Breaking News: Simone Bliss Announces She’s Expecting Her First Child…. Read More

Breaking News: Simone Bliss Announces She’s Expecting Her First Child…. Read More  

Award-winning actress and singer Simone Bliss has just shared some joyful news with the world—she’s expecting her first child!

In a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday morning, Bliss, 31, posted a glowing photo of herself cradling a small baby bump while standing in a sunlit garden. Dressed in a flowing cream-colored dress and surrounded by flowers, the star captioned the post simply: “New life, new chapter. We’re so excited to meet you #BabyBliss.”

Fans and fellow celebrities alike flooded the comments with congratulations and well wishes, with some noting the emotional weight of the moment. Bliss has previously been candid about her dreams of becoming a mother and the challenges she faced balancing career and personal life.

Though she did not reveal the due date, a close source says the star is in her second trimester and “feeling great.” The baby will be the first for Bliss and her longtime partner, film director Marcus Ellison, who was also tagged in the announcement post.

“She’s absolutely glowing,” said a friend of the couple. “They’ve been keeping this news close to their hearts for a while, and now they’re just overjoyed to finally share it.”

Bliss, known for her breakout role in The Horizon Room and her platinum-selling album Eclipse, has had a monumental year professionally, but it looks like the biggest adventure is just beginning.

From the looks of it, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of love, family, and major life changes for the star—and fans can’t wait to follow along.