Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke are having a baby!

Virgin Radio

26 Mar 2023, 20:31

We'll have to see if it arrives with a lightning flash on it's head...

Daniel Radcliffe is expecting his first child with his long-term partner, fellow actor Erin Darke.

A representative for the couple confirmed the happy news on Saturday.

The pair have been in a relationship for over a decade, reportedly meeting on the set of the film Kill Your Darlings in which Daniel played the American poet Allen Ginsberg.

Sometime Harry Potter lead Daniel has spoken about his desire to become a father in the past, telling Time Out magazine in 2013 that he "definitely" wants kids and sees parenthood as a way to gain a sense of purpose beyond work.

"I like the idea of being a youngish parent," he said. "So I've got energy to play football even though they'll be better than me by the time they're four." Despite his own success in the film industry, Daniel shared last year that he wouldn't want his future children to pursue acting.

Erin's notable on-screen credits include Good Girls Revolt, Dietland, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

While Daniel has achieved great success as an actor, he has expressed concerns about the impact of fame and fortune on young actors.

In a 2019 interview with Newsweek, he shared his thoughts on child actors, stating that he was fortunate to have a supportive family and team around him during his time as a child star. He added, "I would just say to any young actor now just to be careful and be aware that, you know, it can mess with your head and your sense of reality."

Congratulations Daniel and Erin!