Sophia Grace Brownlee has been honest about every obstacle she has faced on her personal journey ahead of announcing her third pregnancy at age 23.
Brownlee, who previously rose to stardom for her viral rendition of Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” with cousin Rosie McClelland, confirmed in October 2022 that she was expecting her first child.
“I am here to tell you guys that I am pregnant,” she shared in a YouTube video. “So, I am 21 weeks today and the reason why I left it so long is that I always want to make sure that everything’s completely fine and that everything’s safe. I was very shocked when I first found out, [and] I’ve got used to it now and I’m super, super happy about it. I can’t wait to share this journey with you [on my channel].”
The former child correspondent’s cousin, for her part, showed her support, writing via Instagram, “Together forever, words can’t explain this feeling! So excited for this next chapter, here for you will buy milk, babysit, but I don’t think I can change a nappy just yet 😂 love you so much.”
Following the birth of her son River in February 2023, Brownlee welcomed daughter Athena Rose in December 2024 and confirmed her third pregnancy in June 2026. (Brownlee has kept the identity of her long-term partner private.)
Scroll down for Brownlee’s most candid comments about motherhood:
Sophia Grace Brownlee Dealt With Ups and Downs During Her 1st Pregnancy
After announcing her pregnancy, Brownlee opened up about dealing with harsh first trimester symptoms.
“I felt very sick for a long time. It still comes back sometimes now and it literally ruins your whole day,” she said in her YouTube video. “I don’t know why they call it morning sickness because it lasted all day for me! But, thankfully it’s going away a little bit, but also, I’m thankful for feeling sick because it means that my hormones are quite strong and that the pregnancy is good.”
Sophia Grace Brownlee Shared Her Family’s Heartwarming Reactions to Her Pregnancy
In October 2022, Brownlee recalled showing McClelland a sonogram that confirmed her pregnancy. “Honestly, it was literally one of the most happiest moments ever,” she told E! News. “She was just so happy because we’ve been so close our whole life and we literally have done everything together. I’m going into a new chapter and obviously she’s going to be the best cousin ever. I’m so excited for her to meet the baby.”
Brownlee also noted that her mother was the first to find out the exciting news, adding, “My mom’s reaction obviously, at the start, she was a little bit like, ‘Oh wow.’ But she just got used to it straight away and she was always really happy and excited about it.”
Sophia Grace Brownlee Admitted Worrying About 1 Family Member’s Reaction
In October 2022, Brownlee admitted she was the most worried about telling her father she was expecting.
“Just in any normal family, it’s sort of a hard thing to tell your dad — when you’re a girl— that you’re pregnant, and I’m sure people understand it can be a little bit awkward,” she explained to E! News. “We were trying to think of a way to tell my dad and, eventually, I just got my mom to tell him because I couldn’t face doing it myself.”
The social media personality added: “I thought he might be like, ‘Maybe you’re a bit young,’ or something because I am quite young. It’s not really about age. It’s just depending on whether you feel ready or not — and I think I definitely feel ready.”
Sophia Grace Brownlee Thanked Fans for Their Outpouring of Support
According to the singer, getting to see the outpouring of love on social media made her public announcement worth it.
“I’ve seen so many supportive comments about how, ‘You’re young, but I had a baby at this age,’ and it was so lovely. It really makes me feel happy when I see other girls comment that. It really, really makes me so more confident,” she detailed. “At the start, I was feeling a bit sort of overwhelmed. And you think about, like, ‘How am I going to know how to do this? How am I going to learn how to carry the baby properly?’ It’s kind of scary.”
Brownlee concluded: “It’s a human [response], but I feel like it will just come naturally once I have the baby. My family and friends are so supportive. I’m sure that [they] will help so much. So, I feel really confident about it now.”
Sophia Grace Brownlee Addressed the Age Debate Over Her Pregnancy
The YouTube star opened up in an October 2022 interview with E! about having her first baby at age 19.
“I feel like 19 is quite young, obviously, to have a baby,” Brownlee said. “Usually most people are like, ‘You should have babies when you’re 30 and you’re married and you live in your own house,’ which is completely fine. But obviously everyone’s gonna have their different opinions.”
At the time, the England native explained why she didn’t care what others had to say about her personal life. “I just feel it’s about the person themselves,” she added. “And as long as you feel ready and it’s something that you’re happy about, then it’s really no one else’s problem.”
Sophia Grace Brownlee Revealed Her 1st Baby’s Sex on YouTube
Brownlee announced in a YouTube video in November 2022 that she was expecting a boy.
“So as you can see from the last few bits, I am having a boy!” she gushed. “When I first found out … I honestly wasn’t shocked because I just felt like from the start, like, I was going to be a boy-mom.”
Sophia Grace Brownlee Welcomed Son Ryan in 2023
Brownlee confirmed she’d given birth to son Ryan on February 23, 2023, by sharing a photo of his tiny hand clasping hers.
When Brownlee revealed she’d welcomed Ryan, DeGeneres was among the many to congratulate the new mom.
“Welcome to the world, Nicki Minaj the 3rd,” the comic joked.
Sophia Grace Brownlee Announced Her 2nd Pregnancy in 2024
Brownlee announced that she was expecting her second child in August 2024, just 18 months after welcoming Ryan.
She uploaded a YouTube video titled “I’M PREGNANT BABY NUMBER 2,” where she showed off her bump and revealed, “As you guys can see by the title of this video, I am expecting baby No. 2.”
The star once again waited to share her pregnancy news until “around the 20-week mark” because she is “a very paranoid and anxious person.”
“I’ve had both of my scans and everything’s been fine so far, which is really good,” he assured fans. “And yeah, it’s so exciting.”
Sophia Grace Brownlee Welcomed Baby No. 2 in 2024
Having welcomed a daughter on December 29, 2024, Brownlee confirmed the baby’s name by spelling out Athena Rose in party decorations for a January 2025 Instagram post.
Sophia Grace Brownlee Had No Regrets About Becoming a Young Mom
During an episode of the “Private Story” podcast, Brownlee insisted that she had no regrets about becoming a mom at 19.
“I was quite young when I had River. I was 19, which I do feel like is quite young,” she reflected. “I don’t regret, like, doing anything because I’m quite happy with where I am now.”
She went on, “When I had Athena, I was 21, which is a bit more older. It’s obviously young to have kids, but I don’t really think there’s a right age to have kids as long as you’re ready and you’re mature enough, that’s all that matters.”
Sophia Grace Brownlee Revealed She Is Expecting Her 3rd Child at 23
On June 24, 2026, Brownlee confirmed she was pregnant with baby No. 3 with an adorable photo of her showing Ryan and Athena an ultrasound photo of their sibling.
“We are so excited to meet you,” she wrote via Instagram.
