Motherhood certainly isn't easy, and it had a huge impact on your life — obviously mainly positively, but it can have its challenges as well. Many women find it tough to bounce back to their pre-baby body, and many struggle to balance all the details of motherhood with their busy careers. Women in Hollywood have a particularly tough time — they're expected to be back in filming ready shape as soon as possible after giving birth, and they have to coordinate care for their children, or a way to take them along, when they have to jet off somewhere to film for a project.
Now, there's no question that Hollywood moms have a bunch of advantages — their salaries mean they can hire help when necessary, and do things like pay for extra plane tickets without a second thought. However, it's still tough — which is why we totally admire these 16 yummy mommies. They prove that you can still be super glam, super gorgeous, and super successful after having children — despite what some male Hollywood execs may want you to think.
Whether they were in shape before kids and just kept it up, or were inspired to lead a healthier lifestyle after having kids, one thing is for sure — these 16 celeb moms are still bringing the fire.
16 Kate Beckinsale, who looks way too young to have an 18 year old
Kate Beckinsale was a relatively young mom — she had her daughter, Lily, when she was still in her early 20s. However, it hasn't impacted her career in any way — in fact, she's just gotten more successful over the years, and has managed to flawlessly balance motherhood with her filming schedule. As fans will know, her daughter recently graduated and is heading off to college, which is absolutely mind boggling. In films, when her character is a mother, she's pretty much always the mother of very young children, and it's because she looks so young herself! We're pretty sure no one would believe she had an 18 year old when first meeting her, which just proves it's possible to stay looking young and gorgeous, even as a mother. When she dropped her daughter off at college, people likely thought she was one of the students!
15 Jessica Alba, who we can't believe has an almost 10 year old now
At times, it's hard to believe that Jessica Alba is a mom — sure, she looks a bit older than in her early days playing the young beauty queen in teen movies, but she actually looks even better now than when she started out. While she's gotten out of those tough newborn and toddler years with her two daughters, she's about to jump right back into that stage of parenting — she's pregnant with her third! Knowing Jessica Alba, though, she'll snap back into her pre-baby shape in a ridiculously short amount of time. Although, given that she's likely achieved more success with her entrepreneurial ventures than her actual film career at this point, perhaps she's not interested in going back, and is content to be a mompreneur. I mean, why not?
14 Sofia Vergara, who brings her handsome son with her to red carpet events on the regular
Nowadays, Sofia Vergara is married to fellow actor (and total dreamboat) Joe Manganiello, and has shot to superstardom thanks to her role on the wildly popular sitcom Modern Family. However, if you look back a few decades, she was a young mom married to her childhood sweetheart. She had her son, Manolo, when she was just 20 years old, and raised him as a single mama while trying to make it in the entertainment industry. She reached true success when he was older, so she includes him in her fortune now by bringing him with her to red carpet events and sharing all those special experiences with her son. Their relationship is totally adorable. And, given how much she's known for her curves, we think anyone would agree she is one hot mama!
13 Megan Fox, young starlet turned mom focused on her kids
Megan Fox has certainly had a dramatic transformation over the past few years. In her early 20s, she had a certain reputation in Hollywood, and was known for taking on bad girl roles. Her brunette bombshell vibe definitely helped propel her to success. However, when she started having children, she took a bit of a step back from that persona — and now, she really only takes on a project here or there, preferring to focus on raising her children rather than building her acting career. There are plenty of actresses who don't even make it until their 40s, so even if Fox takes an entire decade off to focus on her children, she can make a comeback. One thing is for sure — she's still in the same shape now as she was in her early 20s.
12 Miranda Kerr, Australian bombshell mama
It seems like supermodels have some sort of secret manual for how to bounce back after having children, and Miranda Kerr is no different. The Aussie bombshell was strutting her stuff on the runway not long after giving birth to her son, Finn, and continues to look fantastic. We're not sure what exactly Finn will look like when he's a full grown adult, but based on the DNA running through those veins, we're betting he's going to be quite the heartbreaker. Hopefully dad Orlando Bloom has given him some tips on handling the ladies! We're not sure how much longer Kerr will stay in the modeling game, if she'll take a step back now that she's married to tech billionaire Evan Spiegel, and if she's planning to have any more children with her new hubby, but one thing is for sure — she'll look fantastic regardless.
11 Gisele Bundchen, who proves moms can definitely bounce back after baby
With parents like Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, you know that their kids are going to be pretty darn stunning. However, there's no doubt that Bundchen is one gorgeous mama. She basically looks the same now as when she first made her mark on the modeling scene, years and years ago, and shows no signs of slowing down. She's reached a point in her career where she could just never work again if she didn't want to, but she continues to snag huge contracts and appear in prestigious magazines because, hey — she's Gisele. The industry will always come running whenever she beckons. With a powerful mama like that, we have a feeling that her kids aren't just going to grow up to be gorgeous — they're going to be mini moguls themselves!
10 Isla Fisher, who has three kids with funny man Sacha Baron Cohen
Isla Fisher is a mom of three, which is totally crazy to us — she looks like a young 20-something starlet just trying to make her mark in the industry! Whatever beauty regime or workout plan she's following, it's definitely working. Her beauty is often overlooked because she's just so darn funny that she manages to snag a ton of comedic roles, whereas other starlets stick to the leading lady mold. With a mom like her and a dad like funny man Sacha Baron Cohen, there's absolutely no doubt that their children will end up being absolutely hilarious. However, if they take after their mom, they're probably going to be utterly gorgeous as well. Now, the only question is, will they be teeny like Isla or super tall like Sacha? Only time will tell!
9 Reese Witherspoon, who was a relatively young Hollywood mama
Reese Witherspoon has had such a steady, successful career that it can be easy to forget she was a young mom in Hollywood — she got pregnant with her daughter, Ava, when she was still in her early 20s, newly married to then husband Ryan Phillippe. She managed to balance motherhood with Hollywood, and is now the mom of three gorgeous children. Many have gone nuts over how much her daughter Ava, who is officially an adult now, resembles her mom, but one thing is for sure — Reese is definitely just as gorgeous now as she was twenty years ago. Seriously, what on earth is this woman doing? She looks utterly flawless, and you would never guess that she was a mother of an 18 year old. Reese, tell us your secrets!
8 Cindy Crawford, who passed on her supermodel genes to daughter Kaia
The internet has been obsessed with Cindy Crawford's gorgeous daughter, Kaia Gerber, lately, but one thing is for sure — she without question got her looks from her mama. Crawford was one of the original supermodels, and even though she's older now, she's still every bit as elegant and fabulous as when she was in her 20s. She'll have to instruct her daughter on establishing some kind of a trademark — after all, she was the one who brought the beauty mark back in fashion thanks to how gorgeously she rocked it herself! One thing is for sure, it must be easier to navigate the intense world of modeling and the fashion industry when you have a mom who's a seasoned pro at it all. In fact, we're betting Crawford could give plenty of working models in the industry now a tip or two.
7 Kate Hudson, who channels a major boho mama vibe
Okay, seriously — we were pretty sure that Kate Hudson's boys were still just babies, but her oldest son, Ryder, was actually born in 2004! That's right — Kate Hudson is the mom of a teenager! It's crazy because she channels this youthful, bohemian vibe that just makes her seem far younger than her actual age. However, from what we can tell, she seems to be an utterly devoted mama who prioritizes her boys. And, we're not surprised that she's ventured into the health and wellness field as of late — her body is pretty solid proof that she knows how to balance motherhood with a career and still find time to take care of herself. I mean, have you seen her abs? They're insane. She probably looks even better in swimwear now than she did ten years ago.
6 Hilary Duff, who went from Disney teen to gorgeous mom
To be perfectly honest, we still have a hard time believing Hilary Duff is a mom — it seems like only yesterday that she was playing everyone's favourite Disney tween, Lizzie McGuire. However, though she's now split from her former hockey-playing hubby, Duff is definitely finding time to balance her thriving career with raising her son, Luca. And, one thing we love about Hilary Duff is that she didn't shrink herself down to unhealthy proportions after having her son — she's toned and trim, but still has a healthy amount of curves. I mean, the woman looks phenomenal. Singing, acting, she can truly do it all — we can't wait to see what projects she has up her sleeve next. And, with an actress mama and athlete dad, we can't wait to see what path Luca embarks on as he grows older.
5 Victoria Beckham, who could definitely teach her kids a style lesson or two
Okay, even though we know it's true, we still can't believe Victoria Beckham is a mom of four, including teenagers. She looks basically the same as when she was tearing up the pop charts as a member of the Spice Girls — in fact, we'd say that she even looks better now that she's truly figured out her sense of style. She's now a fashion industry superstar working hard and setting a fantastic example for her multi-talented children. And, to be honest, we love the more relaxed Victoria who wears flats occasionally — she just seems like a down to earth mom that we'd love to take shopping (you know she'd give you good advice) and have a cup of coffee with. We can't wait to see what a fashionista her only daughter, Harper, becomes as she enters her teenage years!
4 Jenna Dewan Tatum, who proves dancing does the body good
Jenna Dewan Tatum is perfect proof that making healthy choices truly does impact your looks. She's a former dancer who still stays very active, and she follows a healthful plant-based diet, as she's told several publications before. She's now a mama to a baby girl, Everly, with hubby Channing Tatum, and she looks even better than ever. Tatum is exploring her options a bit as of late, moving away from just acting and heading back to her dance roots a little, and we love it. I mean, that body is just about all the proof you need to know that dancing is an absolutely killer workout — she looks totally amazing, and it likely isn't always easy to find time for yourself when you're raising a sassy tot, even if you have a devoted hubby by your side.
3 Gwen Stefani, who is somehow getting more sleek and chic as she ages
Okay, seriously — can we just agree that Gwen Stefani for sure has some kind of a portrait hidden somewhere that's aging on her behalf? When she stepped onto the scene as the sassy singer of No Doubt back in the '90s, she was cute, but still trying to figure out her sense of style. Now, she's got it down pat — the signature platinum blonde locks, the signature bold lip, and the incredible body. Seriously, the woman is basically aging backward. It's tough to remember that she's the mom of some rambunctious boys because she always just looks so flawless. Personally, we'd absolutely love to get a glimpse into the Stefani house to see what she's like with her boys — we bet she's a super fun mom who is always down to get crazy.
2 Kourtney Kardashian, the original gorgeous Kardashian mama (okay, besides Kris)
We're kind of thinking that there's something in the water the Kardashian ladies are drinking. Sure, they tend to wear a fair amount of make-up, but they all look even more gorgeous now than when they first started filming the family's reality television show. There's a lot of buzz lately about the trio of pregnant Kardashian/Jenner ladies — Kim, Khloe, and Kylie — but Kourtney was the original gorgeous Kardashian mama (okay, besides Kris). She managed to balance motherhood with healthy eating and a strict exercise regime, and the result was an absolutely incredible body. We know that Khloe has become the fitness-obsessed Kardashian, but we'd love to get some of Kourtney's tips as well — there's no denying that she looks amazing, even after having several children, which is a pretty impressive feat.
1 Kate Winslet, who hasn't been the luckiest in love but has great kids
Kate Winslet has been down the aisle a few times in her life, and while those marriages didn't work out, she did get something wonderful from them — three adorable children. Winslet is a celebrity who prefers to keep a fairly low profile, really only stepping into the limelight when it's time to promote a project, and she likewise keeps her kids' lives very private. However, there's no doubt that she looks absolutely stunning — and as a busy mom who's probably running around, taking her kids to their various activities and juggling everything solo, that's no easy feat. However, the thing we love most about Winslet is that she really doesn't seem the type to spend 4 hours a day in the gym and only eat lettuce leaves — she seems like she'd go on a hike with you, then be more than happy to split some cheese fries and a shake.
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