for those going through similar fertility struggles.
These celebrities have bravely shared their personal stories to help break the stigma around fertility struggles. Their openness offers comfort and hope to many who are on similar journeys.
