Real Stories of Celebrity Moms Embracing Extended Breastfeeding

Extended breastfeeding—nursing beyond infancy—has long been a personal choice met with mixed opinions. But many celebrity moms are proudly breaking the stigma and sharing their journeys to normalize this nurturing practice.

Mayim Bialik, actress and neuroscientist, is a vocal advocate. She breastfed her son until he was four and openly discussed it in interviews and her book, emphasizing the emotional connection and health benefits.

Salma Hayek made headlines when she breastfed a malnourished baby in Sierra Leone while on a humanitarian trip, later sharing that she nursed her own daughter for over a year.

Thandiwe Newton and Alyssa Milano have also championed breastfeeding rights. Milano publicly defended extended breastfeeding after backlash over a photo nursing her toddler, saying, “It’s what’s best for my child.”

These stories highlight that, for many mothers—celebrity or not—extended breastfeeding is about bonding, health, and choice. Their openness is helping to create a space where all mothers can feel supported in their unique parenting paths.