Vanessa Kirby and Paul Rabil have officially entered a new chapter — parenthood! The Fantastic Four actress and her boyfriend, professional lacrosse player Paul Rabil, have welcomed their first child together.
Paul shared the joyful news on Instagram on October 20, offering a touching glimpse into life as a new dad. “I’m learning that becoming a parent slows you down and wakes you up at the same time,” he wrote alongside heartwarming photos of the couple with their newborn. “I’m really grateful for everyone’s health, that I get to wake up everyday to mum’s enormous love, and that we get to have you in our lives now.”
He also revealed a playful nod to their future as a sports-loving family, writing, “For your first cradle stick. It’ll hold many stories and blessings. Likely broken windows too. Balls are allowed in the house.”
Vanessa first announced her pregnancy in May by debuting her baby bump on the red carpet. In a July interview with People, she opened up about how portraying Sue Storm in Fantastic Four: First Steps influenced her view of motherhood. “It didn’t define who she was,” she said of her character. “She was absolutely a mother, but also a powerful team member who faced threats head-on.”
She added, “Playing her while being pregnant changed me. It was the lived experience of balancing something sacred with personal purpose.”
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Paul had previously expressed his excitement about fatherhood in a June post, calling it “life’s greatest adventure.” He praised Vanessa as a “superhero” and said he felt incredibly lucky to share this journey with her.
The couple made their relationship public in 2023, with Paul writing, “Life is far better, more purposeful, and more beautiful with you.”
Now, with their baby in their arms, the couple begins their most meaningful adventure yet.