Home / News / Celebrity News Andy Cohen shouting out his ‘rockstar surrogate’ is such a beautiful thing to do Andy Cohen/Instagram "Thank you to my rock star surrogate (ALL surrogates are rockstars, by the way)." By Cassandra Stone May 2, 2022 Andy Cohen/Instagram Rectangle Andy Cohen announced the birth of his daughter on Instagram over the weekend, and she is absolutely precious. Just as important as the announcement itself, however, is the fact that he gave a special shout-out to his ‘rockstar surrogate.’ “HERE’S LUCY!!!!! Meet my daughter, Lucy Eve Cohen!” the proud papa shared on Friday, April 29. “She’s 8 pounds 13 oz and was born at 5:13 pm in New York City!!! Her big brother can’t wait to meet her! Thank you to my rock star surrogate (ALL surrogates are rockstars, by the way) and everyone who helped make this miracle happen. I’m so happy.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andy Cohen (@bravoandy) Not only did Andy Cohen thank his surrogate, but he gave all surrogates a nod in his message. While he’s not the first famous person to use a surrogate, he’s definitely one of few who not only publicly acknowledges that he used one but also expresses his gratitude for his surrogate. Related: Andy Cohen just welcomed a baby boy! 🎉 In February 2019, he announced the birth of his son, Benjamin Allen, in a similar way: “I’m in love,” Cohen wrote on Instagram. “And speechless. And eternally grateful to an incredible surrogate. And I’m a dad. Wow.” There are two types of surrogacy that represent the genetic relationship between the surrogate and the baby: gestational surrogacy and traditional surrogacy. In gestational surrogacy, a woman carries a pregnancy that was created with another woman’s egg and the donor’s (or intended father’s) sperm. The surrogate has no genetic ties to the baby. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate’s egg is used to create the embryo she is carrying, which means the surrogate is the biological mother of the baby. Related: Wow, this 51-year-old is 35 weeks pregnant with her daughter’s baby Surrogacy is also a lot more common now than it used to be. According to Georgetown Law, 2,807 children were born in the United States by a surrogate in 2015. This is a major increase from 2004 when only 738 births were via a surrogate. Either way, surrogacy is a tremendous journey of strength and love, concluding in one of the most beautiful gifts in existence. Surrogates—and everyone involved in the process—deserve all the applause. Andy Cohen also shared an adorable photo of his son, Ben, meeting his new baby sister. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andy Cohen (@bravoandy) Cohen also shared that he’s on “Cloud 9” over the weekend, and who could blame him? He’s the proud father of two beautiful children. Congratulations to Cohen, Ben, and Lucy! Related Stories News Chrissy Teigen’s co-bathing photo with kids sparks debate—here’s why it’s more common than you think Pregnancy Celebrity baby name trends: Thematic names that tell a story News This video shows how gentle parenting can heal your inner child Categories: Celebrity News, Surrogacy Related articles Celebrity News Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcome another baby to the family via surrogate! June 28, 2023 News Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt welcome a baby boy—and his name has a classic twist November 12, 2024 News Megan Fox is pregnant! How she and Machine Gun Kelly are embracing a new chapter after loss November 11, 2024 Celebrity News Olivia Munn and John Mulaney welcome their second baby via surrogate September 23, 2024 Relationships Thank you for being the best daddy ever June 2, 2021