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Celebrities Pregnant Over 40: Don't Call These 'Geriatric Pregnancies' Though!

Don't be calling these geriatric pregnancies, though!

Women are having babies later in life, and that goes for celebrities, too. Janet Jackson, for instance, just confirmed this week that she’s expecting her first child at the age of 50.

Believe it or not, there are actually a number of benefits to having kids later in life. A study from 2014 found that older mothers lived longer, while a 2016 study found that children with older parents tended to be taller, healthier and more educated.

In Hollywood, a number of celebrity moms had babies after the age of 40. Flip through the slideshow below to find out who.

Salma Hayek

Celeb Moms Who Had Babies After 40

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