For a mother, every pain, health risk, and sacrifice that comes with childbirth is a minor annoyance, a minor distraction compared to the happiness and joy she feels when holding her child for the first time. In this article, we take a look at some of the beautiful celebrity moms who gave birth in 2014.

• Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana is one of the most beautiful Southern American actresses in Hollywood. She has gained a significant following for her exotic beauty, stunning figure and one of the most adorable smiles. She had a busy year giving birth to twins and starring as Gamora in the commercial superhero film ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. Saldana confirmed the news that she and Italian boyfriend Marco Perego, whom she has been dating since March 2013 and who wed in a secret ceremony in London in June 2013, were expected in August while embarking on the famous ALS Ice Bucket Challenge . And almost three months later Avatar actress on November ^27thgave birth to twins, Cy Aridio and Bowie Ezio Perego-Saldana in Los Angeles.

• Erin McNaught

Erin McNaught is a popular Australian model, actress, presenter and television personality. She is known for representing Australia at the Miss Universe 2006 edition, although she failed to make any progress beyond the early stages. After appearing on the global stage, she took on several high-profile modeling jobs and appeared on the 2007 soap opera ‘Neighbours’. She has since appeared as a guest judge on ‘Australia’s Next Top Model’, starring nude on the cover of the June 2012 issue of Maxim Australia.

Erin and musician Example welcomed their son, Evander Maxwell Gleave on December 21, 2014 to Australia. They had started their relationship after meeting in 2011 during an MTV interview conducted by Erin and married on May 18, 2013.

• Kourtney Kardashian

The eldest of the Kardashian sisters is also known for being the most grounded and cool-headed. Of course, like the rest of her family, she owes her fame and success to her younger sister Kim Kardashian’s infamous bond. However, over the years, Kourtney has worked hard to capitalize on the popularity of the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians. She has launched several clothing lines, fragrances and the book ‘Kardashian Konfidential’ over the past year and added a sweet new member to her family of four, which includes long-term partner Scott Disick, son Mason Dash Disick, born December 14, 2009, and daughter Mason Dash, born December 8, 2009 July 2012 born daughter Penelope Scotland Disick She gave birth to her third child, a son, Reign Aston Disick on 14 December 2014.

• Hayden Panettiere

However, Hayden Panettiere gained fame and critical acclaim via the ABC musical series ‘Nashville,’ but her big break came when she played the role of Coach Yoast’s daughter, Sheryl, on the 2000 sports drama ‘Remember the Titans.’ And you’d be amazed to know that She made her television debut when she was 11 months old, starring in an advertisement for a Playskool toy train set . Multi-talented Hayden is also an amazing singer, earning her Grammy Award nomination for “A Bug’s Life”

On December 9, 2014, Hayden gave birth to a daughter, Kaya Evdokia Klitschko. Kaya’s father is world heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko , with whom Hayden has been dating since 2009, having met through a mutual friend. Hayden has reported that motherhood has reprioritized her life and she feels fabulous and extremely happy.

• Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland became the poster child for prenatal fitness when she posed for sultry and stunning photoshoots. In the pictures published on the web Ellemagazine, Kelly stripped naked and showed off her incredible pregnancy body. The 34-year-old singer credited her physique to the prenatal workouts she undertook for an easy and quick delivery. Kelly revealed that the workout really helped her cope with the stress and demands of motherhood. Kelly and her husband Tim Weatherspoon, who was also her manager prior to their relationship, welcomed a son named Titan Jewell Weatherspoon on November 4, 2014. In a recent interview, Kelly revealed that being a mom makes her feel sexier, just like a rock star.

• Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes and her longtime boyfriend did a remarkable job of keeping the Miami-born actress’ pregnancy a secret until she hit seven months. Given their constant media glare, the feat of keeping the news under wraps for so long certainly deserves praise. The ‘Hitch’ actress revealed during the Ellen DeGeneres show that the decision to keep the pregnancy news private was made to ensure she had a nice, quiet pregnancy, which she reportedly did. So, kudos to them. However, motherhood hasn’t been as quiet an affair for Eva as it has been for her daughter Esmeralda, who was born on September 12, as it keeps her on her toes.

• Christina Ricci

The former child star surprised the world in 2012 by revealing she was dating cameraman James Heerdegen, whom she met on the set of her short-lived TV drama ‘Pan Am’ in 2011. The couple wed on October 26, 2013 in an intimate ceremony at the Harold Pratt House and Peterson Hall in New York City. In May last year, it was reported that Ricci was pregnant with the couple’s first child. The couple have kept their relationship top secret and news of the actress’ pregnancy was also kept secret until the media discovered her visible bump. Similarly, the couple has not revealed the name and date of birth of their son, who was born in August 2014, according to the popular US weekly.

• Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson looked absolutely stunning and beautiful at the recent premiere of her superhero film, Avengers: Age of Ultron. Scarlett brings her amazing post-pregnancy weight loss to breastfeeding. She insists it not only brought her closer to her daughter Rose, but also helped her get back in shape. Scarlett has also revealed that the joy of being a mother comes far ahead of anything she hasn’t experienced in her life. Though she struggles to get to sleep at night, she sees the responsibility of being a mom as wonderfully exhausting. The feeling of joy, she says, is explosive, one she would love to bottle and carry around.

• Mila Kunis

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis is one of the most adorable couples in Hollywood. During their public appearances and outings, they seem comfortable, happy and extremely in love with each other. There are no forced smiles or pre-planned PDAs on the red carpet at awards shows. And we suspect that’s what makes their relationship special. The couple have remained strictly private from their relationship and the birth of daughter Wyatt Isabelle, who was born on October 1, 2014. In a rare personal interview, Mila revealed that motherhood was a life-changing experience for her and made her look at the world from a different perspective. And oh, she’s proud to be a stay-at-home mom who has no desire to be in front of the camera anytime soon.

• Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera, who is one of the most popular pop icons, gave birth to their second child, a daughter, in August 2014. The famous singer, who has sold more than 50 million albums and won five Grammy Awards, announced that her children, newborn daughter Summer Rain and son Max, constantly inspire her and every day with them is a new and fun adventure. She just loves lounging in Disney movies with her kids. Christina, who is also a coach on reality singing competition show The Voice, has also claimed her kids make her busy lives more relaxing.

• Drew Barrymore

With the birth of her second daughter, FrankieBarrymore Kopelman, Drew Barrymore has come a long way from her tumultuous past, which was littered with drug addiction and a string of failed relationships. The former child star has credited her family life for changing her thinking. She revealed that because of her two daughters, every decision she makes now revolves around her number one priority – her family. Drew, who endured a rocky and turbulent childhood due to her parents’ divorce and lack of presence, insists she wants to offer her children a diametrically opposite childhood, one that she’s willing to sacrifice her acting career for.

• Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington has won multiple awards for her role as Olivia Pope, a crisis manager on the ABC drama series Scandal. And the amount of hard work and dedication she puts into her role deserves all the credit. Last year, despite her pregnancy, the 38-year-old actress gave a masterful performance on the hit series. Now we all know how difficult and exhausting pregnancy is for a woman, adding the immense stress and pressure of working in one of the most watched series to the equation. Hard and chilling, isn’t it? Yes, it is. And that alone makes Kerry one of the best actresses in my opinion.

• Megan Fox

After Kerry, Megan is the second actress on our list to have had to deal with acting and pregnancy at the same time. What made Megan’s job even more difficult was that she had to shoot a lot of action scenes for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Megan revealed in an interview that she was running, screaming and on the verge of vomiting the entire shoot. On the other hand, the birth of two sons has taken away the fear of the camera. She claims she’s expelled two children and doesn’t leave much behind to scare you. And you can’t argue with that mindset.

• Blake Lively

Blake Lively has established herself as an actress, model, and blogger. And works to be successful as a mother. However, she admits that it would be much more difficult than her previous roles. In an interview, she compared raising her daughter James to living with a drug addict. But then she also claimed that babies are addictive and want more. While promoting her new movie, The Age of Adaline, she looked as slim and beautiful as ever, which she attributes to motherhood.