Vanessa Kirby announces pregnancy at Fantastic Four event in Mexico City, stepping onto the red carpet with a glowing baby bump at the CCXPMX Film Festival. The acclaimed British actress, known for her portrayal of Princess Margaret in Netflix’s The Crown and Josephine Bonaparte in Napoleon, shared her pregnancy news with fans on Saturday, May 31.
Vanessa Kirby shares joyful news with fans at film festival
During a panel for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Kirby stunned attendees by debuting her baby bump in a sparkling blue gown, joined by her fellow cast members Pedro Pascal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. She cradled her belly for photographers, marking a heartfelt public announcement of her new chapter as a mother. After the event, Kirby took to Instagram, reflecting on her journey into motherhood and the inspiration she has drawn from playing Sue Storm in the film.
“Mexico, we loved you! We had the best time, you were amazing to us. I learnt so much from Sue Storm about being a first time mother in the film. Very grateful and surreal to be on this journey with her,”
—Vanessa Kirby, Actress
“Thank you to everyone for the beautiful love and support. It means the world to me.”
—Vanessa Kirby, Actress
A look at Kirby’s celebrated career and personal life
Kirby’s pregnancy news arrives as she continues to earn acclaim for a diverse range of roles, including her award-winning performance as Martha in Pieces of a Woman, which earned her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress in 2020. Her portrayal of Josephine Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon scored her an Academy Award nomination. Her early career reached a global audience with her role as Princess Margaret in the first two seasons of The Crown, and she later made a notable return for a flashback scene in the show’s final season, succeeding Helena Bonham Carter in the timeline.
Alongside her acting achievements, the 37-year-old star has found happiness in her personal life with her fiancé, retired lacrosse player Paul Rabil. Kirby and Rabil began quietly dating after being seen together in New York City in October 2022, later making their relationship public on Instagram in November 2023. Rabil marked their relationship by sharing,
“From the very minute we first met in des moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you,”
—Paul Rabil, Retired Lacrosse Player
The couple took another big step in December 2024, with reports confirming their engagement.
Celebrating the next chapter
Vanessa Kirby’s announcement of her pregnancy at the Fantastic Four event in Mexico City has been met with enthusiastic support from fans and fellow actors alike. As she prepares for parenthood, Kirby’s journey not only highlights her talent and resilience as an actress but also underscores the new adventures awaiting her. With such a dynamic career and personal life, Kirby continues to inspire audiences around the world as she embraces the joys and challenges ahead.
