Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston are preparing to welcome their second child. The 40-year-old Broadway actress made the announcement in a feature for Vogue, sharing the joyful news that she and her partner, the Loki star, are expanding their family. The announcement comes nearly two years after the couple welcomed their first child together in October 2022.
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Shortly after announcing her pregnancy, Ashton appeared at the U.K. premiere of The Life of Chuck—a film starring Hiddleston—at SXSW London on June 7. She proudly displayed her baby bump on the red carpet while wearing a sky-blue silk crepe gown by designer Emilia Wickstead. The moment added a celebratory note to the film premiere, with the couple receiving warm attention from fans and media alike.
Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston Expecting Second Child as Fans Wonder If They’re Secretly MarriedIn its coverage of the pregnancy, Vogue referred to Hiddleston as Ashton’s “husband,” sparking speculation that the couple may have secretly tied the knot. Though PEOPLE had confirmed their engagement back in March 2022, neither Hiddleston nor Ashton has publicly confirmed a wedding. Representatives for the actors have not yet responded to inquiries about their marital status or the pregnancy news.
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The couple first met in 2019 while costarring in the stage production of Betrayal, which laid the foundation for their romantic relationship. They made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2021 Tony Awards. By June 2022, Ashton revealed her first pregnancy at a screening of Mr. Malcolm’s List, where she wore a custom gown by Sabina Bilenko Couture, also documented by Vogue.
Despite their public careers, Ashton and Hiddleston have kept much of their relationship private. In a rare moment of openness, Hiddleston told the Los Angeles Times in March 2022, “I’m very happy,” when asked about their relationship. With the arrival of their second child on the way, the couple continues to balance their professional successes with a growing family life.