Tracy Beaker's Dani Harmer welcomes second child 👶
She's revealed his lovely name and shared a cute photo
Dani Harmer, best known for her role as Tracy Beaker, has announced the lovely news that she's welcomed her second child into the world with her partner Simon Brough.
The actress took to Instagram this morning (Monday 14th February) to reveal she gave birth to a baby boy called Rowan Leon James Brough on 7th February at 10:49am. She also confirmed her son weighed 8lbs 3oz, sharing the cutest photo.
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley commented on the photo: 'CONGRATULATIONS BEAUTIFUL 💛💛💛so so so happy for you all…..sending the biggest of snuggles and cuddles 😘😘😘'. (sic)
A friend then wrote: 'so much love you already my little little pickle 😘❤️ best birthday present ever! xxxxxxx'. (sic)
Another added: 'Congratulations he’s adorable 🥰 💙', with another writing: 'Congratulations such a beautiful Valentine’s Day post ❤️'. (sic)
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Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner
Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife Taylor Lautner, announced they are expecting their first child in a cute post in March. The pair, who posed for photos in a field alongside their baby scan, wrote: 'What's better than two Taylor Lautners?🤍'. (sic) In June, the couple then announced they are expecting a baby girl.
Sam Aston and Briony Gardner
Coronation Street's Sam Aston is expecting his fourth child with wife Briony Gardner, announced via a hilarious Instagram video. The clip shows him dragging his three children across the floor; as they exit, the youngest holds ultrasound pictures. He captioned it: 'Here we go again… baby Aston #4'.
Sam, who has played Chesney Brown since 2003, received congratulatory messages from co-stars like Sally Ann Matthews and fans praising the creative reveal.
Kaley Cuoco
The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco announced in June that she's expecting her second child with her fiancé Tom Pelphrey. Sharing the news on Instagram, she wrote: 'completing our little family , what a dream come true ! 💖 This second time around journey has been a little windier in many ways , but wow we are so grateful for this moment!! Little sissy on the way!!! @tommypelphrey girl dad for life 🎀 and yes, the last pic is our dainty princess giving us the middle finger!🤦🏼♀️😆'. (sic)
Oti Mabuse
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse announced the lovely news in June that she's expecting her second child with her husband Marius Lepure. Posting the news to her Instagram page, Oti told her followers: 'Plot twist… 💛👶🏾We thought we had our hands full already, but life had even bigger plans. Baby No. 2 is joining the dance party, and our hearts (and house) are about to get a whole lot fuller'. (sic)
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman
Anne Hathaway announced the news that she was expecting on Friday 19th June 2026. The actress shared a video on Instagram showing herself wearing a cropped white top and long skirt, showing off her baby bump.
Leigh-Anne
Leigh-Anne Pinnock has announced she is expecting her third child, sharing a cute video accompanied by her song 'Heaven'. The singer, who is already mum to twins, with her husband Andre Gray, announced the lovely news writing: 'As one chapter ends, another begins 🥹💚'. Although she's not announced her exact due date, in early September, Leigh-Anne confirmed she's now into the third trimester.
Ciara and Russell Wilson
American singer Ciara announced in September that she's expecting her fifth child, her fourth with her husband Russell Wilson! The couple announced their news on Instagram in a cute video, with Ciara writing: 'One more person to Love 🖐🏽🥺🖤'. (sic)
Dani first announced she was pregnant back in August last year.
Taking to Instagram to announce the exiting news at the time, the actress shared an adorable family photo of her with Simon and their first child, Avarie-Belle, who was holding an ultrasound image of her soon-to-be sister.
Dani added an adorable caption: 'Han solo had Chewie. Frodo had Sam. Shrek had Donkey. Now be prepared for the adventures of Avarie-Belle and as of yet unnamed bump, coming February 2022 💖💙xx' (sic)
Dani became a staple of most of our childhoods when she starred as the loud mouthed Tracy Beaker in CBBC's The Story of Tracy Beaker which ran from 2002 - 2005 and also included a TV film in 2004.
She's since returned to the iconic role multiple times for Tracy Beaker Returns (2010 - 2012), The Tracy Beaker Survival Files (2011 - 2012) and most recently My Mum Tracy Beaker which aired in 2021 and saw Tracy now a mother.
Outside of the world of Tracy Beaker, Dani appeared in a background role in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, in 2012 she appeared on Let's Dance for Comic Relief alongside Outnumbered's Tyger Drew-Honey and then went on to the tenth series of Strictly Come Dancing where she and Vincent Simone placed 4th. In 2013 Dani appeared as Janet in the UK tour of The Rocky Horror Show.
Dani branched out into the music industry in when she signed with Universal in 2008 and released her debut studio album Superheroes in September 2009. Dani also opened a performing arts school The Dani Harmer Academy in her hometown of Bracknell where she also works as a coach.
Congratulations to Dani and Simon on the birth of their baby boy.
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