In a heartwarming announcement, Tom Ellis, the 44-year-old star of the popular series “Lucifer,” shared the joyous news of becoming a father for the fourth time. The celebrated actor took to Instagram on Thursday night to reveal the arrival of his newborn daughter after a journey through surrogacy.
In a touching family photo posted by Ellis, he and his wife, Meaghan Oppenheimer, 37, can be seen adoringly huddled around their peacefully sleeping bundle of joy. The caption accompanying the photo reads, “Our daughter Dolly Ellis-Oppenheimer was born on November 8th,” and Ellis added a dash of English humor, stating, “and within five hours of being alive, she single-handedly ended the SAG strike.” The post expressed the couple’s deep love for their newest family member, along with heartfelt appreciation for their unnamed surrogate.
Meaghan Oppenheimer, a talented screenwriter recognized for her contributions to “Fear the Walking Dead” and “Queen America,” mirrored the sentiment on her own social media, sharing an image of Ellis tenderly cradling their precious newborn.
The couple’s journey to parenthood began in 2015 when they kindled their romance, ultimately culminating in a picturesque lakeside wedding ceremony in 2019. While this marks Oppenheimer’s first child, it adds to Ellis’ role as a father, bringing the total number of his daughters to four.
Before tying the knot with Oppenheimer, Tom Ellis was previously married to actress Tamzin Outhwaite until 2014. During their eight-year union, the couple welcomed two daughters, Marnie (11) and Florence (15). Additionally, Ellis is the proud father of 18-year-old Nora from a previous relationship.
The announcement has been met with warm wishes and congratulations from fans and the entertainment community, celebrating this new chapter in Tom Ellis and Meaghan Oppenheimer’s life.
