01of 11KATE & RYDERFLYNET"It’s the most incredible thing," says Kate Hudson of being Mom to son Ryder Russell, born on Jan. 7, 2004. “But nobody ever tells you how hard it’s gonna be.” Luckily, dropping the 60 lbs. she gained during her pregnancy wasn’t nearly as difficult. “I did lose the weight pretty fast,” says theSkeleton Keyactress (in Malibu on July 4). Her secret? Three-hour daily workouts and a 1,500-calorie-a-day diet.
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KATE & RYDER
FLYNET
“It’s the most incredible thing,” says Kate Hudson of being Mom to son Ryder Russell, born on Jan. 7, 2004. “But nobody ever tells you how hard it’s gonna be.” Luckily, dropping the 60 lbs. she gained during her pregnancy wasn’t nearly as difficult. “I did lose the weight pretty fast,” says theSkeleton Keyactress (in Malibu on July 4). Her secret? Three-hour daily workouts and a 1,500-calorie-a-day diet.
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DENISE, LOLA & SAM
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ANGELINA & ZAHARA
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04of 11JULIA, PHINNAEUS & HAZELFameHaving twins Phinneaus and Hazel, born on Nov. 28, 2004, has definitely agreed with Julia Roberts (in Venice, Calif., on July 16). “Since these babies were born, she’s never been happier,” says a friend of the actress’s. The Oscar winner, who’s taken to knitting clothes for her kids, is also trying out another new role: Broadway actress. She’ll star in the playThree Days of Rainin March.
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JULIA, PHINNAEUS & HAZEL
Fame
Having twins Phinneaus and Hazel, born on Nov. 28, 2004, has definitely agreed with Julia Roberts (in Venice, Calif., on July 16). “Since these babies were born, she’s never been happier,” says a friend of the actress’s. The Oscar winner, who’s taken to knitting clothes for her kids, is also trying out another new role: Broadway actress. She’ll star in the playThree Days of Rainin March.
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HEIDI & LENI
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LIV & MILO
SANTIAGO BAEZ/RAMEY
07of 11VICTORIA & CRUZABACAWith the arrival of third son Cruz on Feb. 20, Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham (in Nice on June 28) and soccer-star husband David Beckham are on their way to having their own mini-football squad: He joined big brothers Brooklyn, 6, and Romeo, 2. And Beckham hasn’t had trouble getting back to her fighting weight: Soon after Cruz was born via Caesarean section, she regained her famously trim figure.
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VICTORIA & CRUZ
ABACA
With the arrival of third son Cruz on Feb. 20, Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham (in Nice on June 28) and soccer-star husband David Beckham are on their way to having their own mini-football squad: He joined big brothers Brooklyn, 6, and Romeo, 2. And Beckham hasn’t had trouble getting back to her fighting weight: Soon after Cruz was born via Caesarean section, she regained her famously trim figure.
08of 11RACHEL & ADELAIDELIMELIGHTSix Feet Understar Rachel Griffiths’s daughter was in a hurry to meet Mom: Adelaide was born June 23 after only an hour and a half of labor. Griffiths (in L.A. on July 19), who also has 20-month-old son Banjo, says motherhood has taught her to live in the moment. “Kids remind you to stay in the now. If you’ve never had a reason to, you do now.”
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RACHEL & ADELAIDE
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Six Feet Understar Rachel Griffiths’s daughter was in a hurry to meet Mom: Adelaide was born June 23 after only an hour and a half of labor. Griffiths (in L.A. on July 19), who also has 20-month-old son Banjo, says motherhood has taught her to live in the moment. “Kids remind you to stay in the now. If you’ve never had a reason to, you do now.”
09of 11CATE & ROMANWENN /LandovAussie actress Cate Blanchett has found that being a mom has given her a reserve of energy she didn’t realize she possessed. “I often think the more you take on, the more capacity you find within yourself,” she says. The Oscar winner (in Marbella, Spain on May 9) has been raising her two sons – Roman, born April 23, 2004, and Dashiell, 3 – while juggling roles in movies such as the upcoming thrillerLittle Fish.
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CATE & ROMAN
WENN /Landov
Aussie actress Cate Blanchett has found that being a mom has given her a reserve of energy she didn’t realize she possessed. “I often think the more you take on, the more capacity you find within yourself,” she says. The Oscar winner (in Marbella, Spain on May 9) has been raising her two sons – Roman, born April 23, 2004, and Dashiell, 3 – while juggling roles in movies such as the upcoming thrillerLittle Fish.
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COURTENEY & COCO
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11of 11CARNIE & LOLAMarc Royce"This little angel, this little Dunkin' Donut has changed my whole life," says Carnie Wilson of daughter Lola, who was born April 22. And though she battled postpartum depression and is still working on losing her pregnancy weight, the singer (at home in L.A. on July 6) feels optimistic about the future. “I have a child to feed and a spirit that can’t be crushed,” she says.
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CARNIE & LOLA
Marc Royce
“This little angel, this little Dunkin' Donut has changed my whole life,” says Carnie Wilson of daughter Lola, who was born April 22. And though she battled postpartum depression and is still working on losing her pregnancy weight, the singer (at home in L.A. on July 6) feels optimistic about the future. “I have a child to feed and a spirit that can’t be crushed,” she says.
source: people.com
