Sheridan Smith reveals heartwarming baby name tribute to her late father
She's expecting her first child with fiancé Jamie Horn
Sheridan Smith has opened up about the name she's thinking about choosing for her first baby. She's currently expecting a boy with her fiancé Jamie Horn, having announced the news back in October 2019, after pregnancy rumours began swirling following her performance on a cruise ship.
The 38-year-old, who is due in May, has spoken to the Mirror about a name she's considering for her baby - and the heartbreaking reason behind it.
Sheridan, who lost her father in December 2016 after a battle with cancer, said, "I think all the names we’ve got so far have been pretty traditional. We thought about naming him after my dad, but my dad’s called Colin, which is a bit... As much as we miss him and love him, Storm, River, Colin... you never know."
Scroll through to see which other celebrities are welcoming babies this year...
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)
Sheridan gushed over her fiancé, calling him the "best" and adding, "I’ve had a bit of morning sickness in the beginning, but I’ve been quite lucky. Honestly, he has been looking after me – he’s the best.
"He does everything while I’m just sat at home with the dogs and baking a baby – I’ve got an easy life. I’m due in May," adding that she's hoping to go straight back to work. As soon as I knew I was pregnant, I did take a while off, but whenever the baby arrives, I will be going back to work. I know I will. I’m jumping at that bit already.
"I went to the theatre the other night and he did not stop kicking – he loves musicals. I’m assuming he’s going to be a dancer or else he Jamie wants him to be a footballer."
Congratulations!