Riverdale's Vanessa Morgan Welcomes a Baby Boy: Birthday, Pics

Congratulations are in order for Vanessa Morgan! The Riverdale star welcomed a baby boy.

“The most challenging, beautiful experience of my life. On January 29th, Michael [Kopech] & I welcomed our beautiful baby boy, River, into the world,” the actress wrote on Instagram on February 4, 2021, alongside a photo of her son’s hand. “Words cannot describe this kind of love. We are enjoying this time home with him, being present, & giving him all the lovin in the world. Becoming parents is the most rewarding gift in the entire world.”

In an Instagram stories post, Vanessa revealed why she chose the name River. “Early on in my pregnancy, I was walking the river every day,” she explained. “Gave me so much peace, I knew that was the perfect name for his lil soul.”

E! News first reported the news on January 30. Days later, when teasing the new Riverdale episode, showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa also confirmed that The CW gave birth. “In real life, Vanessa is the new proud mama of a beautiful baby boy,” he wrote in an Instagram post from January 31.

The actress first took to Instagram to announce that she was expecting on July 24, 2020.

“Was debating keeping this part of my life hidden, but I knew people would see pictures eventually with my belly [and] I wanted you guys to hear it from me,” she captioned a series of photos and videos from her gender reveal party. “I do want to keep this chapter of my life private but did want to be the first to share the news. I am overjoyed to be welcoming my baby boy into the world this January.”

She continued, “It’s almost like everything I thought mattered in this life has completely changed … We’re here for such a greater purpose and life is so precious. I can’t believe how much growth [and] strength you’ve already given me as your mom. It’s like God knew I needed you, my angel. The universe works in mysterious ways but always times everything the way it was meant to be. [Little] one you were made with so much love [and] already exude a light so strong it warms my belly. Thank you God for this blessing. I’m just so happy [and] can’t wait to dedicate everyday to being the best mommy I can be.”

To celebrate the new mom, J-14 decided to break down everything we know about her baby boy. Scroll through our gallery for all the details, including her son’s birthday, bump pictures and more.

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When was Vanessa’s baby born?

In her pregnancy announcement, Vanessa revealed that she was gearing up to welcome her first child in January 2021. News broke that she gave birth on January 30.

On September 14, 2020, the actress told fans via Instagram that she was officially six months along. In November 2020, the actress revealed that she only had eight weeks left of her pregnancy when showing off some upcoming Riverdale scenes. “Filming on stage with with live snakes yesterday,” the actress wrote on Instagram. “Can’t wait to show my lil guy what his mom was doing 8 weeks before he was born.”

What have Vanessa’s ‘Riverdale’ costars said about the pregnancy?

Madelaine Petsch commented on Vanessa’s announcement and said, “You’re gonna be the best mommy I love you! So excited.” She also supported her BFF and clapped back after a fan asked, “Where is your husband?”

“Honestly, if I see one more comment like this I’ll lose it,” Madelaine fired back. “Vanessa is a beautiful mother-to-be and the hate and disrespect I’m seeing on this post about her bringing a new life into this world is disgusting.”

Makeup artist Denean Dale told Us Weekly in December 2020 that the actress is “pretty excited about becoming a mom.”

“I’m sure she’ll be an amazing mom,” she gushed, months after working with Vanessa on a maternity photoshoot in October 2020. “She was feeling good. She was for sure glowing from her pregnancy. She’s so beautiful that she exudes beauty. The glowing was definitely there.”

Has Vanessa returned to the ‘Riverdale’ set amid her pregnancy?

Vanessa returned to the Riverdale set on September 15 as the show kicked off filming for its fifth season. She also celebrated all the working moms in the world while sharing her experience as a pregnant actress.

“Shout out to all the pregnant mommas workin full time jobs,” she wrote on Instagram Stories at the time. “All I know is growing a human makes me 10x more tired at work so just wanted to say each and every one of you are so friggen incredible and strong.”

Are there photos of Vanessa’s baby bump?

The actress is constantly showing off her growing belly on social media. Along with giving fans a glimpse at her stomach in her pregnancy announcement post, she also showed off the first sonogram of her son and called him a “lil kicker.”

In a series of stunning photos uploaded to Instagram in October 2020, Vanessa stripped down for a sultry pregnancy shoot. In one picture, she wore a black lacy robe. In another she sported a sheer blue dress. Lastly, she posed in a white gown. All the pictures showed off her baby bump.