‘Look what God has done’: Uzo Aduba expecting first baby with husband Robert Sweeting
There’s a baby on the way for actor Uzo Aduba!
The “Orange Is the New Black” star is expecting her first child with her husband, writer-director Robert Sweeting, whom she quietly wed in 2020.
Aduba, 42, confirmed the news Sunday on Instagram, sharing a video that showcased the crispest of baby onesies along with a gentle “ta-da!”
“What a blessing,” she added in the caption. “My husband Robert and I are so happy to enter this next chapter together as parents. I am beyond excited. I get to be someone’s Mommy!”
Then, addressing her future child, she wrote: “I know as the three of us continue to grow, our only, ONLY goal will be to love you, little one. My goodness. Look what God has done.”
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Followers, fans and friends — including Viola Davis, “OITNB” co-stars Laverne Cox and Matt McGorry, actors Phoebe Robinson and Grace Byers and new moms Keke Palmer and Gina Rodriguez — shared their well-wishes in the comments section of Aduba’s post, posting celebratory emojis, congratulations and assurances that she’s going to be a great mom.
It’s unclear when the little one is due and a representative for Aduba declined to comment further when reached Monday by The Times.
The “Mrs. America” star also showed off her growing belly in a three-piece orange suit Sunday when she walked the red carpet for the 76th Tony Awards. Aduba, who was nominated for a Tony last year for her featured role in “Clyde’s,” also took the stage at the United Palace Theater in New York with Common to present the award for revival of a play.
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Designer Christian Siriano, who designed her apt red-carpet look, congratulated the “In Treatment” star on Instagram too.
“You are going to be the most fabulous mom and I love dressing you all these years later!” the former “Project Runway” star wrote.
“Thank you so so [much], @csiriano for making so many moments in my life, like this one, so memorable and special,” she replied.
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