Celebrity Pregnancies: Who's Expecting?

What would we do without pregnant celebrities? Whether they're going on about watching their weight while they're still pregnant like Anna Friel, embracing earth motherhood like Gwyneth or glowing with contentment like Angelina Jolie, they certainly provide entertainment for the rest of us.

Here's our list of notable babies due to celebrities and well known persons in the next nine months.

Just announced: Model Laura Bailey and Eric Fellner are expecting their second child in Spring.

Freddie and Rachel Flintoff are expecting their third child in April.

Lisa Scott-Lee and husband Johnny are expecting their first child in Spring.

Emmerdale's Sheree Murphy and husband Harry are expecting their third child in April.

Sara Cox and partner Ben are expecting their second child in Spring.

Halle Berry and boyfriend Gabriel are expecting their first child in Spring.

Actor Iain Glen and partner Charlotte are expecting their first child in September.

Javine Hylton and boyfriend Michael MC Harvey are expecting their first child in December.

Helena Bonham Carter and husband Tim Burton are expecting their second child in December.

Samantha Morton and fiance Harry are expecting their first child in January.

Nicole Richie and boyfriend Joel are expecting their first child in January.

Christina Aguilera and husband Jordan are expecting their first child in December.

Toni Collette and husband Dave are expecting their first child in January 2008.

Michael Owen and wife Louise are expecting their third child in Autumn.

The Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward are expecting their second child in December.

Usher and fiancee Tameka are expecting their first child this Autumn.

Helen McCrory and husband Damian Lewis are expecting their second child in November.

Milla Jovovich and fiance Paul Anderson are expecting their first child this Autumn.

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JLo's Ex Spills The Beans

"Cris confirms Lopez's bun in the oven

The 'is it a bump or an unflattering frock?' saga for Jennifer Lopez took a new twist today when ex-hubby, dancer Cris Judd, spoke to US Magazine and apparently confirmed that Jennifer is in fact expecting her first child.

Jen has been on stage wearing loose smock tops, long flowing dresses, and steering clear of any of her usual tight-fitting outfits for the last few weeks. But she's been keeping mum about being, er, a mum, and the gossip mags have gone into overdrive on bump watch. In the past, the singer and actress has made no secret of the fact she wants to have children with her husband Marc Anthony. But for now, at least, she's remaining coy.

The loose-lipped Cris says: 'I am very happy for her that she is pregnant. She always wanted to be a mom, so I am very happy for her. I only wish her the best, I always have. She always wanted to be a mother, and now she's going to be. I couldn't be any happier for her. I can't wait to see him.'

Him? Has he let something else out of the bag too?

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Ulrika's Pregnant Again!

"Presenter will have four children by different fathers

It's surely a triumph of hope over experience – television presenter Ulrika Jonsson is expecting her fourth child by fiancé Brian Monet. The twice-married Ulrika, who is engaged to Monet, will have four children by four different fathers.

'I don't give any thought to the fact that I will have four children by four fathers,' she told Hello magazine. 'I used to think about it a couple of years ago, but now I'm utterly at ease with the fact that that is how my life has panned out.'

Jonsson, who is ten week's pregnant adds: 'This was very much a planned pregnancy. 'But in all honesty, at my age, coupled with the stress I suffered last year, I was pretty doubtful if it would happen. That is why we were both in shock when we found out – disbelief all around.

'But despite my feelings of caution and pessimism, this is kind of a dream come true for me. I never had my life planned out – obviously – but I had always dreamed of having lots of children at my feet and rather cherished the idea of a large family.' "

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Britney's Kids Sleep Over

"Court rules more access for singer

Good news at last for Britney Spears – a judge in Los Angeles has ruled that she can now have her two children over for sleepovers, provided she continues to take the regular drug and alcohol tests ruled as part of her custody battle.

The decision was made by Superior Court Commissioner Scott Gordon who also ordered the pop star to childproof her home and use car seats whenever she drives with two sons.

The court heard from a parenting advisor whose report was read out in court saying that Britney, who is in a custody battle with her former husband Kevin Federline, 'loves her children and the children are bonded' to her but that she did not appear to have a lifestyle that was 'child-centred' as Britney 'rarely engaged with the children in either conversation or play'. "

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