50 Years of Oscar Babies
The 15 most glamorous pregnant stars in Academy Award history.
by Gwynne Watkins
February 10, 2009
1. Catherine Zeta-Jones, 2003
Catherine Zeta-Jones was just entering her ninth month when she walked down the red carpet in a low-cut black gown with beaded straps and pink coral Fred Leighton earrings. When she won for Best Supporting Actress (for Chicago), the actress cried "My hormones are way too out of control to be dealing with this!" Backstage, Zeta-Jones reported that her unborn daughter Carys was "kicking like crazy."
2. Naomi Watts, 2007
Naomi Watts hadn't yet announced her pregnancy (five months along) when she walked the red carpet in a yellow drop-sleeved Escada gown — but the loose fit and empire waist had tongues wagging. Lucky for gossip hounds, before Naomi could confirm or deny, the Escada PR department released a statement announcing that the dress "set off her most precious new asset — the baby she is expecting with longtime boyfriend Liev Schreiber."
3. Eva Marie Saint, 1955
Eva Marie Saint, who won for her performance opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, has the distinction of being the most pregnant woman ever to attend the Oscars — in a time when many people found it downright improper. Her giddy comment when she accepted the award — "I think I may have the baby right here" — shocked the day's gossip columnists, who accused her of being "tasteless" (Louella Parsons) and "cheapening the ceremony" (Hedda Hopper). Saint's first child, Darrell, was born just two days after the ceremony.
4. Ann Blyth, 1953
Actress Blyth caused a minor scandal at the Academy Awards when, visibly pregnant, she performed the Best Song nominee "Secret Love" – with the lyric "And my secret love's no secret anymore." The awards committee nearly prohibited Blyth the song, but ultimately decided that it was okay — since she was married.
5. Meryl Streep, 1983
Unbeknownst to the public, Meryl Streep was six months pregnant with Mamie Gummer when she won the Oscar for Sophie's Choice. The beading on her stunning gold gown kept all eyes on the star's face, and the clever pleated skirt disguised her bump.
©2009 Babble
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Gwynne Watkins was Babble's founding Senior Editor. She has written for a variety of web and print publications, and her theatrical work has been produced throughout the New York area. Her new family musical, Tea with Chachaji, will premiere in early 2010. |
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