Made in Chelsea star Jessica Woodley has welcomed her first child. The former reality TV star, 30, shared her joyful news with her followers alongside the first photograph of her newborn son.
Jess starred on MIC in 2015, where she dated Jamie Laing, before leaving the show in 2017. In June, she announced that she was expecting her first child with her filmmaker partner, Mark Logan.
Now, the couple are embracing their next chapter in life as Jessica gave birth at their home in Ireland, reports the Mirror. Sharing her happy news, she said: “We welcomed our son on Friday at home, heart is broken open.”
Jessica continued: “The unwavering support from the woman around us, Mark and his brothers. In deep gratitude to you all for this True psychedelic experience.The empowerment and space to Trust.”
Jessica had revealed her pregnancy over the summer by sharing a stunning photograph taken in the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland.
She wrote: “Motherhood, Thankyou for choosing me my sweet child. It is an honour to grow you. You are SO LOVED. You are my Guru now. Your daddy and I are waiting with open arms, Thankyou for blessing us with your grace.”
Jessica had opened up on her pregnancy journey to OK!, and how she had swapped the drama of Made in Chelsea for a quiet life in ‘magical’ Ireland.
She shared her joy at becoming a mum, revealing she was “pleasantly surprised” by her pregnancy and had developed cravings for salt and vinegar crisps and Masala chai.
Speaking about the kind of mother she hopes to be, Jessica expressed: “I’m very aware that this child is going to be my teacher, I really respect that we learn a lot from children. I’m excited by this feeling of nurture – it’s so strong.
“I worry less now, too, and I used to be such a worrier. I’d come up with hypothetical worries, makeup scenarios in my head, and then get scared. I’ve learned how to self-regulate, and I hope that will help me as a mum.”
Jessica previously opened up about the ‘trauma’ of her reality TV experience, which catapulted her to fame. In 2020, she described her time on MIC as ‘dangerous’, expressing regret over her decision to participate and calling for people to “cancel reality TV”.
Reflecting on her past comments in her chat with us, Jessica said: “You know, I feel very grateful for that period of time because if it wasn’t for that, I wouldn’t have experienced solitude to the degree I did, and I wouldn’t have looked inside myself as much as I did.
“I’m really thankful for that time I perceived as difficult, but now I perceive as a gift. I actually don’t recognise myself any more. I’m less ignorant, I am more self-aware, and I have a deeper understanding. I feel much more in my power as a woman than I did then.”