Lektion learned. Tori Spelling and more celebrities have caused controversy for faking pregnancies on April Fools’ Day over the years.
The BH90210 alum posted a 2021 Instagram upload of herself cradling her stomach, captioned, “No. 6.” (The actress is the mother of Stella, Liam, Hattie, Finn and Beau with Dean McDermott.)
The Los Angeles native later told her Instagram followers that she had posted the photo in response to the “constant questions” about whether she and the Canadian actor were expanding their family.
“The fact is, after my fifth baby, my body didn’t bounce back like it had before,” the It is best to spell it as it isThe author wrote that at the time. “I feel like I have to constantly defend my body when instead, I should be honoring it for the miracle of life it game me five times.”
Spelling concluded by addressing the backlash, adding, “I know that pregnancy is an extreme blessing. Spelling said that he would never joke about losing a child or not being capable of having one. I have miscarried. … For those of you that are hurt, I hear you. I love and care about you. I would love to hear your stories, and I will do my best support you. Please accept this as a virtual hug to my entire community.”
Three years ago Lauren Burnham Arie Luyendyk Jr.A fake pregnancy post also angered many of their followers on social media.
“Secrets finally out, we have a bunny in the oven!” the former Bachelor tweeted in April 2018.
The Bachelorette alum later addressed negative comments about the upload, sharing a photo from Cook’s Country cookbook. “Sorry if you were offended, but we really are making a Dutch baby,” the former reality star wrote.
The Netherlands native issued a formal apology the following day, writing, “I do have sympathy for women struggling from infertility. My April Fools’ prank was in no way meant to offend women who struggle with that. I am sorry that you were offended. [sic] personally by my post.”
He and Burnham announced their first real pregnancy in November 2018. They welcomed daughter Alessi six month later. After having a miscarriage, the Bachelor Nation members welcomed twins Senna (and Lux) in June 2020.
Keep scrolling to see more stars’ fake pregnancy posts over the years, from Catherine GiudiciTo Alexa PenaVega.
