Internet-Famous Doll Makes CEO $1.6B Richer
No, it's not AI. It's Labubu —a creepy-cute vinyl figure that looks like it crawled out of a dream you had after bingeing Tim Burton movies. And somehow, it's become the internet's newest obsession.
Labubu is part of a designer toy line called The Monsters, made by the Chinese company Pop Mart. The toy has been around for a while, quietly building a cult following.
From Rihanna casually strolling through LAX with a pink Labubu swinging from her bag, to fashion icon Bryanboy clipping one onto a rare Hermès platinum tote like it's no big deal—Labubu has officially gone from collectible toy to chaotic fashion accessory.
Labubu is part of a designer toy line called The Monsters, made by the Chinese company Pop Mart. The toy has been around for a while, quietly building a cult following.
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But things exploded when Pop Mart went public (again) on the Chinese A-share market on May 15, 2025. The result? A buying frenzy so intense it sent the company's valuation through the roof—enough to make its CEO Wang Ning $1.6 billion richer in just 24 hours. Yes, with a B.
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So, what's the big deal? Labubu is not just a toy—it is a phenomenon.
Think blind boxes you queue for at 6 a.m., limited editions that sell out in seconds, and resale prices that are climbing faster than concert tickets to a Taylor Swift show.
TikTok is flooded with unboxings, hauls, and collectors showing off rare Labubu designs like they're vintage Rolexes. People are calling themselves 'Labubu addicts' unironically. We've officially entered the era of designer toy mania.
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Pop Mart isn't new to this game—it's had other hits like Molly and Dimoo. But Labubu is different. It's the breakout star.
There's something weirdly magnetic about the design—those jagged teeth, that wide-eyed stare, the chaotic energy it brings to your shelf. It taps into the part of your brain that finds ugly things cute and terrifying things comforting. And the internet is eating it up.
But it doesn't end here. The toy also has its own cryptocurrency. In the last 24 hours alone, it racked up $9.5 million in trading volume. And since May 14, the number of wallets holding $LABUBU has surged.
$LABUBU just keeps printing green candles everyday 📈 pic.twitter.com/1IvsxBVKHs
— LooksRekt (@Looks_Rekt) May 19, 2025
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Launched in 2024 on the Ethereum platform, the LABUBU coin is inspired by the chaotic little gremlin, originally created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung. What started as a collectible designer toy is now also a full-blown MEME coin. Translation? The internet's obsession has officially gone crypto.
What started in niche toy circles has now gone full cultural migration mode, popping up in the front rows of fashion week and on the arms of the stylish and unbothered. Thanks to the star stamp of approval, Labubu didn't just go global—it went viral with a passport.
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In a way, it makes sense. We live in a world where niche becomes mainstream in a matter of days, and where emotional attachment to tiny plastic things is a real, bank-breaking phenomenon. Labubu isn't just merch—it's identity, serotonin, and status. And in a plot twist that's peak 2025, that vibe just made someone a billionaire.
So if you start seeing a little creature with wild hair and way too many teeth popping up on your feed, now you know: it's Labubu. It's weird. It's wonderful. And it's richer than all of us combined.
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Both Wednesday and the Beetlejuice franchise are directed by the 66-year-old Burton, who's enjoying a late-career revival thanks to these back-to-back hits with his Gen Z star. With a list of credits ranging from Batman to Ed Wood to Sweeney Todd, Burton has long been a singularly unique goth artist type who has somehow managed to survive, and often thrive, within the studio system. (Burton doesn't use the word 'goth,' by the way. 'It's lost meaning,' he says. But it's tough to detach his brand from that word — and it's safe to assume he doesn't like the word 'brand,' either.) The duo come bearing some news: Wednesday has scored a renewal for season three, and a spinoff series is in early discussions. Below, they're interrogated about Wednesday season two (which returns Aug. 6; trailer below), the perils of fame (such as — pardon us, we're just quoting — being called a 'cunt whore' in front of one's mother) and a potential Beetlejuice 3 (Warner Bros. film boss Mike De Luca will want to pay close attention to this part). We tried to make this painless, but it wasn't entirely possible. These two feel deep. Let's go back to the start: What initially excited you both about ? TIM BURTON I've never done television, so it was the idea of exploring something on a longer time frame, and she's an interesting character. As much as a middle-aged man could feel like a teenage Wednesday Addams, I feel those things. And she's a character that's all about being subtle because she doesn't really have a huge range of emotions. JENNA ORTEGA She's also one of the few protagonists who is able to get away with that, aside from villains — who tend not to have emotional growth or depth. … I actually did an audition for [a Wednesday animated movie] when I was 14, and I didn't get it. I remember telling my mom, 'That would be cool to be her, though.' Tim, you once said, 'You have to kind of be Wednesday, and that's what Jenna is — whether she likes it or not.' Jenna, how do you feel about that? ORTEGA I think I am? I don't know. I don't know why I got this job. I will say maybe I feel even more attached to her now. BURTON You can become a lot of different things as an actor. But for Wednesday, you have to have it. I don't mean that she's dark. You need this weird internal strength and clarity because you can't manufacture it. Jenna's like a silent movie actor, and what I enjoy about her character is not so much the [dialogue] but the way she presents herself. Before Ortega was cast, Burton had warned Wednesday creators and showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, 'If we don't find Wednesday, there is no show.' But there was almost no show to begin with. 'We thought the idea for Wednesday was such a no-brainer, but when we went out to pitch it, we only had one bidder,' reveals Millar. After Netflix bit, Ortega auditioned by Zoom while filming X. The showrunners say she brought a sharpness and otherworldliness to her reading that other candidates lacked. 'The easy take on the character is that she's a bitch, that she's cold,' Millar says. 'But Wednesday's not trying to be that way, and you never feel that way with Jenna.' What worked well — and what didn't work so well — that first season? ORTEGA Netflix has a lot more trust this time around. So we were able to do things on a grander scale and were able to spend more time on sequences. There are also a lot of new castmembers like Steve Buscemi and Billie Piper, and doing a scene with them pushes you further because they're so gifted. We also play on the excitement that Wednesday got from having saved the school in the first season. So it's nice to see her shut down again out of pure agony [from the attention]. BURTON The key element always is — and this is where Jenna is crucial — that the show could so easily veer away from what that character is. They could try to give her a bigger arc, make her more emotional. Jenna knows how far you can go. There's a creative freedom when you are clear about that. ORTEGA Sometimes I'll catch a glance of a shot and realize part of why a scene isn't working is because my posture's off, or my chin isn't tilted down enough or that I'm not still enough. Yes, the character is so specific, right down to not blinking. Surely your eyes get tired. ORTEGA You [blink] on everybody else's line. Your eye does start twitching. There were a couple setups in season one that looked like I was crying because I was trying to keep my eyes open. Was there anything about the performance that you look back on that you wished you had done differently? ORTEGA All the time. I don't think I've ever shot a scene in my life that has not kept me up at night and given me nightmares. I can't watch the stuff that I do because I don't think I would ever show my face again. I was 17 or 18 when we started this, and I was so nervous and so scared. The first two weeks of production were some of the most chaotic, stressful moments in my career. When I see some of the old footage, I can see the confusion or the stress. Do you ever wonder if you're being too hard on yourself? Isn't there a point in which trying to be that perfect becomes less useful? ORTEGA I get told that all the time, and I can totally acknowledge that. But I've also got this weird thing where every day I change who I am to a certain degree. I will be having a full-blown panic attack about something and then I will end it with, 'I actually don't care.' BURTON She hides it well. All the things she's talking about, I never sensed that. Those feelings never came out. ORTEGA I think it's from starting my career so young and being accustomed to being on a set. I have a lot of respect for people who carry themselves with professionalism. I want to make sure everybody else is comfortable, and it's stressful when you can sense somebody else's stress. Like with Tim, some directors freak out when they're in tense situations, but if anything, he almost gets calmer. That's such a gift because you feel like you have the space to do what you need to do and nothing else matters. BURTON The first time on set, the first day of shooting, I knew from the beginning that Jenna knows everything about what's going on in front of and behind the camera. I could see her watching everybody. ORTEGA I'm a creep. You're never not being watched by me. 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ORTEGA That line was hard for me because I didn't know if I wanted to use acronyms. BURTON That's what she questions all the time: 'Would she say that?' and 'Would she do that?' are questions on a daily basis. Ortega taking ownership of her character led to a controversy after the first season aired. The show generated 252 million views globally, becoming Netflix's biggest English-language series of all time. Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria says its success 'went beyond analytics: People watched it again and again and brought their parents into it, and it became a multigenerational show. There were soldiers in Ukraine doing the Wednesday dance.' Gough, meanwhile, notes its popularity proved their instincts about it were correct, and that 'everybody identifies as an outcast, no matter who you are.' But during a podcast interview, Ortega accidentally caused an uproar after she said that she spent her time on set 'changing lines' and 'had to put my foot down' because 'everything I had to play did not make sense for the character.' Asked about this, Gough responds: 'Jenna gave notes on the scripts. She's now a producer. She's very involved, and she has a 360-degree view of things that, frankly, you don't find with most actors. I think she'll have a long career.' What was that like for you, personally, to have your first experience of being in a controversy and getting backlash? Every star goes through this at some point. But it doesn't mean it isn't hard while you're in it. ORTEGA I mean, I felt terrible. In no way did I mean to come across that way. I spend a lot of time in my head and I have all these different trains of thought, and all I needed to say was, 'I improvise.' Also, nobody, before, ever cared what I said. It was a good lesson. I was thinking that, too. If you said that two years earlier about another project, nobody would have noticed. BURTON In this new media world, people will find one thing you say and that's it. You can't stop it. It's like a virus. What was that like for you, Tim, as somebody who is protective of your star? BURTON I just felt bad for her because I know her, and I know the media, and I know what happened. I've had certain things happen to me where somebody tried to concoct some kind of story about me. This is why I don't hardly talk to anybody. ORTEGA The amount of times I have seen headlines with quotes that I've never actually said is bizarre. BURTON Then it becomes like the villagers in Frankenstein. Mass hysteria. People with torches. Fear of public persecution is also a theme in your work — like in . BURTON And it's upsetting because you can't really do anything. It doesn't matter if you retract it, or say, 'I didn't mean to say that.' Nobody gives a shit. ORTEGA And I pride myself on my professionalism, so that was a weak moment for me. There's a scene in the new season where Wednesday gets a letter from her editor on a book she wrote, and the editor says she's difficult to work with and won't take notes. Was that deliberately poking fun of this? BURTON It's always fun to have life and art intermingling. Jenna, you're furrowing your brow like, 'Wait a second …' ORTEGA No, I'm just trying to remember it. I don't know how meta it was for me. But I do think the great thing about the Wednesday character is she's constantly making societal remarks and just kind of degrading the public. So I think that that was a funny bit to touch upon and acknowledge it. Jenna, you once asked a great question of Natalie Portman that I wanted to ask you back: As far as the public persona of you goes, do you think it's accurate? ORTEGA Not at all. I think that's part of my struggle with that side of this job, because you feel incredibly misunderstood. 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But they should just lock them in a room and let them create their art. BURTON I go further. I still love people. But I work with people I like working with, and I don't want to go out to dinner with them. The more I know about them, the less it's helpful for me as a director. Jenna, are you still able to go out and about at this point? ORTEGA Sometimes you go out, and it's a mess. And other times, I could be walking for hours and no one gives a shit. If you really want to go unseen, you can do it. I'm sure 99 percent of fan encounters are positive, but have you had any that are scary? ORTEGA I'm always scared. Somebody shouting your name in public is insane. Sometimes I feel uncomfortable when it's grown men approaching me. Also, sometimes people shout vile things. Like, you don't stop for somebody because you're going to be late for something and they're calling you a 'cunt whore' in front of your mother. It's horrific. 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And if you want somebody to do something, then let them do it. Otherwise it's like you're a star athlete and they break your legs and say, 'Go win the race.' Another thing you guys have in common is you both have criticized AI. James Cameron recently said that AI could make blockbusters financially viable. Could you ever see using it as a tool? BURTON I don't know that much about it. All I've seen is when people have done AI versions of my characters, and that I didn't like. I felt like something had been taken away from me. I'm sure there are a lot of great uses for it. Every new technology has the potential to be good or bad. ORTEGA I just see what's happening to young people and the kind of content AI is creating. It's taking out the humanity and we're getting further from the truth. You wonder why people are anxious and depressed, and it's because not everything that they're seeing is meant to be digested. It's junk food for the brain. It's not real. It's not attainable. 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Even then, you never quite know. ORTEGA I would love for you do to something based on the Japanese monster, though… BURTON Oh, don't worry, that could be happening. Jenna, as somebody with ambitions to direct yourself, is there anything about the way Tim directs that has inspired you? ORTEGA The way Tim carries himself on set. He's so polite. He knows everybody's names. He trusts the team. When I initially started working with him, I would ask him for notes and critiques. He wouldn't give any. It's not because he wasn't trying to be helpful, but he was allowing me the space to find what was going to work for me. It created a greater confidence in myself. I think he really brings out the best in people and allows them to think out of the box, so you want to get weirder and weirder with it. It's such a joy when someone brings that out of you. So what do you both hope to do over the next few years? ORTEGA I don't even have plans for tomorrow. It's a waste of time. BURTON Me either. 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They welcomed a son on July 2025, sharing the news to his Instagram with the caption reading, 'Wolf Monte Valderrama 7/11/2025 🐺🌕.' Valderrama and Pacheco are also parents to a 4-year-old daughter, Nakano Oceana, and have been together since 2019. Justin Long & Kate Bosworth Justin Long and Kate Bosworth, who have been married since 2023, secretly welcomed a daughter via a surrogate, per Page Six. Not much else is known but we're so excited for the new parents! Olivia Culpo & Christian McCaffrey Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are parents! On July 13, the pair shared glimpses of their baby girl, revealing her name in the Instagram caption: 'Colette Annalise McCaffrey 🤍.' The pair have been dating since 2019, but married in 2024. This is their first child together. J.J. Watt & Kealia Watt J.J. Watt and wife Kealia are officially a family of four! The former NFL player and his former professional soccer player wife welcomed a baby boy named Niko, which they announced in a June 24 Instagram post. 'Overcome with joy and gratitude,' Watt wrote. 'Niko Benjamin Watt 6.14.25 ❤️💙.' He shared photos from the hospital, with their firstborn son Koa, 2, looking overjoyed to be a big brother. Kate Upton & Justin Verlander Kate Upton and Justin Verlander are now parents of two. Upton's rep confirmed the news to TMZ, saying that the pair welcomed their second baby, a son named Bellamy Brooks Verlander on June 19. The pair have been married since 2017 and share another child, a daugther named Genevieve, born in 2018. Kristen Doute & Luke Broderick Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick welcomed their rainbow baby! Doute shared the news to UsMagazine, saying, 'She's here, and we still can't believe it. Luke is even hotter as a dad, and I just feel so lucky. And even though I haven't slept or showered in two days, seeing our daughter and finally being able to hold her makes it all worth it. We're completely overwhelmed with love and so grateful for her— our lives are already changed completely.' They welcomed a daughter named Kaia Lily Dak Prescott & Sarah Jane Ramos Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos welcomed their second baby on May 31. The couple announced the news that their daughter, named Aurora Rayne, was born on May 22. 'Thank You God,' Prescott captioned an Instagram post announcing the news. 'Welcome, Aurora Rayne! May 22, 2025. God is Great. I love you @sarahjane and the Family we've created ♥️.' The couple are also parents to daughter Margaret Jane 'MJ' Rose, born in Feb. 2024. Cassie & Alex Fine Cassie (born Cassandra Ventura) gave birth to her third baby with husband Alex Fine. A source confirmed the baby news to ABC News on May 28, 2025. No other details about the baby have been released yet. The couple are also parents to daughters Frankie Stone Fine, born in Dec. 2019, and Sunny Cinco Fine, born in March 2021. Jesy Nelson Little Mix alum Jesy Nelson and her longterm boyfriend Zion Foster revealed on May 2025 that she welcomed twin daughters! She shared the update to her Instagram with the caption reading, 'So… Our beautiful baby girls decided to come at 31weeks plus 5 days. It all happened so quickly, but we are so blessed that they are here with us, healthy and fighting strong! We've never felt more in love 🥹.' She added, 'Everybody meet Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster Born on 15.05.2025 🌊📖.' Tiffany Trump Tiffany Trump and husband Michael Boulaos welcomed their first child in May 2025. 'Welcome to the world our sweet baby boy, Alexander Trump Boulos,' she wrote on Instagram. 'We love you beyond words! Thank you for coming into our lives!' Baby Alexander is Donald Trump's 11th grandchild. Amber Heard Amber Heard is now a mom of three! On Mother's Day 2025, Heard announced that she welcomed twins. She wrote on Instagram, 'Mother's Day 2025 will be one I'll never forget. This year I am elated beyond words to celebrate the completion of the family I've strived to build for years. Today I officially share the news that I welcomed twins into the Heard gang. My daughter Agnes and my son Ocean are keeping my hands (and my heart) full.' She added, 'Becoming a mother by myself and on my own terms despite my own fertility challenges has been the most humbling experience of my life. I am eternally grateful that I was able to choose this responsibly and thoughtfully. To all the moms, wherever you are today and however you got here, my dream family and I are celebrating with you. Love always, A x.' Rupert Grint & Georgia Groome Longtime lovers Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome welcomed another daughter, and surprised everyone with the news! On April 27, 2025, Grint shared a new photo to Instagram, confirming the news with the caption reading, 'Secret Child Slightly Revealed' Introducing Goldie G. Grint. ⭐️ A 10/10 baby (so far). Shout out to @ for always delivering 🫡.' The pair have been together since 2011, and previously welcomed a daughter named Wednesday in Nov 2020 Gabriella Watt & Derek Watt Derek Watt and his wife Gabriella welcomed a baby girl in April 2025. 'Last week we welcomed our sweet little girl, Isabella Grace, into the world!' the retired NFL player wrote on Instagram. 'Our hearts are so full and the boys are obsessed with their baby sister! 🩷🌸' The couple also shares sons Logan and Brayden who looked so excited to meet their baby sister at the hospital. Shohei Ohtani & Mamiko Tanaka Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, former pro basketball star, Mamiko Tanaka just welcomed their first child together: a daughter! He shared the news on his Instagram with a note, reading, 'To my daughter. Thank you for making us very nervous yet super anxious parents,' he said. 'I would also like to thank the Dodgers organization, my teammates, and the fans for their constant support and kind words of encouragement. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to all the medical professionals and everyone who dedicated their support to us, up until this wonderful day.' Zachary Levi & Maggie Keating Zachary Levi and Maggie Keating announced their baby boy had entered the world! They shared the update with an adorable snapshot of their newborn son on Instagram, saying, 'Henson Ezra Levi Pugh 🤍 Born into our world on 04/02/25. Thank you for everyone's continued love and prayers over the three of us. We can't wait for you to meet our little man!' This is their first child together. Ms Rachel & Aron Accurso Beloved YouTube personality Rachel Griffin-Accurso (AKA Ms Rachel) quietly welcomed her second child — baby Susannah —with husband Aron Accurso. 'Sometimes timing isn't what you plan and the road to get there is bumpier than you expect, but when you hold your little ones you know… I'm meant to be your mama,' Ms Rachel wrote in her birth announcement before sharing that she couldn't carry this pregnancy 'for medical reasons.' 'We were blessed to have a surrogate who gave us the most precious gift possible,' she continued. 'We are now all family forever. We have immense gratitude and a deep bond. It's been a truly beautiful experience. I'm in awe of her.' The mom of two then thanked her husband Aron for being the 'best husband and dada' to Susannah and their son Thomas. Amber Pike & Matt Barnett Love Is Blind alums Amber and Matt Barnett welcomed their first baby in April 2025. 'Baby Barnett has arrived and is more perfect than anything I could've dreamed, Amber wrote on Instagram. '… I literally still can't believe the hospital let us take her home and that she is actually ours.' 'It may be the hormones but [Matt] and our baby girl have my heart so full I can hardly function, I hope this feeling never goes away 🩷,' she continued. Barnett shared his own birth announcement with a photo of him holding his daughter's tiny feet. 'Promoted from daddy to dad #girldad,' he captioned the post. Eminem's Daughter Hailie Jade Eminem became a grandpa (!!!) in March 2025 when his daughter Hailie Jade and her husband Evan McClintock welcomed the Real Slim Baby. (IYKYK.) 'Happy due date//3 weeks earthside little e 🤍,' Hailie captioned two photos of her son with a sign stating his name and birthday. Little Elliot Mathers McClintock was born on March 14. His name is so special given that Eminem's real name is Marshall Mathers and the initials 'EMM' are so perfect for the rapper's grandson. Thomas Kail & Michelle Williams A source told People in April that Thomas Kail and Michelle Williams welcomed a third child via surrogate earlier in the year. The director and the actress also share kids born in 2020 and 2022. In 2005, Williams welcomed daughter Matilda with actor Heath Ledger who tragically passed away three years later. Jason Kelce & Kylie Kelce The Kelce family has officially grown! On March 30, retired NFL player Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce welcomed their third daughter, Finnley 'Finn' Anne Kelce. 'Whoop, there she is!' Kylie wrote on Instagram. Two days later, the podcast host sat down to record an episode of Not Gonna Lie With Kylie Kelce with her newborn in hand. The Kelces also share daughters Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett. Last year, Kylie announced her pregnancy with a photo of the girls wearing matching pink sweaters that said, 'Big Sister.' Wyatt was covering her ears and looking nervous, Elliotte was smiling, and Bennett was sobbing. 'I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister,' she wrote. 'At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! 🤷♀️' Jennifer Lawrence Insiders told People that Jennifer Lawrence and her husband Cooke Maroney welcomed their second child around March 2025. The couple are also mom and dad to 3-year-old son Cy. Alex Morgan Soccer legend Alex Morgan and husband Servando Carrasco — who share a 4-year-old daughter Charlie (pictured) — welcomed Baby No. 2 in March. 'Soaking it all up right now. Welcome to the world baby Enzo🩵,' Morgan captioned a carousel of black-and-white photos of Enzo's little feet and tiny hand. Last year, ahead of her retirement, Morgan told SheKnows' Editor-in-Chief Erika Janes that she brings Charlie to games so she is constantly surrounded by 'really strong and resilient women.' '[I want her to just be] able to walk in any room anywhere and feel like she can stand tall and be confident.' She might not be a professional soccer player anymore, but we're sure Morgan will still look to surround Charlie and Enzo with 'really strong and resilient women.' Erin Lichy & Abe Lichy Real Housewives of New York City star Erin Lichy and Abe Lichy welcomed their fourth child, a son named Jack. They shared the news on Instagram with a photo of the mother-son duo with the caption reading, 'Jack Hunter Lichy 💙 #CrazyInLove.' Elisabeth Moss Despite confirming she was pregnant with her first baby back in Jan 2024, Elisabeth Moss didn't confirm she had welcomed her first child until March 2025! She confirmed the news that she is a proud mom of one during 2025 PaleyFestLA via People, but hasn't divulged any other details. Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Megan Fox and ex Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) welcomed their first baby together in March 2025. The actress also shares three kids with ex Brian Austin Green, and the rapper has one daughter with ex-girlfriend Emma Cannon. 'She's finally here!! our little celestial seed 🥹💓♈️♓️♊️,' Kelly captioned a video on Instagram where he's holding his newborn's hand. Amy Jackson & Ed Westwick Actors Amy Jackson and Ed Westwick announced the birth of their first child in March 2025, and they gave him a distinctly old money baby name. 'Welcome to the world, baby boy. Oscar Alexander Westwick 🤍,' the Gossip Girl alum captioned a joint Instagram post with his wife. The announcement included three heartfelt black-and-white photos of the new parents and little Oscar. Sia Sia shocked fans in March 2025 when news broke that she secretly welcomed a child with her estranged husband Dan Bernad, per People. Baby Somersault Wonder Bernard joins Sia's two sons who she adopted after being moved by a 2016 documentary about the foster care system. A couple of years later, she found a teenage boy featured in the documentary and decided to adopt him. He asked if his 'cousin Che' from his group home could join. 'I had two spare bedrooms, so I said, 'Sure!'' the singer reportedly said. TJ Watt & Dani Watt Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end TJ Watt and his wife Dani welcomed their first child in early 2025. It's possible that baby Blakely Marie Watt was born after her due date since Dani captioned the March announcement, 'Worth The Wait.' When Dani announced her pregnancy back in September, she said Baby Watt would be here in February. 'Welcome to the world Blakely!!!!!' T.J.'s brother J.J. Watt commented. The little girl will have two baby cousins this year since both J.J. Watt and brother Derek Watt are expecting. Elon Musk & Shivon Zillis Elon Musk and Shivon Zillis have welcomed a fourth child together. 'Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia's birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son Seldon Lycurgus,' Zillis said on X, the app formerly known as Twitter. 'Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much ❤️ .' Their relationship is unclear, but we do know they have four children together named Strider, Axure, Arcadia, and now, Seldon Lycurgus. (Musk also allegedly welcomed another child recently with Ashley St Clair.) Mark Ronson & Grace Gummer Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer reportedly welcomed their second child, a daughter whose name hasn't been released publicly yet, per Page Six. The pair started dating in 2020, then got married one year later in 2021. They also share another daughter together named Ruthie, 2. Princess Sofia of Sweden The Swedish royal family announced in February that Princess Sofia welcomed Baby No. 4. 'HRH Princess Sofia gave birth to a daughter at Danderyd Hospital in Stockholm,' the official announcement said. 'Prince Carl Philip was present at Danderyd Hospital throughout the birth.' The royal family did not announce the baby girl's name, but the little princess now joins big brothers Prince Julian, Prince Gabriel, and Prince Alexander in the line of succession, per People. Matt Leinart Retired NFL player Matt Leinart and actress Josie Leinart welcomed Baby No. 3 in Feb. 2025. '[She] was worth the wait,' the couple told People of baby Camila. 'Now our family is complete! Our boys have been a blessing, and we feel so lucky to welcome the missing puzzle piece to the Leinart family. We could not be happier.' The couple also shares sons Cayson and Cannon, and Matt shares teen son Cole with ex Brynn Cameron. Gisele Bündchen Gisele Bündchen welcomed a baby with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, per TMZ. Sources told the outlet the mom of three is 'super happy' and that she and the baby are 'healthy.' It is believed the birth happened 'recently,' the publication said in early February. The Brazilian model also shares kids Benjami and Vivian with ex-husband Tom Brady, who also shares son Jack with ex Bridget Moynahan. Milo Ventimiglia This Is Us star Milo Ventimiglia and his wife Jarah Mariano welcomed their first baby in Jan. 2025, just a couple of weeks after losing their house in the devastating Los Angeles wildfire. 'Houseless, never homeless,' Mariano wrote in an Instagram birth announcement. The couple gave their daughter a stunning Hawaiian name, Ke'ala, which means 'the path' and has connotations of moving forward. 'My family & I are together, happy, healthy & safe, which is truly all that matters,' Mariano continued. 'We are deeply grateful to all of the heroes who help battle fires, as well as care for everyone affected … This will be an extended process of rebuilding and grieving for many, but we are feeling optimistic & inspired to welcome all of the exciting newness of our fresh start!' Lily Collins & Charlie McDowell Lily Collins shocked everyone when she announced that her and husband Charlie McDowell welcomed a baby via surrogate on Jan. 31! The Emily in Paris star announced the birth of her daughter on Instagram, revealing a picture of the baby girl named Tove in an embroidered flower hat, tan onesie, and blanket embroidered with her name. 'Welcome to the center of our world Tove Jane McDowell,' Collins wrote on Instagram. 'Words will never express our endless gratitude for our incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way. We love you to the moon and back again…' Amanda Seyfried commented, 'This is perfect. So so happy for you four 😍,' referring to her Instagram-famous dog named Redford. 'OMG!!! Congratulations to you both!! This is the happiest, most incredible news. Sending you three (🥹) all my love and hugs and kisses!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷' someone else said. Congratulations on this wonderful new addition! Princess Maria-Laura of Belgium & William Isvy The Belgian Royal Palace announced in January that King Philippe's niece, Princess Maria-Laura, secretly welcomed her first child with husband William Isvy. '[They] are delighted to announce the birth of their son Albert, born on Sunday 26 January in Brussels. Albert … is doing well, just like his mother,' the palace wrote in a translated post on X (formerly Twitter) alongside a sweet photo of the sleeping newborn. 'The families of the young parents share in their happiness.' Ryan Murphy & Bridget Murphy Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy and his wife Bridget welcomed a sweet baby girl at the end of January. 'Family of 3!' the proud parents captioned a joint post on Instagram. 'Eevi Lillian Murphy🪽… A name of Finnish origin meaning 'life.'' The Murphys made headlines during the Paris Olympics — and not just because of Ryan's skill. After he won Bronze in the 100-meter backstroke, he saw Bridget in the crowd with a sign that said, 'RYAN It's a GIRL!' Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Buckingham Palace announced that Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo 'Edo' Mapelli Mozzi welcomed their second child at the end of January. Baby Athena arrived several weeks early and — like her big sister Sienna — honors her Great Grandma Queen Elizabeth II with the middle name 'Elizabeth.' The couple are also dad and stepmom to son Christopher Woolf 'Wolfie.' 'The King and Queen, and other members of The Royal Family have all been informed and are delighted with the news,' the royal family said in the announcement. ' … Her Royal Highness and her daughter are healthy and doing well, and the family are enjoying spending time together with Athena's older siblings, Wolfie and Sienna.' The birth announcement seemed to go smoothly after Buckingham Palace made a spelling error when announcing Princess Beatrice's pregnancy back in October. Justin Reid & Marissa Rand Kansas City Chiefs star Justin Reid and his girlfriend Marissa Rand just weeks before the 2025 Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. 'It was a busy weekend for me,' the safety said during a press conference, per People. 'I had my baby girl which was the highlight, even better than the divisional win [against the Houston Texans]!' 'I got to go to the birth center, I saw her being born and didn't feel anything except love and so much happiness holding her,' Reid added. Skai Jackson Skai Jackson and her boyfriend welcomed their first child together, sharing the big news on Jan 26. They announced the news on Instagram with the caption reading their child's first name: 'Kasai 🧸🤎.' Brooke Hogan & Steven Oleksy Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke Hogan and her husband Steven Oleksy have welcomed two bundles of joy! She revealed they welcomed twins on Jan 18, saying on Instagram: 'So… just been staying off socials cooking these two cuties. 💙Oliver Andrew Oleksy + Molly Gene Oleksy 🩷Born Jan 15, 2025. Our hearts have been made whole by the arrival of these two sweet souls we get to love. God is good.' Henry Cavill & Natalie Viscuso People has confirmed that as of Jan 18, 2025, Henry Cavill and his girlfriend of nearly four years Natalie Viscuso have welcomed their first child together! No other details are known, but it's confirmed that they're parents. Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes welcomed their third child on Jan. 12. Baby Golden Raye Mahomes joined big sister Sterling Mahomes, big brother Bronze Mahomes, and dogs Silver and Steel. If you haven't noticed, the Mahomes family is all about metallic monikers, and it's one of our favorite celebrity baby naming traditions. After the couple announced the arrival of their second daughter, Kansas City's historic Union Station gave the three siblings a spectacular tribute. 'Tonight, we celebrate this special three-peat with our center arches illuminated in sterling silver, bronze and gold,' the train station's Instagram account captioned a photo of the building. Travis Browne & Ronda Rousey Wrestler Ronda Rousey welcomed a baby girl with her husband Travis Browne — who has two sons from a previous marriage — in January. 'Our little girl came into this world during a windstorm into a city on fire, so grateful she made it safe and sound,' Rousey captioned a video of their eldest, La'akea Makalapuaokalanipō, meeting her little sister, Liko'ula Pā'ūomahinakaipiha Browne. Trevor Lawrence NFL quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife Marissa welcomed a 10-pound baby girl, Shae Lynn Lawrence, in January. 'Mommy and daddy love you so much!!! Thank you Jesus for our girl!!' the couple captioned a joint Instagram post that includes photos where Lawrence is wearing a 'Girl Dad' hat. Katrina Scott Katrina Scott and her husband Brian welcomed their third baby girl, Carmen, in January. A representative for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model told People, 'Carmen; representing a garden of growth, strong roots and creativity — perfect for how she surprised us during such a pivotal time in our lives. She symbolizes the season where we firmly planted our roots in California and began a new chapter as a family, full of purpose and creativity.' The couple also share daughters Isabelle and Colette. Naomi Biden and Peter Neal President Joe Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild at the beginning of 2025 when his granddaughter Naomi gave birth to a baby boy. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden shared a sweet birth announcement on Instagram with a photo of herself and her husband holding Naomi's son who she shares with husband Peter Neal. 'We are proud to introduce you to our great-grandson: William Brannon Neal, IV,' she wrote. Solve the daily Crossword
