Celebs who had babies after 40

Cape Town - Just in case you missed Thursday’s biggest news story, Janet Jackson, 49, has confirmed rumours that she’s pregnant with her first child. Yay! 

But she's not the only star to welcome a child only much later in life. Let’s take a look at some yummy mummies who expanded their family after turning 40.  

Basetsana Kumalo

Bassie gave birth to her third child, Bontle ba Morena Jasmine Kumalo, at the age of 40. And might we add, she looks fabulous!

Leleti Khumalo

Leleti Khumalo gave birth to beautiful twins at 43 and motherhood definitely agrees with her.

Kerishnie Naicker

The former Miss South Africa spoke to Longevity Magazine about expecting a baby at the age of 42 last year.

More celeb moms who had babies in their late thirties…

Redi Thlabi

At the age of 38 Redi called her second pregnancy her “miracle baby” in an interview with DestinyConnect.

Melanie Bala

Mel Bala welcomed their second child and first daughter in 2011 when she was 38.