Guy Pearce has announced that he is expecting a baby with his Game of Thrones girlfriend Carice van Houten.
In a statement released this weekend, van Houten’s publicist confirmed the announcement saying the couple are “thrilled” with the news.
It is the first child for 48-year-old Pearce and 39-year-old van Houten.
Both parties also took to social media to spread the happy news with van Houten posting on Instagram, “Yes. It’s true. Let the shadow baby jokes begin”.
Ok. I’m ready for your shadowbaby jokes.
— Carice van Houten (@caricevhouten) March 19, 2016
Nothing like the prospect of a shadowbaby to change your mind about becoming a Father !! https://t.co/JRjL6YISbl — Guy Pearce (@TheGuyPearce) March 19, 2016