Actor Zachary Levi and his partner, Maggie Keating, have joyfully announced the birth of their first child, a boy named Henson Ezra Levi Pugh, who arrived on April 2. The couple shared this delightful news eight days later through a touching Instagram post. The announcement featured a photo of their newborn cradled by his parents’ hands, with the infant dressed in a onesie reading, “Best thing to come out of 2025.” In the caption, the couple expressed their gratitude: “Henson Ezra Levi Pugh. Born into our world on 04/02/25. Thank you for everyone’s continued love and prayers over the three of us. We can’t wait for you to meet our little man!”
Zachary Levi, known for his role in Shazam!, had initially shared the pregnancy news with the world in December 2024, using Instagram as his platform. That earlier post included an ultrasound image of their developing baby along with a beachside photo of Maggie embracing Levi. The 44-year-old actor expressed his long-held dream of fatherhood: “I’ve wanted to be a dad since I was literally a kid. I’ve always felt that call on my life. This desire in my heart. A strange feeling of incompleteness by not having that level of love and responsibility in my journey.”
In preparation for this life-changing role, Zachary shared how he embarked on a personal evolution starting in November. Recognizing the profound responsibility of parenthood, he pursued personal growth and deeper self-love, emphasizing his physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. As these positive changes manifested, his relationship with Maggie blossomed. Levi described Maggie as “a wonderful woman on the same journey of self-discovery and love, ready to step into a new and amazing chapter of life with me.”
Sharing this journey further with his 1.4 million Instagram followers, Levi expressed the couple’s excitement as they awaited the birth of their “little bambino.” Despite being unaware of their baby’s gender at the time, Zachary eagerly anticipated fatherhood, humorously inviting fans to suggest names: “Keep ‘em original, but not TOO original,” he quipped, mindful of potential childhood teasings related to his theatrical roots.
The arrival of Henson Ezra marks a significant milestone in Zachary Levi’s personal journey, embodying his long-cherished dream of fatherhood and the beginning of an exhilarating new chapter with Maggie Keating. This event not only signifies the joy of welcoming a new life but also represents the culmination of Levi’s journey towards personal fulfillment and transformation.
