Time has passed, and now Rupert Grint and other actors from the Harry Potter series have taken on the roles of parents themselves.
In December 2018, the actor, known for his portrayal of Ron Weasley in the iconic franchise, expressed his desire to start a family. In an interview with The Guardian, the Servant star said, "I would like to settle down and have children soon." He also contemplated the possibility of naming a son Ron but acknowledged the challenge of finding a suitable one-syllable first name to pair with the surname Grint.
Grint expressed uncertainty about the future, stating, "I am uncertain about what lies ahead. I will adapt to circumstances, continue portraying captivating roles, and wait to see what unfolds."
In April 2020, news emerged that the English actor and his girlfriend, Georgia Groome, were anticipating the arrival of their first child. The arrival of their bundle of joy occurred the subsequent month.
Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome have joyfully announced the arrival of their baby girl, according to their representative in May 2020. In light of this precious moment, we kindly request that their privacy be respected.
Daniel Radcliffe, a former co-star of the new father, shared his excitement for Grint and the Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging actress during an interview with Andy Cohen in the same month. The Broadway star also acknowledged the surreal feeling of their generation reaching the stage of parenthood.
Cohen jokingly commented on the strangeness of the situation. Two months later, Devon Murray, known for his role as Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter films, announced that his girlfriend, Shannon McCaffrey Quinn, was expecting a baby.
"Ireland native, Baby Murray, shared a photo on Instagram in July 2020 showcasing adorable baby clothes. The caption revealed that the anticipated arrival of the little one would be on the 14th of January 2021. Baby Murray expressed gratitude for the kind messages received and conveyed their overwhelming excitement about meeting their precious bundle of joy."
Murray's former costars expressed their support and joy for the announcement on social media. Evanna Lynch, known for her role as Luna Lovegood, commented with a heartfelt "Awww congratulations Dev!!" Scarlett Hefner, who portrayed Pansy Parkinson, joined in the celebration as well, stating, "Congratulations Dev!! So exciting."
Radcliffe's representative confirmed in March 2023 that he and his long-term girlfriend Erin Darke were anticipating the arrival of their first child. Their little one was born in New York City a month later.
Bonnie Wright, known for her role as Ginny Weasley in the films, disclosed in April 2023 that she would soon become a proud parent. She announced her pregnancy with her husband, Andrew Lococo, through Instagram by sharing pictures of her baby bump.
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Time has flown by and now, Rupert Grint and other Harry Potter stars have reached adulthood and have started their own families.
In December 2018, the actor, known for his role as Ron Weasley in the famous franchise, expressed his desire to become a father. Speaking to The Guardian, the Servant star said, "I would like to settle down and have children soon." He then pondered, "If I had a son, would I name him Ron? It's a good name, but I probably wouldn't. And pairing Grint with a one-syllable first name would be quite challenging."
Grint expressed uncertainty about the future and expressed his willingness to adapt to whatever comes his way while continuing to portray captivating characters. In April 2020, it was announced that the renowned English actor and his girlfriend, Georgia Groome, were anticipating the arrival of their first child. The baby was born in the subsequent month.
Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome have joyfully announced the arrival of their baby daughter, as confirmed by their representative in May 2020. The couple kindly requests privacy during this significant period.
During that same month, Daniel Radcliffe, Grint's co-star from the past, expressed his immense happiness for Grint and the star of "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging." The Broadway actor also found it quite surreal to think that they have all reached the stage in life where they are starting families.
Cohen jokingly referred to it as being strange for everyone. Two months later, Devon Murray, known for his role as Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter movies, announced that his girlfriend, Shannon McCaffrey Quinn, was expecting a baby.
"Baby Murray," the Irish native captioned an Instagram post featuring adorable baby clothing in July 2020. "January 14, 2021. Thank you all for the lovely messages. We are thrilled and eagerly anticipating meeting our little one."
Murray's former co-stars expressed their support for the social media post. "Awww, congratulations Dev!!" commented Evanna Lynch, known for her role as Luna Lovegood, while Scarlett Hefner, who portrayed Pansy Parkinson, wrote, "Congratulations Dev!! This is incredibly exciting."
Radcliffe's representative confirmed in March 2023 that he and his longtime girlfriend, Erin Darke, were expecting their first child together. Their little one was born in New York City a month later.
In April 2023, Bonnie Wright, known for her role as Ginny Weasley in the films, announced her first pregnancy with her husband, Andrew Lococo. She shared pictures of her baby bump on Instagram to share the news.
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Bonnie Wright and Andrew Lococo
"We're thrilled to announce that we have a little one on the way! It fills our hearts with joy to envision introducing them to this breathtaking world," the actress wrote alongside photos of her baby bump on Instagram in April 2023. "Pregnancy has been an extraordinary and humbling journey, as it entails transforming to create room for a new life. Andrew and I are eagerly anticipating the arrival of our baby later this year, as we embark on the incredible adventure of parenthood. The small rainbow orb resting on my belly feels as if it's our baby's way of saying hello."
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Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke
In March 2023, it was exclusively confirmed by Us that the actress was expecting her first child with her partner. An insider expressed their overwhelming joy, stating that Daniel and Erin were thrilled about the pregnancy and considered it a dream come true. They eagerly shared ultrasound photographs with their loved ones.
The following month, news broke that she had given birth. Radcliffe announced in July 2023 that the couple had joyfully welcomed a son.
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Afshan Azad and Nabil Kazi
In July 2021, the Padma Patil actress gave birth to her daughter. She and her husband (who married in 2018) have kept their baby's name private.
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Devon Murray and Shannon McCaffrey Quinn
In January 2021, the arrival of his son, Cooper, completely transformed the actor's life. He expressed his astonishment and admiration for Shannon, describing her as his hero. Murray took to Instagram to share his pride in her for everything she had experienced.
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Jessie Cave and Alfie Brown
In October 2020, Lavender Brown's actress welcomed her newborn, Abraham, joining the older siblings Donnie and Margot. Then, in March 2022, the couple celebrated the arrival of their fourth child, Becker.
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Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome
The Ron Weasley actor and his girlfriend became parents in May 2020, and their daughter's name was inspired by both The Addams Family as well as some of their favorite actors.
"We absolutely adore the concept of having an initial similar to Samuel L. Jackson and Jamie Foxx. It's like representing the initial itself, so she goes by Wednesday G. Grint," he shared during his guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in March 2022.
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Scarlett Hefner
The actress welcomed her first child, daughter Betsy, in August 2020. In March 2022, she and her husband, who tied the knot in 2019, joyfully greeted twins Marigold and Blossom. "Our three daughters fill our home with love, and we couldn't be more delighted," she shared on Instagram.