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Morena Baccarin Expecting First Child

05/14/2013 at 06:00 PM ET

Morena Baccarin Pregnant Expecting First Child
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Another Homeland baby is on the way!

Actress Morena Baccarin, 33, and her husband director/writer Austin Chick are expecting their first child together, her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.

Baccarin — who plays Jessica Brody, the wife of former marine Nicholas Brody on the hit Showtime series — is currently in production for the show’s third season.

Fortunately, the mom-to-be won’t have to worry about balancing a heavy makeup routine with a new baby. When Baccarin — who wed Chick in November 2011 — isn’t busy shooting scenes in front of the camera, she’s “pretty low maintenance.”
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Shannon Brown and Monica Expecting a Baby

05/13/2013 at 03:00 PM ET

There’s a baby on the way for Monica!

The R&B singer-songwriter, 32, and husband Shannon Brown, 27, are expecting their first child together this fall, she confirmed over the weekend. Sharing a photo of her baby belly, Monica writes that she’s five months along.

Monica is already mom to sons Rocko, 8 this month, and Romelo Montez, 5, while the Phoenix Suns guard is dad to son Shannon Christopher.

The couple, who met when Brown costarred in his wife’s “Love All Over Me” video, were married in November 2010 at their Los Angeles home.

Since the wedding, Monica hoped to expand their family, telling PEOPLE in 2012 that she wants “maybe two or three” more children. She has her start!

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Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans Expecting Second Child

05/09/2013 at 10:00 AM ET

Ioan Gruffudd Alice Evans Pregnant Expecting Second Child
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There’s another baby on the way for Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans!

The former Ringer star and his wife — who played Esther on The Vampire Diaries — are expecting their second child, a rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Already proud parents to 3½-year-old daughter Ella Betsi Janet, the couple are “thrilled” to be expanding their family further, the rep adds.

Gruffudd — who recently guest-starred on Castle and has filmed Forever and Mariah Mundi — certainly seems up for the challenge of two kids; He previously joked that Ella is constantly keeping him on his toes!

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Baby on the Way for Rachael Leigh Cook and Daniel Gillies

05/08/2013 at 08:00 AM ET

Rachael Leigh Cook Daniel Gillies Expecting First Child
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Rachael Leigh Cook‘s perception of parenting is about to change — she’s pregnant!

The Perception star, 33, and husband Daniel Gillies are expecting their first child this fall, PEOPLE confirms.

“Thanks for the love you guys,” the actress Tweets, while The Vampire Diaries actor adds, “Thank you everyone. We are delighted.”

Cook — best known for her role in She’s All That — and Gillies, 37, will celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary in August, after tying the knot in 2004.

In addition to their television roles — including the dad-to-be’s upcoming performance in The Originals, a spinoff of the Vampire series – the couple are also preparing for the May 15 premiere of Broken Kingdom, which Gillies both produced and stars in alongside Cook.
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Jaime King Expecting First Child

05/03/2013 at 03:45 PM ET

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Jaime King is pregnant!

The Hart of Dixie star, 34, and husband Kyle Newman are expecting their first child later this year, her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.

King worked as a model before jumping to the big screen for roles in Pearl Harbor, Bulletproof Monk, Sin City and My Bloody Valentine 3D.

She currently plays Lemon Breeland on the CW hit, which was recently picked up for a third season.

King married the filmmaker, 37, in November 2007 at Greystone Park and Manor, the site of their first date.

– Sarah Michaud

Baby on the Way for Alfonso Ribeiro

05/01/2013 at 12:50 PM ET

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Alfonso Ribeiro will soon have his own little fresh prince — or princess!

The former Fresh Prince of Bel Air star, 41, and his wife Angela are expecting their first child together, Ribeiro announced Wednesday on WhoSay.

“Coming this fall: a baby Alfonso or a baby Angela!” Ribeiro wrote, giving fans a sneak peek into what their little one may look like with sweet snapshots of both he and his wife from their younger years.

Ribeiro — who is already dad to daughter Sienna, 9 — proposed to Angela in July, and the two later tied the knot in California in October.

Recently the actor has made appearances on Shake It Up! and Big Time Rush.

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Justin Tuck: My Son Jayce Loves to ‘Remix’ Songs

04/29/2013 at 02:00 PM ET

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Justin Tuck‘s 6’4″ frame may make for an imposing defensive end, but it turns out the New York Giant‘s heart is as big as his body.

Tuck and his wife Lauran launched R.U.S.H. for Literacy five years ago. The program provides new books to low-income youth in three states.

“We felt that kids and education were something we would be passionate about for the rest of our lives,” Tuck, 30, tells PEOPLE.

As the couple prepare for this year’s charity fundraiser — the annual Tuck’s Celebrity Billiards Tournament, held May 30 at Slate NYC — we spoke to the author and Super Bowl champ about the importance of avoiding reading’s “summer slide” and learned some happy news — a sibling for 3-year-old son Jayce is on the way in June!
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