Zawe Ashton ( The Marvels ) and Tom Hiddleston ( Loki ) are going to be dads. Congratulations to the couple! After announcing their engagement earlier this year, the two stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are expecting their first child. This was announced by Zawe Ashton herself through a photo session with Vogue. In that session, she also recounts her preparation for the red carpet premiere of Mr. Malcolm’s List.

While a potential birth date has not been announced, this will be the first child for Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston, who starred alongside Charlie Cox ( Daredevil ) in Betrayal in both London’s West End and on Broadway. This was three years ago. The two currently have projects within Marvel Studios. The actor, the second season of Loki, and her, the premiere of The Marvels (2023).

Zawe Ashton’s role in ‘The Marvels’ remains a mystery

The Marvel actor couple has been notoriously private and wary of the public realm since the start of their relationship. According to rumors, Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston have been together since at least 2019. At that time, Betrayal’s theatrical run took place. However, they did not confirm their relationship until the official reveals their engagement earlier this year. In fact, the protagonist of Loki has not confirmed it until this same month of June.

Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston will be the first major Marvel Studios actors to have a child together. The actor has been playing Loki in the franchise since 2011. Meanwhile, Zawe Ashton will make his MCU debut next year with The Marvels. While her role is currently unrevealed and remains a mystery, the actress will reportedly play one of the film’s villains.