Vanessa Kirby has has confirmed pregnancy with her first child. The Emmy-nominated actress walked the carpet in Mexico City for first teaser of Marvel’s Fantastic Four with a slight baby bump in a shimmering teal gown. The announcement left fans stunned, most of whom were unaware of Kirby’s pregnancy. Her fiancé, Paul Rabil, was by her side, smiling widely as cameras captured the moment.
Kirby, age 36, rose to fame with The Crown, Mission: Impossible, and Pieces of a Woman. Rabil, 39, is a former lacrosse player who co-founded the Premier Lacrosse League and is considered one of the most influential persons in the sport. Their relationship made it out into the open in late 2022, and now with a baby growing inside, the couple is ready for a whole new chapter.
The Fantastic Four star is pregnant with her first child, confirming engagement to Paul Rabil.
Who Is Paul Rabil, Vanessa Kirby’s Fiancé?
While Paul Rabil may not be a familiar name in Australia, he is revered as lacrosse royalty in the United States. Born in Maryland in 1985, he started playing pro in 2008 and changed the sport forever. In 2018, Rabil, with his brother, instituted the Premier Lacrosse League, which aimed at profitable wage scale and media coverage for the players.
The past relationships with Kelly Berger and actress Eiza González also made for media headlines on Rabil. The relationship of Vanessa Kirby and Rabil was unveiled in October 2022 when they were caught walking around the streets of New York. By November 2023, the couple was finally Instagram-official.
Rabil had since referred to Kirby as “the most inspiring person I’ve ever met.”
How Did the Pregnancy Reveal Unfold?
The news of the pregnancy was first announced on 31 May 2025 during an event for the fans of the Fantastic Four in Mexico. Kirby, portraying the role of Sue Storm in a forthcoming film, turned so many heads accessorizing her pregnant look for picture-taking. The bump was well-located in full view and the glow on her face was unmistakable. Could it be a hidden engagement? The rumors would have given way to the abruptness of the pregnancy itself.
Careening into the second week of July, on the 8th, she was seen at the Berlin premiere of “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” She donned a black gown and cradled her bump once again as she smiled at the photographers. The event’s media reports confirmed that she and Rabil await their first child.
The couple has not yet given any detail about the due date.
Vanessa Kirby debuts baby bump with fiancé Paul Rabil at Fantastic Four premiere in Mexico.
Engagement Rumours Confirmed
The engagement rumors around Kirby and Rabil were circulating since December 2024. The couple often photographed traveling together, thus retaining a fairly private stance when it came to their relationship. But close friends had confirmed the news toward the end of last year.
Kirby had previously approached the public with caution as to her personal life. In interviews, she expressed that it was very important to have that privacy, especially since her acting career was so intense. The face time given by the two in Mexico and Berlin, however, may have marked the beginning of a more open chapter for them.
Following the engagement and the pregnancy announcement, the duo finds itself in 2025’s list of most-watched Hollywood couples.
What Role Does Pregnancy Play in Fantastic Four: First Steps?
The Fantastic Four version of Kirby, with Sue Storm, is also pregnant in their film version. There was no comment on the interplay between fiction and reality. Some fans speculated that her real pregnancy may have influenced the script; however, Marvel Studios has not issued any confirmation on this sort of line.
Under the direction of Matt Shakman, Fantastic Four: First Steps teeters on the scheduled release date of July 25, 2025. Others starring in the film are Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Marvel intends this project to be the start of another narrative arc in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kirby described Sue Storm as being ”loving, strong, badass and soulful.” Kirby went on to say in a recent interview, ”I’m lucky to play her at a time that mirrors my life.”
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Vanessa Kirby Enters a New Chapter
For her, this is not a publicity moment. It signifies a change before a place. After years of selling her skills in demanding roles, she now enters a new phase in life; that of motherhood.
The baby project is developing as Kirby solidifies her placement inside the Marvel Universe, one that might have dominion over the next decade of her working days. The relationship with Paul Rabil seems firm, being based on mutual respect and admiration.
Whether on red carpets or off, her presence has been lighting up with a charm of its own. The fans both in Australia and worldwide give her all-out support while she embarks on a new phase of life: mother, partner, and top-woman-in-Hollywood.
