Lesley Murphy of Bachelor Nation Welcomes Second Child with Husband Alex Kavanagh
Lesley Murphy and husband Alex Kavanagh joyfully welcome their second child, a testament to their love and commitment since their wedding in October 2022 A beautiful addition to their growing family!
Lesley Murphy and Alex Kavanagh. Courtesy of Lesley Murphy/Instagram
Bachelor Nation star Lesley Murphy and her husband, Alex Kavanagh, joyfully announced the arrival of their second child. Sharing the news on Instagram, Murphy revealed, "We are thrilled to introduce Lily James, born on 11/2/23, weighing 6lbs 9.5oz and measuring 19.5 inches long." Accompanying the update were heartwarming hospital photos of the couple with their newborn. Murphy expressed gratitude for the support and well wishes, and shared that both mother and baby are thriving, along with proud dad and big sister Nora. The Kavanagh family is whole and filled with overwhelming happiness. #baby #babyannouncement #birth #love
The former contestant of The Bachelor shared on social media in May that she is expecting her second child.
"Kitchen dances just got livelier," Murphy wrote as the caption for an Instagram video showing her and her family dancing. "Baby Kav #2 arriving in Fall 2023!!"
Kavanagh, on his end, expressed his excitement about the expansion of his family in the comments section. "Can't wait for our second addition to humble Nora. Let's embark on this rollercoaster of parenting again," he wrote.
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The Arkansas native, in an exclusive interview with We in November 2018, disclosed that she was in a new relationship.
"I'm currently dating someone, and I would prefer to discuss it further at an appropriate time... From the very beginning, I've been open with my followers about matters of the heart. It all began five years ago when I first appeared on The Bachelor," Murphy shared with Us. "I have continued to keep my followers informed at every step along the way, so I'm excited to update them when the timing is right. Yes, I am indeed dating someone. It's still early stages, just a few months, but I look forward to sharing more about him when the time feels appropriate."
Two months later, the couple decided to make their relationship public on Instagram. The reality star enthusiastically shared a photo of her kissing the drone pilot, captioned with the words, "Boy meets world. World meets boy." She further expressed that it was the perfect time to introduce everyone to the latest addition to The Road Les Traveled! After dating for over a year, the couple took to social media in February 2020 to announce their engagement.
"2/4/20, a day that will forever be ingrained in my memory," the travel blogger wrote alongside pictures of the proposal. "We are currently boarding a plane to reunite with my parents in New Zealand! Excited to reflect upon the past 24 hours of this extraordinary journey at an altitude of 35,000 ft #ToKavAndToHold."
Prior to their wedding, Murphy disclosed the joyous news of their impending parenthood. Their daughter, Nora, was welcomed into the world in February 2021.
"Announcing the arrival of baby girl Kavanagh!" she shared on her Instagram Story. "She is absolutely healthy and stunning, and we are overflowing with awe and amazement to have her in our lives. Thank you all for your love and prayers! Both Mom and Dad are doing incredibly well, although a bit tired. We can't wait to share more updates with you soon."
Murphy and Kavanagh finally exchanged vows in Maui in October 2022, after having to delay their wedding due to the pandemic.
"We did it!" exclaimed the LimitLes founder in the caption of her Instagram Story snap from the ceremony. "You are the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me."
Before her relationship with Kavanaugh, Murphy gained fame by appearing on season 17 of The Bachelor, which premiered in January 2013. Almost five years later, the political consultant returned to the Bachelor franchise by participating in 2018's The Bachelor Winter Games, where she began dating Dean Unglert. They continued their relationship outside of the show but eventually ended things in April 2018. Unglert, now 32, moved on and got engaged to Caelyn Miller-Keyes in October 2022.
