In a heartwarming Thanksgiving announcement, actor Joey Lawrence and his wife Samantha Cope have revealed they are expecting a baby boy. The couple shared the exciting news through a joint Instagram post featuring an intimate family photoshoot.
A Sweet Family Announcement
The adorable pictures, posted while celebrating Thanksgiving with their family, show Lawrence wrapping his arms around his pregnant wife as Cope proudly displayed her baby bump. Their two-year-old daughter Dylan featured prominently in the photoshoot, sitting atop a white horse alongside her beaming parents.
The couple's caption confirmed their happy news: 'Can't wait to meet you baby boy,' accompanied by emojis of a baby blue heart, an angel, and a wing. This gender reveal comes just two weeks after they first announced the pregnancy, marking another joyful milestone for the couple who reconciled after briefly calling off their divorce nearly a year ago.
Coordinated Family Moments
Cope also shared a separate video on her Instagram account showing her and Lawrence posing with their toddler and the sonogram of their unborn baby. The mother-to-be wore a grey cardigan with the bottom buttons undone to reveal her baby bump, paired with a white maxi skirt. Her husband and daughter wore coordinating neutral tones that complemented her look.
In the touching video, the proud parents shared kisses and special moments with daughter Dylan. Cope expressed her joy in the caption, writing: 'I'll never be over this feeling. Thankful for our beautiful growing family #gratitude.' Lawrence responded lovingly in the comments: 'I love this so much. Love you most baby.'
From Reconciliation to Growing Family
The couple's journey to this happy announcement has seen its challenges. Cope originally filed for divorce in August 2024, but months later, signed a motion to dismiss the petition. Their reconciliation became public late last year when Lawrence shared throwback photos of them at an event for their romantic comedy film Marry Christmas, captioning it: 'My forever after.'
According to People magazine, the pair's brief split followed allegations of Lawrence having an affair with his Socked in for Christmas costar Melina Alves, which the latter denied. The couple have been married since May 2022 and welcomed their first child about half a year later.
Lawrence is also father to two other daughters from his previous marriage to Chandie Yawn-Nelson - Charleston, 19, and Liberty, 15. The growing family recently made their first red carpet appearance together as soon-to-be parents-of-two at the 20th anniversary event of Dancing with the Stars earlier this month.
