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Hollywood’s best-dressed bumps

From red-carpet perfection to boho street chic, these famous mums-to-be know that pregnancy doesn't have to mean nine months of fun-free fashion

Pregnant Kristin Cavallari, who’s expecting her second child with hubby Jay Cutler, was a bumpin’ blonde in blue as she left the E! News building in Hollywood this week.

Days after her pregnancy was confirmed by her Avengers producer, Scarlett Johansson stepped out for the premiere of her new film Captain America: Winter Soldier looking impeccable in a Giorgio Armani Privé lace set. And, oh yes, we can just see a hint of bump there.

Stars in stripes, was the rugged up look of Olivia Wilde as she wandered the streets of New York in early March, topped with a slouchy hat.

Olivia Wilde at the 2014 Oscars was an icon of pared-down perfection. She knows the key to maternity wear that works is to keep it simple. Here she works the red carpet in Valentino.

Kristin Cavallari slipped into a lace minidress for the 22nd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party at the start of March.

Chris Hemsworth’s gorgeous Spanish wife Elsa Pataky turned heads on the 2014 Oscar’s red carpet with her bejewelled Elie Saab gown wrapped around her twin bump.

The glowing Kerry Washington shone at the Oscars in her gorgeous Jason Wu gown.

With her fourth child on the way, the 31-year-old Russian model Natalia Vodianova looked 1960s-stylish backstage at the Etam show during Paris Fashion Week in February.

Scandal actress Kerry Washington pulled off another exquisite look in late February in this beautifully draped blue and pink silk gown.

Boho beautiful is one of Elsa Pataky’s signature looks and she rocks it while out strolling with the twins on board in mid-February.

Model Erin O’Connor paraded her baby bump in early February, the perfect little accessory for her black crepe crystal-adorned gown by Jenny Packham.

Singer Ciara got her solid gold style on at the Grammy’s in January after announcing her first pregnancy on The View. Her growing bump is almost as big as the 15-carat engagement ring she recently received from her rapper beau Future.

Drew Barrymore was as pretty as a field of flowers at the 2014 Golden Globes in her Monique Lhuillier floor-length gown. One of her many amazing maternity looks we’ve loved.

The recent awards season has been a parade of Kerry Washington maternity style and here’s one of our faves – the sculptural ivory Balenciaga gown she wore at the 2014 Golden Globes.

Early in her pregnancy, Olivia Wilde gave us good look at her baby bump thanks to this electric blue body-con David Koma dress. Work it!

Gwen Stefani’s pregnancy is shaping up to give us some brilliant fashion moments. Here she rocks out red in an LA park in November 2013.

Kristin Cavallari just loves her some black leather skinnies – and why not, if you can still wear them while you’re pregnant with your second child?

Oh, Drew! This is such an amazing look – beautifully draped, eye-catching print. Here, in early November 2013 at a film & art gala.

Gwen, is that you? Impending motherhood (third time around) may have turned the rock chick a little bit more soft and flowery. Here she departs from her signature brit-rock pants and high-heeled boots and floats in a arty print number in pink with hair flowers, no less! Just lovely.

At a gala in October, Gwen Stefani’s handsome hubby Gavin Rossdale played second fiddle to her shimmery metallic fringe dress and the growing curves beneath it.

Embracing a hot maternity trend, the lace-embellished Chanel dress Drew wore to the New York City Ballet Opening in September 2013 was a stylish way to show a little skin while expecting.

The Good Wife’s Melissa George decided to sound the alarm red in this retro shift when she stepped out with bump in tow at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2013.

Another Labour Day premiere, another stunning Jenny Packham gown for Kate Winslet. She knows a flattering shape when she sees one.

Another red-carpet fashion moment, Kate Winslet went fire engine and fabulous in her Jenny Packham gown at the Labour Day premiere in October.

Anna Chlumsky took mod colour blocking to new heights in this bright shift. It was one of the bolder maternity fashion moments from 2013. Her daughter Penelope was born in July.

Evan Rachel Wood wore everything from rocker tees to girly floral floating styles during her pregnancy. Here she’s heavily pregnant and wearing Dolce & Gabbana at the Tribeca Film Festival.

In her first public appearance since announcing her pregnancy, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West celebrate New Year’s Eve. Her lace body stocking was certainly a big way to debut her bump.

Kim Kardashian was simple and stunning in white at Elton John’s party for the Oscars.

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