Chart-topping singer Ellie Goulding has announced she is expecting her second child, revealing her baby bump at a high-profile awards ceremony. The 38-year-old star, a two-time Grammy nominee, is pregnant with her first child with actor boyfriend Beau Minniear.
Fashion Awards Pregnancy Announcement
Ellie Goulding chose the prestigious Fashion Awards in London to publicly reveal her pregnancy. She attended the event wearing a stylish black crop top and low-waisted trousers that clearly showed her growing bump. The singer, who hails from Hereford, smiled for photographers and left her long leather jacket unbuttoned to ensure the news was unmistakable.
This will be Goulding's second child. She welcomed her first son, Arthur Ever Winter Jopling, in April 2021 with her then-husband, art dealer Caspar Jopling. The couple's marriage lasted five years before they separated in February 2024.
A New Love with Actor Beau Minniear
Goulding's relationship with 28-year-old actor Beau Minniear has blossomed over the past six months. The pair were first linked after being spotted on a series of dates during the summer, including a romantic minibreak to Italy. They made their relationship official by attending a boxing match together after their holiday.
Friends of the couple have been effusive in their praise for the new partnership. One pal shared, "Ellie and Beau are very much in love, he's a real romantic, and they're very sweet together. It's really lovely to watch, she's very happy." Earlier this year, a source highlighted their shared interests in exercise and art, noting they make "an attractive couple."
Minniear is known for his roles in films such as Night at the Eagle Inn, The Thieves of Motor City, and Bad Haircut.
Balancing Motherhood and Music
As she prepares to welcome a new baby, Ellie Goulding continues to be one of Britain's most successful musical exports of the 21st century. Her hit songs, including Burn, Love Me Like You Do, Anything Could Happen, and How Long Will I Love You, have amassed a staggering 43 billion streams combined.
The singer has also been working on new music. At the end of 2024, she revealed she had been writing about her life experiences, observations, and her connection with nature. Goulding described the songwriting process as "time-consuming" but confirmed she has been developing an album that is yet to be released.
Prior to her relationships with Caspar Jopling and Beau Minniear, Ellie Goulding was also linked to radio DJ Greg James between 2010 and 2012.
