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Mint
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Vanessa Kirby debuts baby bump at Fantastic Four premiere in Mexico, expecting first child with partner Paul Rabil
Vanessa Kirby, known for her roles in 'The Crown' and 'Mission: Impossible', surprised fans on Saturday when she revealed she is expecting her first child with partner, Paul Rabil. Reports in December 2024 suggested the Vanessa and Paul were engaged, though they have not confirmed the news publicly. Kirby is expecting the baby with her partner, Paul Rabil, a former professional lacrosse player from Maryland. Rabil's background in sport began early, encouraged by his parents Allan and Jean Anne Rabil. He went on to have a successful career in both the Major League Lacrosse and National Lacrosse League, and played for Johns Hopkins University during college. In 'Fantastic Four: The First Steps', Kirby plays Sue Storm, also known as the Invisible Woman. In a fitting twist, her character is also pregnant in the film. This crossover of reel and real life left fans amazed. The announcement came during a photocall for 'Fantastic Four: The First Steps' in Mexico, where Kirby appeared in a sleeveless, shimmering green gown. The gown featured a mock turtle neckline and geometric patterns that echoed her character's superhero costume in the film. One wrote online, 'Is Vanessa Kirby really pregnant or is this just part of the campaign?' Others were quick to point out the clever coincidence, calling the promotional tour 'insane' in the best way. 'Fantastic Four: The First Steps' also stars Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. It is scheduled to release on July 25, 2025. In the film, the Fantastic Four must protect their 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world from the planet-devouring cosmic being Galactus. Apart from the main cast, the film also features Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, and others.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Vanessa Kirby of 'The Crown' Reveals First Pregnancy in the Slinkiest Teal Gown
Vanessa Kirby revealed that she is expecting her first child at the CCXP Mexico 2025 at Expo CitiBanamex on May 31. She wore a slinky, shimmery teal gown that showed off her growing bump for the occasion. Kirby and her partner Paul Rabil have been linked since Kirby is pregnant with her first child. The actress, who starred as Princess Margaret in The Crown and also appeared in both the Mission: Impossible and Fast and Furious franchises, revealed the news on May 31 when she showed off her growing bump on the red carpet. Attending the CCXP Mexico 2025 at Expo CitiBanamex in Mexico City, the actress wore a slinky, shimmery teal gown and held her bump as she smiled for the cameras. Kirby was attending the event alongside the rest of the cast of the upcoming Fantastic Four film—Kirby stars as Sue Storm alongside Pedro Pascal, Joe Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Kirby is reportedly engaged to former lacrosse player Paul Rabil, whom she has been dating since 2022. Back in 2023, Rabil shared a rare snap of Kirby on Instagram, writing, "from the very minute we first met in des moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you ❤️." Kirby also recently shared a few cute pictures from a holiday with Rabil. Rabil previously dated actress Eiza Gonzalez—the pair reportedly split in December 2021 after seven months. Prior to that, he was was married to lacrosse player Kelly Berger from 2014 until 2017. Kirby was previously linked to Callum Turner, who is now reportedly engaged to Dua Lipa. Kirby and Turner first met on the set of their 2014 film Queen and Country. They reportedly split in 2020. Read the original article on InStyle
Elle
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Vanessa Kirby Reveals She Is Expecting a Baby With Partner Paul Rabil
On Saturday, Vanessa Kirby revealed she was expecting her first child at the Fantastic Four: First Steps photocall in Mexico, wearing a sleeveless shimmering green gown with a mock turtle neckline, crisscrossed with geometric patterns. The star posed with her hand gently resting on her abdomen, with a baby bump visible through the fabric. She left her long blonde hair down and wore the gown with strappy sandal heels. She had on a glowing and bronzed makeup palette with luminous eyeshadow and a nude lip. In her ears, Kirby wore a pair of silver hoops and on her hands were several silver rings. The unspoken announcement stirred up curiosity about Kirby's boyfriend and rumored fiancé, Paul Rabil. Here's everything to know about Rabil and his relationship with the Mission: Impossible star so far. Paul Rabil is originally from Maryland, according to a 2010 profile in the New York Times, where he was raised by Allan and Jean Anne Rabil, who worked respectively at an aerospace company and as a Catholic school art teacher. They encouraged him early on to get involved in sports. While he was an accomplished athlete in general, his particular love of lacrosse skyrocketed him to a career in the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and National Lacrosse League (NLL). In college, he played for John Hopkins University. According to his LinkedIn page, he became a co-founder and president of Premier Lacrosse League. He's also a businessman, working as a partner for Rabil Ventures and founding Rabil Companies. Rabil was married to Kelly Berger between 2014 and 2017 and went on to briefly date actress Eiza Gonzalez before being linked to Kirby. According to The Daily Mail, they were first linked in October 2022 when they were seen walking around New York City. In November 2023, Rabil shared a tribute to Kirby with a carousel of pictures on Instagram, stating that they met in Des Moines. He wrote in the caption, 'from the very minute we first met in des moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you ❤️' He recently made an appearance on her Instagram in April in a carousel of photos from the Four Seasons hotel, which she said was great for spending time with the 'people you most love. In December 2024, it was reported that the couple had gotten engaged. However, they have not officially confirmed the news.
New York Post
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Vanessa Kirby makes surprise reveal at ‘Fantastic Four' red carpet event
Fantastic five. Vanessa Kirby revealed that she's pregnant with her first child at the 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' photocall in Mexico on Saturday. The British actress, 37, showed off her baby bump in a blue shimmery geometric gown on the red carpet. Advertisement 10 Vanessa Kirby at the CCXP Mexico 2025 on May 31. Getty Images for Disney 10 Vanessa KIrby shows off her baby bump at the 'Fantastic Four' photocall in Mexico. / MEGA Ironically, Kirby's character, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, will be pregnant in the Marvel film, which comes out July 25. Advertisement 'The Crown' star got engaged to professional Lacrosse player Paul Rabil last year. They first sparked dating rumors when they were spotted holding hands on a stroll around New York City in October 2022. 10 Paul Rabil and Vanessa Kirby. Paul Rabil/Instagram 10 Vanessa Kirby is engaged to Paul Rabil. Paul Rabil/Instagram Advertisement The couple made their romance Instagram official in Nov. 2023 when Rabil, 39, posted cute picture of the pair with a heartfelt message that read, 'From the very minute we first met in Des Moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you.' 10 Vanessa Kirby with her fiancé Paul Rabil. Paul Rabil/Instagram Kirby previously dated actor Callum Turner from 2015 to 2019. They worked together in the 2014 drama film 'Queen and Country.' Turner, 35, is rumored to be engaged to pop star Dua Lipa. Kirby is starring in the new 'Fantastic Four' film alongside Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch. Advertisement 10 Vanessa Kirby reveals she's pregnant while promoting 'Fantastic Four.' / MEGA The cast appeared at Comic Con Experience Mexico over the weekend to promote the action flick, which is directed by Matt Shakman. During a panel at the event, Kirby described her version of Sue Storm as 'loving, strong, badass and soulful.' 10 The 'Fantastic Four' cast attend CCXP Mexico 2025 on May 31. Getty Images for Disney 10 Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn in Mexico City for 2025 CCXP Mexico. Getty Images for Disney Kirby also teased that the 'Fantastic Four' team are 'all flawed' in the film. 'Nobody feels like a superhero in real life,' she said. 'What I love about this family in the comics and also in our movie, they go through some really hard stuff. We all have our different strengths and all of us as humans, and then the next day we don't feel up to it. And I think that's what's so special about it.' 10 Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby at the 2025 CCXP Mexico. Getty Images for Disney Advertisement In February, Kirby revealed what drew her to the role of Sue at the film's launch event. 'I was so blown away by Sue. Through all the comics through all the decades, the fact she's a mother and is so fiercely feminine,' Kirby said. 'She's maternal but so badass. I just loved her bad arse, in my English accent.' 10 Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps.' AP Advertisement After 'Fantastic Four,' Kirby will appear in 2026's 'Avengers: Doomsday.' The film will see the Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Avengers and X-Men fight Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' will be released in theaters on July 25.
Express Tribune
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Vanessa Kirby reveals pregnancy at ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps' premiere in Mexico
Vanessa Kirby revealed that she is pregnant with her first child during the red carpet premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps at CCXP Mexico. Dressed in a blue shimmery geometric gown, Kirby posed with a visible baby bump. Photo: Disney The actress is engaged to professional lacrosse player Paul Rabil, with news of their engagement revealed last December following two years together. Their relationship first gained attention in October 2022 after being spotted in New York, later becoming Instagram official with a heartfelt tribute from Rabil. The announcement has stirred fan excitement, particularly as it mirrors her character, Sue Storm's storyline in the upcoming Marvel film. Earlier footage shown at CinemaCon revealed that Sue is also pregnant in the movie, and a Pop! Funko figure recently teased the arrival of Franklin Richards, a powerful character from the comics. Kirby's real-life pregnancy and Sue Storm's arc have added unexpected depth to the film's narrative. Fantastic Four: First Steps, slated for release on July 25, 2025.
