Michelle Keegan has announced she is pregnant with her first child with husband Mark Wright. The couple, who have been married since 2015, shared the joyous news on Instagram with their followers on Sunday evening. The heartfelt post featured a beautiful sunset photo of Michelle cradling her growing baby bump, captioned, '2025 is going to be a special one for us... 👶🏻.'
The image depicts the former Coronation Street actress, 37, wearing a chic two-piece white outfit as her husband, also 37, walks toward her on the beach, showcasing the happy couple’s anticipation. Following the announcement, their post was inundated with supportive comments from friends, family, and fans, many of whom expressed their excitement for the couple. James Argent, Mark's best friend, congratulated them, saying, 'I love you and I'm so happy for you both. You're going to be amazing parents. I can't wait to be an uncle.'
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright began dating after they met during separate vacations in Dubai at the end of 2012. They got engaged just under a year later, prompting Mark to share with The Mirror, 'I’ve got now, for the first time in my life, what I’ve always wanted and what every boy dreams of – affection in a relationship, love, best friend, a girl I fancied… everything rolled up to one.' The couple exchanged vows at St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds, on May 24, 2015, and celebrated their union at Hengrave Hall.
Throughout their marriage, both have spoken openly about their desire to have children. Michelle expressed her long-standing yearning for motherhood during interviews. 'I love kids, and I want four, so hopefully in the near future,' she told Women’s Health back in 2018. Mark shared similar sentiments with The Sun, implying their busy schedules often overshadowed their plans for starting a family. 'We say we’re going to try [for a baby] every year but something always seems to come up with work,' he commented.
Over the years, they faced increasing inquiries from the public about when they might start their family, with Michelle admitting the pressure surrounding these questions could be frustrating. 'People don’t know if we’re trying,' she said, reflecting on the uncomfortable nature of constant scrutiny about her fertility. 'It’s not appropriate to ask those sorts of questions anymore. You would think people would realize.' Nevertheless, she noted she had grown somewhat immune to the probing.
The pregnancy announcement is particularly poignant considering the couple faced speculation about their family plans for quite some time. Last year, after sharing pictures with Mark's premature nephew, they received intense inquiries about their intentions to have their own children. Michelle tactfully acknowledged this scrutiny, stating, 'People don't know what’s going on behind the scenes. I brush it off because it’s nobody's business.'
Mark Wright has also been visibly excited about becoming a father. He enjoys spending time with his nieces and nephews, relishing his role as an uncle. Meanwhile, the couple has been enjoying their home renovation project, documenting their progress on Instagram, showing their new life together as they prepare to welcome their first child.
Among the flood of congratulatory messages, former Corrie actress Georgia May added her excitement, and numerous friends from the entertainment industry joined the chorus of support. Mark’s brother Josh, who is already a father, expressed his happiness, saying, 'Over the moon for you both and can’t wait for our boys to meet your little one.'
Interestingly, the couple's announcement came just as Michelle's career keeps thriving; she starred in the hit Netflix series Fool Me Once, which has gained significant viewership. This success may also contribute to their joy and the timing of family planning.
Looking back, Michelle and Mark's relationship has been affectionate and full of shared joy. Their long anticipation of parenthood appears to blossom with the impending arrival of their child, and they seem more prepared than ever to embrace the new chapter of their family life together.
With their public announcement warmly received and celebrated by many, the couple looks forward to 2025 when they will welcome their first child, bolstering hope and happiness for their future as parents.