Michelle Dockery And Jasper Waller-Bridge Are Expecting Their First Baby

Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey, has thrilled fans with the reveal that she is expecting her first child with husband Jasper Waller-Bridge. It was revealed stylishly at the Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale premiere in London on September 3, where Dockery proudly put her baby bump on display on the red carpet.

The 43-year-old actress looked beautiful in a flowing blue Prada gown with crystal sequin embroidered details and a light chiffon cape that married elegance with glitz for her pregnancy announcement. Beside her, Jasper Waller-Bridge held the moment, photographer-baiting newlyweds who looked visibly happy with their wives, who looked elegant and ecstatic. The fact that they showed up was a highlight of the premiere, and not just because it was the end of the beloved series, but also because it was an inspiring moment in Dockery's life.

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Michelle and Jasper's relationship has caught the attention of fans ever since they married almost two years ago in a private ceremony in London. Guests included Jasper's sister, the writer, and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, bringing additional starry family support to the low-key celebration. It has been a marriage that symbolized both love and seclusion, and now it takes a happy turn, with the arrival of their first child. Lady Mary might be famously conflicted about motherhood, but, as Dockery makes it unequivocally clear, her real-life feelings are quite the opposite. Her candor and humor about parenting are at odds with the buttoned-up nature of her character, offering fans a glimpse of the personality behind one of television's most cherished aristocrats.

The classy timing of making such a high-profile announcement during the premiere of the Downton Abbey finale highlights Dockery's grace and happiness about her new chapter, both personally and professionally. Fans of the show have been expressing their delight on social media, complimenting the actress on her glowing appearance and sending congratulations to the newlyweds. The stylish TV favorite clearly transferred her style skills to her real life. This new chapter in the Downton Abbey family story is a heartwarming addition to the Downton-verse, and we're thrilled to bring the Crawley household a new generation of joy and drama."