Model Megan Gale hates 'disrespectful' baby bump speculation

Megan Gale wishes media would stop 'disrespectful' speculation as to whether celebrities are pregnant. Photo / Getty

Model and actress Megan Gale is sick of the "disrespectful" speculation about pregnancy that follows celebrities.

"I've apparently been pregnant twice in the past year," the Australian actress and model told News Corp Australia. "Once just last week when I was photographed with my arm across my belly."

The 40-year-old became a mother for the first time last year when she had son River with AFL player boyfriend Shaun Hampson.

Gale, who appeared in George Miller's acclaimed 2015 action epic Mad Max: Fury Road, said gossip about pregnancy drives her mad because it "isn't anyone's business".

"I think throwing around claims that someone is pregnant is so disrespectful.

"You just don't know what kind of troubles couples might be having behind closed doors," she said.

Gale also said she refused to be held back by the "pressure" to conform to expectations around her career and family.

"You think, by the time I'm 30 I'll be married with kids and in a certain place in my career.

"But you can't put those limitations on yourself. No matter what age you're at, you always feel like there's more to do and more to explore."

-AAP