The Duchess of Cambridge caused quite a stir earlier this week (though not as much as other royals have [1]). Kate Middleton arrived at the Photographer of the Year Awards donning a light blue dress and cream peep-toe pumps — a fashion choice that has led to some debate on social media [2]. While some say Middleton should opt for flats to protect her baby, others feel this is far from a faux pas. Of course, she isn't the only celebrity to rock a pump during her pregnancy. Check out other A-listers who have made sky-high heels part of their maternity attire.
Christina Aguilera
In 2007, an expectant Christina Aguilera [3] wore an emerald-green babydoll dress with black stockings and black patent leather t-strap heels for a Rock the Vote event.
Jennifer Lopez
Being pregnant with twins didn't stop Jennifer Lopez from glamming it up for New York Fashion Week [4] back in 2008. "I like keeping busy, and it is very hard because if they say 'be off your feet for four hours a day,' I'm like, 'Oh god!' It's hard," she said.
Heidi Klum
The German supermodel was radiant in Michael Kors at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards. Her superhigh heels proved a cakewalk for the experienced model and mom.
Nicole Richie
Fashion Star celebrity mentor and designer Nicole Richie [5] was the epitome of bohemian chic during her second pregnancy, with son Sparrow. At her Pea in the Pod collection launch, Richie wore black strappy sandals.
Jane Krakowski
30 Rock star Jane Krakowski was glowing at the 17th Screen Actors Guild Awards in January 2010. Superhigh nude peep-toe heels showed off her toned legs.
Victoria Beckham
Six months pregnant with baby Harper, Victoria Beckham [6] was lauded as one of the best dressed guests at the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Sienna Miller
Sienna Miller [7]'s ankle-strap heels accentuated her shapely calves at a New York Fashion Week event [8] in 2011.
Beyoncé
Who could forget Beyoncé's show-stealing performance at the 2011 VMAs [9], when she announced she was pregnant in a purple sequined tuxedo jacket, sky-high t-strap sandals, and the lyrics "I want you to feel the love that's growing inside of me."
Jessica Simpson
At a launch event for Jessica Simpson Girls [10] back in November 2011, the expectant star wore head-to-toe black and strappy wedges.
Alyssa Milano
At the Los Angeles premiere of The Hangover Part II in 2011, Alyssa Milano [11] wore two-toned black and tan ankle-strap heels.
Kate Hudson
Being nine months pregnant with baby Bingham was no excuse for Kate Hudson [12] not to wear heels to the Natural Resources Defense Council's Ocean Initiative Benefit, hosted by Chanel in Malibu, CA, in 2011.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi
In 2012, Snooki tweeted this photo of her new shoes [13] alongside the message "My best accessory for today." When a follower asked about her pregnant feet, she responded, "Well my feet aren't swelling yet so I'm still enjoying all my shoes." We wouldn't expect anything less from the Jersey Shore star!
Hilary Duff
When waiting for baby Luca [14] in 2012, Hilary Duff [15] strutted her stuff in tan suede Christian Louboutins and a yellow sequined Rachel Roy dress for a party in honor of The Beauty Book For Brain Cancer.
Molly Sims
When Sims was pregnant with her son, Brooks, she told Gilt Groupe's Little Inspirations blog [16], "I will never forget my heels, but I have to admit . . . my flats are much more comfortable."
Alessandra Ambrosio
During her second pregnancy, the model and mom-to-be looked superglamorous wearing an abstract-print minidress and purple pointed-toe heels [17].
Kourtney Kardashian
We love how this Kardashian sister added a pop of color (and a little bit of height) to her maternity outfit.
Reese Witherspoon
During a 2012 dinner in her honor, the actress paired a navy dress with kitten heels.
Rachel Zoe
A baby bump couldn't keep this stylist from wearing her beloved heels while pregnant with son Kaius in 2013.
Drew Barrymore
During her second pregnancy, the actress stood up to cancer in a pair of simple black pumps.
Kim Kardashian
Though the reality star made some questionable fashion choices when pregnant with North, she always managed to rock some chic heels.
Kate Winslet
The A-lister donned a navy dress and pointed toe pumps at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013.
Kerry Washington
The Scandal star made many red carpet appearances [18] during her pregnancy, so it only makes sense that she wore heels.
Kelly Rowland
The songstress hasn't been shy about wearing lace-up heels throughout her first pregnancy.
Hayden Panettiere
The Nashville star gave her bump a glamorous red carpet debut in a silver-sequined Lorena Sarbu gown and matching pumps.
Mila Kunis
Though the first-time mom opted for a more casual maternity style, she did don the occasional LBD and heels.
Carrie Underwood
The country crooner managed to wear some sparkly booties and put on an amazing performance this past September.
Kristen Bell
The House of Lies star hasn't been afraid to flaunt her second baby bump.
Zoe Saldana
Even though she's pregnant with twins, the Guardians of the Galaxy star still struts her stuff in stylish shoes.
Blake Lively
The actress was golden — and glowing — at the Angel Ball in NYC. She paired a chic Gucci gown with stunning heels.
Kate Middleton
The Duchess of Cambridge showed a flash of leg and a ton of height after announcing her second pregnancy [19].