Brant Daugherty and his wife Kim announce they are expecting their first child

Fifty Shades Freed actor Brant Daugherty and his wife Kim announce they are expecting their first child: ‘Ready for the next chapter’

Brant Daugherty and his wife Kim are expecting their first bundle of joy.

The couple announced their happy baby news via People on Wednesday, sharing how they’re ‘both ready for the next chapter.’

Brant and Kim – who were married in 2019 – are not only partners, but professional collaborators, starring and co-writing the movie A Christmas Movie Christmas together.

Baby joy! Actor Brant Daugherty and wife Kim are expecting their first child together

Daughtry – who is best known for his work in 50 Shades Freed and Pretty Little Liars – said he was excited to see his life with Kim continue to blossom, noting how they’ve both always wanted a family. 

‘When we were first dating and thinking about being exclusive, we had a talk about what we wanted for the future. Marriage and kids were high on the list,’ Brant told the magazine. ‘It’s exciting to be at this point now, so far along in the plan.’

Kim was on the same page, telling People why now was the right time.

‘We’re at that point in our lives where we are ready and excited to be parents,’ the actress said. ‘It’s something we both knew we wanted. It’s so special to start a family of our own.’

New era: The couple said they're 'both ready for the next chapter' in their lives together

New era: The couple said they’re ‘both ready for the next chapter’ in their lives together

Partners in everything: Brant and Kim - who were married in 2019 - are not only partners, but professional collaborators, starring and co-writing the movie A Christmas Movie Christmas together

Partners in everything: Brant and Kim – who were married in 2019 – are not only partners, but professional collaborators, starring and co-writing the movie A Christmas Movie Christmas together

And both are confident that they’ll make the perfect parents. 

‘If how Brant is with our puppy is any indication of the kind of dad he’ll be, then he will be doting, loving, silly and filled with unending dad jokes,’ Kim said. ‘There will also be numerous ridiculous songs written spontaneously in the their honor.”

Brian was just as supportive for his other half, saying: ‘I’m not exaggerating when I say Kim is the kindest, most loving and responsible person I’ve ever met.’

‘She’s going to be a great mother, I can already tell by the way she’s looking after the baby. There’s a reason I married her.’

Lovebirds: The actor couple tied the knot in June 2019 during a beautiful wedding ceremony in Northern California

Lovebirds: The actor couple tied the knot in June 2019 during a beautiful wedding ceremony in Northern California  

The actor couple tied the knot in June 2019 during a beautiful wedding ceremony in Northern California. 

‘We’re so excited to start this next chapter as husband and wife!’ the couple told People at the time.

The couple first connected on a dating app nearly three years ago, and during a trip to Europe last February, Daugherty popped the question.

‘The day I proposed was the most nervous I’ve ever been in my life!’ Daugherty said about the engagement.