Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has announced the birth of a baby boy with her partner Kitty Forrest. The 33-year-old, who currently plays for London City Lionesses after returning from Paris Saint-Germain, shared the news with her followers on social media.
Social media announcement
Earps, who revealed in October 2025 that she was in a same-sex relationship, had given no prior indication of the pregnancy. In a video message, she said: "Coming back home has been the start of a new chapter, but in more ways than one. I've been keeping a little secret from you all and I don't think I can talk my way out of this one so I better show you."
In an Instagram post, she wrote: "I can't quite believe I'm writing this, but yesterday Kitty and I welcomed our beautiful baby boy into the world! We're absolutely over the moon and still trying to take it all in. It's been such an emotional journey getting to this point, and we couldn't be more excited to begin this next chapter of our lives as a family of three."
Reactions and journey
The announcement drew congratulations from former England teammates Chloe Kelly, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood and Ellie Roebuck, among others. The footage documented the path the pair had travelled, from expecting a child, through a gender announcement, to welcoming their baby on November 5.
Earps added: "Already a full-time footballer, and now a full-time mum too! There's so much I'm looking forward to sharing with you all as I navigate life in football, motherhood and everything in between. I can't wait to bring you along for the ride!"
Career background
Earps disclosed last year that she was in a same-sex partnership prior to launching her autobiography. "I've always tried to keep my personal life separate from my professional one, but it would have felt inauthentic not to include something so important to me in this book," she said at the time. "I'm in a really happy relationship. The people closest to me have always known, and I feel ready and happy to share that with everyone else now."
Earps earned 53 caps for England between 2017 and 2025 before confirming her international retirement, and was crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2023. She spent five years representing Manchester United, and following two years with PSG, agreed a two-year contract with London City Lionesses in June.
