US sensation Alexandra Daddario left her fans in fits of laughter with her unique birth announcement, mistaking her newborn’s hospital bed for a “weird bowl of candy”. The 38 year old actress, famed for her roles in Percy Jackson and White Lotus, tied the knot with film producer Andrew Form, aged 52, in June 2022 after getting engaged the previous year.
Despite their 17-year age difference, the couple’s spark was undeniable from the moment they met in New York amidst the Covid pandemic. In an earlier chat with British Vogue, Daddario divulged details about her pregnancy with husband Andrew Form. The reveal was marked by several snaps showcasing her blossoming baby bump.
On Halloween, the star took to Instagram to post an adorable picture of her baby swaddled alongside chocolate wrappers, garnering over 350,000 likes. Accompanying the image, the new mum quipped: “I thought this was a weird bowl of candy.”
Celebrities joined in the chorus of well-wishes, with Lily Collins from Emily In Paris expressing her excitement with “Omg congrats!” and the official IMDb account extending a warm “welcome to the world baby!”
She shot to stardom with her role as Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson film series and has since graced our screens in numerous films and TV shows. Her stellar performance in the first season of the acclaimed drama The White Lotus bagged her Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Her followers quickly flooded the comments section with love and congratulations. One fan exclaimed: “This is the most epic birth announcement,” while another celebrated the child’s unique birthday: “What a cool birthday to have.”