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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Megan Fox Returns to Social Media to Address 'Unplanned Pregnancy'
After going through a painful breakup with fiancé Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox wiped all of her content from Instagram. But, on May 22, Fox decided to pop back on to the social media app to address questions about what she calls an "unplanned" pregnancy, which recently led to the birth of her new daughter. Related: Khloé Kardashian Reveals Why She Doesn't Allow Her Kids to Have Sleepovers According to Hello! magazine, Fox took her social media break to her Instagram Stories, where she posted a promotional video for her new series Overcompensating, which will run on Prime Video. "38 years old. Six weeks pregnant (unplanned but happy surprise)," she over the clip. "Please stop listening to the patriarchy. Women are eternal light beings. We do not have an expiration date. Don't let them rob you of your power. Anyway … watch @overcompensating." This marks the first time Fox has posted since she and her ex first announce her daughter's birth back in March. But, just because Fox made a comment about the pregnancy, fans shouldn't expect her to suddenly open up about anything else. In fact, neither Fox nor Machine Gun Kelly have said much else about their baby, including any time of name reveal. Fans have been stuck referring to the new arrival as "celestial seed," after that was how her father referred to her in the birth announcement, setting off a firestorm of speculation about the unusual name. "Wait guys, her name isn't Celestial Seed," the new dad later clarified. "Her mom is gonna tell you the name when we're ready." As for when Fox will be ready, well, that remains to be seen. However, some may take it as a good sign that she's posting again on social media at all after having been radio silent for so long. Up Next:Megan Fox Returns to Social Media to Address 'Unplanned Pregnancy' first appeared on WeHaveKids on May 23, 2025
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Megan Fox reveals shock new detail about baby with Machine Gun Kelly after pair's heartbreaking split
Megan Fox has revealed her baby with now-ex Machine Gun Kelly was unplanned as she returned to social media this week for the first time since giving birth. The Transformers actress, 39, welcomed her fourth child, a baby girl, with former fiance MGK, 35, in March, four months after they split. Now the star has taken to Instagram to share a candid never-before-seen video of herself at six weeks pregnant as she opened up about her new child. The clip - which showed Fox posing and pouting in a crop-top - was captioned: '38 years old. six weeks pregnant (unplanned but a happy surprise) 'Please stop listening to the patriarchy. Women are eternal light beings.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The Transformers actress, 39, welcomed her fourth child, a baby girl, with former fiance MGK, 35, in March, four months after they split 'We do not have an expiration date. Don't let them rob you of your power.' The former couple announced the birth of their first child together in a sweet post, captioned: 'She's finally here!! our little celestial seed.' The proud dad went on to reveal that he 'composed the score' of his little girl's birth with Travis Barker, Big Slim, Truck Norris, No Love for the Middle Child and Shaan Singh. Although he did not reveal the baby's name, Kelly detailed that she was 'born into 432 HZ' and that her arrival was 'an epic journey.' 'Praise God,' he declared on his Instagram Story. The actress already shares three sons Noah, 12, Bodhi, 11, and Journey, 8, with ex-husband Brian Austin Green. Meanwhile, Kelly, welcomed his only other child, Casie, with Emma Cannon in July 2009. The announcement came just hours after Kelly blasted Green in a shock direct message on Instagram. Brian, 51, posted the message from Machine to his Instagram stories Thursday morning - along with his thoughts on it. Fox and Kelly, 34, split in November after she reportedly discovered he was speaking to other women behind her back. Machine's direct Instagram message to Brian said: 'Stop asking when our child is gonna be born. you the FEDS,' adding a rat emoji and a police officer emoji. 'Quit calling TMZ and focus on that apology you owe me for speaking on my name in public, Machine continued. 'You chose the wrong one to f*** with mr child actor. Go back to cereal commercials.' Brian publicly shared the message on his Instagram stories - along with his thoughts, writing: 'I didn't know "child actor" was something bad. Leo, careful. He may be coming for you next.' Brian is referring to Leo as in Leonardo DiCaprio, who is also a former child star. has to to Brian and Machine Gun Kelly's reps for comment. Megan and Brian share three children together: Noah, 12, Bodhi, 11, and Journey, eight. They were married from 2010 until 2021. He has since moved on with Sharna Burgess; they share a son together named Zane, born in June 2022. Machine is referring to Brian slamming him in February. Last month, Brian took to his Instagram stories to call out Machine, writing: 'Bro. Just be honest for once in your life. 'Stop caring so much about how you're perceived that you will try and drag other people.' Brian attached Kelly's track, Don't Let Me Go, to his social media post. The reason why former Beverly Hills 90210 star wrote the message on his Instagram stories was because Machine questioned the narrative that surrounded his relationship with Megan. Machine shared pictures of himself on January 28th looking outside a window and off the camera - while shirtless. He wrote as the caption: 'How can "sources say" when the sources haven't said anything.' In December, Brian expressed regret that Megan is navigating her latest pregnancy while dealing with the fallout from her break-up. He was asked about his thoughts on her split from Machine, telling TMZ: 'I didn't even know.' The cameraperson then proceeded to tell him about the text messages Megan reportedly found in November that led to her calling it quits with Machine. Adding: 'How old is he? ... He's in his 30s, isn't he? ... But in your 30s, like, f**k. Grow up. Like, she's pregnant.' 'I just want the best for her. I want the best for the baby. I want the best for our kids. That's a shame,' he said to TMZ. 'I'm heartbroken about it because I know she's been so excited. And the kids are so excited for life and the change and all of that.' Brian called the situation 'tragic' and noted that he does not know 'the facts.' Megan pulled the plug on her relationship with Machine over Thanksgiving - after reportedly discovering he was speaking to other women behind her back. Their five-year romance came to an end over Thanksgiving weekend while they were on holiday in Vail, Colorado, according to TMZ. They split after Megan 'found material on MGK's phone that was upsetting, and it made her want him to leave the trip early,' the source said. Kelly, born Colson Baker, left the trip earlier and they have not seen each other since. An insider recently claimed that Megan wanted to just 'focus' on her pregnancy. The insider told People: 'They tried to make things work for many years. It was exhausting for Megan. 'She's done with him now. She just wants to focus on the baby and her boys now.' She posted a picture of her with her pregnant belly and a snap of her positive pregnancy test - to one of Machine Gun Kelly's songs in the pregnancy reveal, which she shared on November 11. Fox and Kelly previously suffered a miscarriage. Megan captioned the post: 'Nothing is ever really lost. Welcome back,' adding a heart emoji. Megan and MGK started dating in 2020 after she split from Brian following 10 years of marriage. They got engaged in January 2022 with the couple briefly splitting in February 2023 but working things through and getting back together - but not getting engaged again. Megan previously revealed she believes she manifested the rapper turned rocker into the person he is, adding that she manifested him when she was four years old. 'He's literally my exact type that I've been manifesting since I was four. I'm also four years older than him. So, I think I made him.' Adding: 'My thoughts and intentions grew him into the person that he is, who knows what he would've looked like or been like if it wasn't for me.' The couple met on the film project Midnight In The Switchgrass in March 2020.
CNA
18-05-2025
- Health
- CNA
'This is not the time to judge': Meet the woman behind Babes, a support group for pregnant teens in Singapore
Every year, Babes Pregnancy Crisis Support receives over 600 enquiries to its 24/7 telephone hotline and WhatsApp service. The organisation helps pregnant teens – the girls who get pregnant and the boys who got someone pregnant – navigate an unplanned pregnancy. One of those calls was from Vanessa. The young woman, who did not want to reveal her full name, was in her late teens when she found out she was pregnant. Her abusive boyfriend then tried to force her to get an abortion. Even though she eventually found the courage to leave him, there were other struggles. She had a strained relationship with her mother, and having left school, found it difficult to find a job and support herself financially while pregnant. She toyed with the idea of terminating the pregnancy, but when she heard her baby's heartbeat during her first ultrasound, she made a decision – she would raise her daughter. Thankfully, she wasn't truly alone. After reaching out to a Family Service Centre, Vanessa was referred to Babes. The organisation helped her prepare for childbirth, gave her essentials like a stroller, diapers, and a cot, and even helped her secure a job. Even now, her case worker continues to support the single mum as she raises her daughter. It's stories like Vanessa's that keep Sophie Mathur going. As the chairperson of Babes, Mathur hears accounts like this almost daily from her team. It reminds her of why the work matters. Babes started in 2005 under Beyond Social Services, a non-profit that supports children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds in Singapore. As it does now, the crisis support organisation served teens with unplanned pregnancies. They lend a hand to anyone relevant to the cause, whether it's the girl who got pregnant, the boy who discovers he made someone pregnant, or the concerned but lost parent who finds out their child is pregnant. In 2013, Babes became an independent organisation. Mathur was appointed its chairperson in 2019, but she had long been a vocal advocate. 'This space is large but overlooked,' said Mathur, who is also a corporate partner at global law firm Linklaters. 'Not many people realise how many young women in Singapore face unplanned pregnancies and how hard it is to find support when they do.' According to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's 2022 report on births and deaths in Singapore, 218 babies were born to mothers aged 19 and younger. In comparison, 487 babies were born to this group in 2013. A study by SingHealth in November 2024 found a 60 per cent increase in the number of Singapore women seeking abortion referrals at its eight polyclinics, between 2017 and 2020. Most of these women were under 20, and over 10 per cent were repeat referrals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Babes Pregnancy Crisis Support (@babes_pregnancysupport) 'Babes provides support to teenage mums at every stage,' said Mathur, who is in her forties. Its mission is to help pregnant teens and their families work towards the 'best possible future', whether it's choosing motherhood, terminating the pregnancy, or putting the baby up for adoption. 'From the moment she finds out she's pregnant and doesn't know what to do, to walking her through an abortion if she decides to have one, to when they've just given birth and are dealing with postpartum issues, to even if she has another unplanned pregnancy and changes her mind about keeping the baby. 'We even guide teenage boys who are so lost or anxious after knowing they got someone pregnant – we walk with them through it all.' To do this, Babes operates on two main pillars. 'The first pillar is direct support,' Mathur told CNA Women. This includes the 24/7 helpline and WhatsApp service, as well as the dedicated work of full-time case workers and volunteers. If a teen finds out she's pregnant or if he has made someone pregnant, they can reach out to Babes' 24/7 service. Helpline volunteers are trained to listen without judgement or criticism. More importantly, they're there to guide the teen through different options so they can make informed decisions based on their situation. Mathur highlighted the contributions of Spradha Sinha, Babes' lead helpline volunteer, who oversees a team of around 30 helpline volunteers. In all, they clock more than 1,000 hours of calls each year. For her work in Babes, Sinha was a finalist in the 2023 Singapore Silent Heroes Awards, given by the Civilians Association (Singapore) to honour those who make unseen contributions to the community. Case workers like Haslinda So'od and Fatimah Abdul Karim also play a key role in helping each pregnant teen navigate her unique circumstances, right down to the smallest detail, to help her feel safe, empowered and supported. That can include figuring out where to get affordable baby clothes and learning how to breastfeed. 'The second pillar focuses on upstream work,' Mathur said, referring to efforts like teen pregnancy prevention campaigns, and social media work that focuses on education surrounding relationships, contraception and decision-making. In addition to talks at junior colleges and polytechnics, Babes also runs workshops with partners like the Girl Guides. On its office tours at local companies and at networking events, the girls get to meet people from various industries and hear their personal stories. 'The tours show the girls that despite any setback or growing up in difficult circumstances, there are different paths towards success and they can still build a meaningful future for themselves.' Some fundraising efforts double as empowerment initiatives, including offering henna art services, or selling handcrafted items like candles, made by women who have used Babes' services, at markets like Boutique Fairs Singapore. CATCHING YOUNG WOMEN WHO FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS Mathur grew emotional when she shared why Babes matters so much to her. While some critics of the organisation may mean well, she believes their concerns are often misplaced and laced with judgement instead of compassion. 'When I had my first pregnancy, I was 38. It was twins, and I was terrified,' said Mathur. ' I had so many things – a stable job, financial security, a supportive husband and family, and I was so used to speaking with doctors who also respect me. So if I could feel scared, how must a teenage girl feel when she has none of that?' That's why Babes exists, the mum of three said. Not to encourage teen pregnancy, but to support girls when they're at their most vulnerable. Mathur said: 'What kind of society do you want to live in? Do we want to build one that's harsh and punishes us for every mistake we make? Or one that's more compassionate and picks us up when we're down?' She noted that some teens only come to Babes after a second unplanned pregnancy, not because they didn't learn the first time, but because they had no support then. 'The deed is done, the girl is pregnant, and she needs help,' Mathur said. 'This is not the time to judge, it's the time to show up for her and her family.' This is not the time to judge, it's the time to show up for her and her family. 'Teens are often misunderstood,' Mathur said. 'Their brains are still developing. When they, especially those at risk, act out or make poor decisions, we call them stupid or reckless – but many of them are already dealing with a lot.' Whenever critics question why Babes is needed, Mathur remembers something Sinha shared with her. 'She told me, 'What if this were my daughter? These girls have nowhere to go, no one to turn to. So let me be that person for all of these girls, these daughters.' Mathur added: 'I want to make sure these daughters are never alone.' Mathur said her legal training has taught her to leave assumptions at the door. 'I don't walk into a situation thinking I know everything,' she said. 'And that's so important at Babes, where every girl and every family has their own story. You can't judge before you've even listened.' It's why stories like Vanessa's move Mathur and allow her to learn more about the different challenges faced by young girls seeking help, especially after what seems to be a terrible mistake. 'The moment we hear of a teen, especially if that teen is someone we know, getting pregnant, we may think we know what's best for her,' Mathur said. 'But if I don't know the full story, how can I ever begin to know?' 'Working with these amazing women and men on the Babes team and learning about the dozens of girls we have the privilege to help – it personally makes me more empathetic, more grounded,' Mathur said.
