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Fresh off her BAFTA win, comedian and actress Sophie Willan has just shared another life-changing piece of news, she’s expecting her first child!
The creator and star of hit BBC comedy Alma’s Not Normal took to Instagram with a surprise announcement, posting a radiant photo of herself out for dinner in a glamorous red dress alongside her partner, Carniel Francis Levy.
The couple were all smiles as they sat across from one another at a candlelit table adorned with menus, flowers, and crisp white linen, a setting that appeared to be just another celebratory meal… until Sophie dropped her baby bombshell in the caption.
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“WE’RE HAVING A BABY BOY! Coming November 2025. Our lives are about to change forever, in the most chaotic, joyful, and magical way… And yes, we’re already arguing about baby names,” she wrote.
The heartfelt caption was accompanied by follow-up images, including a scan photo confirming the joyous news and hinting at the exciting journey ahead.
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Fans and celebrity pals flooded the comments with congratulations, praising Sophie for her incredible few weeks, first bagging a BAFTA and now preparing for motherhood. It’s safe to say the 36-year-old is having a very good year.
Willan, who won praise and awards for her raw, funny and deeply personal storytelling in Alma’s Not Normal, is known for her candid honesty and no-nonsense humour, and her pregnancy announcement was no different. The name debates, she joked, have already begun, with fans eager to hear what unique choices might be on the list.
The BAFTA-winning star has been refreshingly open about her past and her working-class upbringing, themes she tackled head-on in her hit BBC Two series, which earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase.
With a baby boy on the way and a flourishing career, Sophie is entering an exciting new chapter, and if her previous work is anything to go by, we can expect motherhood to be just as hilariously honest and heartfelt.
