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Elsa Pataky showed off her baby bump at the Oscars 2014 in a dazzling jewel-toned gown, featuring a drop waistline to accommodate her sweet bump. J'adore!6 of 29

Elsa Pataky showed off her baby bump at the Oscars 2014 in a dazzling jewel-toned gown, featuring a drop waistline to accommodate her sweet bump. J'adore!

Elsa Pataky showed off her baby bump at the Oscars 2014 in a dazzling jewel-toned gown, featuring a drop waistline to accommodate her sweet bump

Scandal's Kerry Washington looked one seriously hot mama at the oscars 2014, opting for a subdued purple dress by Jason Wu. That sexy thigh-high slit added a little extra va-va-voom to her ensemble, didn't it?7 of 29

Scandal's Kerry Washington looked one seriously hot mama at the oscars 2014, opting for a subdued purple dress by Jason Wu. That sexy thigh-high slit added a little extra va-va-voom to her ensemble, didn't it?

Scandal's Kerry Washington looked one seriously hot mama at the oscars 2014, opting for a subdued purple dress by Jason Wu

Olivia looked chic and perfectly polished in a black column gown by Valentino with a high neckline at the Oscars 2014. We love how the sleek simple design skimmed over her adorable baby bump!8 of 29

Olivia looked chic and perfectly polished in a black column gown by Valentino with a high neckline at the Oscars 2014. We love how the sleek simple design skimmed over her adorable baby bump!

Olivia looked chic and perfectly polished in a black column gown by Valentino with a high neckline at the Oscars 2014

Actress Olivia is expecting her first child with Saturday Night Live star Jason Sudeikis. She chose to dress her bump in this amazing green sequinned gown for the 2014 Golden Globes.9 of 29

Actress Olivia is expecting her first child with Saturday Night Live star Jason Sudeikis. She chose to dress her bump in this amazing green sequinned gown for the 2014 Golden Globes.

Actress Olivia is expecting her first child with Saturday Night Live star Jason Sudeikis. She chose to dress her bump in this amazing green sequinned gown for the 2014 Golden Globes

Pop star Ciara proudly showed off her bump in this gold metallic number at the 2014 Grammy awards. It seems that the stars can't get enough of covering their bumps with sequins.10 of 29

Pop star Ciara proudly showed off her bump in this gold metallic number at the 2014 Grammy awards. It seems that the stars can't get enough of covering their bumps with sequins.

Pop star Ciara proudly showed off her bump in this gold metallic number at the 2014 Grammy awards. It seems that the stars can't get enough of covering their bumps with sequins

'Scandal' actress Kerry took a red carpet risk and proudly showed off her bump in this pink sequinned crop top.11 of 29

'Scandal' actress Kerry took a red carpet risk and proudly showed off her bump in this pink sequinned crop top.

'Scandal' actress Kerry took a red carpet risk and proudly showed off her bump in this pink sequinned crop top

Drew, who is expecting her second child, wore this floral gown for the 2014 Golden Globes. Drew is also mum to daughter, Olive.12 of 29

Drew, who is expecting her second child, wore this floral gown for the 2014 Golden Globes. Drew is also mum to daughter, Olive.

Drew, who is expecting her second child, wore this floral gown for the 2014 Golden Globes. Drew is also mum to daughter, Olive

Former Liberty X star Michelle looked glowing at the 2014 NTAs. She chose to display her bump in this clingy pink gown.13 of 29

Former Liberty X star Michelle looked glowing at the 2014 NTAs. She chose to display her bump in this clingy pink gown.

Former Liberty X star Michelle looked glowing at the 2014 NTAs. She chose to display her bump in this clingy pink gown

Oscar winning actress Kate looked amazing in this red gown just weeks before giving birth to her third child, son Bear.14 of 29

Oscar winning actress Kate looked amazing in this red gown just weeks before giving birth to her third child, son Bear.

Oscar winning actress Kate looked amazing in this red gown just weeks before giving birth to her third child, son Bear

Queen Bey unveiled her baby bump n magnificent fashion on the red carpet at the MTV VMAs. The star wore this billowing one-shouldered orange dress.15 of 29

Queen Bey unveiled her baby bump n magnificent fashion on the red carpet at the MTV VMAs. The star wore this billowing one-shouldered orange dress.

Queen Bey unveiled her baby bump n magnificent fashion on the red carpet at the MTV VMAs. The star wore this billowing one-shouldered orange dress

No Doubt frontwoman Gwen was expecting her first child, Kingston, when she wore this leopard print dress to the 2006 Grammys. The high waist band showed off her baby bump with style.16 of 29

No Doubt frontwoman Gwen was expecting her first child, Kingston, when she wore this leopard print dress to the 2006 Grammys. The high waist band showed off her baby bump with style.

No Doubt frontwoman Gwen was expecting her first child, Kingston, when she wore this leopard print dress to the 2006 Grammys. The high waist band showed off her baby bump with style

Not only is Natalie beaming following her Oscar win, but the pregnant star was also glowing thanks to her amazing magenta maternity gown.17 of 29

Not only is Natalie beaming following her Oscar win, but the pregnant star was also glowing thanks to her amazing magenta maternity gown.

Not only is Natalie beaming following her Oscar win, but the pregnant star was also glowing thanks to her amazing magenta maternity gown

Mrs Channing Tatum proudly showed off her bump at the 2013 Academy Awards. She chose to wear this black lace gown that fit her growing bump perfectly.18 of 29

Mrs Channing Tatum proudly showed off her bump at the 2013 Academy Awards. She chose to wear this black lace gown that fit her growing bump perfectly.

Mrs Channing Tatum proudly showed off her bump at the 2013 Academy Awards. She chose to wear this black lace gown that fit her growing bump perfectly

Reality star Kim was criticised a lot for her pregnancy style, but this black mini dress insured she reverted back to being her usual fashionista self.19 of 29

Reality star Kim was criticised a lot for her pregnancy style, but this black mini dress insured she reverted back to being her usual fashionista self.

Reality star Kim was criticised a lot for her pregnancy style, but this black mini dress insured she reverted back to being her usual fashionista self

Yet another glittering maternity gown, all eyes were on Peter Andre's fiancee Emily as she walked the red carpet with her growing bump.20 of 29

Yet another glittering maternity gown, all eyes were on Peter Andre's fiancee Emily as she walked the red carpet with her growing bump.

Yet another glittering maternity gown, all eyes were on Peter Andre's fiancee Emily as she walked the red carpet with her growing bump

Model Amber Rose kept her maternity style edgy with this sheer black and lace gown.21 of 29

Model Amber Rose kept her maternity style edgy with this sheer black and lace gown.

Model Amber Rose kept her maternity style edgy with this sheer black and lace gown

Legally Blone actress Reese was pregnant with her third child, Tennessee James, when she wore this sparkling blue gown. The high waist and the slit up the front insured that she looked stylish as ever.22 of 29

Legally Blone actress Reese was pregnant with her third child, Tennessee James, when she wore this sparkling blue gown. The high waist and the slit up the front insured that she looked stylish as ever.

Legally Blone actress Reese was pregnant with her third child, Tennessee James, when she wore this sparkling blue gown. The high waist and the slit up the front insured that she looked stylish as ever

Proving that she looks even more radient pregnant, Angelina showcased her bump in this silky green gown. Plus she had Brad Pitt on her arm, making her red carpet look even more beautiful (naturally).23 of 29

Proving that she looks even more radient pregnant, Angelina showcased her bump in this silky green gown. Plus she had Brad Pitt on her arm, making her red carpet look even more beautiful (naturally).

Proving that she looks even more radient pregnant, Angelina showcased her bump in this silky green gown. Plus she had Brad Pitt on her arm, making her red carpet look even more beautiful (naturally)

Mum of two Kate looked amazing in this yellow maxi dress at the premiere of 'Something Borrowed.' She was expecting her son Bing with partner Matt Bellamy, looking effortless even in the later stages of her pregnancy.24 of 29

Mum of two Kate looked amazing in this yellow maxi dress at the premiere of 'Something Borrowed.' She was expecting her son Bing with partner Matt Bellamy, looking effortless even in the later stages of her pregnancy.

Mum of two Kate looked amazing in this yellow maxi dress at the premiere of 'Something Borrowed.' She was expecting her son Bing with partner Matt Bellamy, looking effortless even in the later stages of her pregnancy

Actress Jessica looked demure in this white lace maxi dress. She styled her hair in laid back curls. The star clearly knows how important it is to be comfortable (yet chic) when it comes to maternity wear.25 of 29

Actress Jessica looked demure in this white lace maxi dress. She styled her hair in laid back curls. The star clearly knows how important it is to be comfortable (yet chic) when it comes to maternity wear.

Actress Jessica looked demure in this white lace maxi dress. She styled her hair in laid back curls. The star clearly knows how important it is to be comfortable (yet chic) when it comes to maternity wear

Catherin was heavily pregnant with daughter Carys when she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in 'Chicago.' This didn't stop her looking amazing for the red carpet in this black off-the-shoulder gown.26 of 29

Catherin was heavily pregnant with daughter Carys when she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in 'Chicago.' This didn't stop her looking amazing for the red carpet in this black off-the-shoulder gown.

Catherin was heavily pregnant with daughter Carys when she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in 'Chicago.' This didn't stop her looking amazing for the red carpet in this black off-the-shoulder gown

Model Heidi Klum also kept things simple in black when she walked the red carpet for the Academy Awards,27 of 29

Model Heidi Klum also kept things simple in black when she walked the red carpet for the Academy Awards,

Model Heidi Klum also kept things simple in black when she walked the red carpet for the Academy Awards,

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