Daniel Radcliffe and his girlfriend Erin Darke are expecting their first baby.
It’s been a whopping 22 years since Daniel Radcliffe first appeared on our screen as a young child, and now fans are going to see the star who famously played Harry Potter become a dad.
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According to The Sun, a representative for Daniel’s girlfriend, Erin Darke, has confirmed that she and Daniel are expecting their first child together.
A source also claimed that Daniel is thrilled to become a dad for the first time, telling the publication: “Daniel is so excited to be a dad. His relationship with Erin is really special and everyone thinks they will be amazing parents.”
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The pair had been keeping the happy news quiet but she is no longer able to hide her blooming baby bump.
Fans immediately took to social media to celebrate their happy news as one person wrote: “How amazing!! Congratulations!! Yer a father Harry.”
While another said: “Baby Potter!!!”
A third added: “If they don’t name it Harry I’m gonna riot.”
Daniel and Erin tend to keep their relationship to themselves, but on the rare occasions they have spoken out about their love story, Daniel has swooned over his partner.
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He previously explained that they met in late 2012 on the set of Kill Your Darlings as he said it will be a “hell of a story” because of how their characters are in the film.
The star added that their characters flirt with one another in the film, with a sex scene included.
Daniel and Erin have been inseparable since they first started dating, with Daniel saying in 2014 to US Weekly: “I think that’s the kind of relationship I always aspire to have with someone I’m in a relationship with. You want that person to be your best friend.
“In the case of Erin, we definitely are.”
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Both Daniel and Erin are actors and have scored multiple TV and film roles throughout their careers.
While Daniel is best known for his role as Harry Potter in the popular franchise, Erin is best known for her role as Cindy in the TV series Good Girls Revolt.
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