Tan France and husband Rob welcome beautiful baby boy 💗
They shared the news on Instagram
Last updated 3rd Aug 2021
Tan France and his husband Rob have welcomed their first baby, a boy called Ismail France.
Born via surrogate on Saturday 10th July, the Queer Eye star announced the exciting news on Instagram alongside an adorable photo of the family of three.
He also explained how baby Ismail arrived seven weeks early, and spent three weeks in the newborn intensive care unit.
The 38-year-old fashion designer and television personality wrote: ‘Give our son a warm welcome. Ismail France, born July 10th.
‘He came 7 weeks early, so he’s been in the NICU for the past 3 weeks. But, today, we finally got to bring him home. We love him so, so much. Like, fully obsessed.
‘Our Surrogate is doing so great, post labor, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the greatest gift in our lives. 🥰’
Take a look at the celebrities who have welcomed babies in 2021:
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)
Nathan and Charlotte Sykes
The Wanted singer Nathan Sykes and his wife Charlotte announced in September that they are expecting their first child together. Sharing a cute photobooth video on Instagram, the pair wrote: 'We've been keeping a little secret…Baby Sykes is officially on the way 🤍'. (sic)
In April, Tan announced the exciting news on Instagram, with a playful photo of him holding the ultrasound image over his stomach.
He wrote: ‘So happy to finally share that WE'RE HAVING A BABY!!
‘No, I'm not pregnant, despite this VERY realistic pic. With the greatest gift/help of the most wonderful surrogate, Rob and I are lucky enough to be on our way to being parents, this Summer. Something we've wanted for SOooo many years.
‘Our hearts are so full right now. I cannot wait to hold this baby, and to show him so much love.’
Rob, who is an artist and Tan’s husband of over 10 years, announced the news by sharing an illustration of a baby alongside the caption: ‘We have a beautiful little angel on the way and I didn't think it was humanly possible to feel like this. ❤️😭❤️😭.’