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Vanessa Kirby Reveals Real-Life Pregnancy During ‘Fantastic Four’ Mexico Event

Fans are speculating how her maternity might influence filming of Avengers: Doomsday in 2026

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The Fantastic Four Star Vanessa Kirby Debuts Real-Life Baby Bump - Just Like Character Sue Storm

Overview

  • The 37-year-old actress confirmed she is expecting her first child at the CCXP Mexico 2025 panel on May 31, showing off her baby bump on the red carpet.
  • Kirby’s character Sue Storm is also pregnant in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is scheduled to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
  • She and former lacrosse star Paul Rabil, her partner since 2022, are reportedly engaged as they prepare for parenthood together.
  • Social media users have voiced concerns about how her pregnancy may affect scheduling and her performance in the December 18, 2026 release of Avengers: Doomsday.
  • Marvel Studios has not addressed potential production changes, leaving open how on-set maternity will be handled after previous MCU films used VFX and scheduling tactics.