Karen Gillan, the actress known for her role in Guardians of the Galaxy, announced on Instagram that she and her husband Nick Kocher welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Clementine, at the end of 2024. She shared adorable photos of the newborn, including one where she is holding Clementine and another where Kocher is holding her. Gillan also mentioned in her post that she was shooting a film called “Let’s Have Kids” when she got pregnant, jokingly challenging Daniel Day-Lewis.
Gillan had debuted her baby bump in September 2024 during the red carpet premiere of her film The Life of Chuck at the Toronto International Film Festival. The actress, along with her co-stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tom Hiddleston, attended the event where she wore a yellow bodycon dress and cradled her stomach, revealing her pregnancy. Gillan and Kocher had secretly tied the knot in May 2022 at Castle Toward in Scotland.
The couple first met through social media, with Gillan admitting that the algorithm brought them together after she saw him on Instagram’s recommended friends list. She initiated contact by sending him a direct message on Twitter, complimenting his funny tweets and introducing herself. Although they have kept their relationship mostly private, Gillan shared a funny anecdote in 2023 when she attended a couples therapy session in her full Nebula makeup while filming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, showcasing her unique sense of humor and dedication to her acting roles.
Despite their public personas, Gillan and Kocher have maintained a sense of privacy in their relationship while also sharing glimpses of their personal lives on social media. Gillan revealed during an appearance on Live With Kelly and Mark that she reached out to her husband and initiated their relationship through a simple message on Twitter. She also joked about attending a couples therapy appointment while in full makeup for her role as Nebula in a Marvel film, highlighting the challenges of balancing personal life with a demanding acting career.
The announcement of Clementine’s arrival marked a joyous moment for Gillan and Kocher as they stepped into parenthood together. The couple shared their excitement and gratitude for their new addition, expressing their love and happiness in welcoming their daughter. Gillan’s post on Instagram celebrated the arrival of their baby girl, showcasing the couple’s joy and excitement at becoming parents for the first time. The photos shared in the post captured intimate moments of the family bonding with baby Clementine, creating a heartwarming and touching announcement for their fans and followers.
