‘Downton Abbey’ Star Glows in Surprise Red Carpet Pregnancy Reveal
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Meredith GordonSeptember 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery, 43, is expecting her first child with husband Jackson Waller-Bridge. The actress, known for playing Lady Mary Crawley in the globally beloved TV and film series, surprised fans with a glowing red carpet pregnancy reveal at Wednesday’s premiere of the new feature film Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
Dockery looked radiant in a soft baby blue gown paired with a matching cape. The elegant look highlighted her growing baby bump and brought a wave of excitement to fans, who praised the actress’s effortless maternity style.
Social media reactions poured in, with fans commenting that the brunette beauty “looks beautiful” and complimenting her “becoming” baby bump.
Who Is Michelle Dockery’s Husband, Jackson Waller-Bridge?
While Lady Mary Crawley’s romantic storyline had its share of heartbreak, Michelle Dockery has found lasting love off-screen. She married Jackson Waller-Bridge in 2023, and the couple now look forward to welcoming their first child.
Jackson is the brother of Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. He began dating Dockery in 2019, and the couple announced their engagement in 2022. In addition to his familial connection to the acclaimed writer-actress, Jackson is a producer and talent manager working within the entertainment industry.
Related: The Crawleys Shop for a New Apartment in Sneak Peek of 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' (Exclusive)
Dockery’s Journey From Heartbreak to Happiness
Dockery’s road to love hasn’t been without sorrow. She was previously engaged to Irish PR executive John Dineen, who passed away in 2015 from a rare form of cancer. Dockery was open about the impact of that loss and once referred to herself as a widow.
Now, years later, fans are overjoyed to see Dockery entering a new, joyful chapter—celebrating life, love, and motherhood with Waller-Bridge by her side.
Inside Michelle Dockery’s Star-Studded Wedding
Dockery and Waller-Bridge were married in 2023 at St. Nicholas Church in West London. The guest list was full of familiar faces from Downton Abbey and the British film and television world.
Attendees included:
Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Lily James
Joanne Froggatt
Elizabeth McGovern
Hugh Bonneville
Lesley Manville
Lesley Nicol
Imelda Staunton
Jim Carter
How to Watch 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale'
The latest and final installment in the Downton Abbey film series is just around the corner. Here’s when and where fans can catch it:
U.S. Premiere: September 8, 2025, in New York City
Global Release Date: September 12, 2025
As Michelle Dockery prepares for motherhood and the film franchise takes its final bow, it’s a special moment both on and off the screen.
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