08 September,2025 10:41 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vanessa Kirby
Hollywood actress, known for her roles in The Crown and most recently, The Fantastic Four, has reportedly given birth to her first child. The actress, who had been expecting her child with her fiancé, has now welcomed their first child. An image of the actress holding her new born baby emerged on the internt and quicky went viral.
The BAFTA-winning star of The Crown and Oscar-nominated Pieces of a Woman has welcomed her first child with former lacrosse legend Paul Rabil, according to reports. Not many details are known about the child and the birth, but a photo of the new family has surfaced, making the internet go gaga.
The mum-to-be announced her pregnancy when she stepped out to promote her Marvel superhero film The Fantastic Four: First Steps at CCXP Mexico in June this year. The surprise news got fans buzzing with joy and curiosity, especially given that Kirby played a pregnant woman in the film too. With that the British actress made her first public appearance showing off her baby bump on the red carpet. Dressed in an elegant, blue shimmery geometric gown that accentuated her baby bump, Kirby posed for photographers.
Kirby has been engaged to professional Lacrosse star Paul Rabil. The news of their engagement broke in December, after two years of togetherness. The couple first sparked dating rumours when they were spotted holding hands and strolling around New York City in October 2022. They later made their romance Instagram official when Rabil posted cute pics and a heartfelt message that read, "from the very minute we first met in Des Moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you."
Vanessa Kirby has played Princess Margaret in The Crown. She has also pulled off explosive stunts in Mission: Impossible and Fast & Furious, proving she can rule both history and Hollywood. Meanwhile, Paul co-founded the Premier Lacrosse League, trading sticks for strategy. Together, they have created the ultimate crossover: athletic dynasty meets silver-screen royalty.