Despite expanding bustlines and bulging bellys, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez have stayed mum when it comes to pregnancy rumors
It’s difficult to peg exactly when the merry tide turned, but at some point in the past two weeks the Hollywood bump watch went from cooing and congratulatory to downright agitated.
First actress-singer Jennifer Lopez, she of midriff-baring fame, suddenly adopted an uncharacteristic fondness for loose and flowing caftans. Giddy speculation kicked into high gear that Lopez and husband Marc Anthony were finally expecting the family she had long talked of wanting.
Then, said caftan went windswept during Lopez’s concert performance this month at Mohegan Sun, revealing an unmistakable bulge. Sweet curiosity turned into genuine irritation – the same now directed at Christina Aguilera. In the past few weeks, paparazzi have snapped the tight-lipped singer shopping with her husband at baby stores, protruding belly leading the way.
Fans, celebrity gawkers and the press at large have demanded to know: Why – just why! – are these women refusing to confirm their obvious pregnancies?
The hoopla has some mothers wondering in return: When did our pregnant bellies become public property?
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