Pregnant Nicola Roberts turned heads as she proudly showcased her blossoming bump while supporting fellow mum-to-be Laura Whitmore at the launch of her new skincare collaboration with SKN TO SKN in London’s Mayfair.
The intimate lunch, held at Apricity, brought together a stylish guest list celebrating Laura’s pregnancy-safe beauty range — but it was Nicola’s radiant appearance that stole the spotlight.
At 40, the Girls Aloud star is expecting her first child with fiancé Mitch Hahn, and she embraced the moment in a figure-hugging black top that highlighted her growing bump. She paired the look with dark jeans, £1,000 Louis Vuitton ballet pumps, and a long beige coat, delivering effortless maternity chic.
Meanwhile, Laura — also 40 — is preparing to welcome her second child with husband Iain Stirling. The former Love Island host made a bold fashion statement in leopard-print pedal pushers and an oversized black blazer, subtly concealing her bump while still commanding attention. She is already mum to four-year-old daughter Stevie Ré.
The event wasn’t just about style — it quickly turned into an honest conversation about the realities of pregnancy. Laura opened up about the confusion she experienced during her first pregnancy, admitting she once stood in her bathroom Googling every ingredient and second-guessing everything she used. She said there’s so much uncertainty around what’s safe and what actually works, adding that she wished a simple solution like her new skincare edit had existed the first time around.
Her answer is the Laura Whitmore x SKN TO SKN Edit, a streamlined three-step routine designed specifically for pregnancy, removing the guesswork for expectant mums.
Among the guests were SJ Strum and Dr Raj Arora, who joined the conversation around skincare, hormones, and the physical changes women experience during pregnancy. The elegant setting featured a long flower-adorned table and personalised embroidered wash bags for attendees, adding a thoughtful touch to the celebration.
Nicola’s appearance comes just weeks after she reunited with her Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh at a Bridgerton-themed baby shower at The Lanesborough, where she also proudly displayed her bump in a chic navy dress.
Earlier this month, Nicola shared a heartfelt update with fans, revealing she had entered her third trimester and was “feeling more and more excited by the day,” while sending love to other expectant mothers — especially first-time mums.
Her pregnancy journey hasn’t been without challenges. Back in January, Nicola announced she had to step away from her role as Persephone in Hadestown due to a necessary surgical procedure. She described the decision as upsetting but out of her control, explaining that she had to follow medical advice and step back from her final week of performances.
Despite the setback, Nicola now appears to be embracing this new chapter with confidence — glowing, supported, and firmly in the spotlight alongside other mums-to-be.
