Vanessa Kirby Shows Baby Bump at Fantastic Four Event in Mexico; Actress Expecting First Child

Vanessa Kirby revealed her pregnancy at the CCXPMX Film Festival in Mexico. The actress appeared with the cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, her upcoming Marvel movie. She wore a blue turtleneck gown that highlighted her baby bump. Kirby kept her look simple with hooped earrings and loose hair. Fans celebrated the news as she joined co-stars Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

Kirby’s partner, lacrosse player Paul Rabil, is the father of her child. The couple went public with their relationship in late 2023. They shared loving messages on social media, calling each other their biggest support. Rabil posted photos with Kirby, writing about their strong bond since they first met.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set in the 1960s and releases on July 25, 2025. Kirby plays Sue Storm, also known as the Invisible Woman. The movie’s trailer shows her character pregnant, hinting at the birth of Franklin Richards, a powerful Marvel character. Kirby said, “It’s not just adults that have superpowers,” teasing the child’s role in the story.

Apart from Fantastic Four, Kirby will return as the White Widow in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The action film, starring Tom Cruise, is currently in theaters. She is also set to appear in future Avengers movies, Doomsday and Secret Wars.

Kirby gained fame for playing Princess Margaret in The Crown. She won awards for her role in Pieces of a Woman and starred in Napoleon alongside Joaquin Phoenix. Her production company, Aluna Entertainment, has a deal with Netflix.

The actress has not shared more details about her pregnancy timeline. Fans are excited to see her balance motherhood with her busy acting career.

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