Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden are ‘Happy and Excited' As They Await the Arrival Of Their First Child
'Saoirse's always wanted to be a mom,' says an insider. 'It was just a question of finding the right partner.'
The Irish Oscar nominee, 31, met the 35-year-old on the 2018 set of Mary Queen of Scots. Though they typically shun the spotlight, they occasionally open up about their love, with Jack calling the Ladybird star a 'force of nature,' and Saoirse swooning that he's 'someone that [I] really trust.'
Now they are busy feathering their nest for the new arrival. 'It's still a few weeks to go, and Saoirse plans on taking time off work to bond with the baby,' says the insider. 'They are extremely happy and excited.'
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