Tan France and husband Rob welcome beautiful baby boy 💗
They shared the news on Instagram
Last updated 3rd Aug 2021
Tan France and his husband Rob have welcomed their first baby, a boy called Ismail France.
Born via surrogate on Saturday 10th July, the Queer Eye star announced the exciting news on Instagram alongside an adorable photo of the family of three.
He also explained how baby Ismail arrived seven weeks early, and spent three weeks in the newborn intensive care unit.
The 38-year-old fashion designer and television personality wrote: ‘Give our son a warm welcome. Ismail France, born July 10th.
‘He came 7 weeks early, so he’s been in the NICU for the past 3 weeks. But, today, we finally got to bring him home. We love him so, so much. Like, fully obsessed.
‘Our Surrogate is doing so great, post labor, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the greatest gift in our lives. 🥰’
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In April, Tan announced the exciting news on Instagram, with a playful photo of him holding the ultrasound image over his stomach.
He wrote: ‘So happy to finally share that WE'RE HAVING A BABY!!
‘No, I'm not pregnant, despite this VERY realistic pic. With the greatest gift/help of the most wonderful surrogate, Rob and I are lucky enough to be on our way to being parents, this Summer. Something we've wanted for SOooo many years.
‘Our hearts are so full right now. I cannot wait to hold this baby, and to show him so much love.’
Rob, who is an artist and Tan’s husband of over 10 years, announced the news by sharing an illustration of a baby alongside the caption: ‘We have a beautiful little angel on the way and I didn't think it was humanly possible to feel like this. ❤️😭❤️😭.’