Ellie Goulding Welcomes Baby Girl and Shares Heartwarming Family Photos
Singer Ellie Goulding has announced the birth of her second child, a baby girl, and shared adorable first pictures that capture the family's joy. The news was revealed on Instagram, where the star posted a touching glimpse of her newborn and detailed how her eldest child, Arthur, celebrated becoming a big brother.
Birth Announcement and First Glimpse
Ellie Goulding gave birth to her daughter on Friday, 6 March, and shared the news with fans through a heartfelt post. The cropped picture she uploaded did not show the baby's face, but featured her little arm peeking out of a knitted jumper, adding an element of privacy while still sharing the moment. Over the photo, the Anything Could Happen singer wrote: "On Friday I gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl. We are totally obsessed with her."
She expressed gratitude for spending International Women's Day with her newborn and praised the female team at St Mary's Hospital for their extraordinary care and kindness. Ellie also highlighted her awe for midwives, emphasizing the importance of their support during childbirth.
Arthur's Delight and Family Celebrations
In her post, Ellie shared that her son Arthur is "so so happy" to become a big brother, adding that this new addition fills her with immense joy. She tagged her boyfriend and the baby's father, Beau Minniear, in the announcement. Alongside the baby photo, Ellie included a black-and-white picture of a cake with "Welcome baby sister" written in icing, as well as images of flowers placed under a banner reading: "Oh baby baby."
Recent Baby Shower and Themed Celebrations
Last month, Ellie delighted fans by sharing details of her Greggs and McDonald's themed baby shower. The event, held at the Union Club in Soho, saw the star wearing a pink and white Versace mini dress while celebrating with friends. She was joined by several celebrities, including the boyband Blue, with whom she sang hits in a video posted by actress Brook Nader.
Later in the shower, Ellie changed into pyjamas and a sash that said "Preggs". The celebration featured branded 'EG' McDonald's fries and margaritas on tap, adding a playful touch to the festivities.
Album Insights and Personal Reflections
The baby shower and birth coincide with Ellie Goulding's work on her next album, which is set to focus on the breakdown of her marriage to ex-husband Casper Jopling, the father of her son Arthur. Ellie has previously noted that she did not initially realize the album would become a "divorce album", reflecting on her belief that her marriage was for life.
She explained: "There are some songs that are necessary for me to acknowledge that time in my life and to be respectful of it. Then there were some songs that were extremely reactionary and sad that I felt were good to do in the moment, but don't serve me long-term." Despite the personal themes, Ellie mentioned that her ex-husband loves the songs, and she feels supported by her label and friends.
This new chapter in Ellie Goulding's life blends family joy with creative expression, marking a significant moment for the singer as she embraces motherhood and artistic growth.
