Gavin & Stacey's Joanna Page is pregnant with 'surprise' baby
The actress is expecting her fourth child
Popular Welsh actress Joanna Page has announced she's expecting her fourth child with her husband James Thornton.
Joanna, who played the role of Stacey Shipman in James Corden and Ruth Jones' popular sitcom Gavin & Stacey, announced her lovely news on social media, admitting her latest pregnancy has come as a 'surprise'.
Sharing a snap of herself looking stunning in a long floaty dress, Joanna told her Instagram followers: 'Well, this is a surprise!! Baby number 4 on the way! It’s going to be a busy Christmas! 😊🥳 #pregnant #babyontheway @jamesthornton_'. (sic)
Joanna's husband James also shared the same picture, writing: 'My wonderful wife @iamjoannapage is pregnant and doesn’t she look amazing!!! We are having baby number 4! #almostafiveasideteam #nosleep'. (sic)
Joanna's celebrity friends and fans were quick to comment on the photos, congratulating the 44-year-old on her news.
Emmerdale actress Charley Webb wrote: 'Oh wow ❤️ lovely news ♡', with Denise van Outen adding: 'Aw, congratulations ❤️'.
Catherine Tyldesley then commented: '😍😍😍😍 congratulations xx', with Melanie Sykes writing: '💓✨❤️🥰'.
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Gary Beadle and Maia Ellen
Geordie Shore star Gary Beadle announced in late February that his girlfriend, Maia Ellen, is expecting the couple's first child. Gaz is already a proud dad to his son, Chester, and daughter, Primrose, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Emma McVey.
Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner
Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife Taylor Lautner, announced they are expecting their first child in a cute post in March. The pair, who posed for photos in a field alongside their baby scan, wrote: 'What's better than two Taylor Lautners?🤍'. (sic) In June, the couple then announced they are expecting a baby girl.
Lucy Watson and James Dunmore
Made In Chelsea couple Lucy Watson and James Dunmore announced in April they were expecting their second child together. The pair shared a selection of cute images to social media, writing: 'our family is growing 🥹🤍'. (sic)
Natalie Portman
Actress Natalie Portman announced in April that she's expecting her third child, her first with French partner Tanguy Destable. Speaking to Harper's Bazaar, she said: "Tanguy and I are very excited. I'm just very grateful. I know it's such a privilege and a miracle."
Sam Aston and Briony Gardner
Coronation Street's Sam Aston is expecting his fourth child with wife Briony Gardner, announced via a hilarious Instagram video. The clip shows him dragging his three children across the floor; as they exit, the youngest holds ultrasound pictures. He captioned it: 'Here we go again… baby Aston #4'.
Sam, who has played Chesney Brown since 2003, received congratulatory messages from co-stars like Sally Ann Matthews and fans praising the creative reveal.
Kaley Cuoco
The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco announced in June that she's expecting her second child with her fiancé Tom Pelphrey. Sharing the news on Instagram, she wrote: 'completing our little family , what a dream come true ! 💖 This second time around journey has been a little windier in many ways , but wow we are so grateful for this moment!! Little sissy on the way!!! @tommypelphrey girl dad for life 🎀 and yes, the last pic is our dainty princess giving us the middle finger!🤦🏼♀️😆'. (sic)
Oti Mabuse
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse announced the lovely news in June that she's expecting her second child with her husband Marius Lepure. Posting the news to her Instagram page, Oti told her followers: 'Plot twist… 💛👶🏾We thought we had our hands full already, but life had even bigger plans. Baby No. 2 is joining the dance party, and our hearts (and house) are about to get a whole lot fuller'. (sic)
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman
Anne Hathaway announced the news that she was expecting on Friday 19th June 2026. The actress shared a video on Instagram showing herself wearing a cropped white top and long skirt, showing off her baby bump.
Leigh-Anne
Leigh-Anne Pinnock has announced she is expecting her third child, sharing a cute video accompanied by her song 'Heaven'. The singer, who is already mum to twins, with her husband Andre Gray, announced the lovely news writing: 'As one chapter ends, another begins 🥹💚'. Although she's not announced her exact due date, in early September, Leigh-Anne confirmed she's now into the third trimester.
Joanna and her husband, former Emmerdale actor James Thornton, already have three children together, a daughter called Eva and two sons called Kit and Noah.
The pair met when they both appeared in TV show David Copperfield back in 1999, but it wasn't until a year later that they were properly introduced by a mutual friend. The happy couple then went on to marry in 2003.
After the wedding, Joanna and James welcomed Eva in 2013, with Kit and Noah arriving in 2015 and 2016.
Joanna's fourth child is due in December.
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