The longtime partner of Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, Erin Darke, has announced they are expecting their first child together.
From Wizarding to Diapers
The news of Daniel Radcliffe’s impending fatherhood was revealed by the British actor’s agent on March 26. Radcliffe is best known as the hero of the popular Harry Potter film series.
The 33-year-old, whom we all grew up following his antics in the wild realm of witchcraft and magic, was essentially the face of our childhoods.
The duo has been known to encourage one another in their separate ventures while choosing to maintain a relatively quiet profile about their relationship.
Daniel and Erin later reconnected on the set of the dramedy Don’t Think Twice in 2016, following their collaboration on Kill Your Darlings.
Thus, learning that he is now raising a child on his own is unexpected.
They’ll make good parents
After meeting while filming Kill Your Darlings, a drama/romance movie about the Beat Generation, in 2013, Radcliffe and Darke, both 38, have been dating for almost ten years.
With Darke portraying Gwendolyn, Radcliffe played the moody poet Allen Ginsberg.
What a beautiful meet-cute.
In an interview with Marie Claire from 2015, Radcliffe talked about the moment they both caught one other’s gaze for the first time.
Radcliffe said, “That’s a great record of us flirting for the first time. Nothing is being done—at least not on my end.
He continued by expressing his appreciation for their sincere connection and said, “There’s a point when she makes me laugh, and I’m laughing as me and not as my role.
I knew I was in trouble because she was so hilarious and intelligent.
Ten years later, the adorable pair is about to embark on a brand-new journey.
Radcliffe made it plain that he has been considering fatherhood for some time when he told Newsweek in October of last year, “I want my kids – if and when they exist – I would love for them to be around film sets.”
But, it’s evident the singer wants something a little different for his future child than his famous and successful childhood did when he was just 12-years-old.
He said, “I wouldn’t want celebrity for my baby.” The famous side of film sets is actually what should be avoided at all costs, despite the fact that they are sometimes fantastic locations for youngsters.
According to the Mirror, an actor’s representative confirmed Radcliffe’s good news last night (March 25).
Daniel and Erin could not be happier to be expecting, according to a source close to the pair. They are ecstatic and eager to expand their family to three members.
It’s an immensely exciting time, as they recently informed their relatives and friends.
It is obvious that the news caused elation among all Potterheads and wasn’t just thrilling for the couple.
“Congratulations to them but I feel ancient today,” one Twitter user wrote.
Do we not all?
Another obviously overjoyed admirer added, “Harry Potter’s going to be a dad!!!”
“Daniel Radcliffe is going to be a dad. Why does this feel like the official event that ends my childhood?” a third person chimed in.
Harry, you’re a father!
