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Harriet Brewis

Sheridan Smith announces birth of baby boy with fiancé Jamie Horn in heartwarming Twitter post

Sheridan Smith and her fiance Jamie Horn have welcomed their first child together.

The actress, 38, became a mum for the first time after giving birth to a baby boy.

The British star announced the news on Twitter, sharing an adorable photo of their bundle of joy.

She captioned the snap: “Our little man has arrived! We are both completely overwhelmed with love."

Smith first sparked rumours she was pregnant back in October by revealing her struggles with morning sickness.

She wrote on Instagram: "About to set sail for 4 days, wish me luck with my morning sickness."

After fans rushed to quiz her on the message, she confirmed the happy news. She revealed the gender a month later in November.

Last week she said that she felt “lucky” to be pregnant during the pandemic, adding that it gives her life “focus”.

Smith has starred in ITV lockdown drama Isolation Stories, where she played a heavily pregnant woman who faces childbirth alone.

She is also known for her roles in dramas such as Mrs Biggs and Cilla and for her work on stage in Legally Blonde and Funny Girl.

Famous faces including broadcasters Steph McGovern and Stacey Dooley, football pundit Gary Lineker and actress Michelle Hardwick shared messages with Smith on social media after she announced the news.

McGovern wrote: “Congratulations! So pleased for you both. Love to all three of you.”

Lineker said: “Congratulations to you both," while Hardwick described the birth as “gorgeous news”.

The delighted new mum and Horn, an insurance broker, have been dating since they met on the dating app Tinder in early 2018.

The pair got engaged in May the same year.

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