Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston Expecting Their First Child: What We Know about the Couple’s Relationship

Actors Zawe Ashton and Tom Hiddleston have lived private lives, protecting their romantic relationship from the media since it began in 2019. They are now happily engaged and expecting a baby, as the actress announced during a recent event.

Zawe Ashton made the “Mr. Malcolm’s List” special screening even more special with the news of her pregnancy with Hollywood actor Tom Hiddleston.

The British actress showed her baby bump through her beaded beige tulle gown, which had attendees in awe. Although the evening was not graced by the “Thor” star’s presence, Ashton was accompanied by her co-stars, Theo James, Freida Pinto, Sianad Gregory, and Sope Dirisu.

Ashton and Hiddleston are over the moon as they anticipate the arrival of their first child. The actor has yet to make a statement on his journey towards fatherhood.

ARE ZAWE ASHTON AND TOM HIDDLESTON MARRIED?

Ashton and Hiddleston are not yet married. However, they already got engaged after three years of being boyfriend and girlfriend. The speculation of their engagement began when Ashton was spotted with a ring around her finger at the 2022 BAFTA Awards.

The couple were co-stars in the 2019 Broadway play “Betrayal” and debuted as a couple at the 2021 Tony Awards red carpet ceremony.

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton during the EE British Academy Film Awards 2022 dinner red carpet arrivals in London, England on March 13, 2022. | Source: Getty Images

Fans were undoubtedly happy for their favorite Marvel character as he was with his life. “I’m very happy,” Hiddleston said in June when asked about his engagement.

In the play, Hiddleston landed the part of Robert, the love interest of Emma, played by Ashton. “Betrayal’s” storyline is very much like its title and revolves around Emma’s infidelity as she cheated with her husband’s best friend. Becoming co-stars undoubtedly brought Hiddleston and Ashton closer, but they have yet to disclose their love story’s origin.

Throughout their relationship, Hiddleston and Ashton kept their relationship private. “Everyone is entitled to a private life,” the actor previously said. “My work is in the public sphere, and I have a private life, and those two things are separate.”

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton during the first gala performance of “Cabaret At The Kit Kat Club” on December 11, 2021 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

INSIDE THEIR RELATIONSHIP TIMELINE

Hiddleston and Ashton met in August 2019 while starring in “Betrayal” alongside Charlie Cox. The three of them moved to New York City when the play entered Broadway and got closer. The same month, Hiddleston and Ashton were spotted at the US Open, sparking romance rumors. Still, they were quiet about what went on behind the scenes.

It wasn’t until September 2021 that they made their relationship public at the Tony Awards, where Hiddleston was honored with a Best Leading Actor nomination for his performance in “Betrayal.”

In March of the following year, the pair made yet another red carpet appearance at the BAFTAs, showing the public how madly in love they were. It was during this event that the oval-shaped diamond ring was spotted on the actress’s finger.

Zawe Ashton and Tom HIddleston during the “Sea Wall / A Life” Broadway Opening Night at the Hudson Theater in New York. | Source: Getty Images

When rumors about their engagement circulated, Us Weekly confirmed the news. Fans were undoubtedly happy for their favorite Marvel character as he was with his life.

In 2008, he met Susannah Fielding on the set of “Wallander” and pursued a romantic relationship with her. Unfortunately, their short-lived romance only lasted for three months.

“I’m very happy,” Hiddleston said in June when asked about his engagement. Not long after, news about their pregnancy came out.

TOM HIDDLESTON SPEAKS ON WHY HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH ZAWE ASHTON IS SO PRIVATE

Hiddleston and Ashton kept their relationship private from the very beginning, but it isn’t the first time the actor kept quiet about his personal life. According to a source:

“Tom has always been a very, very private person. Behind the scenes, they would just privately be affectionate and hugging and sitting next to each other and holding hands.”

The source also revealed that both Hiddleston and Ashton enjoy the quiet life away from the spotlight that comes with the entertainment industry.

Tom Hiddleston drops by the Build Series to discuss his Broadway debut on “Betrayal” at Build Studio on November 07, 2019 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

“Their lives are typically very busy,” the insider said. “So spending time together while not working has been something they have both embraced.”

Meanwhile, Hiddleston revealed that his previous dating experiences taught him how to value his privacy. The “Kong: Skull Island” star knows that each person deserves to have a private life, and although he loves and is committed to his craft, he does not want conflict between his personal and professional life.

Despite attempts to keep quiet about his personal life, news outlets still continue to write about the actor, especially with every sighting of him. As a result, reports about his love life continued to circulate on the internet. Among them was news that he had moved in with Ashton and was ready to settle down.

WHO DID TOM HIDDLESTON DATE BEFORE ZAWE ASHTON?

Hiddleston famously dated several high-profile celebrities in previous years. In 2008, he met Susannah Fielding on the set of “Wallander” and pursued a romantic relationship with her. Unfortunately, their short-lived romance only lasted for three months.

It wasn’t until years later that Hiddleston was linked to another actress, Jessica Chastain. Although the duo never confirmed their relationship, Chastain revealed that she no longer wanted to date actors in 2013. She said:

“I have dated an actor before, at Juilliard, but since then, I’ve only been on a couple of dates with one, and I was so freaked out someone was going to take pictures of us because they were famous.”

Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain during the “Crimson Peak” New York premiere on October 14, 2015 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

The same year, Hiddleston was linked to Jane Arthy. He didn’t talk about their relationship much but said in an interview that he hoped to one day be able to discuss it “when there’s really something to write home about.”

Hiddleston’s sisters significantly impacted his life, particularly in how he understands and supports women. Due to his matriarchal upbringing, he knew more about injustices toward women.

In 2015, Hiddleston sparked dating rumors with his “I Saw The Light” co-star, Elizabeth Olsen. According to an insider, the pair were seen out together on several occasions but noted that it was only casual.

The “WandaVision” actress later addressed the rumors and said they were friends who had known each other for years. It just so happened that they were having dinner when people saw them.

Hiddleston famously dated award-winning singer Taylor Swift in 2016 after meeting at Anna Wintour’s pre-Met Gala party in New York. Still, like his previous relationship with Fielding, they called it off after three months.

His next known relationship was already with Ashton, which ended in an engagement. Unfortunately, her dating history is not publicly known.

As a celebrity, Hiddleston’s private life always sparks curiosity among his fans. However, he is not the only Hiddleston to watch out for in the entertainment industry.

The “Crimson Peak” star grew up surrounded by strong women – his mother and two sisters – who were all independent and hardworking. One of his sisters, Emma Hiddleston, also pursued an acting career. She is known for her stints in “Endeavour” (2012), “Wolf Hall” (2015), and “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.”

Emma took up Anthropology at the University of Cambridge and starred in several productions while studying. Meanwhile, the other Hiddleston sibling, Sarah Hiddleston, chose a career in journalism. She currently lives in India, her husband’s home country.

“I have family in India,” Hiddleston once said. “My sister stays in Chennai, and I’ve been to India about four times so far.” Hiddleston sometimes visits the country and learns about new films there.

Tom Hiddleston and Emma Hiddleston at the evian “Live young” VIP Suite at Wimbledon on June 25, 2012 in London. | Source: Getty Images

Hiddleston’s sisters significantly impacted his life, particularly in how he understands and supports women. Due to his matriarchal upbringing, he knew more about injustices toward women.

The world could certainly learn a thing or two from Hiddleston. Ashton is undoubtedly lucky to have him as a future husband, as he is lucky to have her as a soon-to-be bride.

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