The act of giving birth can be arduous, time-consuming, and drawn-out. The problem is that sometimes things move too quickly, leading to unexpected outcomes. It is commonly held that famous people are no different from the rest of us; they eat and sleep normally, and celebrity mothers reportedly give birth like the general population.
Still, these mothers consider giving birth in hospitals so last year that they will settle for nothing less than the most bizarre circumstances possible. Giving a kid a name like "Ever" or "Auto Pilot" suggests they're going to be an eternal optimist, right? We rounded together the most outlandish examples of
extraordinary' places celebrities are born.1. Matthew McConaughey & Camila Alves
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Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves' baby was born to Brazillian music. The actor DJed and went "tribal" The actor claimed the experience was messy but good. Together, they created a happy birthing environment. Their pride and joy, ready to jam and take on life. What a way to arrive!
2. Kate Hudson
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Goldie Hawn brought Kate Hudson reading glasses and a flower to help her picture her birth. Hudson's mom instructed her to "visualize her (private area) opening up like a magnolia bloom." The actress joked that she never wanted to see herself that vulnerable. At least she had a committed crew.
3. Mayim Bialik
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Mayim Bialik gave birth to her second son, Frederick, at home while her 2-year-old son Miles watched from his high chair. She stated it taught her son about life. Birthing films helped him prepare, but they also boosted sibling bonding. Bialik says she preferred to give birth at home, where she felt most comfortable.
4. Mariah Carey
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Mariah Carey delivered her twins at a hospital during a live taping of her 1995 concert because she wanted them to arrive during the applause. According to Parents.com, she told her then-husband, Nick Cannon, to hold the camera and adjust the lighting. We wouldn't expect anything less from a singer who has been cited several times praising herself.
5. Angelina Jolie
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Angelina Jolie is famous for travel and philanthropy. The actress gave birth to her daughter Shiloh in Namibia and flew her OB 9,700 miles from Los Angeles. The actress says the birth of her daughter was life-changing. She then had a C-section, which she said was fine.
6. Kourtney Kardashian
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Kourtney Kardashian filmed the delivery of her child. In 2009 and 2012, the star filmed the births of her first two children on Keeping Up with the Kardashians. It got graphic when the diva brought out BOTH her kids. Despite yelling, she showed her bravery and love for her children.
7. Seth Meyer
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Seth Meyer announced on live TV that his wife Alexi Ashe had given birth in their apartment foyer. Her son's head was in her sweatpants before they reached the car, so he joked that they were smuggling a baby. Baby impatience! Doctors encourage new parents to wait until labor progresses before heading to the hospital, but they wait too long.