17 of the most daring maternity looks celebrities have ever worn

Publish date: 2024-06-27
Updated 2023-12-07T19:44:52Z

Kate Hudson walked the 2003 Venice Film Festival red carpet in a crop top that revealed her baby bump.

Kate Hudson at the Venice Film Festival on August 31, 2003. J. Vespa/Getty Images

Her gray bralette was covered with a see-through halter that was decorated with silver sequins.

Her gray skirt, which reached her knees, had the same effect. On top of the gray skirt was a sheer, bedazzled overlay that reached the floor.

In 2009, musician M.I.A. rocked a sheer minidress with polka-dot patches that covered her chest and stomach.

M.I.A. at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 8, 2009. Steve Granitz/Getty Images

The rest of her outfit included white sneakers, an oversized necklace, and black sunglasses.

Kim Kardashian wore a formfitting, floral-print gown to the 2013 Met Gala.

Kim Kardashian attends the Met Gala in New York City on May 6, 2013. Larry Busacca/Getty images

Her Givenchy look also had a high neckline, long gloved sleeves, and a thigh-high slit. She paired the outfit with heels of the same print.

But not everyone was a fan of Kardashian's daring maternity look. Instead, some turned her dress into a meme, which made the TV star cry, as she previously told Vogue.

Blake Lively looked glamorous in 2014 when she attended the Angel Ball wearing a pastel-yellow gown with a plunging neckline.

Blake Lively at the Angel Ball in New York on October 20, 2014. Scott Roth/Invision/AP

The formfitting dress also had long sleeves, a floor-length skirt, and a sparkling collar that wrapped around her neck.

Kardashian showed her maternity style once again in 2015 when she wore a see-through outfit made from lace.

Kim Kardashian at the LACMA 2015 Art+Film Gala on November 7, 2015. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

The two-piece Givenchy design included a black slip top with a low sweetheart neckline and matching pants lined with satin. On top, she wore a long black blazer that reached her ankles.

To make the look even more daring, Kardashian added deep-red lipstick and a thick diamond choker.

Kerry Washington experimented with cutouts above her baby bump at the 2016 Emmy Awards.

Kerry Washington at the Emmys in Los Angeles, California, on September 18, 2016. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Brandon Maxwell designed her black dress, which was strapless with two angled cutouts across the waist. The gown also featured a thin cape, which draped across Washington's back down to the floor.

Beyoncé donned a dress with a deep, square neckline while pregnant at the Grammy Awards in 2017.

Beyoncé attends the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 12, 2017. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Her long-sleeved dress, designed by Peter Dundas, was covered from top to bottom in red sequins. It also stood out thanks to its ruched cap sleeves and short skirt train.

Cardi B stole the show at the 2018 Met Gala in a Moschino maternity ensemble.

Cardi B attends the Met Gala in New York City on May 7, 2018. Kevin Tachman/Getty Images

Her gold gown, which was covered in jewels, had both a thigh-high slit and a deep, scoop-style neckline. She complemented the dress with bedazzled gloves, an oversized headpiece, and a silk train attached to the waist of her skirt.

Ashley Graham was bold in 2019 when she wore a form-fitting maternity dress made from red latex.

Ashley Graham attends the Fashion Media Awards in New York on September 5, 2019. Nancy Rivera/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images

The model said on Instagram at the time that her sleeveless dress was designed by Vex Clothing.

To make her outfit even more daring, Graham added silver heeled sandals and styled her hair in a high ponytail. 

A few days later, Graham returned to the red carpet in a sheer dress with a strapless bodysuit underneath.

Ashley Graham at a Savage X Fenty show in New York, on September 10, 2019. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Graham also showcased her affinity for neon that day by wearing bright-yellow heels, matching makeup, and carrying a chartreuse clutch.

Ciara wore a see-through maternity gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in 2020.

Ciara at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills, California, on February 10, 2020. Taylor Hill/Getty

Her gray dress featured a structured, strapless bodysuit underneath a sparkling overlay, which wrapped around her right shoulder. It also featured a thigh-high slit.

The gown was custom-made by Ralph & Russo.

Katy Perry put a bright twist on maternity fashion with a neon minidress in March 2020.

Katy Perry attends the Fight On concert in Bright, Australia, on March 11, 2020. Daniel Pockett/Stringer/Getty Images

Her dress was designed by Maison Valentino, and cost $2,980 at the time. She also wore a $59 pair of bright-blue sneakers from her own footwear brand.

Months later, Emily Ratajkowski stepped out wearing a black dress with a major cutout.

Emily Ratajkowski in New York City, on October 27, 2020. Gotham/Getty Images and Splash News

Her Aya Muse dress had long sleeves, an ankle-length skirt, and a circular cutout across her stomach and chest — which was held together by a thin strap.

She completed the look with a black face mask, matching sunglasses, thick gold cuffs, and a leather handbag. Ratajkowski also wore a red pair of crocodile-print boots that previously cost $795.

Cardi B shined in a bedazzled jumpsuit with a sheer panel across her stomach at the 2021 BET Awards.

Cardi B and Offset at the BET Awards in Los Angeles, California, on June 27, 2021. Johnny Nunez/Getty Images

Her black suit was sleeveless and had a scooped neckline. Cardi B also donned matching boots and wore her hair in a straight and long style.

Kylie Jenner mirrored one of her sister's daring maternity outfits a few months later.

Kylie Jenner in New York City on September 9, 2021. Gotham/GC Images/Getty Images

In September 2021, Jenner was photographed walking around New York City in a sheer bodysuit made from black lace. LaQuan Smith designed the look, which also included a wrap skirt around her waist.

The outfit was especially similar to her sister Kim's see-through look from 2015 because Jenner added a solid black jacket on top.

Rihanna showed off her baby bump with a chain-style top at a Fenty Beauty event in 2022.

Rihanna at a Fenty Beauty event in Los Angeles, California, on February 11, 2022. Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Her green, backless shirt, and purple ombré pants were designed by The Attico. Both pieces were see-through, and she paired them with a simple pair of sandals. 

Ciara used her all-white outfit to emphasize her golden belly at "The Color Purple" premiere in 2023.

Ciara attends "The Color Purple" premiere in Los Angeles, California, on December 6, 2023. Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images

Georges Hobeika designed her white outfit, which included wide-leg trousers, a matching blouse with most buttons left undone, and a floor-length cape that fanned around her feet.

But the highlight of Ciara's look was the application of gold flakes across her baby bump.

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