Congratulations are in order for actor Ioan Gruffudd and his Aussie wife, actress Bianca Wallace, who have announced that they will soon be welcoming their first child together.
Wallace, 32, took to Instagram to share the news in a joint post with the Fantastic Four actor, 51, with the couple sharing a photo of their silhouettes.
Watch the video above
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In the snap, Gruffudd is kneeling down to kiss Wallace’s protruding belly as they stand against the light of the balcony.
“Baby Gruffudd poppin’ out to say hello!” she wrote as the caption.
The comments were filled with well wishes for the pair, with one fan writing,” Wow!! The best news! What a lucky baby, with two caring thoughtful loving parents :)”
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“This is everything that everyone follows you guys hoped for! Wishing you love, happiness and the best wishes! You will have the most beautiful child,” another added.
The pregnancy announcement comes just seven weeks after another surprise announcement – that the pair had wed.
In a joint post to their Instagram grids, the pair announced they secretly tied the knot.
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”Mr & Mrs Gruffudd,” Wallace confirmed their relationship status update.
“Marriage now, wedding later 💐”
The newlyweds shared a romantic video taken from their special day, with the caption hinting that there are more celebrations to come.
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The couple appeared to exchange vows in an outdoors ceremony with a seaside view and the sun setting behind them.
Wallace stunned in a chic white halter gown with her hair fashioned up while her new husband suited up for the low-key ceremony.
Gruffudd and Wallace first went public with their romance in 2021. They then announced their engagement in January 2024.
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Their double wedding and baby joy come nearly two years after Gruffudd’s divorce.
Gruffudd was previously married to Alice Evans, with whom he co-starred in 102 Dalmations with.
They wed in 2007 and were married for 14 years before splitting in January 2021.
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Their separation got messy when Evan accused Gruffudd of having an affair with Wallace, with the pair also locked in a custody battle over their daughters, Ella and Elsie.
In 2022, Gruffudd was granted a three-year restraining order against Evans, with their divorce being finalised in July 2023.
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