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From Divyanka Tripathi To Deepika Padukone: Celebrities Who Became Mothers After 40

ByRohan Sharma
Updated: 26 May 2026, 4:55 pm

Celebrities such as Divyanka Tripathi, Bipasha Basu and Isha Ambani have highlighted through their journeys that parenthood can happen later in life. Their planned parenthood journeys reflect the lives of parents looking to welcome children after 40, giving us an insight into pregnancy after 40.

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Celebrities on motherhood after 40
Motherhood does not follow one fixed timeline. Some people become parents early, while others wait until they feel emotionally, physically or practically ready. Celebrity journeys often bring this conversation into focus, but every pregnancy and parenting decision is deeply personal.

Celebrities such as Divyanka Tripathi, Bipasha Basu and Isha Ambani have highlighted through their journeys that parenthood can happen later in life.


10 Celebs Who Welcomed Kids Later In Life

Here are ten celebrities who've openly talked about having children later in life, using assisted technologies, surrogacy journeys and more.

1. Divyanka Tripathi

After nearly a decade of marriage, Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya shared the joyful news on social media that they have been blessed with twin boys on May 26, 2026.

2. Neha Dhupia

Neha Dhupia gave birth to her second child, Guriq, at 40, showing how later motherhood can be part of a growing family journey.

3. Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed daughter Dua in September 2024. Deepika was also not over 40, but her motherhood journey reflects how couples are increasingly choosing parenthood on their own timeline. Padukone announced her second pregnancy, this time at 40, in April 2026.


4. Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena welcomed her second son, Jeh, in 2021 when she was 40, becoming one of the most discussed Indian celebrity examples of motherhood after 40.

5. Isha Ambani

Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal welcomed twins Krishna and Aadiya in 2022. Isha was not over 40, but her journey is often discussed in conversations around planned parenthood and family support. She has openly talked about conceiving via IVF.

6. Preity Zinta


Preity Zinta became a mother to twins Jai and Gia via surrogacy at 46. Her journey reflects one of the many routes to parenthood.

7. Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty welcomed daughter Samisha through surrogacy at 45, after already being a mother to her son Viaan.

8. Bipasha Basu

Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover welcomed daughter Devi when Bipasha was 43, after openly sharing parts of their parenthood journey.

9. Farah Khan

Farah Khan welcomed triplets Czar, Anya and Diva at 43, becoming a well-known example of motherhood later in life.

10. Dia Mirza

Dia Mirza became a mother to her son Avyaan Azaad at around 40, adding to the public conversation around later motherhood.

What To Know About Pregnancy After 40

Pregnancy after 40 can be empowering, but it may need more planning. Fertility naturally declines with age, and risks such as miscarriage, chromosomal conditions and pregnancy complications may rise. Regular medical supervision can help manage many concerns.