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Fashion shows’ pregnant celebrity hosts

Posted on January 6, 2015

A few years ago, we blogged about how female film stars were losing out on film projects once producers discovered they were pregnant. That’s why it was refreshing to catch a broadcast of Project Runway’s All-Star featuring a very pregnant Alyssa Milano as a host on the latest season of that show. She hosted it last year as well.

The franchise is quite pregnant lady friendly as creator and original host Heidi Klum was also very pregnant during one past season of the general Project Runway fashion designer contest show.

We also noticed that another Bellyitch Bumpwatch alum Vanessa Simmons started her gig on Project Runway Threads (the version for child-designers) right after giving birth to her daughter Ava Marie

last February.

It must be a thing with fashion shows because Kristin Cavallari starred in season one of the E! show The Fabulist while she was expecting her second child.

It’s all good news for the future of working pregnant moms in the industry. Well at least on the small screen.

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Trend: Lace bunny ears returneth!

Posted on November 3, 2014

Maison Michel Bunny ears became all the rage after being spotted on Lady Gaga and the Olsen twins in 2009.

Fashion forward Bellyitch BumpWatch alums Beyonce, Nicole Richie and Victoria Beckham wore them in 2012, as has Kim Kardasian, Gwyneth Paltrow and Khloe Kardasian in the past.

And it appears the quirky and eclectic feminine fashion accessory has made their way back (or never really left).

In a recent fashion spread, new mom MTV‘s Run’s House and Daddy’s Little Girls alum Vanessa Simmons wore a pair.

The new Project Runway: Threads on Lifetime TV host even rocked them while sharing last minute Halloween costumes on Steve Harvey last week.

Make your own with a tutorial here.

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Celeb Social Media Round Up

Posted on September 14, 2014

On this lazy hazy Sunday, why not check out what your fave preggers celeb were up to by gawking some of the photos they’ve shared in social media and recently.

We stalk them so you don’t have to, like Ciara who was in New York city with her new baby Zahir who she gave birth to this past May.

And Vanessa Carleton taking a selfie of her bump. “Is it still a selfie if it’s just an enormous soft egg with a chick that used to be your stomach?” she asked on Instagram.

Alicia Keys promoting her new song by creating a viral hashtag and encouraging her celeb friends and others to tell the world why they are here with the hashtag #WeAreHere. “I am here for you!! What you are here for? Tell me & pass it on… My love @THEREALSWIZZZ, What are you here for? ;-),” she captioned this Twitter pic.

Zoe Saldana said Jason Wu “killed” his presentation at the Hugo Boss runway show last week.

And Eva Marcille who was showing off pics of her daughter Marley.

And Jenni “JWoww” Farley’s fiance Roger Matthews fell asleep feeding their new daughter, Meilani who they welcomed this July.

And new mom Kelly Clarkson with alum Hillary Scott and Kacey Musgraves after performing at ACM Honors this month. “Got 2 sing with 2 amazing ladies tonight, @HillaryScottLA & @KaceyMusgraves 🙂 Congrats @shanemcanally #ACMhonors,” Clarkson wrote on Twitter.

Kerry Washington promoting her fall show Scandal with our past feature subject actress Viola Davis and Belllyitch alum Ellen Pompeo, who all have shows on ABC this fall.

Kourtney Kardashian was “all black everything” and the bump too in this Instagram share.

Savannah Brinson James is craving grapeleaves and Greek food while waiting for the newest member of the LeBron James clan.

“Pregnancy craving #6387. Steamed grape leave stuffed w/ rice and ground turkey and a lemon greek yogurt sauce. Sooooo yummy!!! #CouldBeWorse #ChefV, ” she captioned this Instagram pic.

Vanessa Simmons had her daughter Ava on the runway supporting her sister Angela Simmons’ New York Fashion Week runway show.

Celebrating her husband Swizz Beatz‘ birthday, Alicia Keys captioned this Twitter share”You make me happier than I have ever been in my LIFE!!! May this year continue to be full of all the things that matter!! I wish you only happiness and meaning and I promise to be the one that brings it to you everyday!!! Happy Birthday my love @therealswizzz!!!! The most magnificent man I know!! To many many many more!!!”

Evelyn Lozada got some pampering and TLC recently and shared the final look on Instagram.

“I love how he looks at me,” Kim Zolciak Biermann captioned this pre-date night Instagram selfie.

Savannah Guthrie outfitted her daughter in Eagles gear, “ur little good luck charm!! RT @feldmike: And we’re up! #Eagles” she wrote in the Twitter share.

Instagram queen Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi took a selfie after moving stuff in her and fiance Jionni LaValle‘s new home.

Love is Teresa Palmer‘s hubby with their baby daughter while vacationing in Tahiti this month – Instagram.

Danielle Jonas‘s mom was matching with her new baby with hubby Kevin Jonas.

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Vanessa Simmons and Mike Wayans welcomed daughter Ava Marie Jean on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 17, 2014

Simon Cowell isn’t the only celebrity to welcome a baby on Valentine’s Day!

Reality TV star of MTV‘s Run’s House actress Vanessa Simmons and her beau Mike Wayans welcomed their daughter, Ava Marie Jean Wayans.

Her great uncle Danny Simmons revealed the news ahead of the family.

“My brand spanking new Grand niece is named Ava Marie Jean Wayans…you go mommy,” he shared on his Facebook page, later writing, “Ooops didnt know I bleeped it out early.. yall wuz the first to know..well except for the immediate fam…u guys got the scoop”

Simmons announced the pregnancy via her Instagram page this past September 2013.

It’s Hip Hop/Black Hollywood royalty as Simmons’ dad is the legendary rap artist Rev Run of the iconic 80s group Run DMC and her uncle is hip hop clothing (Phat Farm) and music (Def Jam) business mogul Russell Simmons whose ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons we’ve “bumpwatched” before too. Vanessa’s brother Diggy Simmons is a R&B charttopper as well.

Wayans‘ dad is TV vet comedian Damon Wayans (My Wife and Kids) whose family includes actor director/producer Kennon Ivory Wayans (In Living Color), actor/filmmaker Shawn Wayans (White Chicks, Scary Movie) and actor/filmmaker (The Wayans Brothers, Little Man).

Congratulations!

This is the first child for the couple. Simmons also starred with her sister model, actress and designer Angela Simmons in a few seasons of the MTV spin-off Daddy’s Girls.

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Inside Vanessa Simmons’ Baby Shower (PHOTOS)

Posted on January 19, 2014

Reality TV star and sneaker designer Vanessa Simmons celebrated her candy themed baby shower this weekend with her beau Mike Wayans at the Sugar Factory in West Hollywood, California.

It was a union of two Hollywood families as Simmons’ sister Angela Simmons, dad Rev Run, uncle hip hop and business mogul Russell Simmons, Mike’s dad TV comedic legend Damon Wayans and other celebs joined in the fun that took place in a private residence.

Vanessa announced the pregnancy this past September 2013 when she shared a photo of her daughter’s sonogram photo on her Instagram account. The star of MTV’s Run’s House and its spin-off Daddy’s Girls has stayed out of public spotlight since the announcement, though she’s posted belly progression photos once or twice.

Check out the photos that the family and attendees shared on their respective Instagram accounts.

The Simmons & Wayans celebrate at Vanessa & Mike’s baby shower.

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Angela Simmons shows off a lollipop at her sister’s baby shower.

Future uncle & aunt Marlon Wayans & Angela Simmons Insta selfie at Vanessa & Mike baby shower.

The Wayans, Simmons & Tyrese pose “Say Cheese” at Vanessa & Mike Wayan’s baby shower.

Photo Credit: Angela Simmons & Marlo Wayans Instagram

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Run’s House’ Vanessa Simmons Instagrams Belly photo

Posted on January 16, 2014

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Actress and reality TV star Vanessa Simmons shared a photo of herself and her blossoming belly to her Instagram fans recently.

“First lunch meeting of 2013,” the MTV star from Run’s House and Daddy’s Girls captioned the photo.

Simmons’ dad is Hip Hop legend Rev Run and uncle is business mogul Russell Simmons. She announced in September 2013 that she and boyfriend Mike Wayans, son of veteran TV actor Damon Wayans are expecting their first child together.

She’d been MIA for months due to extreme morning sickness. She told Essence.com that cherry-flavored Slurpees are her weakness.

“Every time my mom calls me she asks, ‘Where’s Mike?’ and I’m like, ‘He’s at 7-Eleven,” she confessed.

Simmons also noted that she’s not rushing down the aisle just yet.

“I don’t want to be a pregnant bride,” she told the site. “I wanna have a beautiful wedding, hopefully a destination wedding where I can show off my figure in a beautiful long flowing dress.”

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