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Zawe Ashton shared that she's pregnant with her second child before debuting her baby bump alongside fiancé Tom Hiddleston at SXSW London.
Zawe Ashton Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 2 With Tom Hiddleston
Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston are expanding their family.
The Dreams of a Life star announced that she's pregnant with their second baby together three years after the couple—who have been engaged since 2022—welcomed their first.
Zawe, 40, shared the news ahead of the couple's red carpet appearance at the SXSW London premiere of Tom's new film The Life of Chuck June 7, where she debuted her baby bump in a frilly blue gown designed by Emilia Wickstead.
"I feel really lucky to be working with someone that I know and who’s been such a champion of me at this sensitive red-carpet dressing moment," Zawe told Vogue of Emilia in an interview published June 7. "I feel like I’ll be very held on an evening where, as an expectant mother, you can feel a little bit exposed."
"I think that every time you step onto a red carpet, there’s a really unique opportunity to express your authentic self, your individuality, your creativity, and celebrate where you are at in that moment," she continued. "I’m really grateful to Emilia and her team, and can’t wait to reveal this look!"
Indeed, Zawe was all smiles as she posed alongside Tom, 44, at his premiere, with the couple holding hands and giggling with one another as she debuted her baby bump.
While she looked splendid in the sleeveless baby blue frock worn under a matching cape, the Loki star was dashing in a checkered suit in a similar blue hue.
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The couple—who made their red carpet debut at the 2021 Tony Awards—has maintained privacy around their relationship, but Tom did give Zawe a rare public shoutout last year.
"Zawe, none of this makes sense without you," the Night Manager alum said while accepting an award at the 2024 People's Choice Awards. "Thank you for your love and support every step of the way."
Meanwhile, the Marvels actress has gushed about how Tom helped guide her as she also ventured into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
"It led to some incredible conversations about his experience being part of this franchise for over a decade," Zawe told Entertainment Weekly in 2023. "One of the main takeaways from our conversations was: 'What you put into Marvel, you get back. If you go into this with an open heart and a great work ethic and just want to provide an amazing experience for the fans, you'll have an amazing experience on those sets.'"
She added, "He really empowered me in that way."
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