Karen Gillan, 36, recently debuted her baby bump at the red carpet premiere of her film, The Life of Chuck, at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. She wore a yellow bodycon dress and cradled her stomach while posing for photographs alongside her costars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tom Hiddleston. Gillan secretly married husband Nick Kocher in May 2022, and this will be their first child together. Despite the pregnancy reveal, Gillan has not yet announced the news on social media.
In a previous appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, Gillan shared that she met her husband, Nick Kocher, through social media when she DMed him on Twitter complimenting his funny tweets. The couple has mostly kept their relationship private, with Gillan once attending a couples therapy session in her full Nebula makeup while filming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Gillan stars in The Life of Chuck, directed by Mike Flanagan and based on Stephen King’s novella. The film has received praise from King himself and also stars Mark Hamill and Jacob Tremblay. Gillan also stars in the television series Douglas Is Cancelled.
Stephen King praised The Life of Chuck as one of the good ones, stating that it combines sadness, paranormal elements, joy, and life-affirming moments. The film is a genre-bending adaptation of King’s novella, adding to the list of King’s works that have been successfully adapted for the screen. Alongside Gillian, the film also stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Hamill, and Jacob Tremblay. Gillan’s pregnancy came as a surprise to many, as she had not publicly announced the news prior to debuting her baby bump at the film festival.
Gillan and Kocher had previously kept their relationship out of the public eye, with Gillan revealing in a previous interview that they met through the algorithm on social media. The couple’s low-key approach to their relationship has allowed them to maintain privacy while focusing on their careers. The news of Gillan’s pregnancy has been met with excitement and congratulations from fans and colleagues alike, with many looking forward to seeing her journey into motherhood. Despite the public nature of her career, Gillan has managed to keep personal milestones such as her marriage and pregnancy relatively private until they were ready to be shared with the world.
As Gillan continues to work on various projects and expand her career in acting, her pregnancy adds a new chapter to her personal life. The Life of Chuck is just one of many projects that Gillan has been involved in recently, showcasing her versatility as an actress and her ability to tackle different genres. With the support of her husband, family, and fans, Gillan is embarking on the exciting journey of motherhood while continuing to make her mark in the entertainment industry. Her pregnancy announcement has sparked joy and celebration among those who admire her work and look forward to seeing what she will accomplish next in her career and personal life.
