10 Over-40 Pregnant Celebs Who Will Give You The Ultimate Maternity Style Inspo

Nothing will shake up your wardrobe quite like pregnancy. Regardless of what your look was like before, growing a human usually requires a complete upheaval of your go-to rotations in favor of pieces that are comfortable and practical while still expressing your maternity style. But understandably, fashion is right at the bottom of the priority list for most expectant mothers. This is why we love celebrities — a quick gaze through their maternity lookbooks, including Hailey Bieber's most stunning pregnancy style moments, can take all the mental work out of planning your pregnancy wardrobe. Stars like Kourtney Kardashian and Halle Berry have particularly inspirational maternity aesthetics for those over 40. 

Sadly, there's still a stigma surrounding pregnancies that happen when the mother is 40 and older. This can lead to feelings of shame and embarrassment, which might cause some to want to hide their pregnancy, or embrace it very quietly. "I did not foresee this at all," Claire Danes said of becoming pregnant at 44 years old on the "SmartLess" podcast in November 2025. "And it was weird. Suddenly, I felt like a funny shame. Like I was naughty. Like I had been caught fornicating past the point I was meant to. No, it was weird ... it was like I found an edge that I hadn't been quite conscious of ... like I was going outside of the parameters a little bit." 

Regardless of how old you are and whether it's your first pregnancy or not, all mothers deserve to feel excited about their incoming baby, and cultivate a style that speaks to that joy. Our favorite maternity looks from stars over 40 are true to that person's signature aesthetic, consider practicality and comfort, and also have fun with the details. 

Let's raise our glasses to whoever invented the wrap-style dress, since this is a pregnancy lifesaver. Rachel Weisz, who was 48 during her second pregnancy, went with the classic style at the Montclair Film Festival in 2018. Comfortable while also giving the wearer some shape, this silhouette should be part of every maternity wardrobe, no matter your age. While some prefer to stick with muted colors in pregnancy, Weisz demonstrated that bright tones can look gorgeous, too. And if you're worried about cleavage, pull from the "Mummy" actor's book and throw on a slip or cami underneath.

Becoming pregnant is not a reason to retire your minidresses, regardless of your age. Eva Longoria was glowing in a black knit-style stretchy dress with sheer frill at the hem in May 2018, when she attended the Global Gift Foundation USA Women's Empowerment Luncheon. The 43-year-old "Desperate Housewives" star shifted attention away from her belly with the statement frill, while keeping cool and comfortable in the body-fitting dress. And as much as we love color in maternity rotations, you also can't go wrong with black.

Even more classic than the wrap dress, as far as maternity style goes anyway, is the empire waist. Salma Hayek nailed this silhouette while at an event in Venice, Italy, in June 2007. She was 41 at the time and looking absolutely divine in a deep-sage short-sleeved gown with slightly volumized sleeves. She turned up the glam factor with a red lip, statement earrings, and an intricate updo, proving you never have to tone it down when finding your signature pregnancy style. 

A little black dress is always a good idea, whether you're pregnant or not. "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kenya Moore was evidence of this indisputable fashion fact at an event in October 2018, when she paired an off-the-shoulder black knit dress with bold strappy heels with fringe detail. The knee-grazing frock featured tiers of fringe in the skirt, and looked stunning on Moore, who was 47 at the time. Props to her for wearing heels just a month out from giving birth to baby Brooklyn on November 4, but the dress itself looks super comfy. 

Your instinct might be to play it safe while exploring maternity style, but if you're a maximalist at heart, there's no reason to dull your shine. At the June 2023 premiere of "Full Circle," Claire Danes, who was 44 years old and around eight months pregnant, owned the red carpet in a pink V-neck dress with an embellished fishnet overlay on top. The net, which featured cutesy little bows that matched the soft-pink hue of the dress, made this a high fashion moment when it would have otherwise been just a pretty yet simple outfit.

For a June 2014 visit to "Extra," 41-year-old Alyssa Milano went with a smock-style gathered black top and steel-blue pants. The "Charmed" star, who was pregnant with daughter Elizabella at the time, took her maternity fashion a step beyond the standard dress, and we love the final result. Though dresses are comfortable, particularly as you reach the end of your pregnancy, flowy tops like this with stretchy pants work, too. She created a nice harmony here with a slimmer fit in her pants to balance out the voluminous top.

Along with pants and tops, skirts also work if you're sick of wearing dresses during your pregnancy. In June 2013, Halle Berry, who's had a stunning style transformation, stepped out in Paris, France, while she was pregnant with son Maceo-Robert Martinez, who was born in October that year. The 47-year-old "Catwoman" actor mastered the art of pregnancy street style with stretchy material in both her top and skirt that looked comfortable but still gave her shape. Of course, flat sandals are a must for summer pregnancy!

Some days during your pregnancy, you'll wake up and not feel like showing your bump to the world, and that's totally okay. Gwen Stefani decided not to put her pregnant stomach on display when she stepped out in Los Angeles, California, in December 2013, opting for skinny jeans and an oversized coat. At 44 years old, Stefani was already a seasoned fashionista, and kept elements of her signature punk-rock style with lace-up boots and a beanie, plus her iconic red lip. You can update this template to the 2020s by trading the skinny denim for wide-leg styles. 

In case you didn't know, pregnancy at any age doesn't mean having to sit out black-tie events. You can look every bit as breathtaking no matter how far along you are, as Hilary Swank made clear at the Golden Globes in January 2023. The "Million Dollar Baby" actor, who was 48 at the time, went with maternity staples: an empire waist and stretchy material with an overall slim silhouette. The maximalist bows on the shoulders were the perfect touch for this maternal moment, while the V-neck and leg slit kept it stylish.

Kourtney Kardashian flipped the maternity-wear stereotype on its head when she headed out in New York City in May of '23. Overalls have been a pillar of pregnancy style for years, but Kardashian added her own punky spin by going for black and pairing them with a graphic tee and chunky patent platforms. The 44-year-old reality star has gradually been refining her aesthetic over the years, and she wasn't about to compromise her sartorial identity to fit the maternity mold. This is one member of the Kardashian-Jenner family who looks gorgeous without the glam.