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Stephanie Stumph Wraps Final 'Der Alte' Shoot Before Maternity Leave

She has combined proactive health management with meticulous career planning in anticipation of her second child's arrival.

Overview

  • Stumph completed her last filming day on ZDF’s crime series today and will begin a two-month maternity break.
  • The 41-year-old actress is seven months pregnant and managing gestational diabetes, which she regulates in part through kickboxing workouts.
  • After freezing her eggs at 35, Stumph opted for a natural second pregnancy and plans to dispose of her remaining frozen cells since no third child is intended.
  • She and her partner, Munich physician Florian Santner, deliberately chose to have two children to provide mutual companionship without formalizing their union through marriage.
  • Stumph intends to return to acting shortly after giving birth, emphasizing her long-held goal of balancing motherhood with her career.