00:00Where have you been all my life?
00:08Welcome to Miss Mojo, and today we're looking at famous artists who have taken to the stage while pregnant.
00:14Everybody ask me why I'm smiling out from ear to ear.
00:21Gwen Stefani, Harajuku Lovers Tour.
00:32Putting on a single show while expecting is impressive enough.
00:36Completing a tour is a Herculean feat.
00:39To promote her debut solo album, Gwen Stefani hit the road and performed in a variety of cities across the
00:45United States.
00:46As if the pressure wasn't high enough, she had an additional challenge, navigating her first pregnancy.
00:52I just thought I would be able to do it. I didn't really think much about it.
00:55I mean, of course, I was like, oh my god, I'm pregnant.
00:58But I didn't think it was going to affect the tour, but it was really hard.
01:01I was so tired and sick and all the things that you get.
01:04While the experience was reportedly grueling, she found ways to experience moments of joy.
01:10One was during her final stop in Fort Lauderdale, where she announced the newest addition to her family
01:15and encouraged her fans to sing so loud that her son would be able to hear it.
01:20The sweet moment allowed her to connect with fans and close out the intense period on a high note.
01:32Cardi B, Saturday Night Live.
01:35Moments like this confirm that she is, in fact, the drama.
01:38While appearing as the musical guest in a 2018 episode of Saturday Night Live, Cardi B added an element that
01:45no one anticipated.
01:54Her first number went on normally, with her rapping while wearing an outfit that conveniently obscured her stomach.
02:00During her second piece, that changed.
02:09As she continued performing Be Careful, the camera panned out to reveal her wearing a gorgeous gown fitted to proudly
02:16show off her baby bump.
02:18In one iconic moment, she confirmed those suspicions while putting on a flawless show.
02:23She didn't let the reaction stop her from commanding the stage with her heartfelt rendition,
02:28proving that being pregnant wouldn't distract her from slaying the house down.
02:48In the earlier years of her career, Bjork performed with the post-punk band Kukul.
02:53During their brief stint in the 1980s, their eclectic sound and visuals made it clear they weren't afraid of garnering
03:00attention,
03:01whether it be positive or negative.
03:03This was made clear during a televised appearance when they had a pregnant Bjork show off her unique vocals with
03:09her belly on full display.
03:16Although she was an adult, she looked young for her age.
03:19Her appearance shocked some viewers, with one woman even claiming she had a heart attack while watching.
03:25The daring stunt not only proved the Icelandic star's endurance as an entertainer,
03:30but it also showed how far she was willing to go to make a statement.
03:42This songstress has never been afraid to slay a show while carrying her children.
03:47In 2010, Alicia Keys wowed the audience at the BET Awards by performing both her own songs and Prince's while
03:54pregnant with her oldest son.
04:02Just a few years later, she took to the stage at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards for another shining
04:09performance while pregnant.
04:11Wearing a breathtaking silver gown that highlighted her belly, she sang her politically charged anthem,
04:24with soaring vocals, she had the audience entranced the entire time.
04:29The lyrics urging for a just and equal world were even more impactful,
04:34as though she was pleading for a better future for her children to grow up in.
04:37We are here for all of us. We are here for all of us.
04:46Shakira, FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.
04:49You're a good soldier, you're choosing your battles.
04:53Pick yourself up and bust yourself up and back in the saddle.
04:56Football wasn't the only athletic marvel taking place that night.
05:00As the closer for the 2012 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, Shakira already had a lot of pressure on her
05:07shoulders.
05:07She had the additional challenge of performing while pregnant.
05:11But as soon as she got on stage, it became clear that wouldn't be an issue.
05:22While singing two of her biggest hits at the time, she executed the same choreography as her dancers,
05:29dancing her heart out as though it were any other day.
05:32Not only did it showcase the pure passion she had for her craft,
05:35it was a message to the entire world that nothing could shake her while she was in her element.
05:49Full circle moments don't get much better than this.
05:53While performing in Los Angeles on tour in 2015,
05:56Kelly Clarkson began singing her heart-wrenching number piece by piece.
06:06The song details her own rough upbringing and how loving her husband was in comparison.
06:12Part way through, she became giddy with emotion and stopped, only to reveal that she was pregnant.
06:17As the audience cheered for her, she went on to cheekily chalk up the moment to her hormones.
06:23All the ones I wrote on the album are very intense and everything was coming out super intense.
06:28And I was like, wait, that's just because I'm hormonal and pregnant and all these things.
06:32I was like, I don't want my whole album to be like this.
06:34She then went on to say that some of her relatives hadn't been told yet,
06:38but that she'd been so excited she couldn't stop herself from spilling the beans.
06:42She then went on to close out the song with the emotional lyrics hitting even harder than usual.
06:53Mariah Carey
06:55Mariah Carey, Merry Christmas to you
07:04As the Queen of Christmas, it only makes sense that she'd include her children in her dynasty.
07:10For Mariah Carey's twins, Moroccan and Monroe, that happened before they were even born.
07:15Their first introduction to the holiday season was in their mother's Christmas special on ABC while she was pregnant with
07:22them.
07:26She spent the entire run time commanding the stage and singing a variety of wintertime classics and originals,
07:33even showing off some of her most iconic vocal tricks in the process.
07:37Through it all, she showcased her baby bump in two different festive outfits.
07:41Though it couldn't have been easy hitting her usual high notes while carrying the twins,
07:46she made every moment seem effortless.
07:48Baby, all I want for her love is you
07:54M.I.A. 51st Annual Grammy Awards
07:58Today's your due date, isn't it?
07:59L.A., yes.
08:00Oh my gosh.
08:01I'm standing here walking.
08:03How are you doing this?
08:05At any stage, performing while pregnant is going to be uncomfortable at the very least.
08:09Doing so at nine months, when one could give birth at any moment, takes the already challenging task and dials
08:16it up exponentially.
08:17At the 2009 Grammys, M.I.A. did so without breaking a sweat.
08:28She was tasked with singing her hit, Paper Planes, and she did so flawlessly, all while interacting with viewers in
08:35the front row.
08:36After finishing her section, T.I. and the rest of the rap pack claimed the stage.
08:40Hours later, M.I.A. went into labor.
08:43Though she didn't win either award she was nominated for that year, she ultimately went home with the perfect prize.
08:49Her son.
08:57Beyonce, 59th Annual Grammy Awards
09:00While carrying her twins, Beyonce took to the stage at the biggest night in music.
09:05It was one of the standout moments of the 2017 Grammys.
09:15The singer is no stranger to entertaining while expecting, with the reveal of her baby bump after her set at
09:22the 2011 Video Music Awards remaining iconic to this day.
09:26Her 2017 follow-up was a work of pure artistry, dedicated to her unborn babies.
09:31Show me your scars.
09:38While wearing a stunning golden gown and headpiece, she treated the audience to a medley from her album Lemonade.
09:45Besides her usual gorgeous vocals, she also showcased beautiful visuals and physics-defying stunts, proving that pregnancy wouldn't stop her
09:53from putting on a show.
10:01Before we unveil our last entry, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:06Christina Aguilera, Wango Tango
10:08She serenaded the crowd and her unborn daughter with a lovely rendition of Say Something.
10:21Christina Aguilera, 56th Annual Grammy Awards After Party
10:26She debuted a new song and showed off her baby bump at the official Grammys After Party.
10:39Hilary Scott, Taste of Country
10:41A month before giving birth, she performed one last stellar show with her band Lady A.
10:46And as you can hear, they're still under construction at the Music City Center, but we will be there on
10:51June the 6th to meet you, sign autographs, and also give you the opportunity to sign up for a special
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11:14Rihanna, Super Bowl 57
11:16The halftime show to this iconic sporting event is all about spectacle, and she provided that and more.
11:24Rihanna took to the field in 2023 for her first major solo show in 7 years before taking all of
11:31her fans for a trip down memory lane.
11:40Rihanna, Super Bowl 57
11:41While performing a medley of some of her biggest hits, she wore a striking red bodysuit and jacket that prominently
11:48displayed her belly.
11:49The reveal reportedly wasn't planned, but she effortlessly incorporated it into the show.
12:00She spent the 13 minute long extravaganza singing and dancing her heart out, including on giant platforms suspended in the
12:08air.
12:08Along with serving as a pregnancy announcement, it was the perfect way to remind the nation of just how iconic
12:14she was.
12:23Which of these performances did you find the most impressive? Let us know in the comments below!
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