Blake Lively subtly reveals she's given birth to fourth baby with Ryan Reynolds
Congratulations!
After surprising fans back in September 2022 that she was pregnant, actress Blake Lively has now seemingly confirmed she's given birth to her fourth child with husband Ryan Reynolds, in a Super Bowl post!
Blake, who is already a mum to three daughters called James, Inez and Betty, subtly confirmed the news she'd given birth by sharing a snap of herself to Instagram alongside husband Ryan and his mum, without a baby bump in sight.
She wrote: 'Puppy Bowl Sunday 2023🥘 🍲 🥧 been busy'. (sic)
Fans were quick to comment on the post, with many sending their well wishes to Blake and Ryan.
One wrote: 'Congratulations!!', with another asking: 'Did she have the baby?'.
A third then wrote: 'The baby is here!!! ❤️❤️', with a fourth adding: 'Awwww looks like Blake had the baby! I love how she announces her pregnancies and how she tells us she had them! So sweet 😍'. (sic)
Blake and Ryan are yet to comment on the news, so far not revealing any information.
Check out which other celebrities are expecting babies:
Ashanti and Nelly
After rekindling their romance, American singers Ashanti and Nelly are now expecting their first child together. The couple confirmed the news in April 2024.
Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson
MAFS Australia couple Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson announced in February 2024 that they are expecting their second child together! The couple welcomed their son Ollie in 2020. Cam and Jules' second baby is due in July 2024.
Ashley Tisdale and Christopher French
Disney star and American actress Ashley Tisdale announced in March she's expecting her second child with husband Christopher French. The pair welcomed a daughter called Jupiter Iris French in March 2021.
Lea Michele and Zandy Reich
Glee actress Lea Michele and her husband Zandy Reich announced in March they are expecting their second child together. Lea posted the most stunning photo of her bump to social media, writing: 'Mommy, Daddy and Ever are overjoyed. 💛'. (sic)
Francesca Farago and Jesse Sullivan
After announcing they were engaged in May 2023, Too Hot To Handle star Francesca Farago and her partner, TikTok star Jesse Sullivan, confirmed they were expecting twins!
Megan McKenna and Oliver Burke
Reality TV star and singer Megan McKenna announced she's pregnant with her first child with her footballer fiancé Oliver Burke. The pair revealed their lovely news on social media at the beginning of April.
Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso
Henry Cavill and his girlfriend Natalie Viscuso are expecting their first baby together, with the actor revealing the exciting news at the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare premiere in April, admitting he's very excited.
Adwoa Aboah and Daniel Wheatley
Adwoa Aboah has announced she is expecting a child with her partner Daniel Wheatley. The Top Boy actress took to social media to share some photos of her baby bump before appearing on the red carpet at the Met Gala.
Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett
Reality stars Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett announced in May they were expecting their second child together. Following a tragic miscarriage last year, Georgia and Tommy confirmed on social media they are expecting a rainbow baby in December.
Jorgie Porter and Ollie Piotrowski
Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter and her fiancé Ollie Piotrowski announced at the end of May that they are expecting their second child together! Sharing a cute video including a baby scan, Jorgie told fans on Instagram: 'We've been keeping a little secret 👀'. The pair are already parents to their son Forest.
'.
Daisy Wood-Davis and Luke Jerdy
Former Hollyoaks stars Daisy Wood-Davis and Luke Jerdy announced in June they are expecting their second child together! The pair, who got married in 2022, are already parents to Asa, who they welcomed in 2021.
Jenna Coleman
Actress Jenna Coleman announced in June she's expecting her first child with her partner Jamie Childs, showing off her stunning bump at the opening of a new exhibition called 'Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection Inspired by Duchess Deborah', at Chatsworth House.
Georgia Bell
Gogglebox star Georgia Bell announced in June she was expecting her second child with her boyfriend Josh Newby. Sharing the news on Instagram, Georgia wrote: 'One more to adore…🤍 Baby Newby #2 Nov 24✨'. (sic)
Joanne Froggatt
Actress Joanne Froggatt, known for roles in the likes of Downtown Abbey, Liar and Breathtaking, announced in June she's expecting her first child! The 43-year-old proudly showed off her bump as she walked the red carpet at the Into Film Awards in London.
Blake surprised fans back in 2022 revealing she is pregnant with her fourth child, appearing at the 10th Annual Forbes Power Women's Summit showing off her baby bump in a stunning sequinned Valentino dress.
The former Gossip Girl actress arrived on the red carpet wearing a gold mini dress cradling her baby bump in front of the cameras.
She later shared snaps of herself to Instagram, writing: 'Here are photos of me pregnant in real life so the 11 guys waiting outside my home for a 🦄 sighting will leave me alone. You freak me and my kids out. Thanks to everyone else for all the love and respect and for continuing to unfollow accounts and publications who share photos of children. You have all the power against them. And thank you to the media who have a “No Kids Policy”. You all make all the difference 🙏♥️. Much love! Xx'. (sic)
Blake revealed back in 2020, in an interview with Harper's Bazaar, that she was very happy being a mum saying: "I guess I really have to really, really, really, really love it, because I'm just obsessed with my kids."
Ryan also commented in an interview with LinkedIn in December 2021, how he wants to spend more time with his kids, saying: "The biggest thing for me, and I know you have kids as well...
"When I'm shooting a film, I'm oftentimes in Europe, I'm away, there are incredibly long hours, it's a ton of constant, kind of requirement to be there the whole time – not just because I'm performing, but I'm also generally producing and writing on my movies as well.
"I really enjoy being a present dad. I love taking them to school in the morning, I love picking them up."
Congratulations to Blake and Ryan! 👶
Now read:
An A-Z of unique baby boy and girl names and their meanings
Love Island: All of the babies born so far
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash welcome third baby together