Ellie Goulding Makes First Public Appearance After Birth of Daughter Iris
Ellie Goulding was seen out in London on Tuesday, marking her first public outing since revealing the birth of her second child three weeks prior. The 39-year-old singer, who welcomed a baby girl named Iris Edaline Minniear-Goulding with boyfriend Beau Minniear on March 6, 2026, appeared in high spirits during a pampering session at the Nicola Clarke salon.
Postpartum Pampering and Relaxed Style
The Burn songstress looked relaxed as she had foils applied to her long blonde hair while reading a book. After her appointment, she departed smiling, wrapped in a padded black coat and sipping a canned beverage. Goulding kept her attire casual yet chic, wearing a brown ribbed jumper, black trousers, and matching trainers, glowing as a mother-of-two.
This outing follows her announcement in The Times newspaper, which confirmed her daughter's full name: Iris Edaline Minniear-Goulding. The birth took place at the Lindo Wing in London, with Goulding sharing on Instagram that she was "totally obsessed" with her newborn and praised the female team at St Mary's for their care on International Women's Day.
Return to Routine and New Music on the Horizon
Just three weeks postpartum, Goulding has already returned to the gym and skincare treatments, hinting at a swift comeback. She posted a black-and-white video on social media showing her squatting with weights, captioned "Back to it all over again." Additionally, she shared a selfie using a £280 FAQ™ 211 LED Neck & Décolleté Mask, part of her beauty regimen.
Her return to normality coincides with the imminent release of her sixth studio album, initially scheduled for later in the year but moved forward to align with her baby's arrival. Insiders revealed to The Sun that this allows Goulding to release the record before taking a break with her newborn, describing it as showcasing a "different side to her creatively."
Album Insights and Personal Reflections
Goulding has described the new album as a "divorce album," penned during her split from ex-husband Caspar Jopling in 2024. She shares son Arthur, four, with Jopling. In a recent interview, she reflected on the songs, noting that some acknowledge that period of her life with respect, while others represent growth and rediscovery.
She explained, "I asked my friends about this... One person said, 'Wow, this is the divorce album.' And then most of the others were like, 'This just sounds like you’re a new woman. It sounds like growing and rediscovery. It doesn’t feel like divorce.'" This album follows her 2023 release Higher Than Heaven and last year's single Destiny, which charted successfully.
Goulding went public with her relationship with Beau Minniear in September 2025, and the couple's new addition has brought joy, with Arthur excitedly becoming a big brother. As she navigates postpartum life, fans eagerly await her new music, blending personal evolution with artistic expression.
