Big news for Downton Abbey fans! Michelle Dockery is going to be a mom. The actress is expecting her first baby with husband Jasper Waller-Bridge. The couple shared this big news at the London premiere of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
Michelle, 43, looked beautiful at the event as she returned to her popular role as Lady Mary Crawley. The new film, which is likely to be the last chapter of the Crawley family story, will be in theaters on September 12.
Michelle and Jasper married in 2023. For those who don’t know, Jasper is a film and TV producer and music manager. He is the brother of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who is the brilliant mind behind shows like Fleabag and Killing Eve.
Fans have often asked Michelle about her views on motherhood due to her popular character on Downton Abbey. Lady Mary was never the soft and gentle parent type. Michelle once laughed about the difference, saying, “I love kids, but Mary’s not the most natural of mothers.” And now in real life, she is about to start her own parenting journey.
Before getting married, Michelle was engaged to John Dineen (a PR executive), who sadly passed away from cancer in 2015.
It isn’t just Downton Abbey; Michelle has built an impressive career with three Emmy nominations. She also appeared in series like Good Behavior and Anatomy of a Scandal and movies like The Gentlemen.
