Vanessa Morgan’s family is overflowing with love.
The Riverdale alum has officially welcomed her second baby, a girl named Kaia Autumn Skye, her first with boyfriend James Karnik. Kaia’s arrival also makes Vanessa’s first child, 3-year-old River, whom she shares with ex-husband Michael Kopech, a big brother.
“Born July 27th,” Vanessa captioned an Aug. 21 Instagram Post. “Been enjoying all the baby snuggles these past 3 weeks with our angel. Beyond Grateful.”
The carousel included a sweet black and white image of both her and James holding onto Kaia’s little hand and was followed by a series of images of Kaia being cuddling with her three family members.
Vanessa further celebrated her announcement on her Instagram Story, gushing over a photo of James and their newborn, writing alongside the heart eyes emoji, “Him.”
She also provided insight into the couple’s choice of name for their little one as they begin “this beautiful journey.” According to the 32-year-old’s Story, Kaia means “the sea” and “pure life.”
Kaia’s arrival comes only six weeks after Vanessa and James first shared their happy news with the public. On July 6, the My Babysitter’s a Vampire alum captioned a post of her and James cradling her baby bump, “So in love with this man, our family of 4 coming this month. #2 Suprise! Thank you GOD.”
James, for his part, also confirmed their baby’s sex at the time. He captioned his post, which featured him holding Vanessa in his arms, “Holdin BOTH my girls at the same time.”
But while the new parents only announced they were expecting with weeks to go before Kaia’s arrival, Vanessa made sure to share updates on how the former family of three was preparing for their newest arrival—including River’s preparation for becoming a big brother.
“My GIRL.. can’t believe you’re gonna be here any day now,” she captioned a July 7 post. “River literally asks everyday is baby sister coming today!? He’s so excited to be your big brother. Me, Riv & your Daddy can’t wait to meet you!”
And they weren’t the only ones excited for Kaia’s arrival. As Vanessa’s fellow Riverdale alum Lili Reinhart wrote alongside a heart at the time, “Can’t wait to meet her!!”
But as this family of three begins their life as a group of four, Vanessa knows she has the perfect person by her side to tackle all the ups and downs that come their way.
As she captioned James’ July 17 birthday post, “My peace, my safe place. Beyond grateful for another year around the sun celebrating all that is you.”
For a look at all the celebs that welcomed babies this year, read on.
Sophia Grace Brownlee
The former Ellen DeGeneres Show correspondent gave birth to her second child, a baby girl named Athena Rose, on Dec. 29.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard & Ken Urker
The Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup star and her partner welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Aurora Urker, on Dec. 28.
Andi Dorfman & Blaine Hart
The Bachelorette alum and her husband welcomed baby girl Harper Bell Hart on Dec. 20, but Andi was hospitalized days later to undergo surgery for remove hematomas.
"Welp, we're back! This time for Mama," she quipped on Instagram Stories Dec. 27. "After getting home, I was in a ton of pain and it was getting worse by the day. Despite the internet saying recovery takes time, I still felt something was wrong and finally after trying every home remedy, called my doctors and they told me to come right in."
She added, "A very straightforward procedure but still pretty terrifying having a 6 day old baby (plus loads of hormones still lurking)."
Scarlet Vas & Tayo Ricci
The OnlyFans model gave birth a baby girl with her husband—who is also her stepbrother—in December.
"Our Christmas miracle has finally arrived," Tayo wrote alongside a Dec. 25 Instagram post featuring a photo of the pair cradling their newborn, as well as a snap of them holding their baby's hand. "Merry Christmas from our family to yours."
Madeline Gaudreau & Matthew Gaudreau
Madeline—the widow of the late hockey player—gave birth to the couple's first child in December, four months after Matthew was fatally struck by a car while riding his bike with his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau. She named their baby boy Tripp Matthew Gaudreau.
Lindsay Hubbard
The Summer House star announced Dec. 8 that she gave birth to her first baby, daughter Gemma Britt Kufe, with her boyfriend (whom she has not identified).
Jenna Ushkowitz & David Stanley
The Glee alum announced the arrival of her and her husband's second baby—a son named Graham—on Nov. 24.
"And then they were 4," Jenna, who is also mom to daughter Emma, wrote on Instagram. "Welcome to the tribe, Graham, we love you so much."
Francesca Farago & Jesse Sullivan
On Nov. 11, the Perfect Match alum gave birth to twins Poetry and Locket—her first children with her fiancé. TikToker Jesse also has a teen, Arlo, from a previous relationship.
Desiree Hartsock & Chris Siegfried
The former Bachelorette made a rosy announcement when she shared she welcomed baby No. 3, son Noah Parker, with her husband Nov. 5.
"We're doing well & getting adjusted to a family of 5," Desiree, who is also mom to sons Asher and Zander, wrote on Instagram a week later. "He's just as sweet as can be!! And looks just like his brothers."
Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger
The Guardians of the Galaxy star and his wife became guardians to a baby boy named Ford Fitzgerald Schwarzenegger Pratt on Nov. 8. Their little one joined big sisters Lyla and Eloise, as well as Chris’ son Jack with ex-wife Anna Faris.
Campbell "Pookie" Puckett & Jett Puckett
The TikTokers welcomed a baby girl named Paloma Campbell Puckett in November 2024.
"My angel has given me another angel," Jett quipped while announcing his daughter's arrival. "Daddy's got two angels. Pookie and mini Pookie."
Alexandra Daddario & Andrew Form
The White Lotus alum's little one checked into the world on Halloween. To announce the news, Alexandra posted a photo to Instagram of her and her husband's newborn at the hospital and joked, "I thought this was a weird bowl of candy."
Candiace Dillard Bassett & Chris Bassett
The Real Housewives of Potomac alum and her husband welcomed their first baby together, son Jett Maxwell Lee Bassett,on Oct. 3, the couple confirmed to People. As the outlet noted, the bundle of joy joins Chris' kids Owen, Mateo and Naia from previous relationships.
Whitney Leavitt & Connor Leavitt
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and her husband welcomed baby No. 3, son Billy Gene Leavitt, in October 2024.
On the Hulu show, fans saw Whitney announce her pregnancy by hiding a positive pregnancy test in a cake that she gave to her family.
"We all definitely ate the cake," she told The Cut in September. "Look, I put the lid back on it. I Cloroxed the heck out of it before putting it in the cake. It was clean. I get how people were like, Ew. Maybe people tried to stay away and not eat the pieces surrounding the test, but that cake was good."
Whitney and Connor are also parents to kids Liam and Sedona.
Margot Robbie & Tom Ackerley
This Barbie became a mom when she and her husband welcomed their first child in the fall. According to People, Margot gave birth to a baby boy.
Carli Lloyd & Brian Hollins
The former soccer player and the pro-golfer shared they welcomed their first baby, a girl named Harper, Oct. 18.
"So very grateful for this amazing blessing in our lives," Carli wrote on Instagram Oct. 21. "By far the hardest thing I have ever endured but the best thing I’ve ever done!"
Brantley Gilbert & Amber Cochran Gilbert
The country music singer and his wife became parents to three after she gave birth to Abram Howell Gilbert on a tour bus Oct. 11.
"We will never forget the way you got here," Brantley, who is also dad to kids Barrett and Braylen, wrote on Instagram two days later, "we can’t wait to see what you do here."
Morgan Eastwood & Tanner Koopmans
Clint Eastwood became a grandpa again when his daughter gave birth to a baby girl named Cleo in September.
Pauline Chalamet
The Sex Lives of College girls actress officially enrolled in mom life, announcing on Sept. 30 that she gave birth to her first child "three weeks ago."
Pauline, who is the sister of Timothée Chalamet, has not publicly disclosed the identity of her baby's father.
Colton Underwood & Jordan C. Brown
The Bachelor Nation star and his husband found baby bliss when they welcomed son Bishop Colton Brown-Underwood on Sept. 30.
Nina Agdal & Logan Paul
After the model gave birth to her and the YouTuber's first baby, she wrote on Instagram Sept. 29, "Esmé Agdal Paul has entered the chat."
Jack Grealish & Sasha Attwood
The England national team soccer star and his partner welcomed a new teammate—a baby girl named Mila Rose Grealish—on Sept. 27.
Frances Bean Cobain & Riley Hawk
The daughter of Kurt Cobain and the son of Tony Hawk welcomed a baby boy named Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk on Sept. 17.
Mandy Moore & Taylor Goldsmith
The This Is Us alum found herself with a Big Three of her own in September, when she and her musician husband welcomed daughter Louise Everett Goldsmith.
The baby girl joins older brothers August "Gus" Harrison and Oscar "Ozzie" Bennett.
"Lou is here!" Mandy wrote on Instagram Sept. 25. "Louise Everett Goldsmith arrived happy, healthy, expeditiously and right in time for Virgo season. She is our absolute dream girl and her big brothers are already as obsessed with her as we are. Endlessly grateful for our family of 5 (and our very own big three) and soaking in every moment of this special time."
John Mulaney & Olivia Munn
Everybody's in LA—including the couple's daughter Méi June Mulaney, whom the comedian and the actress welcomed via surrogate on Sept. 14.
"I am so proud of my little plum," Olivia—who also shares son Malcolm Hiep Mulaney with John—wrote on Instagram, explaining that her baby girl's name (pronounced May) is the Chinese word for plum. "My heart has exploded."
Jamie Otis & Doug Hehner
The Married at First Sight couple doubled their brood's size on Sept. 18, welcoming twin boys Hawkins Tyler Hehner—born 6:05 p.m.—and Huxley James Hehner, who arrived three minutes later.
"Baby A was born normally. I pushed him out so fast, baby B was born BREECH," Jamie later wrote on Instagram. "It was a scary moment at first bc he was quite stunned and didn’t cry immediately but when he finally kinda 'came to' & I heard his little squeal I just lost it."
Jamie and Doug are also parents to Henley Grace Hehner and Hendrix Douglas Hehner, and every year mark the "angelversary" of Johnathan Edward.
Grant Gustin & LA Thoma
The Flash alum and his physical therapist wife announced the birth of their son Arthur James Grant on Sept. 12, calling the baby boy their older daughter Juniper's new "best friend."
Cardi B & Offset
More than a month after filing for divorce, the "WAP" rapper gave birth to her third child with the Migos member Sept. 7. The former couple's older kids—daughter Kulture and son Wave—visited their new sibling in the hospital. Offset is also dad to kids Jordan, Kody and Kalea from previous relationships.
Ashley Tisdale & Christopher French
The High School Musical alum and her composer husband welcomed their second child, Emerson Clover French, Sept. 6. As Ashley, who is also mom to daughter Jupiter, wrote in an Instagram message to her baby girl, "All three of us are obsessed with you."
Lala Kent
The Vanderpump Rules star became a mom of two on Sept. 3, when she gave birth to daughter Sosa—whom she concieved through the use of a sperm donor and intrauterine insemination (IUI).
The baby girl's arrival came three years after Lala's breakup with Randall Emmett, with whom she shares older daughter Ocean.