British actor Daniel Radcliffe, known worldwide for giving life to Harry Potter in the series of films about the young wizard, will become the father of his first child with his partner, also American actress Erin Darke.
Radcliffe, 33, confirmed the news of the pregnancy of his partner, 38, through his representative to the Page Six portal. The couple met a decade ago on the set of Kill You Darlings (2013), and take an important step in their relationship by increasing the family in the coming months.
News that could not make the couple happier. As a source close to his entourage confirms to The Sun newspaper, both would be “absolutely excited” by the news and eager to “become a family of three”.
“Daniel is super happy to become a father. His relationship with Erin is very special and everyone thinks they will be great parents,” said the source, who also reveals that both have preferred to keep the secret until very recently.
“They told their families and friends recently. It’s a very exciting time,” the source stressed, “They’ve kept it very low-key until now because she can’t hide her tummy anymore.”
A piece of news that fills his family and friends with joy, but also his followers, who barely know details of the actor’s personal life, hermetic with everything that concerns his private life and who has only confirmed his future paternity after Some images of the couple came to light a few days ago, in which they are seen walking quietly through New York and in which it cannot be denied that Erin Darke is pregnant, well into the second trimester of pregnancy.
Although he has always remained quite discreet with everything related to his private life, the actor has spoken on occasion about his partner, whom he met on the set of the aforementioned film, his two characters being the protagonists of a passionate adventure.
“It will be a great story to tell our children one day,” the actor assured in an interview, “Meeting for the first time flirting.”
In another interview, the actor assured that he was immediately captivated by her as soon as he met her. “She makes me laugh, she’s incredibly funny and smart. I knew she was in trouble,” he insisted, also appreciating how much he has supported her career over all these years.
The couple have denied that they have plans to marry at the moment, but are delighted with the arrival of their first child together.
