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Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
TV star reveals she's pregnant with her first baby with pic of her huge baby bump
The couple were quickly flooded with congratulatory messages from friends and fans baby joy TV star reveals she's pregnant with her first baby with pic of her huge baby bump TV STAR Ophelia Lovibond has revealed she's pregnant, sharing a picture of her huge baby bump. Ophelia, 39, best known for her roles in Guardians of the Galaxy and the BBC's W1A, is expecting her first baby with her actor husband Henry Pettigrew, 41. 5 Ophelia Lovibond and her husband Henry Pettigrew are expecting their first baby Credit: Instagram 5 The TV star shared a gorgeous picture of her bump Credit: Instagram The actress, who met Henry while playing his lover on stage, shared the news on Instagram today, posting a black-and-white photo that revealed her growing tummy. In the beachside snap, Ophelia is seen barefoot in a bikini and open shirt, smiling as she gently cradles her belly, her face partly shaded by oversized sunglasses. She wrote in her caption: "Baby on the way!" The couple were quickly flooded with congratulatory messages from friends and fans. Pixie Lott commented: 'congratulations!' while Sophie Ellis-Bextor added: 'Woo! Congratulations! Happy news xxxx.' Laura Whitmore also wrote: 'Congrats lovely. The best x.' The pair first met in 2015 during their joint appearance in Lucy Prebble's play The Effect, where they played characters who fall in love. At the time, Ophelia was dating actor Tom Hughes, who later became romantically involved with Jenna Coleman after the pair starred as husband and wife in ITV's Victoria. The couple later tied the knot in 2022. Who is Ophelia Lovibond? Ophelia grew up in Shepherd's Bush, in London. Feel Good - Official Trailer - Mae Martin stars as herself, a Canadian comedian living in London She grew up with her single mother, who worked as a psychologist at Wormwood Scrubs Prison. Lovibond was schooled at Latymer Upper on a scholarship and went on to study English at the University of Sussex, graduating with a first class degree. She landed her first ever acting job at the age of just 12 in the Channel 4 sitcom The Wilsons. Lovibond is now based in Hornsey, North London, where she lives with her sausage dog, Frank. Lovibond was also close friends with the late TV presenter Caroline Flack. What TV programmes has Ophelia Lovibond starred in? Ophelia is known for her role as Binky in comedy-drama television series Feel Good. She is also known for playing Erica in Andy Wolton's TV show Trying and Twenty Twelve spin-off W1A as Izzy Gould. Lovibond also played Kitty Winter in the US sitcom, Elementary - based on Sherlock Holmes. On the big screen, Ophelia played Carina in Thor: The Dark World and picked up the role for cult-favourite Guardians of the Galaxy. She also featured in Roman Polanski's Oliver Twist in 2005. The actress has also had some high-profile roles on stage, starring in The Bay at Nice alongside Penelope Wilton and in The Libertine at Theatre Royal Haymarket alongside Dominic Cooper. 5 The couple tied the knot in 2022 Credit: Instagram 5 Ophelia is best known for her role in Guardians of the Galaxy Credit: Disney/Marvel
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
TV star reveals she's pregnant with her first baby with pic of her huge baby bump
TV STAR Ophelia Lovibond has revealed she's pregnant, sharing a picture of her huge baby bump. Advertisement 5 Ophelia Lovibond and her husband Henry Pettigrew are expecting their first baby Credit: Instagram 5 The TV star shared a gorgeous picture of her bump Credit: Instagram The actress, who met Henry while playing his lover on stage, shared the news on Instagram today, posting a black-and-white photo that revealed her growing tummy. In the beachside snap, Ophelia is seen barefoot in a bikini and open shirt, smiling as she gently cradles her belly, her face partly shaded by oversized sunglasses. She wrote in her caption: "Baby on the way!" The couple were quickly flooded with congratulatory messages from friends and fans. Advertisement read more on pregnant stars Pixie Lott commented: 'congratulations!' while Laura Whitmore also wrote: 'Congrats lovely. The best x.' The pair first met in 2015 during their joint appearance in Lucy Prebble's play The Effect, where they played characters who fall in love. At the time, Ophelia was dating actor Tom Hughes, who later became romantically involved with Advertisement Most read in Celebrity The couple later tied the knot in 2022. Who is Ophelia Lovibond? Ophelia grew up in Shepherd's Bush, in London. Feel Good - Official Trailer - Mae Martin stars as herself, a Canadian comedian living in London She grew up with her single mother, who worked as a psychologist at Wormwood Scrubs Prison. Lovibond was schooled at Latymer Upper on a scholarship and went on to study English at the University of Sussex, graduating with a first class degree. Advertisement She landed her first ever acting job at the age of just 12 in the Channel 4 sitcom The Wilsons. Lovibond is now based in Hornsey, North London, where she lives with her sausage dog, Frank. Lovibond was also close friends with the late TV presenter Caroline Flack. What TV programmes has Ophelia Lovibond starred in? Ophelia is known for her role as Binky in comedy-drama television series Feel Good. Advertisement She is also known for playing Erica in Andy Wolton's TV show Trying and Twenty Twelve spin-off W1A as Izzy Gould. Lovibond also played Kitty Winter in the US sitcom, Elementary - based on Sherlock Holmes. On the big screen, Ophelia played Carina in Thor: The Dark World and picked up the role for cult-favourite Guardians of the Galaxy. She also featured in Roman Polanski's Oliver Twist in 2005. Advertisement The actress has also had some high-profile roles on stage, starring in The Bay at Nice alongside Penelope Wilton and in The Libertine at Theatre Royal Haymarket alongside Dominic Cooper. 5 The couple tied the knot in 2022 Credit: Instagram 5 Ophelia is best known for her role in Guardians of the Galaxy Credit: Disney/Marvel 5 She also starred in the BBC's W1A Credit: Handout Advertisement
Scoop
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Full Cast Announced For William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet By Auckland Theatre Company
The greatest love story of all time, William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, presented as a fast-paced thriller, comes to the ASB Waterfront Theatre from 15 July – 9 August. Reimagined in the 1960s, a decade of love, and a period defined by romance, this timeless masterpiece speaks to the rebellion of youth and female liberation and brims with passion, unravelling at breathtaking speed while Death lurks in every corner. Making their Auckland Theatre Company debut, Theo Dāvid (Shortland Street) and Phoebe McKellar (One Lane Bridge) will star as the ill-fated lovers, Romeo and Juliet. 'Phoebe has a fragility coupled with a fire and Theo has an enchanting warmth, coupled with a devilish twinkle in the eye,' says Director Benjamin Kilby-Henson (The Effect, King Lear). 'The text describes their relationship as flint and gunpowder, when they come together - KABOOM. They are the perfect combo for Shakespeare's most head-strong, vibrant and zealous young couple.' Joining Dāvid and McKellar is Ryan Carter as Mercutio, Liam Coleman as Benvolio, Jesme Fa'auuga as Tybalt, Courtney Eggleton as Nurse, Miriama McDowell as Friar Lawrence, Beatriz Romilly as Lady Capulet, Meramanji Odedra as Montague, Jordan Mooney as Paris, Isla Mayo as Sampson and Amanda Tito as Death/Prince/Petra/Apothecary. 'This is Shakespeare's ode to love of all kinds', says Kilby-Henson, 'Romantic love, sexual love, the love between friends and family, love through faith.' With an original cinematic score by Composer Robin Kelly and a Milan-inspired '60's fashion aesthetic by Daniel Williams and Daniella Salazar, this must-see production ignites one of literature's most enduring stories with intensity and style. This July, Romeo & Juliet warns 'these violent delights have violent ends'. With a brilliant cast and visionary creative team this star-crossed tragedy celebrates the triumph of love over hate – but at what cost? For tickets and further information, visit 15 July - 9 August 2025 ASB Waterfront Theatre Direction: Benjamin Kilby-Henson Production Design, Set & Costume: Daniel Williams Production Design, Lighting: Filament Eleven 11 Rachel Marlow & Bradley Gledhill Production Design, Costume: Daniella Salazar Composition & Sound Design: Robin Kelly Vocal Direction: Cherie Moore Movement Direction & Engine Room Assistant Director: Katrina George Duration: 2 hours, including interval
