Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin Expect Baby Girl

Model Barbara Palvin and actor Dylan Sprouse are expecting their first child, a daughter, the couple revealed on July 14. The announcement was made during an episode of Sprouse's "Wildmen" podcast, where the pair, who married in 2023, shared details about their pregnancy journey and the challenges Palvin has faced.

Sprouse confirmed the baby's gender, expressing his excitement about becoming a "girl dad." The couple has been affectionately referring to their unborn daughter as "principessa," Italian for princess. Palvin, who is in her third trimester, spoke candidly about the physical difficulties of her pregnancy, including trouble breathing, back pain, and changes in appetite. She acknowledged feeling guilty for not enjoying the experience as much as some other women do, while also recognizing it as a gift.

Palvin also opened up about struggling with the rapid physical changes pregnancy brings, a challenge compounded by her long history of having her body scrutinized in the modeling industry. She recalled starting her career at age 13 and being told by her agency by 17 that she needed to lose weight. She described a cycle of dieting and criticism, noting that even after losing...